MCPD Arrest Report 10/24/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 44 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 10/23/2018:
Stella Ross, 21 years of age, Address- Willow St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/23/2018 @ 1:49 pm.
Charge: Criminal Damage to Property
Officers responded to a residence on Terrebonne St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim, who stated that an individual identified as Stella Ross had damaged her vehicle. Reports indicate that Ross had taken an object and damaged the windows of the vehicle. Officers located Ross in the area and according to reports, admitted to damaging the vehicle. Ross was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Benjamin D. Vining, 22 years of age, Address-Nevada St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/23/2018 @ 7:25 pm.
Charge: Reckless Operation of a Vehicle
Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Officers responded to LA Hwy 70 in regards to a vehicle driving in a reckless manner. A description of the vehicle was given out and the vehicle was located on LA Hwy 70 near Fig St. swerving in and out the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Benjamin Vining was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Vining appeared intoxicated. Vining was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. Vining was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Vining was asked to submit to the chemical test for intoxication but refused. A warrant was obtained to retrieve a blood sample from Vining. Vining was transported to a medical facility for the blood to be withdrawn. The results of the sample are pending. Vining was transported back to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Stella Ross, 21 years of age, Address- Willow St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 10/23/2018 @ 1:49 pm.
Charge: Criminal Damage to Property
Officers responded to a residence on Terrebonne St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim, who stated that an individual identified as Stella Ross had damaged her vehicle. Reports indicate that Ross had taken an object and damaged the windows of the vehicle. Officers located Ross in the area and according to reports, admitted to damaging the vehicle. Ross was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Benjamin D. Vining, 22 years of age, Address-Nevada St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/23/2018 @ 7:25 pm.
Charge: Reckless Operation of a Vehicle
Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense
Officers responded to LA Hwy 70 in regards to a vehicle driving in a reckless manner. A description of the vehicle was given out and the vehicle was located on LA Hwy 70 near Fig St. swerving in and out the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Benjamin Vining was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. Reports indicate that Vining appeared intoxicated. Vining was asked to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Test, in which he performed poorly. Vining was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department. Once at the police department, Vining was asked to submit to the chemical test for intoxication but refused. A warrant was obtained to retrieve a blood sample from Vining. Vining was transported to a medical facility for the blood to be withdrawn. The results of the sample are pending. Vining was transported back to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.