MCPD Arrest Report 08/21/2017
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 113 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 08/18/2017:
Jessica M. Gray, 29 years of age, address: Egle St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/18/2017 @ 3:36 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of SCH I CDS (MDMA)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Use of CDS in the presence of Juveniles
Obstruction of Justice
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of SCH I CDS (MDMA)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Use of CDS in the presence of Juveniles
Obstruction of Justice
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
Damenn M. Engleton, 28 years of age, address: Grandwood Dr. Patterson, La., arrested on 08/18/2017 @ 3:36 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of SCH I CDS (MDMA)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Use of CDS in the presence of Juveniles
Obstruction of Justice
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
No Driver’s License
Resisting an Officer
Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 08/09/2017 (16th Judicial Court)
Patrol officers responded to the area of Orange St. in regards to a large disturbance. Officers arrived when they were directed to a white van that was leaving the area. A stop was initiated on the vehicle in the area of Federal Ave. Damenn M. Engleton was later identified as the operator of the vehicle but initially provided officers with a false name. Engleton was found not to hold a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Jessica M. Gray was also identified as a passenger in the vehicle. According to reports, Engleton and Gray were found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana, MDMD, Alprazolam, and drug paraphernalia. Evidence was uncovered that the subjects attempted to conceal the evidence from detection from officers. Reports indicate that a small juvenile was in the in the vehicle at the time of the incident and the area was a Drug-Free Zone. It was also found that Engleton was found to hold active warrants for his arrest through the 16th Judicial Court. Gray and Engleton were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Lacey Fabre, 25 years of age, address: Wren St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/18/2017 @ 7:30 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Child Desertion (3 counts)
Lacey Fabre was located and arrested in the area of Wren St. on active arrest warrants held by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Fabre was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Lorelyn M. Gotcher, 31 years of age, address: Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/19/2017 @ 8:57 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 08/08/2017 (4 counts)
Warrant: F.T.A for Review on 07/18/2017 (5 counts)
Lorelyn M. Gotcher was located and arrested in the area of LA 70 on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gotcher was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Kimber N. Thompson, 29 years of age, address: Pacific St. Berwick, La., arrested on 08/19/2017 @ 7:08 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 08/15/2017
Kimber N. Thompson was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Thompson was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Joseph W. Howard, 61 years of age, address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/19/2017 @ 8:57 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Lighting
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Federal Ave. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Joseph W. Howard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Howard was found to be in an intoxicated state. Howard performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Howard was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which he submitted to registering .148g% blood alcohol content. Howard was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Richard Gant Jr., 36 years of age, address: Forest Hurst Dr. Spring, TX., arrested on 08/19/2017 8:27 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 09/18/2004
Richard Gant Jr. was located in the area of LA 182 and arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gant Jr. was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Caleb M. Daigle, 17 years of age, address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 12:45 a.m.
