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MCPD Arrest Report 07/26/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the past reporting period beginning on 07/25/2016.

Allen C Lennep, 59 years of age, Address: Freret St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/25/2016 @ 2:32pm. 

Charges:  Warrant - Contempt of Court
                  Warrant - Probation Violation
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 07/14/16 for Theft
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 07/14/16 for Misrepresentation During Booking 
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 07/14/16 for Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 07/14/16 for Entry or Remaining After Forbidden
                  Warrant - Failure to Pay Probation Fees

     Allen C Lennep was located by officers at an address on Fourth Street where he was arrested on several active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Lennep was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Johnathan P Wiggins, 29 years of age, Address: Sixth St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/25/2016 @ 7:58pm. 

Charge:  Theft

     Officers responded to a local retail store on Seventh St. in regard to a call of a shoplifter. The officers arrived and spoke with store employees who told the officers that a subject inside the store was suspected of taking items and concealing them on his person. Johnathan P Wiggins was located inside the store and was identified as the subject of the complaint. During an investigation, reports indicate a search was conducted when officers located several items concealed on Wiggins person valued at $32.52 which were identified as items unpaid for from within the store. Wiggins was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Bradford G Jones, 38 years of age, Address: Glenwood St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/25/2016 @ 5:05pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 10/09/13 for Traffic Offense
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 06/12/13 for Traffic Offense

     Bradford G Jones was located at a Hwy 182 address where he was arrested on two active arrest warrants held by the 16th Judicial District Courts. Jones was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Edward G Campbell, 36 years of age, Address: Leo Dr. Patterson, La. was arrested on 07/25/2016 @ 9:17pm. 

Charges: Possession of Methamphetamine
                 Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
                 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                 Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses
                 Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

                 
    During the past few months, a joint investigation with the Morgan City Police Department and St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Units was conducted in regard to compaints of illegal narcotic activity occuring at several business in the  Morgan City area. During the course of the investigation, investigator obtained search warrants for several locations. On July 25, 2016, Investigators with both agencies executed search warrants on businesses located on Sandra St. and Highway 182 as well as a Patterson residence.  During a search of the Morgan City business, detectives located suspected marijuana which was packaged in a way consistent with the sales and distribution of illegal narcotics. Investigators also recovered a suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and money believed to be derived from the sales of illegal narcotics. The source of the illegal activity was within the prescribed area of a school, therefore, the suspect was additionally charged.   The suspect in the investigation, Edward Campbell of Patterson, Louisiana was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated with a bond of $50,000.00. The joint investigation will continue.  If you have any information regarding this activity or any other information which may assist investigators, please contact the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division @ (985)380-4605, or the St. Mary Parish Narcotics Division @ (985) 384-1622.
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MCPD Arrest Report 07/22/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/21/2016:

Donald J. Rock Jr., 39 years of age, Address-Louisa St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/20/2016 @ 1:56 pm. 

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense)

   Officers responded to a business on Hwy 182 in regards to stolen property. Officers arrived and made contact with Donald Rock, who consented to a search of his person.  Officers located suspected marijuana on Rock.  Rock was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.

Jason E. Deal, 45 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/21/2016 @ 2:46 pm.

Charge: Distrubing the Peace Intoxicated

  Jason Deal was placed under arrest during court proceedings in the City Court of Morgan City. Deal had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. Deal was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

Gary Viola, 59 years of age, Address-Cedar St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/21/2016 @ 7:58 pm. 

Charge:  Domestic Abuse Battery
                Criminal Damage to Property over $500

  Officers responded to a residence on Cedar St. in regards to a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke to a witness, who stated that she and Gary Viola had gotten into a verbal altercation. According to reports, the witness stated the argument escalated and Viola committed a battery on her and began destorying property inside of the home. Officers were able to located Viola in the area of Sixth St. and Brashear Ave. Viola was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

Scott P. Authement, 34 years of age, Address- Main St. Patterson, was arrested on 07/21/2016 @ 10:07 pm. 

