Arrest Report 01/05/2015
The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 01/02/2015:
Randolph E. Wayman, 28 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 01/02/2015 @ 10:13pm
Charge: Warrants: Simple Kidnapping; False Imprisonment; Simple Battery; Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce; Domestic Abuse Battery
Randolph E. Wayman
On 01/02/2015 at approximately 4:06pm, the Morgan City Police Department received several calls in regards to a disturbance located on the Highway 90 overpass in Morgan City. Witnesses told officers that a female appeared to be the victim of an attack on the roadway. Officers investigating the incident learned from a witness that Randolph E. Wayman had been following a female victim with his vehicle. Wayman reportedly forced the victim's vehicle off the roadway to a stop, partially blocking U.S. Hwy 90, exited his vehicle and then reportedly began to physically drag the victim from her vehicle. Witnesses advised that the female along with a male occupant of the victim's vehicle attempted to fend off the attack and were struck several times by Wayman. He was accused of dragging the female victim to his vehicle and then speeding away from the scene. Witnesses were able to provide officers with information and description regarding Wayman's vehicle and direction of travel.
Detectives of the Morgan City Police Department were able to determine that Randolph Wayman was in the Houma, La. area and with the help of Terrebone Parish Sheriff's Department located Randolph Wayman in the accompany of the victim. Wayman attempted to flee from officers and was apprehended. Morgan City Detectives located Wayman in Terrebone Parish where he was taken into custody on warrants which were filed as a result of the incident. The female victim in the incident was returned to Morgan City uninjured.
Lacy L. Johnson, 30 years of age, Address-S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/03/2015 @ 12:23 am
Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
Lacy L. Johnson
Officers were dispatched to a S. Railroad Ave. residence regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived and learned that Lacy Johnson was intoxicated and causing a disturbance with others in the area by yelling and screaming. Officers located Johnson and determined that she was impaired. She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.
Amanda Chavis, 33 years of age, Address-Gibson, La. was arrested on 01/04/2015 @ 2:06am
Charge: Improper Lighting; Speeding 46/35mph zone; No Drivers License; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Amanda Chavis
Frank Singleton, 31 years of age, Address-Oak St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/05/2015 @ 3:00am
Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery
Frank Singleton
Officers were dispatched to an Oak St. residence regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and located the female victim who advised that Frank Singelton had struck her in the face causing a laceration during a domestic arguement. The victim was observed to have injuries consistent with her statement. Singleton was located and confirmed the encounter however said the strike was unintentional. Singleton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.
Randolph E. Wayman, 28 years of age, Address-Patterson, La. was arrested on 01/02/2015 @ 10:13pm
Charge: Warrants: Simple Kidnapping; False Imprisonment; Simple Battery; Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce; Domestic Abuse Battery
Randolph E. Wayman
On 01/02/2015 at approximately 4:06pm, the Morgan City Police Department received several calls in regards to a disturbance located on the Highway 90 overpass in Morgan City. Witnesses told officers that a female appeared to be the victim of an attack on the roadway. Officers investigating the incident learned from a witness that Randolph E. Wayman had been following a female victim with his vehicle. Wayman reportedly forced the victim's vehicle off the roadway to a stop, partially blocking U.S. Hwy 90, exited his vehicle and then reportedly began to physically drag the victim from her vehicle. Witnesses advised that the female along with a male occupant of the victim's vehicle attempted to fend off the attack and were struck several times by Wayman. He was accused of dragging the female victim to his vehicle and then speeding away from the scene. Witnesses were able to provide officers with information and description regarding Wayman's vehicle and direction of travel.
Detectives of the Morgan City Police Department were able to determine that Randolph Wayman was in the Houma, La. area and with the help of Terrebone Parish Sheriff's Department located Randolph Wayman in the accompany of the victim. Wayman attempted to flee from officers and was apprehended. Morgan City Detectives located Wayman in Terrebone Parish where he was taken into custody on warrants which were filed as a result of the incident. The female victim in the incident was returned to Morgan City uninjured.
Lacy L. Johnson, 30 years of age, Address-S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/03/2015 @ 12:23 am
Lacy L. Johnson
Officers were dispatched to a S. Railroad Ave. residence regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived and learned that Lacy Johnson was intoxicated and causing a disturbance with others in the area by yelling and screaming. Officers located Johnson and determined that she was impaired. She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.
Amanda Chavis, 33 years of age, Address-Gibson, La. was arrested on 01/04/2015 @ 2:06am
Charge: Improper Lighting; Speeding 46/35mph zone; No Drivers License; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Amanda Chavis
A patrolling officer observed a speeding vehicle traveling on U.S. Highway 182 and clocked the vehicle at 46mph in a 35mph zone. The vehicle was also observed to have improper lighting. The vehicle was stopped and the driver, Amanda Chavis detained. The driver, Chavis could not produce a valid drivers license. During the encounter, Chavis was found to possess a pipe commonly used to consume illegal narcotics. Chavis was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.
Frank Singleton, 31 years of age, Address-Oak St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/05/2015 @ 3:00am
Frank SingletonOfficers were dispatched to an Oak St. residence regarding a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and located the female victim who advised that Frank Singelton had struck her in the face causing a laceration during a domestic arguement. The victim was observed to have injuries consistent with her statement. Singleton was located and confirmed the encounter however said the strike was unintentional. Singleton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.