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MCPD Arrest Report 01/29/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 01/28/2016.

Eli H Fargo, 32 years of age, Address: Hattisburg, Ms. was arrested on 01/28/2016 @ 11:52am.

Charges:  Operating an Unsafe Vehicle on Public Roadways
                  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws
                  Obscured Windshield

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with a busted windshield traveling on Ninth Street.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Eli H Fargo. Officers also noticed the vehicle to have several lights missing and no tread on the tires. During the investigation Fargo's behavior aroused officers suspicions that he may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search was conducted when officers located suspected maijuana and drug paraphernalia. The location of the incident was in the area of a local school. Fargo was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Billi Driskell, 40 years of age, Address: Park Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/28/2016 @ 1:30P.M. 

Charge:  Warrant - Domestic Abuse Battery (2 counts)

     Billi Driskell came in to the Morgan City Police Department where she turned herself in on an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. Driskell was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Bradley S Williams, 26 years of age, Address: New Iberia, La. was arrested on 01/28/2016 @ 2:57pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Criminal Damage to Property
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Bicycle Riding on Roadways and Bycycle Paths
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Resisting an Officer
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Entering or Remaining Where Forbidden
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Possession of Synthetic Marijuana
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Criminal Damage to Property
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Criminal Trespassing

     Bradley S Williams was arrested by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office in New Iberia, La. in regards to active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. Williams was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Patrick L Augman, 41 years of age, Address: Second St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/28/2016 @ 7:15pm.

Charges:
 Theft of Goods
                  Resisting an Officer (with force)
                  Disturbing the Peace by Alarming the Public
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Warrant - 16th Judicial Dist. Court for Remaining Where Forbidden
                  Warrant - 16th Judicial Dist. Court for Theft of Goods
                  Warrant - 16th Judicial Dist. Court for Theft
                  Warrant - 16th Judicial Dist. Court for Theft of Goods
                  Warrant - 6th Ward Morgan City Court for Theft of Goods
                  Warrant - 6th Ward Morgan City Court for Remaining Where Forbidden
                  Warrant - 32nd Judicial Dist. Court for Theft of Goods

     Officers responded to a local store in regards to a report of a shoplifter. The caller advised that the suspect had placed several items in his jacket and fled the store. A description of the subejct was provided when officer located Patrick L Augman in the area moments later. Reports indicated Augman began running from officer at which time officers chased Augman through several local business parking lots. Officers were able to capture Augman when he began shouting at officers and using profanity. Several items reported being taken from the store were located on Augman's person. A warrants check revealed that there were active arrest warrant for Augman held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court, the 16th Judicial Dist. Court and the 32nd Judicial Dist. Court. Augman was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he refused to cooperate with officers. Augman was eventually booked and remains incarcerated. 

Gilbert C Howard, 46 years of age, Address: Youngs Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/28/2016 @ 9:25pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Criminal Damage to Property

     Gilbert C Howard was located by officers in the area area of Everett St. near Fourth St. at which time he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. Howard was transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Tyler Wilson, 19 years of age, Address: Lafayette, La. was arrested on 01/29/2016 @ 12:25am.

Charge:  Home Invasion

Eric Lynch, 21 years of age, Address: Duson, La. was arrested on 01/29/2016 @ 12:25am.

Charge:  Home Invasion 

     Officers responded to an address on Laurel Street in regards to a report of a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with two victims that told officers that Tyler Wilson and Eric Lynch forced their way into the residence and committed a battery on the two victims. The two suspects then left the residence in a dark colored vehicle. Marks consitent with a battery were observed on the victims by officers. A description of the vehicle was given out to local law enforcement agencies. The vehicle was located in Berwick when it was stopped by the Berwick Police Department and the occupants Tyler Wilson and Eric Lynch detained. After an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police Department officers, Both Wilson and Lynch were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.