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Arrest Report 07/22/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/21/2014:

 

 

Ronald R. Vercher, 55 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 07/21/2014 @ 2:26pm

Charge: Criminal Mischief

Ronald R. Vercher 07212014

Officers were dispatched to a Brashear Ave. office building regarding a subject tampering with a surveillence camera at that location.  Officers arrived and learned that a male subject had used a chair to gain access to a camera at that location and moved the camera.  They advised that the subject then left the building.  Officers located the subject and detained him for investigation.  The subject was subsequently arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Toby Lebouef, 39 years of age, Address-Montegut, La. was arrested on 07/21/2014 @ 8:22pm

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated; Warrant: Probation Violation-City Court of Morgan City

Toby E. Lebouef 07212014

     Officers were dispatched to a Highway 182 motel regarding a disturbance.  Officers arrived and encountered a male subject, Toby Lebouef.  Officers learned that Lebouef had been involved in a verbal altercation with a female in the parking lot.  As officers were speaking with Lebouef, they determined that the subject was intoxicated.  Lebouef continued to shout at the female despite officers efforts to calm him.  He was ultimately arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Anthony Watson, 23 years of age, Address-Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/22/2014 @ 1:26am

Charge: Possession of Schedule II CDS-Crack Cocaine

Anthony Watson 07222014

Officers observed a suspicious subject in the area of Fourth St. and Freret St. and stopped to investigate.  The subject, Anthony Watson was observed attempting to conceal a celophane bag in his waistband as he spoke to officers.  The officers were able to seize the item and determined that it contained several small pieces of suspected crack cocaine.  The subject was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

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Arrest Report 07/18/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/17/2014:

 

 

Myles A. Morgan, 26 years of age, Address-Front St. Morgan City, La. was arrested 07/17/2014 @ 4:50am 

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Alarming the Public; Probation Violation

Myles A. Morgan 07172014

     Officers received a complaint of a disturbance at Teche Regional Hospital and arrived to investigate.  Officers located a male subject, Myles Morgan who according to medical staff, came into the facility for treatment, then refused.  They advised that the subject then began to cause a disturbance by beating on doors and yelling. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked.  At 2:00pm, the subject Myles was additionally booked for Probation Violation after appearing in court.  He remains incarcerated.

 

 

Sonia A. Webb, 51 years of age, Address-Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/17/2014 @ 11:54am

Charge: Warrant: Telephone Harassment

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Sonia Webb was located at a Highway 182 restaurant and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.   She was released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Ora L. Garner, 62 years of age, Address-Lawrence St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/17/2014 @ 11:33pm

Charge: Possession of Cocaine; Illegal Use of a Controlled Drug in the Presence of Persons under the Age of 17 years 

Ora Garner 07172014

 

Michael Francois Jr., 23 years of age, Address-Lawrence St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/17/2014 @ 10:39pm

Charge: Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana (2nd Offense); Possession of Schedule I CDS-(Synthetic Marijuana); Possession of Schedule IV CDS-Xanax; Possession of Schedule III CDS-Hydrocodone; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Illegal Use of Controlled Drug in the Presence of Persons under the Age of 17; Public Intimidation; Resisting an Officer; Hold for Probation and Parole

Michael Francois 07172014

Detectives with the Narcotics Division began an investigation into the sales of illegal narcotics from a Lawrence Street address and as a result, secured a search warrant for the residence.  Narcotics Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department with the assistance of officers from both the Louisiana State Police as well as the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department executed the warrant.  Investigators located Michael Francois Jr. and a female Ora Garner along with others, including two juveniles ages 9 and 5 inside the residence.  During the subsequent search of the residence, investigators located powder cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, Hydrocodone, Xanax and items of drug paraphernalia.  The subjects located were questioned and as a result of the evidence and statements gathered, both Michael Francois Jr. and Ora Gerner were arrested and charged.  The subject, Michael Francois Jr., after learning of his pending arrest, became unruly.  The subject began to threaten officers present and advising the officers that he would not go to jail. He made threats that he would have to be killed or he would kill someone.  As officers began to escort Francois from the residence, he began to strike his head repeatedly against a wall, then breaking free from the officer, the subject smashed into a toilet in the residence causing a minor injury to the subject.  The subject became combative and was restrained in an effort to prevent further injuries.  As he was escorted to the police unit, he continued to be uncooperative.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where the subject refused any medical treatment.  The subject had to be placed in a holding cell due to his combative nature and to be monitored.  The investigation is continuing.  Both Michael Francois Jr. and Ora Garner remain incarcerated with no bond yet set. 

