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MCPD Arrest Report 09/24/2018

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 130 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 09/21/2018:

John Gibson, 29 years of age, Address- Headland St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/20/2018 @ 7:30 pm.
Charge: Possession of Marijuana 2nd Offense
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

   The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant at a residence on Headland St. Officers came into contact with an individual identified as Jamal Gibson. According to reports, suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located inside the home. Gibson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Steven W. Davis, 42 years of age, Address- Versen St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 09/21/2018 @ 2:18 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear (3cts)

   Steven Davis was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Davis was booked and incarcerated.

Sammie Pigott 09212018

Sammie Pigott Jr, 48 years of age, Address- Francis St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 09/21/2018 8:17 pm.

Charge: Theft under $1000.00
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                Warrant-Failure to Appear (2cts)

    Officers responded to a local business on LA Hwy 182 in regards to a shoplifter. When officers arrived, management had an individual identified as Sammie Pigott detained. Reports indicated that Pigott tried leaving the store with items he did not purchase. The items totaled $53.58. Pigott also held active warrants with the 6th Ward City Court. Pigott was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Robert Mulligan, 66 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/21/2018 @ 11:12 pm.

Charge:  Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

   Officers responded to the area of Front and Freret St. for an individual causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with Robert Mulligan. Mulligan appeared to be intoxicated. Mulligan was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Danielle Ballance, 42 years of age, Address- Filmore St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/22/2018 @ 8:02 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear

   Danielle Ballance was located on Filmore St. and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Ballance was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Kevin W. Couvillier, 58 years of age, Address- Oxford St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 09/22/2018 @ 4:22 pm.

Charge: Possession of a Legend Drug

   Officers came into contact with an individual identified as Kevin Couviller in the area of LA Hwy 182. Couiviller was found to be in possession of a pill identified as sildenafil citrate in which he did not have a prescription. Couiviller was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Patricia Savoie, 47 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/222018 @ 7:58 pm.

Charge:  Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines
                Warrant-Probation Violation

   Patricia Savoie was located on Brashear Ave near Sixth St. and placed under arrest for active warrants she held for the 6th Ward City Court. Savoie was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Aaron M. Dinger, 26 years of age, Address- Jupiter St. Morgan City, La was arrested on 09/22/2018 @ 11:36 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines

   Aaron Dinger was located on Sixth St. and was placed under arrest for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Dinger was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Devan N. Serpa, 33 years of age, Address- Grandwood St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 09/22/2018 @ 9:55 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear (2cts)

   Devan Serpa was located on Onstead St. and placed under arrest for active warrants she held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Serpa was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jerry R. Forbes, 18 years of age, Address- Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/23/2018 @ 7:15 am.

Charge: No Tail Lights

No Driver’s License

  An officer in the area of Federal Ave. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver, Jerry Forbes was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Forbes did not have a driver’s license. Forbes was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Robert Watkins, 39 years of age, Address- Gray, La. was arrested on 09/23/2018 @ 12:17 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear Criminal Neglect of Family

   Robert Watkins was located in the area of Onstead St. and Federal Ave. and placed under arrest for an active warrant he held for the 16th Judicial District Court. Watkins was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Brennan N. Skinner, 26 years of age, Address- Grace St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/23/2018 @ 12:26 pm.

Charge: Stop Sign Violation
               Driving Under Suspension

      Brennan Skinner was one of the drivers involved in a vehicle crash in the area of Federal Ave. and Onstead St. Reports indicate that Skinner disregarded the stop sign and crashed into another vehicle. No injuries were reported from the crash. A computer check revealed that Skinner’s license was suspended. Skinner was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Shina Short, 35 years of age, Address- Gibson, La. was arrested on 09/23/2018 @ 4:17 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial
             Warrant-Probation Violation (2cts)

Katelynn S. Morgan, 25 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/23/2018 @ 6:53 pm.

Charge: Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
               Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines
               Warrant-Failure to Pay Probation Fees

   Shina Short and Katelynn Morgan were both located on Arizona St. and placed under arrest for active warrants. Short held warrants for the 16th Judicial District court and the 6th Ward City Court. Morgan gave officers a false initially, but her identity was later confirmed. Morgan held warrants for the 6th Ward City Court. Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Joshua Crosby 09222018

Joshua Crosby, 29 years of age, Address-Baronne St. Baldwin, La. was arrested on 09/22/2018 @ 10:51 pm.

Charge: Possession of Sch II CDS-Methamphetamine
               Possession of Marijuana
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
              Traffic Laws Apply to Persons on Bicycles
               Bicycle Front and Rear Lamps Required

   An officer came into contact with an individual on a bicycle with improper lighting on LA Hwy 182. The individual initially gave the officer a false name, but later his identity was confirmed as Joshua Crosby. Crosby was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Crosby was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Anthony D. Lightfoot, 36 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/24/2018 @ 3:55 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial for Domestic Abuse Battery

Casey N. Francois, 32 years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 09/24/2018 @ 3:55 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear
                Warrant- Failure to Pay Probation Fees

     Anthony Lightfoot and Casey Francois were located at their residence and placed under arrest for active warrants they held. Lightfoot held a warrant for the 16th Judicial District Court and Francois held warrants for the 6th Ward City Court. Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.