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MCPD Arrest Report 12/05/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 12/02/2016.

Lloyd L Singleton Jr., 18 years of age,  Address: Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/02/2016 @ 10:34am.\

Charge: Warrant - Simple Battery

     Lloyd L Singleton Jr. was located by officers on Egle Street where he was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Singleton Jr. was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Corey D Steel, 47 years of age, Address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/02/2016 @ 2:35pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Hit and Run

     Corey D Steel turned himself in at the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by Morgan City Police. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident reported on November 27, 2016 of an alleged hit and run. Steel was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Tommy D Donati II, 34 years of age, Address: Carter Ln. Berwick,  La. was arrested on 12/02/2016 @ 4:31pm.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  Possession of With the Intent to Distribute MDMA (ecstasy)
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Possession of Marijuana
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

Nathan D Chaisson, 26 years of age, Address: Duke St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/02/2016 @ 4:31pm.

Charge:  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division along with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Officer Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence on Duke Street. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted  by Morgan City Police Narcotics Detectives of illegal drug activity at the residence.  Tommy D Donati II and Nathan D Chaisson were identified as two of the occupants at the residence. Reports indicate that a search was conducted with investigators located suspected methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy) which was believed to be prepared for distribution, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The location of the incident was within the area of a drug free zone in violation of uniformed controlled dangerous substance laws. Both Donati II and Chaisson were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Kathy Shaub, 35 years of age, Address: Third St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/03/2016 @ 1:00am.

Charge:  Possession of Stolen Property

     Kathy Shaub was located by officers at a residence on Songe Street where she was arrested on an active arrest warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant was obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police Detectives and an incident reported on November 11, 2016 of alleged possession of stolen property. Shaubb was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.

Jason W Cooper, 39 years of age, Address: Fairview Dr. Berwick, La. was arrested on 12/03/2016 @ 11:58am.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     A patrolling officer conducted a traffic stop on Second Street  in regard to a vehicle having illegal window tint where Jason W Cooper was identified as an occupant of the vehicle. During an investigation,  reports indicate that Cooper's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that Cooper may be involved in illegal drug activity.  A search was conducted when the officer located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia on Cooper. Cooper was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Edy Rivera, 32 years of age, Address: Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/03/2016 @ 11:36pm.

Charges:  Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway
                 Driving While Intoxicated
                 Hit and Run
                 No Drivers License

     Officers responded to the U.S. 90 bridge in regard to a vehicle traveling east in the west bound lane.  The officers arriving when they located a heavily damage vehicle on the U.S. 90 bridge near the Hwy 182 exit which was believed to have been involved in an accident.  It was learned from witnesses that the suspect vehicle had struck the vehicle on U.S. 90 and fled the scene continuing to travel east in the west bound lane. Reports indicate that an off duty police officer had who had witnessed incident followed the vehicle where it pulled into the rear of a business on Hwy 90 in Bayou Vista where the driver was detained by the off duty officer until responding units arrived.  Officers arrived when the driver of the vehicle was identified as Edy Rivera who according to reports was suspected to have been drinking and was believed to be intoxicated.  Rivera was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for further chemical testing where Rivera submitted to the Intoxilyzer 5000 yielding a blood alcohol concentration of .204 grams percent. Rivera was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Jedidiah D Meredith,  30 years of age, Address: Spring Lake Dr. Terry, Ms. was arrested on 12/03/2016 @ 11:37pm.

Charges:  Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment

     Officers responded to an address on Roderick Street in regard to a reported domestic disturbance.  The officers arrived when they located Jedidiah D Meredith along with a female who appeared to have been the victim of a battery and a small juvenile child. During an investigation, reports indicate that the officer were told the Meredith and the female where involved in an argument when Meredith allegedly committed a battery on the female while in the presence of the juvenile child. Meredith who was suspected to have been drinking and appeared to be intoxicated was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Matthew J Garces, 26 years of age, Address: Carter St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 12/04/2016 @ 2:00am.

