MCPD Arrest Report 08/08/2017
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 beginning on 08/07/2017:
Cody P. Pearce, 29 years of age, Address- Rose St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 5:52 pm.
Charge: Reckless Operation of a Vehicle
No Driver’s License
Driving While Intoxicated
Officers responded a single vehicle crash on LA 70. Contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, Cody Pearce and he was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. According to reports, Pearce stated that he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the swampy area off of the highway. Reports indicate that Pearce appeared to be under the influence of some type of narcotic. Pearce was transported to a local hospital where he consented to have blood drawn. A computer check revealed that Pearce does not have a driver’s license. Pearce was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Herman L. Sonnier Jr. , 49 years of age, Address- David Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 6:21 pm.
Charge: Theft under $1000.00
Warrant- Theft (2ct) St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officers responded to a local business in regards to a shoplifter. Officers arrived and spoke with management, who stated that Herman Sonnier had concealed items and tried leaving the store without paying for them. Reports indicate that Sonnier admitted to taking the items, he was then placed under arrest. A warrant check also revealed that Sonnier held active warrants for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sonnier was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Tommy L. Harding, 28 years of age, Address- Friendship Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 5: 42 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Probation Violation
Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines (2cts)
Tommy Harding was transported from the Law Enforcement Center in Centerville, La. to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Harding was booked and incarcerated.
Heather R. Ganaway, 30 years of age, Address- Jupiter St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 6:30 pm.
Charge: Prostitution
The Detective Division of the Morgan City Police Department conducted an investigation of prostitution in the area via an internet site. Contact was made with an individual, later identified as Heather Ganaway. According to reports, Ganaway agreed to perform a sexual act in exchange for money. When Ganaway arrived at a local hotel, she was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Whitney Billiot, 40 years of age, Address- Leona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 8:01 pm.
Charge: Resisting an Officer
Battery on an Officer
Possession of Sch II CDS – Methamphetamine
Warrant- Simple Battery (2cts)
Officers responded to a residence on Leona St. in regards to a Whitney Billiot having active warrants for the Morgan City Police Department. Officers arrived at the residence and made contact with Billiot. While trying to place Billiot under arrest, he began to resist and struck one of officers. Billiot was eventually subdued and placed under arrest. Officers also located suspected methamphetamine in Billiot’s possession. The location of the residence is within 2000 ft of an elementary school, which is a drug free zone. Billiot was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Cody P. Pearce, 29 years of age, Address- Rose St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 5:52 pm.
Charge: Reckless Operation of a Vehicle
No Driver’s License
Driving While Intoxicated
Officers responded a single vehicle crash on LA 70. Contact was made with the driver of the vehicle, Cody Pearce and he was asked to produce a valid driver’s license. According to reports, Pearce stated that he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the swampy area off of the highway. Reports indicate that Pearce appeared to be under the influence of some type of narcotic. Pearce was transported to a local hospital where he consented to have blood drawn. A computer check revealed that Pearce does not have a driver’s license. Pearce was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Herman L. Sonnier Jr. , 49 years of age, Address- David Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 6:21 pm.
Charge: Theft under $1000.00
Warrant- Theft (2ct) St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
Officers responded to a local business in regards to a shoplifter. Officers arrived and spoke with management, who stated that Herman Sonnier had concealed items and tried leaving the store without paying for them. Reports indicate that Sonnier admitted to taking the items, he was then placed under arrest. A warrant check also revealed that Sonnier held active warrants for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sonnier was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Tommy L. Harding, 28 years of age, Address- Friendship Lane Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 5: 42 pm.
Charge: Warrant- Probation Violation
Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines (2cts)
Tommy Harding was transported from the Law Enforcement Center in Centerville, La. to the Morgan City Police Department for active warrants he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Harding was booked and incarcerated.
Heather R. Ganaway, 30 years of age, Address- Jupiter St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 6:30 pm.
Charge: Prostitution
The Detective Division of the Morgan City Police Department conducted an investigation of prostitution in the area via an internet site. Contact was made with an individual, later identified as Heather Ganaway. According to reports, Ganaway agreed to perform a sexual act in exchange for money. When Ganaway arrived at a local hotel, she was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Whitney Billiot, 40 years of age, Address- Leona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/07/2017 @ 8:01 pm.
Charge: Resisting an Officer
Battery on an Officer
Possession of Sch II CDS – Methamphetamine
Warrant- Simple Battery (2cts)
Officers responded to a residence on Leona St. in regards to a Whitney Billiot having active warrants for the Morgan City Police Department. Officers arrived at the residence and made contact with Billiot. While trying to place Billiot under arrest, he began to resist and struck one of officers. Billiot was eventually subdued and placed under arrest. Officers also located suspected methamphetamine in Billiot’s possession. The location of the residence is within 2000 ft of an elementary school, which is a drug free zone. Billiot was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.