Charge: Possession of Schedule II CDS-Methamphetamine with Intent to Disturbute
               Possession of Marijuana (1st Offense)
               Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
               Possession of Schedule II CDS- Flexeril
               Possession of Schedule IV CDS-Adderall
               Transactions Involving Proceeds from CDS Activity
               Illegal Carrying of Weapons
               Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Person under 17 years of age
               Violation of Uniform CDS- Drug Free Zone

Kelly K. Franklin, 25 years of age, Address- Tower Tank Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/21/2016 @ 10:07 pm.

Charge: Warrant- Probation Violation (St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office)


  Investigators with Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division along with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant of a business on Hwy 182. Upon entry several individuals were located inside the business, including a fourteen year old juvenile, all were detained. The owner of the business, Scott Autherment was found to have suspected Metheamphetamine on his person.  Also, located in the business was suspected marijuana, pills identified as Flexeril and Adderall, U.S. currency totalling over $500, two firearms and items used to smoke illegal narcotics. The location of the buiness is near an elementary school which is a Drug Free Zone.  One of the other individuals detained was Kelly Franklin and it was determined that she held an active warrant for the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. Both Scott Autherment and Kelly Franklin were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

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MCPD Arrest Report 07/20/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 07/19/2016:

Darnell Johnson, 37 years of age, Address- Birch St. Morgan City, La. was arrested 07/19/2016 @ 6:35 pm. 

Charge: Indecent Behavior with Juveniles

   Officers responded to a residence on Birch St. in regards to an individual masturbating in front of the residence. A description of the individual was given to officers. When officers arrived they located an individual fitting the description with a t-shirt covering his gential area. The individual was identified as Darnell Johnson and was detained by officers. According to reports, witnesses stated that Johnson was standing in front of the location and appeared to be masturbating while several children were outside of the residence. Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

Eric Lelleaux, 50 years of age, Address- Fourth St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/19/2016 @ 9:35 pm.

Charge: Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense)

   A patrol officer located Eric Lelleaux in the area of Sixth St. and Brashear Ave. While talking to the officer, Lelleaux appeared nervous. Lelleaux gave the officer consent to pat him down and suspected marijuana was located on Lelleaux's person. Lelleaux was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
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MCPD Arrest Report 07/25/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 07/22/2016.

Kissy Campbell, 37 years of age, Address: Halsey St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/22/2016 @ 8:17pm. 

Charge:  
Possession of MDMA (ecstacy)

Gregory T Kemp, 21 years of age, Address: Shaw Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/22/2016 @ 8:17pm. 

Charges:  
Possession of MDMA (ecstacy)
                  Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
                  No Drivers License

     Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Unit observed a vehicle in the area of Federal Avenue near Leona Street traveling at a high rate of speed.  The vehicle was observed turning onto Levee Road without stopping for the stop sign at Federal Ave. @ Levee Rd. Reports indicate that the vehicle was estimated to be traveling in excess of 60mph in a 25mph speed zone on Levee Road. Investigators were able to catch up with the vehicle in the area of Shaw Street near Elm Street where a traffic stop was conducted and investigators identified the two occupants of the vehicle as driver Gregory T Kemp and passenger Kissy Campbell. During an investigation, reports indicate that Kemp did not have a valid drivers license and that Kemp and Cambell's behavior aroused the investigator's suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity.  A search of the vehicle was conducted when according to reports investigators located suspected MDMA inside the vehicle. Both Kemp and Campbell were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they was booked and incarcerated.

Branshekia S Harris, 28 years of age, Address: Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/23 2016 @ 1:15am. 

Charge:  Simple Battery

     Officers responded to a residence on Fifth St. in regard to a reported disturbuance invovling a battery. Officer's arrived and located a subject identified as Branshekia S Harris along with the complainant who showed signs of a battery. During an investigation, Officer were told by the victim and several witnesses that Harris and the victim were involced in an argument when Harris allegedely committed a battery on the victim. Harris was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated. 

Kade M Percle, 20 years of age, Address: Sydney Ln. Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/23/2016 @ 10:18pm. 

