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MCPD Arrest Report 09/18/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 72-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 106 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 09/15/2017:

William J. Allen, 46 years of age, address: Everett St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/15/2017 @ 3:00 a.m.

Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 1st Offense
                 General Speed

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of LA 182 traveling at a high rate of speed. A stop was initiated and William J. Allen was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Allen was found to be in an intoxicated state. Allen performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Allen was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Upon arrival to the Morgan City Jail Allen submitted to chemical test registering .086g% blood alcohol content. Allen was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Denise M. Garrett, 39 years of age, address: Egle St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/15/2017 @ 1:30 p.m.

Charges: Warrant: Simple Assault

Denise M. Garrett was located and arrested at the Morgan City Police Department on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by patrol officers on April 26, 2017, in which Garret allegedly threatened the victim. Later the victim came to the Morgan City Police Department wishing to pursue charges at which time warrants were prepared for Garrett’s arrest. Garrett was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Silva Doblado-Flores, 25 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/15/2017 @ 2:08 p.m.

Charges: Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
                 No Driver’s License

Patrol officers responded to the area of Railroad Ave. in regards to a crash. According to reports, officers arrived and Silva Doblado-Flores was identified as the operator of one of the vehicles involved. Evidence was uncovered that Doblado-Flores’ operated her vehicle in a careless manner which caused the crash. It was also found to Doblado-Flores did not possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Doblado-Flores was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Travis L. Gilmore, 25 years of age, address: Leo Dr. Patterson, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 12:18 a.m.

Charges: Warrant: Driving while Intoxicated 2nd (Lafourche Parish)

Travis L. Gilmore was located and arrested in the area of US 90 on an active arrest warrant held by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gilmore was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Arturo Garcia 09182017

Arturo Garcia, 36 years of age, address: Lincoln Dr. Patterson, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 1:10 a.m.


Charges: Driving while Intoxicated 3rd Offense
                 Illegal Use of Weapons
                 Inciting a Felony
                 Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
                 No Driver’s License

A patrol officer was working a security detail when they observed gun shots being fired out of a dark colored SUV that was traveling on Victor II Blvd. Another off duty officer was able to follow the vehicle until patrol officers could arrive in the area. Officers observed the vehicle in the area of Federal Ave. A stop was initiated and Arturo Garcia was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Garcia was found to be in an intoxicated state.  Reports indicate that Garcia was found to be in possession of a firearm that was reported stolen out of another jurisdiction. During the investigation it was learned that Garcia picked up another subject at a local bar in the area of Victor II Blvd. Garcia gave this subject the firearm and attempted to have him fire it out the window of the vehicle. The subject refused at which time Garcia began firing the firearm. Garcia was also found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Garcia was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Upon arrival to the Morgan City Jail Garcia refused to submit to chemical test. It was also learned that Garcia has had been arrested for driving while intoxicated offenses two separate times. Garcia was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Sidney L. Wainwright, 21 years of age, address: Third St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 8:00 a.m.

Charges: Simple Battery

Janna Gilmore, 31 years of age, address: Arcemont Ln. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 8:00 a.m.

Charges: Simple Battery

Correctional Officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the cell block in the Morgan City Jail in regards to a disturbance.  According to reports, Sidney L. Wainwright and Janna Gilmore were involved in an altercation where they  began to strike each other. Wainwright and Gilmore were arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail where they were incarcerated.

Jeremy Hebert, 26 years of age, address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 5:54 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery

Yakendra Wallace, 27 years of age, address: Leona St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 5:54 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Battery

Patrol officers responded to a residence in the area of Ditch Ave. in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, officers arrived and Yakendra Wallace and Jeremy Hebert were identified as the subjects involved in the altercation. Wallace and Hebert allegedly struck each other during the altercation. Wallace and Hebert were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail. Upon arrival to the Morgan City Jail they were booked and incarcerated.

Brennan Giandelone 09182017

Brennan G. Giandelone, 18 years of age, address: Mercury St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/16/2017 @ 11:26 p.m.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana W/I/T/D
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Transaction involving Proceeds from CDS Activity

Patrol officers observed a vehicle fail to stop at a traffic control in the area of LA 182. A stop was initiated and according to reports, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from a vehicle. Brennan G. Giandelone was identified as passenger in the vehicle. Giandelone was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Evidence was uncovered that the illicit drugs were destined to be sold. Giandelone found to be in possession of over $600 dollars of U.S. Currency which is believed to be derived from the sale of illicit drugs. Giandelone was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Irvin A. Taylor, 28 years of age, address: McKennely St. Houma, La., arrested on 09/17/2017 @ 9:52 a.m.

Charges: Driving under Suspension
                 Following Vehicles Too Close

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of US 90 following another vehicle too close. A stop was initiated and Irvin A. Taylor was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Taylor’s Louisiana Driver’s License was found to be under suspension. Taylor was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Ciara M. Leonard, 29 years of age, address: Hwy 402 Napoleonville, La., arrested on 09/17/2017 @ 5:00 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery

Sarah N. Pierce, 23 years of age, address: Lawson Austin, Tx., arrested on 09/17/2017 @ 5:00 p.m.

Charges: Simple Battery

Correctional Officers responded to the cell block in the Morgan City Jail in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, Leonard and Pierce allegedly struck each other during the altercation. Leonard and Pierce were arrested and booked into the Morgan City Jail where they were incarcerated.

Demetrius C. Paul, 40 years of age, address: Gloria Dr. Baton Rouge, La., arrested on 09/18/2017 @ 2:42 a.m.

Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd Offense
                 Improper Lane Usage

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of MLK Blvd. in an erratic manner swerving from lane to lane. A stop was initiated and Demetrius C. Paul was identified as the operator of the vehicle. According to reports, Paul was found to be in an intoxicated state. Paul refused to conduct Standardized Field Sobriety Test. Paul was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail for Chemical Test. Once at the Morgan City Jail Paul submitted to chemical test which resulted in .162g% blood alcohol content. Records indicated that Paul had been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated once prior to this incident. Paul was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.