MCPd Arrest Report 03/04/3015

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 03/03/2015:


Gage Ford, 23 years of age, Address-Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 7:53am

Charge: Aggravated Flight from an Officer
              Reckless Operation of a Moving Vehicle
              Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection

     An officer patrolling a marked school zone area near the Morgan City Junior High School observed a motorcyle being operated in the school zone in a reckless manner.  The officer observed the rider illegally passing vehicles and determined that the speed was in excess of 70mph in a marked 15mph school zone.  The officer attempted to detain the motorcycle, however, according to reports, the operator observed the officer and attempted to flee the scene.  The driver proceeded West into Berwick, La., turned back East and was eventually detained in the area of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Highway 90.  The driver was identified as Gage Ford.  Ford was placed under arrest.  His vehicle was also found to display an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department's jail facility where he was booked and incarcerated.  He was later released after posting a cash bond. 

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Tracy L. Silva, 50 years of age, Address-Highway 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 8:36am

Charge: Warrant: Drug Court Violation

     Tracy Silva was located at a Highway 182 residence and placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

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Gregory Johnson, 54 years of age, Address-Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 11:00am

Charge: Warrant: Simple Battery

     Gregory Johnson turned himself in on an outstanding warrant filed by the Morgan City Police Department accusing Johnson of committing a battery on another person in an incident reported January 24, 2015.  He was booked and incarcerated. 

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Nyjul Hillebrandt, 18 years of age, Address-Lawrence St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 1:06pm

Charge: Theft by Shoplifting (Value $7.58)

     A detective with the Morgan City Police Department patrolling in the area of Brashear Ave. observed a subject, Nyjul Hillebrandt acting in a suspicous manner in the parking lot of a Brashear Ave. retail store.  The subject was observed dropping several items underneath a vehicle after he was approached by store personnel.  The detective detained Mr. Hillebrandt and learned from store employees that he was suspected of taking items from the store without paying.  The item, a hair product was recovered and determined to be valued at $7.58.  The item was returned to store personnel and the subject, Hillebrandt placed under arrest.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Travis R. Hayes, 36 years of age, Address-S. Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 6:52pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense)
               Possession of Schedule I CDS-Synthetic Marijuana
               Transactions Involving Proceeds from Illegal CDS Activity
               Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (Drug Free Zone)
               Hold for Probation and Parole

     Morgan City Police Detectives conducted a search warrant at a S. Railroad Ave. residence after an investigation was begun into the sales of illegal narcotics from the residence.  Investigators, with the assistance of Patterson Police Department and St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department secured the residence and located Travis Hayes.  During the investigation, suspected marijuana and synthetic marijuana was recovered from the residence.  Evidence was obtained which contained monies and statements of suspects which indicated that Hayes was involved in the sales of illegal narcotics from the residence.  The residence was located within 1000 feet of a designated "Drug Free" zone, therefore Hayes was additionally charged.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.  He remains incarcerated with a hold for Probation and Parole authorities.  

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Destiny Dinger, 26 years of age, Address-Tiffany St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 7:35pm

Charge: Warrant: Franklin PD-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd
               Warrant: Franklin PD-Possession of Schedule II CDS-Methamphetamine
               Warrant: Franklin PD-Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law
               Warrant: Franklin PD-Create/Operate a Clandestine Lab for Unlawful Manufacture of CDS 

     Destiny Dinger, who was presently incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department jail facility was booked on outstanding warrants for the Franklin Police Department.  She was booked and remains incarcerated. 

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Christa N. Naquin, 28 years of age, Address-Lake Palourde Rd. Amelia, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 9:21pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Possession of Schedule II CDS-Hydrocodone
               Possession of Schedule IV CDS-Alprazolam
               Possession of Schedule II CDS-Promenthazine w/Codeine
               Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile Under the Age of 17
               Imroper Turning


Shawn A. Clements, 39 years of age, Address-Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 03/03/2015 @ 9:21pm

Charge: Possession of Marijuana 4th Offense
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Possession of Schedule II CDS-Hydrocodone
               Possession of Schedule IV CDs-Alprazolam
               Possession of Schedule II CDs-Prementhazine w/codeine
               Illegal Use of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in the Presence of a Juvenile
               Possession of a Legend Drug w/o Prescription-Cyclobenzaprine

     Detective with the Morgan City Police Department began in investigation into illegal narcotics activity at a Roderick St. residence after receiving a complaint.  Officers arrived in the area and during the investigation, identified Shawn Clements and a female, Christa Naquin.  During the investigation, Both were found in the accompany of a small child as well as suspected marijuana and items of drug paraphernalia.  Investigators with the assistance of the Morgan City Police Department's Narcotics Canine and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Deaprtment secured a search warrant for the residence and located addiitional items of CDS including Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, Promenthazine w/Codeine  and a legend drug Cyclobenzaprine.  Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.