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Arrest Report 07/16/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/15/2014:

 

 

Donna L. Sobers, 57 years of age, Address-Pershing St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/15/2014 @ 7:18pm

Charge: Hit & Run w/Accident

Donna L. Sobers 07152014

     Officers were dispatched to a traffic accident in the area of Sixth St.  When officers arrived they learned that a juvenile riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle.  The complainant and juvenile advised that the driver looked at the juvenile and then left the scene.  A description of the vehicle was provided.  Investigating officers were able to identify a possible suspect in the incident and ultimately located the vehicle and suspect who was then questioned.  Donna Sobers, who was identified as the driver admitted to officers that she was involved in the accident.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Shina D. Short, 31 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/15/2014 @ 11:31pm

Charge: Possession of Open Container of Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle

Shina D. Short 07152014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle with improper lighting in the area of Freret St. and Federal Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate. The driver, Shina Short was identified and found to be in possession of open containers of alcoholic beverage in the vehicle.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Joshua D. Robertson, 22years of age, Address-Railroad Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/16/2014 @ 2:01am

Charge: Stop Sign Violation; No Drivers License

Joshua D. Robertson 07162014

 

Taj M. Broussard, 17 years of age, Address-Texas St. Lafayette, La. was arrested on 07/16/2014 @ 2:01am

Charge: Resisting an Officer

Taj Broussard 07162014

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to negotiate a stop sign near the intersection of Freret St. and Federal Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Joshua Robertson.  Robertson could not provide a valid driver license to the officer.  As the officer was speaking with Robertson, a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Taj Broussard, exited the vehicle despite officers commands and began to flee on foot from the scene.  Officers pursued Broussard as he entered into a nearby residence.  He was apprahended inside the residence and placed under arrest.  During the subsequent investigation, a narcotics canine was utilized in a search of the vehicle which uncovered suspected marijuana, a controlled substance.  The evidence was recovered and seized for analysis.  The subjects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.  Further charges may follow pending the results of a crime lab examination.  

 

 

 

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Arrest Report 07/21/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/18/2014:

 

 

Darrell J. Sides, 39 years of age, Address-Keith St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/18/2014 @ 7:05pm

Charge: Appearing in Public Intoxicated 

Darrell Sides 07182014

Darrell Sides was located on Highway 182 after officers received a complaint of an intoxicted subject in the area.  Sides, who appeared highly in intoxicated was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Rodrick Anthony Hunter, 22 years of age, Address-Shady Grove Patterson, La. was arrested on 07/18/2014 @ 10:21pm

Charge: Warrant: Theft of Goods (Under $500.00); Warrant: Theft Under $500.00; Warrant: St. Mary Parish-Failure to Compy with Conditions of Drug Court-3 Counts; Warrant: Patterson PD-Sagging Pants Violation

Rodrick A Hunter 07182014

Rodrick Hunter was located at a Belanger St. address in Morgan City and placed under arrest on several outstanding warrants for local agencies.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Michelle A. Brown, 42 years of age, Address-Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/18/2014 @ 11:34pm

Charge: Battery on a Police Officer; Resisting an Officer

Michelle Brown 07182014

A Morgan City Police officer was dispatched to a Fifth St. residence regarding a disturbance.  An officer arrived at the residence to encounter a female, Michelle Brown screaming obscenities and throwing clothing from the front door of the residence.  As the officer approached, Brown began to scream at the officer and  started pushing her finger towards his face.  The officer backed up and ordered Brown to cease at which time she again lunged at the officer, using her hands to scratch the eyes and facial area of the officer.  Brown began to shout threats towards the officer as she continued to resist.  She was subdued and placed into handcuffs.  Brown was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.  

