MCPD Arrest Report 11/06/2018
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 50 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 11/05/2018:
Jose A. Melendez, 32 years of age, Address-Sebby Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 2:59 am.
Charge: Disturbing the Peace
Officers responded to a residence on Hilda St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told that Jose Melendez had come to the home, began hitting the door and yelling profanities. Officers were able to locate Melendez in the area. Melendez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Rebecca Price, 47 years of age, Address-Gen. McArthur St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 8:07 am.
Charge: Warrant-Simple Cruelty to an Animal
Rebecca Price was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the department. The warrant stems from an incident in September that alleges Price did not provide adequate care for animals in her custody. Price was booked and incarcerated.
Hope M. Martin, 41 years of age, Address-Eighth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 9:34 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear Issuing Worthless Checks
Hope Martin was located at her residence and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office. Martin was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Patrick B. Stewart, 35 years of age, Address-North Bayou Black Rd. Gibson, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @10:42 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial
Possession of Marijuana
An officer patrolling the area of LA Hwy 182 near David Dr. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Patrick Stewart was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A warrant check revealed that Stewart held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. Stewart was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Stewart was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Matthew A. Wilson, 24 years of age, Address-Bluefield, WV was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 12:10 pm.
Charge: Theft under $1000.00
Criminal Damage to Property
Resisting an Officer
Misrepresentation during Booking
Warrant- Bank Fraud
Warrant-Access Device Fraud
Warrant-Probation Violation
Officers responded to a business on LA Hwy 182 in regards to a shoplifter. When officers arrived, they observed an individual running towards the rear of the business. Officers pursued the individual, who was seen running into one of the hotels on Allison St. where he was subsequently apprehended. The items taken were valued at $40.40. and he damaged one of the doors while trying to flee. The individual identified himself under an alias and was transported to the Morgan City Police Department. During the booking process, the individual was identified as Matthew Wilson. It was determined that Wilson held an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems for an incident in September that alleges Wilson used a stolen credit card at several businesses in the area. Wilson also holds an active warrant for probation violation for the Tazewell County Sheriff Office in West Virginia. Wilson was additionally charged and incarcerated.
Jose A. Melendez, 32 years of age, Address-Sebby Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 2:59 am.
Charge: Disturbing the Peace
Officers responded to a residence on Hilda St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told that Jose Melendez had come to the home, began hitting the door and yelling profanities. Officers were able to locate Melendez in the area. Melendez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Rebecca Price, 47 years of age, Address-Gen. McArthur St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 8:07 am.
Charge: Warrant-Simple Cruelty to an Animal
Rebecca Price was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the department. The warrant stems from an incident in September that alleges Price did not provide adequate care for animals in her custody. Price was booked and incarcerated.
Hope M. Martin, 41 years of age, Address-Eighth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 9:34 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear Issuing Worthless Checks
Hope Martin was located at her residence and placed under arrest for an active warrant she held for the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office. Martin was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Patrick B. Stewart, 35 years of age, Address-North Bayou Black Rd. Gibson, La. was arrested on 11/05/2018 @10:42 am.
Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial
Possession of Marijuana
An officer patrolling the area of LA Hwy 182 near David Dr. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Patrick Stewart was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. A warrant check revealed that Stewart held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. Stewart was also found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Stewart was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Matthew A. Wilson, 24 years of age, Address-Bluefield, WV was arrested on 11/05/2018 @ 12:10 pm.
Charge: Theft under $1000.00
Criminal Damage to Property
Resisting an Officer
Misrepresentation during Booking
Warrant- Bank Fraud
Warrant-Access Device Fraud
Warrant-Probation Violation
Officers responded to a business on LA Hwy 182 in regards to a shoplifter. When officers arrived, they observed an individual running towards the rear of the business. Officers pursued the individual, who was seen running into one of the hotels on Allison St. where he was subsequently apprehended. The items taken were valued at $40.40. and he damaged one of the doors while trying to flee. The individual identified himself under an alias and was transported to the Morgan City Police Department. During the booking process, the individual was identified as Matthew Wilson. It was determined that Wilson held an active warrant for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems for an incident in September that alleges Wilson used a stolen credit card at several businesses in the area. Wilson also holds an active warrant for probation violation for the Tazewell County Sheriff Office in West Virginia. Wilson was additionally charged and incarcerated.