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MCPD Arrest Report 01/08/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 82 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 01/05/2018:

Dustin C. Lennep, 41 years of age, address: Barrow St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/05/2018 @ 11:53 a.m.

Charges: Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information

Patrol officers observed a subject in the area of Duke St. acting in a suspicious manner. Officers came in contact with the subject who provided officers with a false name. The subject was positively identified as Dustin C. Lennep. According to reports, Lennep admitted that he provided a false name due to believing that he held active arrest warrants from another area. Lennep was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Caston Malveaux, 61 years of age, address: B Signe St. Patterson, La., arrested on 01/05/2018 @ 12:03 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Probation Fee on 09/05/2017

Caston Malveaux was located and arrested in the area of Laurel St. on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Malveaux was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Travis T. Singleton, 34 years of age, address: Leona St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/05/2018 @ 8:47 p.m.

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of Juveniles
                  Improper Turning
                  
Patrol officers observed a vehicle negotiate an improper turn in the area of Fifth St.  A stop was initiated and Travis T. Singleton was identified as the operator of the vehicle. There was also a juvenile in the vehicle. According to reports, Singleton was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Singleton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Ivan S. Hall, 26 years of age, address: Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/05/2018 @ 9:15 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 05/31/2017

Ivan S. Hall was located and arrested in the area of Terrebonne St. on an active arrest warrant held by the 16th Judicial Court. Hall was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

William W. Butler, 30 years of age, address: Leo Dr. Patterson, La., arrested on 01/05/2018 @ 10:47 p.m.

Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense
                Disregard of Traffic Controls

Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Fifth St. A stop was initiated and William W. Butler was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Butler was found to be in an intoxicated state. Butler performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Butler was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he refused chemical testing. Butler was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Louis K. Sands, 58 years of age, address: Martin Ln. Amelia, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 2:17 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 02/14/2017

Louis K. Sands was located and arrested in the area of Justa St. on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Sands was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Ira Grow 01082018

Ira J. Grow Jr., 61 years of age, address: Wytchwood Dr. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 3:33 a.m.

Charges: Possession of a Legend Drug (Cyclobenzaprine)
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Improper Lighting

Lynette A. Guidry, 35 years of age, address: Wytchwood Dr. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 3:33 a.m.

Charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Earl J. Mire, 50 years of age, address: Glenwood St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 3:33 a.m.

Charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Roderick St. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Ira J. Grow Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Lynette A. Guidry and Earl J. Mire were identified as occupants. According to reports, Grow was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and suspected cyclobenzaprine. Guidry and Mire were also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Grow, Guidry, and Mire was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Johnnny Cole 01062018

Johnny L. Cole, 46 years of age, address: Mars Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 4:32 p.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
                Possession of Marijuana
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
                Improper Lane Usage

Michael Sweetser 01062018

Michael W. Sweetser Jr., 35 years of age, address: Louisa St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 4:32 p.m. 
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd in an erratic manner swerving from lane to lane. A stop was initiated and Johnny L. Cole was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Michael W. Sweetser Jr. was identified as an occupant. According to reports, Cole and Sweetser were found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Cole was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. The area where the incident had taken place was within a Drug-Free Zone. Cole and Sweetser were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Benjamin Cheramie, 47 years of age, address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 5:21 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 12/19/2017 (4 Counts)

Benjamin Cheramie was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Cheramie was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Kristyn Crochet, 26 years of age, address: Third St. Berwick, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 7:39 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for court on 07/09/2013 (2 counts)
                 Warrant: Telephone Harassment

Kristyn Crochet was located and arrested in the area of MLK Blvd. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Crochet was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Paizley E. Gros, 22 years of age, address: Landry Ln. Morgan City, La.,  arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 9:36 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Improper Lighting

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Federal Ave. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Paizley Gros was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Gros was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Gros was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated. 

Jalen D. Allen, 25 years of age, address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/06/2018 @ 10:02 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Disregard of Traffic Controls
                 Fugitive-Terrebonne Parish S.O.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Sixth St. A stop is initiated and Jalen D. Allen was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Allen was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Allen was also found to hold an active warrant through Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. Allen was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Walter A. Lemus, 35 years of age, address: East Walker Court Baton Rouge, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 1:21 a.m.

Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
                 Improper Equipment
                 No Driver’s License

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd without a license plate. A stop was initiated and Walter A. Lemus was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Lemus was found not to have a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Lemus was found to be in an intoxicated state. Lemus performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety. Lemus was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Testing. Lemus submitted to chemical test and registered .092g% blood alcohol content. Lemus was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Nicole Hampton, 30 years of age, address: South East Blvd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 3:00 a.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
                 No Driver’s License
                 Improper Lighting

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Nicole Hampton was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Hampton was found not to possess a valid driver’s license. Hampton was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Hampton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Steven W. Davis, 42 years of age, address: Versen St. Berwick, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 3:37 a.m.

Charges: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 08/01/2017 (2 Counts)

Steven W. Davis was located and arrested at the Berwick Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Davis was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Chase J. Rivet, 20 years of age, address: Neva Ct. Mandeville, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 3:28 a.m.

Charges: Driving under Suspension
                 Improper Lane Usage

Patrol officer observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner switching from lane without properly signaling. A stop was initiated and Chase J. Rivet was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Rivet’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Rivet was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Nicole Fisher 01072018
Nicole M. Fisher, 46 years of age, address: St. Lucy St. Patterson, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 8:34 a.m.

Charges: Possession of SCH IV CDS (Clonazepam)
                 Possession of SCH IV CDS (Tramadol)
                 Possession of Marijuana
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Resisting an officer by Giving False Information
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 10/27/2017
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 07/24/2017
                 Warrant: Theft of Prescription Medication (3 Counts)

Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle due to improper equipment. Nicole M. Fisher was identified as an occupant of the vehicle. Reports indicate that Fisher provided officers with a false name before being identified. Fisher was found to be in possession of suspected Clonazepam, Tramadol, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. Fisher was also found to hold active warrants for her arrest through the 16th Judicial Court. Fisher was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Odie G. Nadar, 35 years of age, address: Hwy 70 Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 1:23 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Resisting an Officer
                 Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 11/09/2017
                 Warrant: Failure to return leased movables

Patrol officers observed Odie G. Nadar in the area of Onstead St. It was known to the officer that Nadar held active arrest warrants through the 16th Judicial and 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Officers attempted to stop Nadar at which time she fled on foot. She was apprehended and arrested. Nadar was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Gage Ford 01082018

Gage Ford, 26 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 6:02 p.m.

Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Firearm


Galen W. Ford, 25 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 01/07/2018 @ 6:20 p.m.

Charges: Disturbing the Peace

Patrol officers responded to the area of Headland St. in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, officers arrived and Gage Ford and Galen W. Ford were identified as being involved. Evidence was uncovered that Gage Ford had brandished a firearm during the disturbance and began to allegedly threaten the victim. Gage and Galen were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for booking. The investigation is ongoing.

Cliffton D. Adkins, 40 years of age, address: Oakshire Dr. Houma, La., arrested on 01/08/2018 @ 2:12 a.m. 
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 3rd Offense
                 Speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Hwy 182 at 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. A stop was initiated and Cliffton D. Adkins was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Adkins was found to be in an intoxicated state. Adkins performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Adkins was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which he refused. Records check indicated that Adkins had two prior arrests for Driving While Intoxicated Offenses. Adkins was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.