MCPD Arrest Report 03/19/2015

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 03/18/2015


Marjarie Ruffin, 24 years of age, Address- Franklin,La. was arrested on 03/18/2015 @10:24 am


Charge: Warrant-Contempt of Court (Failure to pay probation fees)


     Marjarie Ruffin, who was already incarcerated in the Morgan City Police Department jail facility was arrested on warrants for the Sixth Ward Court of Morgan City for failing to pay probation fees.  Ruffin was booked and remains incarcerated.

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Randall Lejeune, 53 years of age, Address-Sourtheast Blvd, Morgan City,La. was arrested on 03/18/2015 @ 11:44 am.


Charge: Theft of Goods (Value $51.90)



     Randall Lejeune was arrested after store employees followed him after he was suspected of taking items from a Hwy 182 grocery store.  Lejeune was observed pulling a pack of steaks from his pants.  After Lejeune was observed with the item he was confronted by the store employee.  Lejeune attempted to run after being confronted by the employee, he was then detained until police arrived.  Officers recovered two packs of steaks valued at $51.90.  During the investigation of the theft Lejeune admitted to taking the steaks.

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Cedric Griffin, 33 years of age, Address-Park Rd., Patterson,La. was arrested on 03/18/2015 @ 3:01 pm.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
                 Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
     Cedric Griffin was arrested after officers responded to a Brashear Ave motel due to a reported disturbance.  Officers located Griffin who was questioned along with his girlfriend about the disturbance.   Officers were able to review the video from the motel which showed Griffin pushing his girlfriend.  During the investigation officers noticed a suspected marijuana grinder on the table of the room.  Located inside the grinder were several hand rolled cigarettes suspected to contain marijuana.to which Griffin admitted was his.  Griffin was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.