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MCPD Arrest Report 08/22/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 33 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning 08/21/2018:


Raven Griffin, 20 years of age, Address- Oregon St. Berwick, LA was arrested on 08/21/2018 @ 6:43 pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace- Use of Offensive Language

  Dmarcus Holly, 22 years of age, Address- Chennault St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/21/2018 @ 6:43 pm.

Charge: Simple Battery

Oscanique Toups, 21 years of age, Address- Friendship Ally Amelia, La. was arrested on 08/21/2018 @ 6:43 pm.

Charge: Simple Battery

               Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines

   Officers responded to a residence on Chennault St. in regards to a disturbance that had taken place earlier on Egle St. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspects involved identified as Dmarcus Holly and Oscanique Toups. According to reports, the victim stated that she was at a residence on Egle St. when Holly and Toups committed a battery on her. While officers were investigating the incident, Raven Griffin, who was also at the residence began yelling profanities.  A warrant check determined that Toups held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. Griffin, Holly and Toups were all placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail for booking and incarceration.


Odie G. Nadar, 36 years of age, Address- Hwy 70 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/21/2018 @ 9:34 pm.

Charge: Warrant- Failure to Appear for Revocation
               Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines (3cts)
                Warrant- Failure to Pay Probation Fees

Alfred Johnson, 53 years of age, Address- Baton Rouge, La. was arrested on 08/21/2018 @ 9:34 pm.

Charge:  Possession of a Legend Drug

   Officers responded to a local business on Fifth St. in regards to two individuals using illegal narcotics inside the business. When officers arrived, the subjects had already left the business. However, a description of them were given to officers.  Officers located the individuals on Freret St. and they were identified as Odie Nadar and Alfred Johnson.  Reports indicate that both denied using illegal narcotics. A warrant check revealed that Nadar held active warrants for the 16th Judicial District Court and 6th Ward City Court. Johnson also had in his possession pills identified as hydroxyzine hydrochloride for which he did not have a prescription. Nadar and Johnson were both placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail for booking and incarceration.   


Don T. Bennett Jr. 30 years of age, Address- Washington St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 08/21/2018 @ 11:32 pm.

Charge: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense
               Improper Lane Usage
               Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle

      A patrol officer in the area of Martin Luther King Blvd. observed a vehicle cross the center line several times. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Don Bennett was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. According to reports, the officer could smell the odor of alcohol emitting from Bennett’s breath. Bennett was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. The officer also observed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle.  Bennett was placed under arrest and transported the Morgan City Police Department. Bennett arrived at the police department and submitted to the chemical test for intoxication. Bennett’s results yielded a .212g% blood alcohol content. Bennett was booked and incarcerated.

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