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
                  Improper Turning 

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle making an improper turn while travling on Brashear Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Kade M Percle. During an investigation, Percle's behavior aroused that officer's suspicions that Percle may be involved illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Percle was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Heather D LaCoste, 32 years of age, Address: Marshall St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/24/2016 @ 4:01am. 

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 07/05/15 for Resisting an Officer
                  Warrant - Contempt of Court
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear for Arraignment on 05/31/16 (LPSO) 

     Heather D LaCoste was located at a local hotel on Brashear Ave. where she was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. LaCoste was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated. 

Armond Perez, 32 years of age, Address: Lake Palourde Rd. Amelia, La was arrested on 07/24/2016 @ 9:19pm. 

Charges:  Driving While Intoxicated
                  No Drivers License
                  No Vehicle Insurance

     An officer responded to the area of Hwy 182 near Hwy 70 in regard to a call of a possible drunk driver. The officer arrived moments later and located a vehicle matching the description provided. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Armond Perez. During an investigation, reports indicate that Perez was suspected to have been drinking and was suspected to be intoxicated. Perez did not have a valid drivers license nor did the vehicle have proof of insurance. Perez was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for furthes chemical testing where Perez submitted to the Intoxilyzer 5000 yielding a blood alcohol concentration of .175 grams percent. Perez was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated. 

Gregory Landry, 17 years of age, Address: Lake Palourde Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/24/2016 @ 11:02pm. 

Charges:  Simple Battery

     Morgan City officers responded to a complaint of a battery on an idividual during an altercation.  Gregory Landry was identified as the suspect and subsequently admitted to the battery.   Landry was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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MCPD Arrest 07/21/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 07/20/2016. 

Thomas Steely Jr., 40 years of age, Address: Front St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/20/2016 @ 1:51pm. 

Charge:  
Warrant - Illegal Possession of Stolen Property

     Thomas Steely Jr. was located by officers at an address on Hwy 182 where he 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 of an incident where Steely was allegedly found to be in possession of stolen property. Steely was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Raymond P Johnson, 42 years of age, Address: Shrimpers Bow Houma, La. was arrested on 07/20/2016 @ 3:48pm. 

Charges:  Possession of Marijuana
                  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

     A patrolling officers observed a vehicle traveling on Hwy 182 near Cottonwood St. with what appeared to be painted lenses which prevented the tail lights from illuminating. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver issued a citation for the traffic offense. During the traffic investigation, reports indicate that a passenger inside the vehicle was observed discarding an object from the vehicle. The officer identified the passenger as Raymond P Johnson who at first gave the officer a false name. Johnson's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that he may be involved in illegal drug activity. According to reports, a search was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia on Johnson.  Johnson was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

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MCPD Arrest Report 07/19/2016

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The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 07/18/2016.

Christian A Garrett, 29 years of age, Address: Canary St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/18/2016 @ 7:05am. 

Charges:  
Domestic Abuse Battery
                  Disturbing the Peace (Intoxicated) 

     Officers responded to the area of La 70 near Veteran's Blvd. in regard to a reported fight between a male and female subject. As the officers arrived, one of the officers observed a male subject committing a battery on the female. The officers spoke with both subjects involved, one identified as Christian A Garrett and the female who showed signs of a battery. Reports indicate that during an investigation, the officers uncovered evidence of a battery to the female which was allegedly committed by Garret. Garrett was also suspected to have been drinking an appeared to be intoxicated. Garrett was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Hunter J Rhodes, 18 years of age, Address: Saturn Rd. Bayou Vista, La. was arrested on 07/18/2016 @ 4:38pm. 

Charge:  Illegal Carrying of a Weapon

     Officers responded to City Hall on Second Street near Everett Street in regard to a subject carrying a weapon during a peace rally gathering. The officers arrived and located Hunter J Rhodes who matched the description of the subject provided. Rhodes was detained and searched when according to reports officers located a concealed handgun which Rhodes did not have a proper permit to carry. Rhodes was escorted away from the gathering, arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.