MCPD Arrest Report 04/27/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result during the last reporting period beginning on 04/26/2017:
Lynn J. Matherne, 54 years of age, address: Maplewood Dr. Houma, La, arrested on 04/26/2017 @ 12:07 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
No Insurance
Failure to Secure Load
Expired License Plate
Patrol officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to US 90 in regards to a vehicle crash. According to reports officers arrived and observed debris in the roadway from a load that was not properly restrained and fell onto the roadway. Lynn J. Matherne was identified as the operator of that vehicle and it was found that his driver’s license was under suspension, he had no insurance on his vehicle, and that his registration and license plate was expired. Matherne was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
James Edwards, 45 years of age, address: McDermott Dr. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/26/2017 @ 6:17 p.m.
Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 02/03/2017
Patrol officers responded to a residence on McDermott Dr. in regards to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and according to reports it was learned that James Edwards allegedly committed a battery on the victim. Edwards was also found to have active arrest warrants held through the 16th Judicial Court. Edwards was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Elmer Canizales, 25 years of age, address: Eighth St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/26/2017 @ 6:50 p.m.
Charges: No Drivers License
No Seat Belt
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of MLK Blvd and the operator was not properly restrained. A stop was initiated and Elmer Canizales was identified as the driver of the vehicle. According to reports it was learned during the stop that Canizales did not have a valid driver’s license. Canizales was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Johnny Deberry, 61 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/27/2017 @ 1:59 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to pay fine on 04/18/2017 (8 counts)
Johnny Deberry was located and arrested in the area of Fourth St. on several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Deberry was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Roberto N. Acosta, 68 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/27/2017 @ 4:32 a.m.
Charges: No Drivers License
Expired License Plate
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of MLK Blvd with an expired license plate. A stop was initiated and according to reports Robert N. Acosta was identified as the operator of the vehicle. It was learned during the stop that Acosta did not have a valid driver’s license. Acosta was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Lynn J. Matherne, 54 years of age, address: Maplewood Dr. Houma, La, arrested on 04/26/2017 @ 12:07 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
No Insurance
Failure to Secure Load
Expired License Plate
Patrol officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to US 90 in regards to a vehicle crash. According to reports officers arrived and observed debris in the roadway from a load that was not properly restrained and fell onto the roadway. Lynn J. Matherne was identified as the operator of that vehicle and it was found that his driver’s license was under suspension, he had no insurance on his vehicle, and that his registration and license plate was expired. Matherne was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
James Edwards, 45 years of age, address: McDermott Dr. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/26/2017 @ 6:17 p.m.
Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery
Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 02/03/2017
Patrol officers responded to a residence on McDermott Dr. in regards to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and according to reports it was learned that James Edwards allegedly committed a battery on the victim. Edwards was also found to have active arrest warrants held through the 16th Judicial Court. Edwards was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Elmer Canizales, 25 years of age, address: Eighth St. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/26/2017 @ 6:50 p.m.
Charges: No Drivers License
No Seat Belt
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of MLK Blvd and the operator was not properly restrained. A stop was initiated and Elmer Canizales was identified as the driver of the vehicle. According to reports it was learned during the stop that Canizales did not have a valid driver’s license. Canizales was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Johnny Deberry, 61 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/27/2017 @ 1:59 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to pay fine on 04/18/2017 (8 counts)
Johnny Deberry was located and arrested in the area of Fourth St. on several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Deberry was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Roberto N. Acosta, 68 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/27/2017 @ 4:32 a.m.
Charges: No Drivers License
Expired License Plate
Patrol officers observed a vehicle in the area of MLK Blvd with an expired license plate. A stop was initiated and according to reports Robert N. Acosta was identified as the operator of the vehicle. It was learned during the stop that Acosta did not have a valid driver’s license. Acosta was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.