Charges:  Aggravated Obstruction of a Hwy
                 Flight from an Officer
                 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
                 Driving Under Suspension
                 Warrant - Failure to Appear for Arraignment (LaFourche Parish)

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle be operated recklessly spinning is tires on Hwy near David Drive. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the driver of the vehicle refused to stop. Reports indicate that the vehicle traveled onto Justa Street then onto Allison Street to Martin Luther King Blvd  failing to stop for several stop signs. The vehicle then got onto US 90 west where it continued running from officers in access speeds of over 110 mph over the bridge and into Berwick. Officers continued following the vehicle through several streets in Berwick when the driver of the vehicle lost control and struck a utility pole in the area of Sixth Street at Verson Street causing a power outage for several city blocks. The driver of the vehicle was then taken into custody and identified by officers as Matthew J Garces.  Reports indicate that during checks, it was learned that Garces had a suspended drivers license and that he also had an active arrest warrant with the LaFourche Parish Sheriff's Office. Garces was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Djuanranique D Diggs, 25 years of age, Address: Collie St. Franklin, La. was arrested on 12/04/2016 @ 2:50am.

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana

     Officers responded to a local convenience store on Hwy 182 in regard to the vehicle containing illegal narcotics.  As officers arrived, a vehicle matching the above description was observed getting onto Hwy 182. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Djuanranique D Diggs.  Diggs was advised of the complaint and gave officers consent to search the vehicle.  During the search, reports indicate that suspected marijuana was located inside the vehicle. Diggs was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.


Charles D Riley, 44 years of age, Address: Hwy 1 Napolenville, La. was arrested on 12/04/2016 @ 5:12pm.

Charge:  Disturbing the Peace by Fighting

Carl Davis, 32 years of age, Address: Donaldsonville, La. was arrested on 12/04/2016 @ 5:12pm.

Charge:  Disturbing the Peace by Fighting

     Officers responded to a medical facility on Hwy 70 in regard to a fight.  The officers arrived and identified Charles D Riley and Carl Davis as the two subject involved in the encounter. Reports indicate that evidence of the alleged fight was uncovered by the officers when both Riley and Davis were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Melanie Ruffin, 45 years of age, Address: Robin St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/05/2016 @ 5:23pm.

Charge:  Aggravated Assault

     Officers responded to a residence on Robin Street in regard to a reported disturbance. The officers arrived and identified Melanie Ruffin as one of the subject involved in the disturbance. During an investigation, reports indicate that officers were told that Ruffin and a male individual were involved in an argument when Ruffin was alleged to have threatened the male with a knife. Evidence of the alleged assault was uncovered by officers when Ruffin was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.


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MCPD Arrest Report 11/30/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 11/29/2016:

Ira J. Grow Jr., 60 years of age, Address- Wythchwood Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/29/2016 @ 10:01 am. 

Charge:  Domestic Abuse Battery-Child Endangerment Law

   Officers  responded to a residence on Wytchwood Dr. in regards to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with the victim. According to reports, the victim stated that she and Ira Grow were having verbal altercation which later turned physical.  Reports indicate that Grow pushed and grabbed the victim, while she was holding a small child. Officers located Grow inside the residence, placed him placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Lydia J. Cruz, 31 years of age, Address- Todd St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 11/29/2016 @ 4:20 pm.

Charge: Driving Under Suspension
               Tail Lamps Required
               Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense

   A patrol officer in the area of Sixth and Onstead St., observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver, identified as Lydia Cruz was asked to produce a valid driver's license. A computer check revealed that Cruz's driver's license was under suspension. The officer also observed suspected marijuana on the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Cruz was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
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MCPD Arrest Report 11/28/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/24/2016:

Travis J. Morin, 33 years of age, Address- Shaw Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/24/2016 @ 2:25 pm.

Charge: Warrant- Failure to Appear Driving Under Suspension (2cts)
               Warrant- Failure to Appear Reckless Operation

  Officers located Travis Morin on Eight St. A warrants check was done on Morin and it was determined that he held active warrants for the Sixth Ward City Court. Morin was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Gregory Gros, 54 years of age, Address- Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 11/24/2016 @ 9:21 pm.

Charge:  No Insurance
                Failure to Report an Accident
                Careless Operation

   Officers responded to the area of Railroad Ave. near Pecos St. in regards to a vehicle flipped over in a ditch. Officers arrived and spoke to witnesses. According to reports, witnesses stated that an individual climbed out of the vehicle and began walking down Railroad Ave.  Witnesses gave a description the individual and an individual fitting the description was located on Railroad Ave. near Roderick St. The individual was identified as Gregory Gros and officers noticed that his clothing was wet. Reports indicate that Gros did admit to driving the vehicle. Gros was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Daniel Herrera, 23 years of age, Address- Amelia, La. was arrested on 11/24/2016 @ 7:50 pm.

