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MCPD Arrest Report 01/09/2019

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 30 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 01/08/2019:

Joseph J. Thibodeaux, 20 years of age, Address-West Ibert St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 01/08/2019 @ 9:55 am.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Pay Fines (3cts)

Calvin Acosta, 32 years of age, Address-LA Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/08/2019 @ 9:55 am.
Charge: Driving Under Suspension 3rd Offense

   An officer in the area of LA Hwy 182 near Roderick St. observed a vehicle driven by an individual identified as Calvin Acosta. Reports indicate that the officer was aware of Acosta having a suspended driver’s license. A traffic stop was conducted and Acosta was asked to provide a valid driver’s license. A computer check revealed that Acosta’s license was indeed suspended. Acosta also had two prior arrests for driving under suspension. The passenger of the vehicle, Joseph Thibodeaux was found to have active warrants for the 6th Ward City Court. Acosta and Thibodeaux were placed under arrest and 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 01/08/2019 @ 2:17 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Failure to Appear for Arraignment (2cts)

               Warrant-Failure to Appear for Trial

     Jerry Forbes was located on Egle St. and placed under arrest for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Forbes transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jane G. Landry, 49 years of age, Address-LA Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/08/2019 @ 3:49 pm.

Charge: Warrant-Probation Violation

    Jane Landry was placed under arrest at the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the 6th Ward City Court. Landry was booked and incarcerated.


Pablo Fonte, 62 years of age, Address-Spruce St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/08/2019 @ 7:10 pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

   Officers responded to Spruce St. in regards to an individual possibly intoxicated. Officers arrived and located the individual identified as Pablo Fonte. Fonte did appear intoxicated and was placed under arrest. Fonte was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.