MCPD Arrest Report 01/28/2016
The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 01/27/2016.
John C LaCoste, 31 years of age, Address: Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 3:26pm.
Charge: Warrant - 16th Judicial Dist. Court for Failure to Appear for Criminal Neglect of Family
John C LaCoste was located at a residence on Brashear Ave. and arrested by officers in regards to an active arrest warrant held by the 16th Judicial Dist. Court. LaCoste was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.
Joseph Daniels, 19 years of age, Address: Samuel St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 5:50pm.
Charge: Armed Robbery
Stephen R Black, 20 years of age, Address: Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 5:50pm.
Charge: Armed Robbery
The Morgan City Police Department recieved a report of a robbery in the parking lot of Young Memorial Campus on Young's Road. Patrol officers and detectives responded to the area where they spoke with the victim and witness. Investigators were told that the victim had agreed to purchase a cellphone from Stephen R Black. The victim got into a vehicle driven by Black attempting to complete the purchase when Joseph Daniels open the door holding a knife. Daniels then forced the victim out of the vehicle taking the money which was reported around $250.00. Daniels then got into the vehicle driven by Black at which time they fled the area. A description of the vehicle and suspects were provided to investigators and the vehicle was located a short time later. Both Black and Daniels were interviewed by investigators at which time they were placed under arrest, booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated.
Lydia J Cruz, 30 years of age, Address: Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 8:56pm.
Charges: Driving Under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
No Child Restraint
A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Hwy 70 crossing the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Lydia J Cruz. During the stop the officer observed a small child inside the vehicle that was not in a proper child retraint. A drivers license check revealed that Cruz had a suspended drivers license. Cruz was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.
John C LaCoste was located at a residence on Brashear Ave. and arrested by officers in regards to an active arrest warrant held by the 16th Judicial Dist. Court. LaCoste was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.
Joseph Daniels, 19 years of age, Address: Samuel St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 5:50pm.
Charge: Armed Robbery
Stephen R Black, 20 years of age, Address: Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 5:50pm.
Charge: Armed Robbery
The Morgan City Police Department recieved a report of a robbery in the parking lot of Young Memorial Campus on Young's Road. Patrol officers and detectives responded to the area where they spoke with the victim and witness. Investigators were told that the victim had agreed to purchase a cellphone from Stephen R Black. The victim got into a vehicle driven by Black attempting to complete the purchase when Joseph Daniels open the door holding a knife. Daniels then forced the victim out of the vehicle taking the money which was reported around $250.00. Daniels then got into the vehicle driven by Black at which time they fled the area. A description of the vehicle and suspects were provided to investigators and the vehicle was located a short time later. Both Black and Daniels were interviewed by investigators at which time they were placed under arrest, booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated.
Lydia J Cruz, 30 years of age, Address: Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 01/27/2016 @ 8:56pm.
Charges: Driving Under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
No Child Restraint
A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on Hwy 70 crossing the lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Lydia J Cruz. During the stop the officer observed a small child inside the vehicle that was not in a proper child retraint. A drivers license check revealed that Cruz had a suspended drivers license. Cruz was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.