MCPD Arrest Report 01/02/2017
The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 12/30/2016:
Leonard M Colt, 19 years of age, Address: Shell Beach Rd. Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 12/30 2016 @ 3:14am.
Charges: Driving Under Suspension
Driving While Intoxicated
Flight From an Officer
Improper Lighting (lights required)
Possession of an Open Alcoholic Beverage Inside Vehicle
Stop Sign Violation
A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling in on Ninth Street near Willard Streett with no lights. The officer attempted to conducted a traffic stop when the vehicle failed to stop. A vehicle chase then ensued for several blocks when the vehicle was observe to disregard several stop signs. The vehicle then stopped on Marguerite Street near Sixth Street when according to reports the driver exited the vehicle an fled on foot. The driver later identified as Leonard M Colt was captured by responding officers moments later. During an investigation officers observed an opened alcoholic container inside the vehicle. Colt, who was suspected to have been drinking and was believed to be intoxicated was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for further chemical testing where Colt submitted to the Intolilyzer 5000 yielding a blood alcohol concentration of .133 grams percent. A drivers license check also revealed that Colt had a suspended drivers license. Colt was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Shade Suire, 24 years of age, Address: Chestnut Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/30/2016 @ 3:28pm
Charges: Possession of Heroin
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
A patrolling officer observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway at Shaw Drive and Levee Road. As the officer approached the vehicle, a male subject was observed in the driver seat who appeared to a unconscious. The driver was awaken and identified as Shade Suire. Suire's behavior aroused the officers suspicions that Suire may be involved in illegal narcotics activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia. Suire was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.
Willis R Junifer, 57 years of age, Address: Robin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/30/2016 @ 4:30pm.
Charge: Disturbing the Peace
Clarence Junifer, 56 years of age, Address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/30/2016 @ 4:38pm.
Charge: Warrant - Probation Violation
Officers responded to a residence on Robin St. in regard to a reported disturbance. The officers arrived and located two subjects involved in the alleged disturbance identified as Willis R Junifer and Clarence Junifer. During an investigation, reports indicate that Willis Junifer was observed by the officers shouting using offensive language. Willis Junifer failed to heed the officers warning about his disruptive behavior and was placed under arrest. A warrants check was conducted and it was revealed that Clarence Junifer had an active arrest warrant through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and was also arrested. Both were transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Jeffery Phillips, 56 years of age, Address: Park St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 12/30/2016 @ 9:17pm.
Charge: Warrant - Domestic Abuse Battery
Jeffery Phillips was located by officers at a residence on First Street where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident reported on May 4, 2016 of an alleged domestic battery. Phillips was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Ashley M Dowdy, 30 years of age, Address: Panama City Fl. was arrested on 12/31/2016 @ 1:09am.
Charges: Warrant - Failure to Appear on 09/08/15 for Hit and Run
Warrant - Failure to Appear on 09/08/15 for No Vehicle Insurance
Warrant - Failure to Appear on 10/13/15 for Hit and Run
Warrant - Failure to Appear on 08/11/15 for Driving Under Suspension
Ashley M Dowdy was arrested at the Morgan City Police Department in regard to several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Dowdy was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Brittany Morgan, 26 years of age, Address: St. Claire St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/31/2016 @ 6:22am.
Charges: Warrant - Failure to Appear on 08/02/16 for Disturbing the Peace
Warrant - Contempt of Court
Brittany Morgan was located by officers at a residence on Duke Street where she was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Morgan was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Charles Lodrigue, 37 years of age, Address: Belanger St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/31/2016 @ 10:49am.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Suboxone
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Officers responded to an address on Franklin Street in regard to removing a subject from the residence. As officers arrived a subject was observed running from the residence and into a nearby building. The officers were told by the complainant that the Charles Lodrigue was the person observed running from the residence and that Lodrigue had been involved in a disturbance at the residence. Lodrigue was located by officers at the nearby building and detained for further investigation. During the investigation, reports indicate that the officers located suspected marijuana, suboxone and drug paraphernalia in the building Lodrigue attempted to hide from officers in. Evidence which supported that the illegal contraband belonged to Lodrigue was uncovered by the officers. Lodrigue was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Therina L Russell, 41 years of age, Address: Duke St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/31/2016 @ 5:44pm.
