MCPD Arrest Report 12/02/2015

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 12/01/2015:  


Lucius P. Romero, Age-40, Address- North Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/01/2015 @ 2:55 pm.


Charge:  Possession of Sch II Methamphetamine
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law
                Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines
                 Warrant- Failure to Appear for Remaining After Being Forbidden

     The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriffs Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant on a residence on North Third St. Entry was made and officers located Lucius Romero barricaded in one of the bedrooms. Romero was detained and officers searched the residence. Officers located suspected methamphetamine and items used to smoke illegal narcotics. Romero also held active warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court. Romero was also charged with violation of controlled dangerous substance law because the residence is located within 2000 feet of a elementary school. Romero was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.  

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Jarod D. Hope, Age- 25, Address- New Iberia, La. was arrested on 12/01/2015 @ 3:45 pm.


Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Appear (Driving Under Suspension)
                Warrant- Failure to Appear (Resisting an Officer)
                Warrant- Failure to Appear (No Head Lights)

     Jared Hope was transported from the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the Sixth Ward City Court. Hope was booked and incarcerated.