Charge:  Warrant- Probation and Parole Violation (Austin Police Department)

   Officers were dispatched to a local motel on Hwy 182 in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with Daniel Herrera. A warrants check was done on Herrera and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the Austin Police Department in Austin, Tx. Herrera was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jose Castro, 31 years of age, Address- Roderick St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/24/2016 11:36 pm.

Charge:  No Driver's License

  A patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on Jose Castro and it was determined that he did not have a valid driver's license. Castro was given a warning by the officer and a licensed driver picked up the vehicle. A short time later, the patrol officer observed Castro driving the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped, Castro was placed under arrest. Castro was transported to the Morgan City Police for booking and incarceration.

Bradford Jones, 38 years of age, Address- Glenwood St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/25/2016 @ 5:18 am.

Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Appear for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

   Bradford Jones was located at his residence. A local warrants check was done on Jones and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court. Jones was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Tieyon K. Martinez, 30 years of age, Address- Eleventh St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/25/2016 @ 10:57 am.

Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Pay Probation Fee

   Tieyon Martinez was located on Eleventh St. A local warrants check was done on Martinez and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court. Martinez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Javier Santos, 44 years of age, Address- Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/25/2016 @ 12:51 pm.

Charge:  Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

   Officers responded to a local business on Front St. in regards to an individual passed out in front the business. Officers arrived and made contact with Javier Santos. Officers noticed that Santos had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person. Santos was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Dean Darby, 26 years of age, Address- Second St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2016 @ 9:12 am.

Charge: Warrant- Failure to Pay Fine

   Dean Darby was transported from the Franklin Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Darby was booked and incarcerated.

Micheal Martin, 31 years of age, Address- Centerville, La. was arrested on11/26/2016 @ 9:12 am.

Charge:  Warrant- Reckless Operation

   Micheal Martin was transported from the Franklin Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant he held for the 6th Ward City Court. Martin was booked and incarcerated.

Jeremy T. Coleman, 30 years of age, Address- First St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/26/2016 @ 9:12 am.

Charge: Stop Sign Violation
               No turn Signal
               No Insurance
               Driving Under Suspension
               Expired License Plate
               Warrant- Failure to Pay Fine 

   A patrol officer observed a vehicle in the area of First and St. Clair St. fail to stop at the stop sign and fail to use a turn signal while turning on to St. Clair St. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Jeremy Coleman was asked to produce a valid driver's license.  A computer check revealed that Coleman's driver's license was under suspension.  Coleman also held an active warrant for the 6th Ward City Court. Coleman was placed under arrest and transported the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Nicholas Garcia, 29 years of age, Address- Lacombe, La. was arrested on 11/27/2016 @ 1:58 am.

Charge: Remaining After Being Forbidden

   Officers were dispatched to a local business on Roderick St. in regards to a disturbance.  Officers arrived and made contact with Nicholas Garcia. Garcia was asked several times to leave the area because the business was now closed, Garcia refused. Garcia was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Michael Zahn, 32 years of age, Address- Filmore St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/27/2016 @ 9:48 am. 

Charge:  Domestic Abuse Battery

   Officers responded to a residence on Filmore St. in regards to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke to witnesses. According to reports, witnesses stated that Michael Zahn had commited a battery on victim. Officers spoke to the victim and reports indicated that she stated her husband Micheal Zahn pushed and grabbed her by the arm. Officers also observed scratch on the victim's neck. Officers located Zahn on Filmore St. and placed him under arrest and transported him to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Thomas Tabor, 55 years of age, Address- Cypress St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/27/2016 @ 10:41 am. 

Charge: Resisting an Officer
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Battery on a Police Officer. 
               

   Officers were responded to a residence on Egle St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke to a witness, who stated that Thomas Tabor was inside breaking items inside the home. Officers made contact with Tabor in one of the bedrooms. Officers observed items used to smoke illegal narcotics in Tabor's bedroom. While officers were talking to Tabor he began to walk away. The officer grabbed Tabor and he began to pull away. Tabor was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. Once at the police department, Tabor became combative and struck one of the officers. Tabor was additionally charged with Battery on an Officer.

Nico Q. Skipper, 27 years of age, Address- Dora St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/27/2016 @ 1:07 pm.

