MCPD Arrest Report 01/05/2016

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 01/04/2016.


James Wagner, 36 years of age, Address: Houma, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 1:16 P.M.


Charges:  Warrant - Domestic Abuse Battery by Strangulation
                  Warrant - Domestic Abuse Battery Child Endangerment

     Officers responded to an address on Gen Hodges in regard to a distubance. While at the residence Officers came into contact with James Wagner. A warrants check revealed that the Morgan City Police Department held active arrest warrants on Wagner. Wagner was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Toby J Mabile, 30 years of age, Address: Plattenville, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 2:08 P.M.


Charges:  Warrant - Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling
                  Warrant - Theft

     Officers went to an address on Roderick Street in an attempt to locate Toby J Mabile in regard to active warrants held for his arrest through the Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Mabile was located, placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

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Joni L Farias, 32 years of age, Address: Everett St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 9:21 P.M.


Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine With the Intent to Distribute
                  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Schedule II CDS (Adderall)
                  Possession of Schedule II CDS (Hydrocodone)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Transactions Involving Proceeds from CDS Activity
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (Drug Free Zone)

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Joshua Haywood, 32 years of age, Address: Everett St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 9:49 P.M. 


Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine With the Intent to Distribute
                  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Schedule II CDS (Adderal)
                  Possession of Schedule II CDS (Hydrocodone)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (Drug Free Zone)
                  Transactions Involving Proceeds From CDS Activity

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Norma Ramirez, 36 years of age, Address: Seventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 9:41 P.M.


Charge:  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Eric J Fitter, 28 years of age, Address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 9:41 P.M.


Charge:  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at an address on Everett Street. Reports indicate that Joni L Farias, Joshua Haywood, Norma Ramirez and Eric J Fitter were located inside the residence. A search of the residence was conducted when officers located suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, suspected adderal, suspected, hydrocodone, suspected drug paraphernalia along with US currency which was believed to have been obtained from illegal narcotics transactions. It was reported that the location of the incident had taken place with the area of a local day care center in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Farias, Haywood, Ramirez and Fitter were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

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Joseph B James, 34 years of age, Address: Franklin, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 11:12 P.M.


Charges:  Improper Lighting
                 No Vehicle Insurance
                 Improper Lane Usage
                 Driving Under Suspension
                 Resisting An Officer
                 Aggravated Flight from an Officer
                 Possession of Cocaine
                 Warrant - (Franklin Police Department)
                 Warrant - (St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Officer)

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Brian K James, 37 years of age: Address: Franklin, La. was arrested on 01/04/2016 @ 11:13 P.M.


Charges: Resisting an Officer
                 No Seat Belt
                 Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle

     An officer was patrolling the area of Hwy 182 when a vehicle was observed traveling out of the lane of travel and make an improper turn. Reports indicate that the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the vehicle began fleeing from the officer. A persuit ensued going east on Hwy 182 which continued for several miles reaching speeds of an access of 100 mph into Assumption Parish. Assisting with the persuit was the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The chase continued onto Hwy 662 for several miles then later back onto Hwy 182 again reaching speeds in access of 100 mph. The vehicle then again attempted to turn onto Hwy 662 when it lost control causing the vehicle to turn around and travel back toward the persuing officers unit striking the unit. Reports indicate that the suspect vehicle came to a stop when several subject exited the vehicle and began running on foot which included the driver Joseph B James and passenger Brian James. Officers then chased Josesph James and Brian James on foot when they were capture moments later. The officers located suspected cocaine along with an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. A warrants check and drivers license check revealed that Joseph James had a suspended drivers license and had active arrest warrants through the Frankin Police Department and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. Both Joseph James and Brain James were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.