MCPD Arrest Report 07/06/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 58 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 07/05/2017:
Jessie C. Davis, 25 years of age, address: Duke St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 11:05 a.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Restraints Required
Bike Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Seventh St. and the operator was not properly restrained. A stop was initiated and Jessie C. Davis was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Davis’ Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Davis was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Dequante Wesley, 23 years of age, address: Orange St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.
Charges: Entry or Remaining where Forbidden
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed Dequante Wesley in the Shannon Homes Housing Authority. Wesley was barred from entering on Housing Authority Properties. Wesley was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Jessie C. Davis, 25 years of age, address: Duke St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 11:05 a.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Restraints Required
Bike Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Seventh St. and the operator was not properly restrained. A stop was initiated and Jessie C. Davis was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Davis’ Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Davis was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Dequante Wesley, 23 years of age, address: Orange St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 2:00 p.m.
Charges: Entry or Remaining where Forbidden
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed Dequante Wesley in the Shannon Homes Housing Authority. Wesley was barred from entering on Housing Authority Properties. Wesley was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Jerry L. Percle Jr., 49 years of age, address: Canton St. Berwick, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 4:28 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
Warrant: Improper Turn
Vehicle License Required
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd without a license plate. A stop was initiated and Jerry L. Percle Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Percle held warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by the patrol division in June of 2017 when a patrol officer initiated a stop due to an improper turn in the area of Pine St. Reports indicate that Percle was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Percle’s arrest. Percle was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Justin Vosburg, 25 years of age, address: Susan CT. Morgan City, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 4:57 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Disregarding Traffic Controls
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Ditch Ave. A stop was initiated and Justin Vosburg was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Vosburg was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana. Vosburg was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Warrant: Possession of SCH II CDS (Methamphetamine)
Warrant: Improper Turn
Vehicle License Required
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd without a license plate. A stop was initiated and Jerry L. Percle Jr. was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Percle held warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants stem from an investigation conducted by the patrol division in June of 2017 when a patrol officer initiated a stop due to an improper turn in the area of Pine St. Reports indicate that Percle was found to be in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. The investigation continued and warrants were prepared for Percle’s arrest. Percle was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Justin Vosburg, 25 years of age, address: Susan CT. Morgan City, La., arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 4:57 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Disregarding Traffic Controls
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Ditch Ave. A stop was initiated and Justin Vosburg was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Vosburg was found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana. Vosburg was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Gage Ford, 26 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La, arrested on 07/05/2017 @ 7:31 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana W/I/T/D
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division with the assistance of investigators with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Ditch Ave. According to reports, Gage Ford was identified as a suspect in the investigation and investigators located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Evidence was uncovered that Ford was involved in the illicit sale of illegal narcotics and the suspected marijuana located was destined to be sold. The area where the incident took place was within a Drug-Free Zone. Ford was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana W/I/T/D
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division with the assistance of investigators with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Ditch Ave. According to reports, Gage Ford was identified as a suspect in the investigation and investigators located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Evidence was uncovered that Ford was involved in the illicit sale of illegal narcotics and the suspected marijuana located was destined to be sold. The area where the incident took place was within a Drug-Free Zone. Ford was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.