MCPD Arrest Report 10/05/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 52 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/04/2018:
Kyle J. Benoit, 26 years of age, Address-Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 10:03 am.
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Driving Under Suspension
Officers responded to the area of Fifth St. in regards to a vehicle being driven in a reckless manner. A vehicle fitting the description was located on Fifth St. and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver, Kyle Benoit was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Benoit’s driver’s license was suspended. Benoit was also found with suspected marijuana in his possession. Benoit was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Shane P. Scully, 30 years of age, Address-Grizzaffi St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 1:38 pm.
Charge: Driving Under Suspension
No Insurance
Switched License Plate
An officer in the area of LA Hwy 182 near Seventh St. observed a motorcycle that appeared to not have a license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Shane Scully was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Scully’s driver’s license was under suspension. Reports indicate that a license plate was on the motorcycle, however, it was not registered to that motorcycle. There was also no insurance on the motorcycle. Scully was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Arturo N. Ruiz-Torres, 50 years of age, Address-Park Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 3:42 pm.
Charge: Turning Movements and Required Signals
No Driver’s License
An officer observed a vehicle with improper lighting in the area of LA Hwy 182 and Martin Luther King Blvd. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Arturo Ruiz-Torres. Ruiz-Torres was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Ruiz-Torres did not have a valid driver’s license. Ruiz-Torres was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Edin A. Garcia-Flores, 30 years of age, Address-Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 8:27 pm.
Charge: Switched License Plate
No Driver’s License
No Insurance
No Registration
An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of LA Hwy 70 near Ninth St. on a vehicle that the license plate had been switched. The driver was identified as Edin Garcia-Flores and he was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Garcia-Flores did not have a valid driver’s license. Also, the vehicle did not have insurance or the proper registration. Garcia-Flores was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Kyle J. Benoit, 26 years of age, Address-Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 10:03 am.
Charge: Possession of Marijuana
Driving Under Suspension
Officers responded to the area of Fifth St. in regards to a vehicle being driven in a reckless manner. A vehicle fitting the description was located on Fifth St. and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver, Kyle Benoit was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Benoit’s driver’s license was suspended. Benoit was also found with suspected marijuana in his possession. Benoit was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Shane P. Scully, 30 years of age, Address-Grizzaffi St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 1:38 pm.
Charge: Driving Under Suspension
No Insurance
Switched License Plate
An officer in the area of LA Hwy 182 near Seventh St. observed a motorcycle that appeared to not have a license plate. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Shane Scully was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Scully’s driver’s license was under suspension. Reports indicate that a license plate was on the motorcycle, however, it was not registered to that motorcycle. There was also no insurance on the motorcycle. Scully was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Arturo N. Ruiz-Torres, 50 years of age, Address-Park Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 3:42 pm.
Charge: Turning Movements and Required Signals
No Driver’s License
An officer observed a vehicle with improper lighting in the area of LA Hwy 182 and Martin Luther King Blvd. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Arturo Ruiz-Torres. Ruiz-Torres was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Ruiz-Torres did not have a valid driver’s license. Ruiz-Torres was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Edin A. Garcia-Flores, 30 years of age, Address-Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/04/2018 @ 8:27 pm.
Charge: Switched License Plate
No Driver’s License
No Insurance
No Registration
An officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of LA Hwy 70 near Ninth St. on a vehicle that the license plate had been switched. The driver was identified as Edin Garcia-Flores and he was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Garcia-Flores did not have a valid driver’s license. Also, the vehicle did not have insurance or the proper registration. Garcia-Flores was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.