MCPD Arrest Report 11/02/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 41 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 11/01/2017:
Sarah N. Pierce, 23 years of age, address: Lawson St. Austin, TX. Arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 930 a.m.
Charges: Disturbing the Peace
Resisting an Officer
Officers with the Morgan City Police Department transported Sarah Nicole Pierce, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail, to a local facility due to an appointment. According to reports, once there, Pierce began to scream profanities and cause a disturbance in the presence of other patrons. When attempting to escort Pierce back to the police unit she began to pull away from the officer. Pierce was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Carlos Ruiz-Santos, 41 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 11:50 a.m.
Charges: Improper Lane Usage
Improper Turning
Switched License Plate
No Insurance
No Driver’s License
Expired Inspection 01/2017
Sarah N. Pierce, 23 years of age, address: Lawson St. Austin, TX. Arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 930 a.m.
Charges: Disturbing the Peace
Resisting an Officer
Officers with the Morgan City Police Department transported Sarah Nicole Pierce, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail, to a local facility due to an appointment. According to reports, once there, Pierce began to scream profanities and cause a disturbance in the presence of other patrons. When attempting to escort Pierce back to the police unit she began to pull away from the officer. Pierce was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Carlos Ruiz-Santos, 41 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 11:50 a.m.
Charges: Improper Lane Usage
Improper Turning
Switched License Plate
No Insurance
No Driver’s License
Expired Inspection 01/2017
Joel Claudio-Deleon, 40 years of age, address: Ernies Ln. Franklin, La., arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 12:50 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Aggravated Assault upon a Dating Partner –Child Endangerment
Warrant: False Imprisonment with a Dangerous Weapon
Warrant: Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling
Warrant: Possession of a Legend Drug (Gabapentin)
Unlawful Possession of Fraudulent Documents
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Seventh St. in an erratic manner. A stop was initiated and Carlos Ruiz-Santos was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Joel Claudio-Deleon was identified as an occupant in the vehicle. According to reports, the vehicle that Ruiz-Santos was operating had no insurance, an expired inspection, and a license plate registered to another vehicle. Ruiz-Santos was also found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. During the investigation, Claudio-Deleon was found to be in possession of fraudulent documents with a false identity. Claudio-Deleon was also found to hold active arrest warrants through the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on September 20, 2017, when officers responded to the area of Wren St. in regards to a disturbance. Reports indicate that officers arrived and Claudio-Deleon was identified as one of the subjects involved. Allegedly over a two day period, Claudio-Deleon prevented the victim from leaving the residence with a small child. Claudio-Deleon was advised not to return to the residence after a recent break-up. The arguing continued and escalated when Claudio-Deleon armed himself with a knife. The police were contacted when Claudio-Deleon allegedly began to stab himself. Medical attention was provided and where Claudio-Deleon was later transported to an out of town medical facility. Claudio Deleon was also found to be in possession of suspected Gabapentin. The investigation continued at which time warrants were prepared for Claudio-Deleon’s arrest. Both subjects were transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Sophia R. Gonzalez, 20 years of age, address: Chestnut Dr. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 8:55 a.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 10/17/2017
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Everett St. fail to stop at a stop sign in the area. A stop was initiated and Sophia R. Gonzalez was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Gonzalez’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Gonzalez was also found to hold an active arrest warrant through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gonzalez was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Brittany Morgan, 26 years of age, address: St. Claire St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 12:34 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 02/07/2017 (2 counts)
Brittany Morgan was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Morgan was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Charges: Warrant: Aggravated Assault upon a Dating Partner –Child Endangerment
Warrant: False Imprisonment with a Dangerous Weapon
Warrant: Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling
Warrant: Possession of a Legend Drug (Gabapentin)
Unlawful Possession of Fraudulent Documents
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Seventh St. in an erratic manner. A stop was initiated and Carlos Ruiz-Santos was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Joel Claudio-Deleon was identified as an occupant in the vehicle. According to reports, the vehicle that Ruiz-Santos was operating had no insurance, an expired inspection, and a license plate registered to another vehicle. Ruiz-Santos was also found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. During the investigation, Claudio-Deleon was found to be in possession of fraudulent documents with a false identity. Claudio-Deleon was also found to hold active arrest warrants through the Morgan City Police. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on September 20, 2017, when officers responded to the area of Wren St. in regards to a disturbance. Reports indicate that officers arrived and Claudio-Deleon was identified as one of the subjects involved. Allegedly over a two day period, Claudio-Deleon prevented the victim from leaving the residence with a small child. Claudio-Deleon was advised not to return to the residence after a recent break-up. The arguing continued and escalated when Claudio-Deleon armed himself with a knife. The police were contacted when Claudio-Deleon allegedly began to stab himself. Medical attention was provided and where Claudio-Deleon was later transported to an out of town medical facility. Claudio Deleon was also found to be in possession of suspected Gabapentin. The investigation continued at which time warrants were prepared for Claudio-Deleon’s arrest. Both subjects were transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Sophia R. Gonzalez, 20 years of age, address: Chestnut Dr. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/01/2017 @ 8:55 a.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 10/17/2017
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Everett St. fail to stop at a stop sign in the area. A stop was initiated and Sophia R. Gonzalez was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Gonzalez’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Gonzalez was also found to hold an active arrest warrant through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gonzalez was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Brittany Morgan, 26 years of age, address: St. Claire St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 12:34 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 02/07/2017 (2 counts)
Brittany Morgan was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Morgan was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.