Charges: Warrant - Failure to Appear on 03/01/16 for Possession of Marijuana
Warrant - Failure to Appear on 03/22/16 for Theft by Shoplifting
Therina L Russel was located by officers at a residenceon Duke Street where she was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Russell was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Nicole M Fisher, 45 years of age, Address: Lucky St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 12/31/2016 @ 6:38pm.
Charges: Theft of Goods
Possession of Alprazolam
Possession of Buprenorphine Sublingual
Possession of Clonazepam
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
An officer responded to a local drug store on Seventh Street in regard to a reported shoplifter. The officer arrived and was told that a female known was Nicole M Fisher had just exited that store and had set off the theft alarm while doing so. The officer spoke with fisher who was detained for further investigation. During the investigation, reports indicated that several items were located in Fisher's purse which belonged to the store and were not paid for valued at $68.24. The officer also located suspected Alprazolam, Buprenorphine Subglingual, Clonazepam, Marijuana and drug paraphernalia on Fisher. Fisher was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Brennan M Acosta, 23 years of age, Address: Willow St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/31/2016 @ 11:00pm.
Charges: Speeding 61/45
Warrant - Simple Battery
A patrolling officer observed a vehicle on La. 70 traveling at a high rate of speed. The officer clocked the vehicle at 61mph in a 45 mph speed zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Brennan M Acosta. A warrants check revealed that Acosta had an active arrest warrant with the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident reported on March 11, 2016 of an alleged battery. Acosta was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Wilson J Norris Jr., 45 years of age, Address: Franklin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/01/2017 @ 1:53am.
Charges: Speeding 47/35
Driving While Intoxiated
A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Hwy 182 at a high rate of speed. The officer clocked that vehicle at 47mph in a 35mph speed zone. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Wilson J Norris Jr.. During a traffic investigation, reports indicated that Norris Jr. was suspected to have been drinking and was believed to be intoxicated. Norris Jr. was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for further chemical testing where Norris Jr. submitted to the Intoxilyzer 5000 yielding a blood alcohol concentration of .116 grams percent. Norris Jr. was arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail where he was incarcerated.
Ivan Campos, 33 years of age, Address: Denton, Tx. was arrested on 01/01/2017 @ 2:29am.
Charges: Hit and Run
Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Officers responded to the area of Hwy 182 near Everett Street in regard to ka vehicle striking several signs and fleeing the area. A responding officers observed a vehicle matching the description was damage to the vehicle traveling west on Hwy 90. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver identified as Ivan Campos. During a traffic investigation, reports indicate that the officers uncovered evidence that Campos's vehicle had struck the signs and fled the scene. Campos was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Crystal Thompson, 38 years of age, Address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/01/2017 @ 3:08am.
Charges: Warrant - Theft
Warrant - Unauthorized Use of an Access Card
Crystal Thompson was located by officers at an address on Hwy 182 where she was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants were obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident reported on July 28, 2016 of an alleged theft and unauthorized use of an access card. Thompson was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Amanda Trim, 35 years of age, Address: Field St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/01/2017 @ 4:21pm.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
An officer responded to the U.S. exit ramp at Hwy 182 in regard to a single vehicle crash. The officer arrived and identified the driver of the vehicle identified as Amanda Trim who allegedly lost control of the vehicle and struck the guard rail. During a traffic investigation, reports indicated that Trim's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that she may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana. Trim was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.
Ciara V Williams, 28 years of age, Address: Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/01/2017 @ 6:50pm.
Charge: Warrant - Theft
Ciara V Williams was located by an officer on General McArthur Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Moran City Police of an incident reported on December 23, 2016 of an alleged theft. Williams was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Marita L Turner, 26 years of age, Address: Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/02/2017 @ 2:58am.
Charge: Warrant - Failure to Appear on 10/04/16 for Possession of Marijuana
Markita L Turner was located by officers at a residence on Terrebonne Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Turner was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.