MCPD Arrest Report 06/08/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 43 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result, beginning on 06/07/2017:
Ciara D. Percle, 30 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 1:54 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 04/11/2017 (9 counts)
Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 12/14/2016 (16th Judicial Court)
Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
Ciara D. Percle, 30 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 1:54 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 04/11/2017 (9 counts)
Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 12/14/2016 (16th Judicial Court)
Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
Joseph W. Stansbury, 56 years of age, address: N. First St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 3:08 a.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS W/I/T/D (Methamphetamine)
Obstruction of Justice
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Fourth St. conduct an improper turn. A stop was initiated and Ciara D. Percle and Joseph W. Stansbury were identified as passengers. According to reports during the investigation, Percle provided a false name to officers. She was identified it was learned that she held several active arrest warrants through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and 16th Judicial Court. Officers also located suspected Methamphetamine that was linked to Stansbury. Officers uncovered evidence that Stansbury attempted to destroy the evidence during the stop which Stansbury admitted to. Both Percle and Stansbury was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Gene J. Stratton Jr., 29 years of age, address: Fourth St. Berwick, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @11:30 a.m.
Charges: Switched License Plate
Driving under Suspension
No Insurance
Patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling in the area of LA 182 with a license plate that was registered to another vehicle. A stop was initiated and Gene J. Stratton Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. It was learned that the vehicle that Stratton was operating was not properly insured as required by Louisiana Law and his Louisiana Driver’s License was under suspension. Stratton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Valerie Collins, 51 years of age, address: Egle St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 11:48 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/09/2017
Valerie Collins was located and arrested in the area of Roderick St. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Collins was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Rodney M. Crappel, 59 years of age, address: Park Place Ln. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 1:47 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Improper Turn
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated and Rodney M. Crappel was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Crappel’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Crappel was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Alaina H. Garnett, 29 years of age, address: Magnolia Trace Greenwell Springs, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 8:22 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Simple Battery
Alaina H. Garnett was located and arrested in the area of Victor II Blvd on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers in May of 2017 where the victim alleges that they were struck by Garnett. Garnett was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Luis Zuniga, 28 years of age, address: Laurel St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 10:40 p.m.
Charges: No Driver’s License
Improper Lighting
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Brashear Ave. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Luis Zuniga was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Zuniga did not possess a valid driver’s license. It was learned that Zuniga has been cited for operating a vehicle without a license in the past. Zuniga was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS W/I/T/D (Methamphetamine)
Obstruction of Justice
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Fourth St. conduct an improper turn. A stop was initiated and Ciara D. Percle and Joseph W. Stansbury were identified as passengers. According to reports during the investigation, Percle provided a false name to officers. She was identified it was learned that she held several active arrest warrants through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and 16th Judicial Court. Officers also located suspected Methamphetamine that was linked to Stansbury. Officers uncovered evidence that Stansbury attempted to destroy the evidence during the stop which Stansbury admitted to. Both Percle and Stansbury was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Gene J. Stratton Jr., 29 years of age, address: Fourth St. Berwick, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @11:30 a.m.
Charges: Switched License Plate
Driving under Suspension
No Insurance
Patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling in the area of LA 182 with a license plate that was registered to another vehicle. A stop was initiated and Gene J. Stratton Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. It was learned that the vehicle that Stratton was operating was not properly insured as required by Louisiana Law and his Louisiana Driver’s License was under suspension. Stratton was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Valerie Collins, 51 years of age, address: Egle St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 11:48 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 05/09/2017
Valerie Collins was located and arrested in the area of Roderick St. on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Collins was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Rodney M. Crappel, 59 years of age, address: Park Place Ln. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 1:47 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Improper Turn
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd negotiate an improper turn. A stop was initiated and Rodney M. Crappel was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Crappel’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Crappel was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Alaina H. Garnett, 29 years of age, address: Magnolia Trace Greenwell Springs, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 8:22 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Simple Battery
Alaina H. Garnett was located and arrested in the area of Victor II Blvd on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers in May of 2017 where the victim alleges that they were struck by Garnett. Garnett was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Luis Zuniga, 28 years of age, address: Laurel St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 06/07/2017 @ 10:40 p.m.
Charges: No Driver’s License
Improper Lighting
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Brashear Ave. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Luis Zuniga was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Zuniga did not possess a valid driver’s license. It was learned that Zuniga has been cited for operating a vehicle without a license in the past. Zuniga was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.