Charges: Illegal Carrying of Weapons (2 counts)
Resisting an Officer
Possession of Tobacco under 18 years of age
Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of LA 182 due to erratic driving. During the investigation of the stop the Morgan City Police Department K-9 Division was dispatched to the location. According to reports, when the K-9 Division arrived Caleb M. Daigle, who was an occupant of the vehicle, exited and began to flee on foot. He was apprehended a short time later at which time he was found to be in possession of two firearms concealed on his person. He was also found to be in possession of tobacco. Daigle was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Linda M. Dauzat, 50 years of age, address: Susan Ct. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 3:12 a.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Driving under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 70 swerving from lane to lane crossing the center line. A stop was initiated and Linda M. Dauzat was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Dauzat was found to be in an intoxicated state. Dauzat performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Dauzet was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which she registered .092g% blood alcohol content. Dauzet’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Dauzet was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Angelle R. Broussard, 25 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 4:40 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Driving under Suspension
Hit & Run Driving
Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of LA 182 in regards to a crash and one of the vehicle involved fled the area. A description of the vehicle was obtained at which time the vehicle in question was observed in the area of LA 182. A stop was initiated and Angelle R. Broussard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Broussard was found to be in an intoxicated state. Broussard performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test at which time she was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Reports indicate that Broussard refused to submit to the Chemical Test. It was also found that Broussard’s Louisiana Driver’s License was under suspension. Broussard was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Leticia Charles, 49 years of age, address: Mount St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 7:21 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment 12/13/2016
Leticia Charles was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Charles was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Luis E. Hernandez-Leon, 23 years of age, address: West Syls Ln. Amelia, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 8:13 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Turning
Patrol officers observed a vehicle negotiate an improper turn in the area of Duke St. A stop was initiated and Luis E. Hernandez-Leon was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Hernandez-Leon was found to be in an intoxicated state. Hernandez-Leon performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Hernandez-Leon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which he registered .081g% blood alcohol content. Hernandez-Leon was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Crystal Thompson, 39 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 9:30 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Disregard of Traffic Controls
Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Federal Ave. A stop was initiated and Crystal Thompson was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Thompson’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Thompson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Bessie T. Paul, 35 years of age, address: Wisteria St. Baton Rouge, La., arrested on 08/21/2017 @ 2:59 a.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Keyon C. Williams, 38 years of age, address: Hwy 42 Gonzales, La., arrested on 08/21/2017 @ 2:59 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: Probation and Parole
Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of LA 70 due to improper lighting. Bessie T. Paul and Keyon C. Williams were identified as occupants of the vehicle. According to reports, officers detected signs of nervousness from Paul and Williams. Morgan City Police Department K-9 Lady was deployed on the vehicle which she indicated to the presence of narcotic odor. Officers found Paul to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Williams was found to hold active warrants for her arrest through Probation and Parole. Paul and Williams were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of SCH I CDS (MDMA)
Possession of SCH IV CDS (Alprazolam)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Use of CDS in the presence of Juveniles
Obstruction of Justice
Violation of Uniform CDS Law (Drug-Free Zone)
No Driver’s License
Resisting an Officer
Warrant: F.T.A. for Trial on 08/09/2017 (16th Judicial Court)
Patrol officers responded to the area of Orange St. in regards to a large disturbance. Officers arrived when they were directed to a white van that was leaving the area. A stop was initiated on the vehicle in the area of Federal Ave. Damenn M. Engleton was later identified as the operator of the vehicle but initially provided officers with a false name. Engleton was found not to hold a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Jessica M. Gray was also identified as a passenger in the vehicle. According to reports, Engleton and Gray were found to be in possession of suspected Marijuana, MDMD, Alprazolam, and drug paraphernalia. Evidence was uncovered that the subjects attempted to conceal the evidence from detection from officers. Reports indicate that a small juvenile was in the in the vehicle at the time of the incident and the area was a Drug-Free Zone. It was also found that Engleton was found to hold active warrants for his arrest through the 16th Judicial Court. Gray and Engleton were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Lacey Fabre, 25 years of age, address: Wren St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/18/2017 @ 7:30 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: Child Desertion (3 counts)
Lacey Fabre was located and arrested in the area of Wren St. on active arrest warrants held by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Fabre was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Lorelyn M. Gotcher, 31 years of age, address: Terrebonne St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/19/2017 @ 8:57 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 08/08/2017 (4 counts)
Warrant: F.T.A for Review on 07/18/2017 (5 counts)
Lorelyn M. Gotcher was located and arrested in the area of LA 70 on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gotcher was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Kimber N. Thompson, 29 years of age, address: Pacific St. Berwick, La., arrested on 08/19/2017 @ 7:08 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 08/15/2017
Kimber N. Thompson was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Thompson was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Joseph W. Howard, 61 years of age, address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/19/2017 @ 8:57 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Lighting
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Federal Ave. with improper lighting. A stop was initiated and Joseph W. Howard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Howard was found to be in an intoxicated state. Howard performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Howard was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which he submitted to registering .148g% blood alcohol content. Howard was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Richard Gant Jr., 36 years of age, address: Forest Hurst Dr. Spring, TX., arrested on 08/19/2017 8:27 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. to Pay Fine on 09/18/2004
Richard Gant Jr. was located in the area of LA 182 and arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Gant Jr. was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Caleb M. Daigle, 17 years of age, address: Levee Rd. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 12:45 a.m.
