MCPD Arrest Report 11/03/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 42 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 11/02/2017:
Krystal L. Meranta, 28 years of age, address: Clark Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 11:10 a.m.
Charges: Simple Battery
Shanita Evans, 39 years of age, address: Oak St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 11:10 a.m.
Charges: Simple Battery
Correction Officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the Morgan City Jail Facility in regards to a disturbance on the cell block. According to reports, Krystal L. Meranta and Shanita Evans were identified in the altercation. Meranta and Evans allegedly struck each other during a fistic encounter. Meranta and Evans were booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Alton Livas, 60 years of age, address: Egle St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 10:37 a.m.
Charges: Simple Assault
Warrant: Aggravated Assault
Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of LA 182 in regards to a report of an assault. According to reports, Alton Livas was identified as the subject involved. Livas allegedly threatened the victims while in the business. Livas was located a short time later in the area and he was found to hold an active arrest warrant with the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on July 27, 2017, when officers responded to another local business in the area of Brashear Ave. Reports indicate that Livas allegedly threatened the victim. Livas had already left the area and warrants were prepared for his arrest. Livas was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Carlos Ruiz-Santos, 41 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.
Charges: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 01/12/2016
F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 01/12/2016
F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 04/14/2015
Carlos Ruiz-Santos was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Ruiz-Santos was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Krystal L. Meranta, 28 years of age, address: Clark Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 11:10 a.m.
Charges: Simple Battery
Shanita Evans, 39 years of age, address: Oak St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 11:10 a.m.
Charges: Simple Battery
Correction Officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the Morgan City Jail Facility in regards to a disturbance on the cell block. According to reports, Krystal L. Meranta and Shanita Evans were identified in the altercation. Meranta and Evans allegedly struck each other during a fistic encounter. Meranta and Evans were booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Alton Livas, 60 years of age, address: Egle St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 10:37 a.m.
Charges: Simple Assault
Warrant: Aggravated Assault
Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of LA 182 in regards to a report of an assault. According to reports, Alton Livas was identified as the subject involved. Livas allegedly threatened the victims while in the business. Livas was located a short time later in the area and he was found to hold an active arrest warrant with the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on July 27, 2017, when officers responded to another local business in the area of Brashear Ave. Reports indicate that Livas allegedly threatened the victim. Livas had already left the area and warrants were prepared for his arrest. Livas was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Carlos Ruiz-Santos, 41 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.
Charges: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 01/12/2016
F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 01/12/2016
F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 04/14/2015
Carlos Ruiz-Santos was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Ruiz-Santos was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Jody R. Cubbedge Jr., 41 years of age, address: Uranus St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 4:44 p.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Flight from an Officer
Resisting an Officer
Improper Lighting
Charges: Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Flight from an Officer
Resisting an Officer
Improper Lighting
Jolene Frye, 34 years of age, address: Marin St. Patterson, La., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 4:44 p.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Marijuana
Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Federal Ave. without operable tail lamps. Investigators attempted to initiate a stop and the vehicle failed to comply. The vehicle continued at which time investigators with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrived and assisted. The vehicle continued and eventually stopped. Jody R. Cubbedge Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle and Jolene Frye was identified as an occupant. According to reports, Cubbedge refused to comply officers orders to exit the vehicle. Cubbedge was removed from the vehicle during which time he continued to actively resist investigators. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division assisted at which time K-9 Buddy was utilized in the apprehension of Cubbedge. Cubbedge was taken into custody. Reports indicate that during the investigation Cubbedge was found to be in possession of suspected Alprazolam, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia and Frye was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine, Alprazolam, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. The duo was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. Once at the jail facility Frye was found to be in possession of more suspected Methamphetamine that was concealed on her person. Cubbedge and Frye were booked and incarcerated.
James Tyus, 36 years of age, address: Paradise Blvd. Panama City, FL., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 11:03 p.m.
Charges: Disturbing the Peace
Patrol officers responded to a local hotel in the area of LA 182 in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, officers arrived and James Tyus was identified as one of the subjects involved. Tyus was found to be in an intoxicated state. Allegedly Tyus became irate with the complainant which led to the police being contacted. Tyus continued to use profanities and cause a disturbance once officers arrived. Tyus was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Marijuana
Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Facility
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Federal Ave. without operable tail lamps. Investigators attempted to initiate a stop and the vehicle failed to comply. The vehicle continued at which time investigators with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrived and assisted. The vehicle continued and eventually stopped. Jody R. Cubbedge Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle and Jolene Frye was identified as an occupant. According to reports, Cubbedge refused to comply officers orders to exit the vehicle. Cubbedge was removed from the vehicle during which time he continued to actively resist investigators. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division assisted at which time K-9 Buddy was utilized in the apprehension of Cubbedge. Cubbedge was taken into custody. Reports indicate that during the investigation Cubbedge was found to be in possession of suspected Alprazolam, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia and Frye was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine, Alprazolam, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. The duo was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. Once at the jail facility Frye was found to be in possession of more suspected Methamphetamine that was concealed on her person. Cubbedge and Frye were booked and incarcerated.
James Tyus, 36 years of age, address: Paradise Blvd. Panama City, FL., arrested on 11/02/2017 @ 11:03 p.m.
Charges: Disturbing the Peace
Patrol officers responded to a local hotel in the area of LA 182 in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, officers arrived and James Tyus was identified as one of the subjects involved. Tyus was found to be in an intoxicated state. Allegedly Tyus became irate with the complainant which led to the police being contacted. Tyus continued to use profanities and cause a disturbance once officers arrived. Tyus was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.