MCPD Arrest Report 09/19/2017

Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour reporting period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 32 calls for service. The following persons were arrested as a result beginning on 09/18/2017:

Edwin Cruz, 35 years of age, address: Ohio St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/18/2017 @ 1:20 p.m.

Charges: Speeding 52 mph in a 25 mph Zone
No Driver’s License

Patrol officers observed a vehicle traveling in the area of Onstead St. at 52 mph in a 25 mph zone. A stop was initiated and Edwin Cruz was identified as the operator of the vehicle. Cruz was found not to possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License. Cruz was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Harpreet Singh, 37 years of age, address: Roderick St. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/18/2017 @ 4:22 p.m.

Charges: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
Resisting an Officer

Patrol officers responded to a local business in the area of LA 182 in regards to a disturbance. According to reports, officers arrived and Harpreet Singh was identified as one of the subjects involved. Singh was found to be in an intoxicated state. Singh was arrested and upon taking him into custody he began to resist officers. Singh was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Christopher P. Waguespack, 41 years of age, address: Hwy 182, arrested on 09/18/2017 @ 8:11 p.m.

Charges: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
Proper Equipment Required on Bicycles

Patrol officers observed vehicles in the area of LA 182 taking evasive actions to avoid something in the roadway. The officer investigated and observed a male subject riding a bike without any proper lighting as required by Louisiana Law. A stop was initiated and Christopher P. Waguespack was identified. Waguespack was found to be in an intoxicated state. Waguespack was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Jonathan C. Murray, 32 years of age, address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La., arrested on 09/18/2017 @ 11:26 p.m.

Charges: Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault
                 Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
                 Simple Battery

Patrol officers responded to a residence in the area of South Railroad Ave. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and according to reports, Jonathan C. Murray was identified as one of the subjects in the altercation. Murray allegedly had threatened the victim during the argument with a firearm. It is also alleged that Murray struck another victim during the incident. Murray denied consent to search the residence at which time detectives with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division obtained a search warrant. The firearm along with ammunition was recovered during the search. It was also learned during the investigation that Murray was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to him being a convicted felon. Murray was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.