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MCPD Arrest Report 9/11/2020

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 37-calls of service. The following person(s) were arrested as the result beginning on 9/10/2020.
harlan kappel
Harlan Kappel, 48 years of age, Address-Seventh St., Morgan City, LA, was arrested on 9/10/2020 at 7:45 A.M.

Charges: Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana
                 Violation of Uniform CDS Laws-Drug Free Zone
                 Illegal Carrying of a Weapon
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
                 Distribution of Marijuana

Narcotic Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department conducted a narcotics investigation at a residence on Seventh St. While conducting the investigation, detectives came into contact with Harlan Kappel. He was found in possession of suspected marijuana, edible products that contained THC, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, and U.S. Currency that was derived from the sales of illegal narcotics. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
michael merrick
Michael P. Merrick, 58 years of age, Address-Lawrence St., Morgan City, LA., was arrested on 9/10/2020 at 9:13 P.M.

Warrant: Possession of Crack Cocaine

Warrant: Failure to Appear (3 Counts)

Officers came into contact with Michael P. Merrick on Headland St. A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department and the City Court of Morgan City held active warrants for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

John Charles Gresco, 58 years of age, Address-Highway 182, Morgan City, LA., was arrested on 9/10/2020 at 10:34 P.M.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
               Resisting an Officer

Charles Bilkey, 62 years of age, Address-Carol Road, Morgan City, LA., was arrested on 9/10/2020 at 10:35 P.M.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
               Resisting an Officer

Narcotic Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department were conducting an investigation at an address on Highway 182. During the investigation, John C. Gresco and Charles Bilkey began to interfere with the investigation. Investigators observed both Gresco and Bilkey were in an intoxicated condition. Upon attempting to arrest Gresco and Bilkey, they resisting arresting officers. They were restrained and handcuffed. They were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
melanie rink
Melanie Dawn Rink, 46 years of age, Address-Highway 182, Morgan City, LA, was arrested on 9/10/2020 at 11:31 P.M.

Charge: Possession of with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
               Possession of with the Intent to Distribute MDMA
               Possession of Crack Cocaine
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
              Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
christopher ross
Christopher James Ross, 48 years of age, Address-Elmira Court, Thibodaux, LA., was arrested on 9/10/2020 at 11:31 P.M.

Charge: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Possession of Marijuana (1st Offense)
               Possession of Schedule IV Zolpidem Tartrate (TEVA)

Narcotic Detectives with the Morgan City Police Departement executed a search warrant at an address on Highway 182. Upon the execution of the search warrant, investigators came into contact with Melanie Dawn Rink and Christopher Ross. Melanie Rink was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine, MDMA, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. Investigators learned the methamphetamine and MDMA Rink possessed, were intended to be sold in Morgan City. Furthermore, Rink possessed U.S. Currency that was derived from the sales of illegal narcotics.
Christopher J Ross was found in possession of suspected marijuana, Zolpidem Tartrate (TEVA), and drug paraphernalia. Both Rink and Ross were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jordan Avery Steele, 40 years of age, Address-Second St., Morgan City, LA., was arrested on 9/11/2020 at 2:12 A.M.

Warrant: Theft under $1,000.00

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Diana Dr., and Chestnut Dr. and identified the driver as Jordan Steele. A warrant check revealed the Morgan City Police Department held an active warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.