MCPD Arrest Report 08/03/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 38 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 08/02/2017:
Darrell Short, 56 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/02/2017 @ 7:07 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Speeding 61 mph in a 45 mph zone
Open Container in a Motor Vehicle
Patrols officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 at a speed of 61 mph in a 45 mph zone. A stop was initiated and Darrell Short was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Short’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Short was also found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage in the motor vehicle. Short was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Joseph Jessie, 48 years of age, address: Utah St. Berwick, La., arrested on 08/03/2017 @ 5:05 a.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Railroad Ave. swerving from its lane of travel onto the shoulder almost leaving the roadway. A stop was initiated and Joseph Jessie was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Jessie’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Jessie was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Darrell Short, 56 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/02/2017 @ 7:07 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Speeding 61 mph in a 45 mph zone
Open Container in a Motor Vehicle
Patrols officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 at a speed of 61 mph in a 45 mph zone. A stop was initiated and Darrell Short was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Short’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Short was also found to be in possession of an open alcoholic beverage in the motor vehicle. Short was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Joseph Jessie, 48 years of age, address: Utah St. Berwick, La., arrested on 08/03/2017 @ 5:05 a.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Railroad Ave. swerving from its lane of travel onto the shoulder almost leaving the roadway. A stop was initiated and Joseph Jessie was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Jessie’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Jessie was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.