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MCPD Arrest Report 02/01/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 01/29/2016.

Dietra R James, 36 years of age, Address: Louisiana St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2016 @ 8:21am.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Return Leased Merchandise

     Dietra R James was located by an officer on Hwy 182 @ Roderick Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. James was booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail and incarcerated. 


Buddy L Martin, 45 years of age, Address: Mike St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 01/29/2016 @ 3:14pm.

Charges:  Improper Turning
                  Possession of Cocaine
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an improper turn at the intersection of General McArthur and Sixth Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Buddy L Martin. During the investigation Martin aroused officers suspicions that he may have been involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when officers located suspected cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Martin was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was incarcerated. 

Oscar Guido-Rodriguez, 22 years of age, Address: Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/30/2016 @ 8:59am.

Charges:  Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for No Drivers License
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for No Vehicle Insurance
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle 
                  Warrant - Contempt of Court

    Oscar Guido-Rodriguez was identified by officers while conducting a traffic investigation on Brasear Ave. near Sixth Street. It was learned that Guido-Rodriguez had given officers a false name in an attempt to hide his identity. A warrant check revealed that the Morgan City Police Department held several active arrest warrant for Guido-Rodriguez. Guido Rodriguez was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was incarcerated.


Rodney Castle, 51 years of age, Address: Shannon St. Morgan City , La. was arrested on 01/30/2016 @ 11:24pm.

Charge:  Appearing in Public in an Intoxicated Condition

     An officer responded to the area of Second Street near Terrebone Street in regard to a suspicous subject in the area. A description of the subject was provided to officers when they located Rodney Castle in the area. While speaking with Castle it was believed that Castle had been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Castle was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was incarcerated. 

Rick K Bui, 30 years of age, Address: Magnolia St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/30/2016 @ 11:53pm.

Charge:  Simple Assault

     Officers responded to a local buisiness on Roderick Street in regard to a disturbance. Contact was made with the complainant and witnesses who told officers that Ricky K Bui was inside the business causing a disturbance. Bui was told by the complainant to leave when Bui assaulted the complainant. Bui was located moments later at which time he was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was incarcerated. 

Deandre J Austin, 22 years of age, Address: Park St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 01/31/2016 @ 5:12pm.

Charges:  Illegal Window Tint
                  Possession With the Intent to Distribute Marijuana
                  Transactions Involving Proceeds from CDS Activity
                  Monetary Instrument Abuse
                  Driving Under Suspension

Kayla Scott, 22 years of age, Address: Baldwin, La. was arrested on 01/31/2016 @ 5:12pm.

Charge:  Possession With the Intent to Distribute Marijuana

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with illegal window tint on the front windshield on Sixth Street near Margeurite Street. A traffic stop was conducted when the officer identified the driver Deandre J Austin and passenger Kayla Scott. A drivers license check revealed that Austin had a suspended drivers license. Both Austin and Scotts behavior aroused officers suspicions that they may have been involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when officers located suspected marijuana along with U.S. currency. The marijuana was packed in way which led officers to believe it was intended for sale and currency believed to be obtained from illegal narcotics sales. Some of the U.S. currency located appeared to be counterfeit. Both Austin and Scott were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. 

Curtis R Robinson, 46 years of age, Address: Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/31/2016.

Charge:  Theft of Goods

     An officer responded to a local store on Brashear Ave. in regard to a shoplifter. It was reported that the suspect had left the store prior to officers arrival. Video footage of the incident was captured and viewed by officers. Curtis R Robinson was identified by officers on camera taking items from the store and concealing them on his person. Robinson was located in the area moments later at which time he was placed under arrest and booked into the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was incarcerated. 

Jody S Shannon, 55 years of age, Address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 02/01/2016 @ 12:22am.

Charge:  Appearing in Public in an Intoxicated Condition

   An officer responded to a local store on Hwy 182 in regard to a complaint of a subject stumbling in the area. Officers located Jody S Shannon who while speaking to officers was believed to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. Shannon was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.