Charges: Illegal Carrying of Weapons (2 counts)
Resisting an Officer
Possession of Tobacco under 18 years of age
Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of LA 182 due to erratic driving. During the investigation of the stop the Morgan City Police Department K-9 Division was dispatched to the location. According to reports, when the K-9 Division arrived Caleb M. Daigle, who was an occupant of the vehicle, exited and began to flee on foot. He was apprehended a short time later at which time he was found to be in possession of two firearms concealed on his person. He was also found to be in possession of tobacco. Daigle was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.
Linda M. Dauzat, 50 years of age, address: Susan Ct. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 3:12 a.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Driving under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 70 swerving from lane to lane crossing the center line. A stop was initiated and Linda M. Dauzat was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Dauzat was found to be in an intoxicated state. Dauzat performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Dauzet was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which she registered .092g% blood alcohol content. Dauzet’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Dauzet was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Angelle R. Broussard, 25 years of age, address: Hwy 182 Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 4:40 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Driving under Suspension
Hit & Run Driving
Patrol officers responded to a business in the area of LA 182 in regards to a crash and one of the vehicle involved fled the area. A description of the vehicle was obtained at which time the vehicle in question was observed in the area of LA 182. A stop was initiated and Angelle R. Broussard was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Broussard was found to be in an intoxicated state. Broussard performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test at which time she was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Reports indicate that Broussard refused to submit to the Chemical Test. It was also found that Broussard’s Louisiana Driver’s License was under suspension. Broussard was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Leticia Charles, 49 years of age, address: Mount St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 7:21 p.m.
Charges: Warrant: F.T.A. for Arraignment 12/13/2016
Leticia Charles was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Charles was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Luis E. Hernandez-Leon, 23 years of age, address: West Syls Ln. Amelia, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 8:13 p.m.
Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
Improper Turning
Patrol officers observed a vehicle negotiate an improper turn in the area of Duke St. A stop was initiated and Luis E. Hernandez-Leon was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Hernandez-Leon was found to be in an intoxicated state. Hernandez-Leon performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Hernandez-Leon was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test which he registered .081g% blood alcohol content. Hernandez-Leon was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.
Crystal Thompson, 39 years of age, address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 08/20/2017 @ 9:30 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Disregard of Traffic Controls
Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Federal Ave. A stop was initiated and Crystal Thompson was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Thompson’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Thompson was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Bessie T. Paul, 35 years of age, address: Wisteria St. Baton Rouge, La., arrested on 08/21/2017 @ 2:59 a.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Keyon C. Williams, 38 years of age, address: Hwy 42 Gonzales, La., arrested on 08/21/2017 @ 2:59 a.m.
Charges: Warrant: Probation and Parole
Patrol officers initiated a stop on a vehicle in the area of LA 70 due to improper lighting. Bessie T. Paul and Keyon C. Williams were identified as occupants of the vehicle. According to reports, officers detected signs of nervousness from Paul and Williams. Morgan City Police Department K-9 Lady was deployed on the vehicle which she indicated to the presence of narcotic odor. Officers found Paul to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Williams was found to hold active warrants for her arrest through Probation and Parole. Paul and Williams were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.
Debbie A. Sevant, 56 years of age, address: South Grand Ave. Los Angelos, CA., arrested on 08/21/2017 @ 4:11 a.m.
Charges: Possession of Stolen Things $1,000 to $5,000
Patrol officers observed a vehicle parked near a closed business in the early morning hours. A stop was initiated and Debbie A. Sevant was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, the vehicle was reported stolen out of Mississippi. After confirming the information Sevant was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Charges: Possession of Stolen Things $1,000 to $5,000
Patrol officers observed a vehicle parked near a closed business in the early morning hours. A stop was initiated and Debbie A. Sevant was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, the vehicle was reported stolen out of Mississippi. After confirming the information Sevant was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.