Charge:  Resisting an Officer by Giving False Information
                Resisting an Officer
                Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines (2cts)
                Warrant- Resisting an Officer Officer

   A patrol officer in the area of Hwy 182 and Duke St. observed a vehicle with improper lighting. A vehicle stop was conducted and the driver, who at first gave officers a false name was identified as Nico Skipper. A warrants check was done on Skipper and it was determined that he held active warrants for the 6th Ward City Court and the Morgan City Police Department. When the officer tried to place Skipper under arrest, he pulled away. The officer was able to subdue Skipper and place him under arrest.  Skipper was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 
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MCPD Arrest Report 12/02/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 12/01/2016:

Joseph M. Price, 44 years of age, Address- Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/01/2016 @ 8:31 am. 

Charge:  Warrant- Failure to Pay Fines- Criminal Trespassing

   Joseph Price was located in the area of Front St. and Brashear Ave. A warrants check was done on Price and it was determined that he held an active warrant for the Sixth Ward City Court. Price was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Tommy D. Donati, 34 years of age, Address- Carter Lane Berwick, La. was arrested on 12/02/2016 @ 5:07 am. 

Charge:  Remaining After Being Forbidden

   Officers responded to a local business on Brashear Ave. in regards to an individual that had been told not to return back to the business. Officers arrived and spoke to managment, who stated that Tommy Donati was barred from entering the business. Officers located Donati inside the store, he was place under arrest and transported the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

Ashton Martinez, 17 years of age, Address- Hickory St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 12/02/2016 @ 1:10 am. 

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense
                Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

  Officers responded to a residence on Hickory St. in regards to an individual using illegal narcotics in the residence. According to reports, officers arrived and spoke to the witness, who stated that Ashton Martinez had been smoking illegal narcotics in her home. Officers made contact with Martinez in one of the bedrooms and reports indicate, he admitted to using illegal narcotics. Officers also observed suspected marijuana and items used to smoke illegal narcotics on the bed of Martinez. Martinez was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
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MCPD Arrest Report 11/29/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 11/28/2016:

Valerie L. Suttoon, 37 years of age, Address- Louisa St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/28/2016 @ 1:50 pm.

Charge:  Warrant- Automobile Insurance Policy Fraud
                 Warrant- Hit and Run

Joshua A. Sutton, 34 years of age, Address- Louisa St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/28/2016 @ 1:50 pm.

Charge:  Warrant- Automobile Insurance Policy Fraud

   Valerie Suttoon and Joshua Suttoon were arrested at their residence on Lousia St. for active warrants they held for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrants stem from an incident in October which alleges that Valerie Sutton was involved in a hit and run vehicle crash. In November, it is also alleged that Valerie and Joshua filed a fraudulent automobile insurance claim on the vehicle involved in the hit and run incident. Both Valerie and Joshua were booked and incarcerated.
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MCPD Arrest Report 11/23/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 11/22/2016:

Raymond J. Adams, 42 years of age, Address- Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/22/2016 @ 1:13 pm.

Charge: Disturbing the Peace- Use of Offensive Language

   Officers responded to a local business on First St. in regards to a disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with management. According to reports, Raymond Adams came to the business to receive donated items for individuals in need of assistance. Adams was unhappy with the items he received and began using profanites. Adams was asked to leave by management, but continued using profanities. Officers also spoke to several witnesses, who stated that Adams was loud and used profanities, while at the business. Officers were able locate Adams in the area of First and Greenwood St. Adams was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

Amanda Lake, 34 years of age, Address- Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 11/22/2016 @ 2:32 pm.

Charge:  Remaining After Being Forbidden

   Officers responded to a resisdence on Lawerence St. in regards to removing an individual. Officers arrived and spoke to a witness, who stated that Amanda Lake was order by the Sixth Ward City Court to not return to the residence on Lawerence. St. Officers were able to verify the order through City Court. Lake was located outside the residence, placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

Pamela D. Jones, 55 years of age, Address- Cherry St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 11/22/2016 @ 3:30 pm. 

Charge:  Warrant- Simple Criminal Damage to Property

   Pamela Jones was transported from the Patterson Police Department to the Morgan City Police Department for an active warrant she held for the Morgan City Police Department. The warrant stems from an incident in August, where it is alleged that Jones damaged a tire on a vehicle. Jones was booked and incarcerated.