MCPD Arrest Report 05/25/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 51 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 05/24/2018:
Clifton W. Ganaway Sr., 50 years of age, Address- Stephensville Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 11:49 am.
Charge: Warrant- Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor
Warrant- Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
The Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division conducted an undercover operation in regards to the online solicitation of minors in the Morgan City area. According to reports, Ganaway began communicating online with an undercover detective posing as a minor. Reports also indicate that Ganaway set up a location for him and the juvenile to meet. When Ganaway arrived at the location, he was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Ricky L. Tate, 35 years of age, Address- Irish Bend Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 4:48 pm.
Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant- Parole Violation
Nicole R. Williams, 36 years of age, Address- Irish Bend Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 4:48 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
A patrol officer in the area of LA Hwy 182 near David Dr. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Ricky Tate was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Nicole Williams. During the course of the investigation, Tate was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Tate also held an active warrant with the Louisiana Office of Probation and Parole. It was determined that Williams held an active warrant with the Franklin Police Department. Both Tate and Williams were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jimmie Durden, 37 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 5:06 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
Jimmie Durden was transported from the Assumption Parish Jail to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Durden was booked and incarcerated.
Daniel M. Elliott, 18 years of age, Address- Chatsworth Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 5:12 pm.
Charge: Criminal Trespass
Edward U. Giroir, 23 years of age, Address- Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 5:12 pm.
Charge: Criminal Trespass
Officers responded to an unoccupied residence on Fourth St. in regards to trespassers on the property. When officers arrived, contact was made with Daniel Elliot and Edward Giroir. Reports indicate that the owner of the residence was not allowing anyone to be on the property. Elliot and Giroir were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Joseph A. Acosta, 25 years of age, Address- Grove St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/25/2018 @ 1:52 am.
Charge: Driving Under Suspension
An officer patrolling on LA Hwy 182, observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Joseph Acosta was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Acosta’s driver’s license was suspended. Acosta was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Charge: Warrant- Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor
Warrant- Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
The Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division conducted an undercover operation in regards to the online solicitation of minors in the Morgan City area. According to reports, Ganaway began communicating online with an undercover detective posing as a minor. Reports also indicate that Ganaway set up a location for him and the juvenile to meet. When Ganaway arrived at the location, he was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Ricky L. Tate, 35 years of age, Address- Irish Bend Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 4:48 pm.
Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Warrant- Parole Violation
Nicole R. Williams, 36 years of age, Address- Irish Bend Rd. Franklin, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 4:48 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
A patrol officer in the area of LA Hwy 182 near David Dr. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Ricky Tate was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Nicole Williams. During the course of the investigation, Tate was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Tate also held an active warrant with the Louisiana Office of Probation and Parole. It was determined that Williams held an active warrant with the Franklin Police Department. Both Tate and Williams were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Jimmie Durden, 37 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 5:06 pm.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
Jimmie Durden was transported from the Assumption Parish Jail to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Durden was booked and incarcerated.
Daniel M. Elliott, 18 years of age, Address- Chatsworth Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 5:12 pm.
Charge: Criminal Trespass
Edward U. Giroir, 23 years of age, Address- Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/24/2018 @ 5:12 pm.
Charge: Criminal Trespass
Officers responded to an unoccupied residence on Fourth St. in regards to trespassers on the property. When officers arrived, contact was made with Daniel Elliot and Edward Giroir. Reports indicate that the owner of the residence was not allowing anyone to be on the property. Elliot and Giroir were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Joseph A. Acosta, 25 years of age, Address- Grove St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 05/25/2018 @ 1:52 am.
Charge: Driving Under Suspension
An officer patrolling on LA Hwy 182, observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Joseph Acosta was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Acosta’s driver’s license was suspended. Acosta was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.