MCPD Arrest Report 10/31/2019
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls of service. The following person(s) were arrested as the result beginning on 10/30/2019:
Keith H Pope, 61 years of age, Address-McLaurin St., Bay Saint Louis, Ms., was arrested on 10/30/2019 @ 9:15 A.M.
Warrant: Theft between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00
The warrant stems from a theft complaint filed with the Morgan City Police Department on February 4, 2019. Detectives learned from the victim, Keith Pope had defrauded them out of $3,425.00 dating back to February 2015 regarding an auto restoration. During the investigation, it was learned Pope received monies from the victim and never completed the auto repairs. An arrest warrant was obtained for Pope during the investigation.
On October 30, 2019, Pope turned himself into the Morgan City Police Department. He was booked and incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department.
Dijon Thomas James Bell, 25 years of age, Address-James St., Franklin, La., was arrested on 10/30/2019 @ 11:44 A.M.
Warrants: Failure to Appear (3 counts)
Dijon Thomas James Bell was located at St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and placed under arrest on active warrants held by City Court of Morgan City. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department and booked and incarcerated.
Mark Anthony Johnson, 43 years of age, Address-Como St., Patterson, La., was arrested on 10/31/2019 @ 12:01 A.M.
Charge: Turn signal Violation
Driving under Suspension
An officer on patrol observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sixth St. and Marguerite St. The driver was identified as Mark Anthony Johnson. A computer check revealed his driver's license was under suspension. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Warrant: Theft between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00
The warrant stems from a theft complaint filed with the Morgan City Police Department on February 4, 2019. Detectives learned from the victim, Keith Pope had defrauded them out of $3,425.00 dating back to February 2015 regarding an auto restoration. During the investigation, it was learned Pope received monies from the victim and never completed the auto repairs. An arrest warrant was obtained for Pope during the investigation.
On October 30, 2019, Pope turned himself into the Morgan City Police Department. He was booked and incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department.
Dijon Thomas James Bell, 25 years of age, Address-James St., Franklin, La., was arrested on 10/30/2019 @ 11:44 A.M.
Warrants: Failure to Appear (3 counts)
Dijon Thomas James Bell was located at St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and placed under arrest on active warrants held by City Court of Morgan City. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department and booked and incarcerated.
Mark Anthony Johnson, 43 years of age, Address-Como St., Patterson, La., was arrested on 10/31/2019 @ 12:01 A.M.
Charge: Turn signal Violation
Driving under Suspension
An officer on patrol observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sixth St. and Marguerite St. The driver was identified as Mark Anthony Johnson. A computer check revealed his driver's license was under suspension. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.