MCPD Arrest Report 08/07/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 49 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 08/06/2018:
Carlos Ruiz-Santos, 41 years of age, address: Main St. Patterson, La., arrested on 08/06/2018 @ 9:00 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: Theft $1,000 to $5,000
Carlos Ruiz-Santos was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on May 05, 2018 when Ruiz-Santos allegedly took several sacks of crawfish from a local business in the area of LA 70. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Ruiz-Santos’ arrest. Ruiz-Santos was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Charges: Warrant: Theft $1,000 to $5,000
Carlos Ruiz-Santos was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on May 05, 2018 when Ruiz-Santos allegedly took several sacks of crawfish from a local business in the area of LA 70. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Ruiz-Santos’ arrest. Ruiz-Santos was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Calvin Acosta, 32 years of age, address: Landry Ln. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/06/2018 @ 2:19 p.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division responded to a local motel in the area of LA 182 in regards to a report of drug activity. Investigators arrived when Calvin Acosta was identified. According to reports, Acosta was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. Acosta was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division responded to a local motel in the area of LA 182 in regards to a report of drug activity. Investigators arrived when Calvin Acosta was identified. According to reports, Acosta was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. Acosta was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Melanie D. Rink, 44 years of age, address: Sixth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/06/2018 @ 2:38 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Unauthorized Use of a Moveable
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division responded to a residence in the area of LA 182 in regards to a report of Drug Activity. Investigators arrived when Melanie Rink was identified. Rink was found to be in possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Rink was also found to hold an active arrest warrant through the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on March 06, 2018 when officers responded to the area of Keith St. in regards to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Officers arrived when they learned that Rink allegedly borrowed a vehicle from the victim for a trip to the store and never returned the vehicle. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Rink’s arrest. Rink was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Talencia Thomas, 26 years of age, address: River Road Berwick, La., arrested on 08/06/2018 @ 3:09 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Criminal Trespassing
Warrant: Disturbing the Peace
Warrant: Aggravated Assault
Warrant: Telephone Harassment
Talencia Thomas was located and arrested in the area of Railroad Ave. on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on July 11, 2018, when officers responded to the Morgan City Police Department in regards to a complaint. According to reports, the victim alleges that Thomas had gone to their residence on June 25, 2018, and caused a disturbance. Thomas was instructed to leave by the victim and she refused to comply. Reports indicate that Thomas attempted to hit the victim with a vehicle during the altercation. After leaving the residence Thomas continued to contact the victim via telephone. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Thomas’ arrest. Thomas was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Warrant: Unauthorized Use of a Moveable
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division responded to a residence in the area of LA 182 in regards to a report of Drug Activity. Investigators arrived when Melanie Rink was identified. Rink was found to be in possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Rink was also found to hold an active arrest warrant through the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on March 06, 2018 when officers responded to the area of Keith St. in regards to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Officers arrived when they learned that Rink allegedly borrowed a vehicle from the victim for a trip to the store and never returned the vehicle. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Rink’s arrest. Rink was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Talencia Thomas, 26 years of age, address: River Road Berwick, La., arrested on 08/06/2018 @ 3:09 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Criminal Trespassing
Warrant: Disturbing the Peace
Warrant: Aggravated Assault
Warrant: Telephone Harassment
Talencia Thomas was located and arrested in the area of Railroad Ave. on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on July 11, 2018, when officers responded to the Morgan City Police Department in regards to a complaint. According to reports, the victim alleges that Thomas had gone to their residence on June 25, 2018, and caused a disturbance. Thomas was instructed to leave by the victim and she refused to comply. Reports indicate that Thomas attempted to hit the victim with a vehicle during the altercation. After leaving the residence Thomas continued to contact the victim via telephone. The investigation continued when warrants were prepared for Thomas’ arrest. Thomas was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.