 

 

Ysonde T. Williams, 35 years of age, Address-Mallard St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/19/2014 @ 5:22pm

Charge: Warrant: Theft of Utility Services

Ysonde Williams 07192014

Ysonde Williams was located at a Brownell Homes residence and placed under arrest on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

William Smith, 56 years of age, Address-Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/20/2014 @ 3:04pm

Charge: Simple Assault

Williams Smith 07202014

Officers were dispatched to an address in the 300 block of Second St. in regards to a disturbance.  Officers arrived to investigate and learned after speaking to the victim and witness that William Smith had came to the residence and began to threaten the complainant.  Officers located Smith at a nearby residence and based on statements, arrested Smith.  William Smith was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Jamichael D. Bowie, 24 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/20/2014 @ 8:16am

Charge: Warrant: Theft Under $300.00

Jamichael D. Bowie 07202014

Jamichael Bowie was transported to the Morgan City Police Department from Berwick Police Department and booked on an outstanding warrant for the Morgan City Police Department.  He was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Dantrell I. Garrett, 25 years of age, Address-Victor II Blvd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/20/2014 @ 10:01pm

Charge: Failure to Properly Signal Turn; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession or Carrying of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution; Possesson of Schedule III CDS-Hydrocodone; Possession of Schedule III CDS-Xanax

Dantrell I Garrett 07202014

     An officer with the Morgan City Police Department observed a vehicle fail to properly signal a turn in the area of Second St. and Railroad Ave. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Dantrell Garrett could not produce a drivers license and was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  Garrett, continued his suspicous behavior and refused officers request to search his vehicle for contraband and/or weapons.  A narcotics canine was used in a sweep of the exterior of the vehicle which caused the canine to indicate the presence of the odor of illegal narcotics at the vehicle.  Officers subsequently searched the vehicle, located a handgun, suspeced crack cocaine and a scale commonly used to weigh narcotics for sale.  The items were seized and the subject was arrested.  Garrett, who had been previously convicted on felony charges which prohibited the possession of the firearm was asked if he possessed any other narcotics when he was arrested.  The subject denied any possession, however, once the subject was transported to the Morgan City Jail facility was found to be in possession of marijuana and additonal cocaine which he had hidden in his pants. This was seized and the investigation continued.  Based on evidence and statements, a search warrant was obtained for Garrett's residence.  Narcotics Detectives who executed the search warrant were able to recover additional suspeced marijuana and cocaine from the residence along with Schedule III CDS-Hydrocodone and Xanax.   Dantrell Garrett was booked and remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Mykella L. Johnson, 27 years of age, Address-Joseph St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/21/2014 @ 12:34am

Charge: Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce; Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Schedule III-CDS-Xanax

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A patrolling officer observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection near Highway 182 and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  As the officer approached the driver, Mykella Johnson, he observed what appeared to be a small celophane bag protruding from her shirt near her breast area.  The officer confronted th driver about the article as Johnson attempted to turn and conceal the item.  A female officer was able to retrieve the item and discovered it to be marijuana a controlled substance.  Ms. Johnson was placed under arrest.  Johnson was also found to be in possession of Xanax, another controlled substance and was additionally charged.  She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated. 

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Arrest Report 07/17/2014

The following person were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/16/201:

 

 

Henry L. Randle, 32 years of age, Address-Franklin, La. was arrested on 07/16/2014 @ 11:44am

Charge: Simple Battery

Henry L. Randle Jr. 07162014

Officers were dispatched to a Brownell Homes residence regarding a disturbance.  Investigating officers learned that a male subject, Henry Randle allegedly became involved in a confrontation with a female at that location and is accused of striking the female causing minor injury.  Randle was located and placed under arrest.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration. 

 

 

 

Darrell J. Sides, 39 years of age, Address-Keith St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/16/2014 @ 12:59 pm

Charge: Appearing in Public Intoxicated

Darrell J. Sides 07162014

Officers were dispatched to the area of Catherine St. and Roderick St. regarding a suspicious subject.  Officer arrived in the area to locate the subject, Darrell Sides.  Sides appeared to be in an impaired condition and intoxicated according to the report.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Tina Collier, 49 years of age, Address-Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/16/2014 @ 2:29pm

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Appear-Drug Court; Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine

Tina Collier 07162014

Tina Collier who was being housed in the Morgan City Jail facility was found to be wanted on two outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Department as well as the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department.  She was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Michael J. Dines, 43 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/17/2014 @ 4:28 am

Charge: Illegal Discharge of a Firearm; Resisting an Officer

Michael J. Dines 07172014

Officers were dispatched to a Fourth St. residence stating that the complainant was locked in a bedroom in the residence while a male subject, Michael Dines was attempting to break into the room with a gun in his hand.  Officers arrived at the residence and encountered the male subject, Michael Dines at the front door of the residence.  The subject refused commands by officers to step from the residence with his hands in view.  Officer were able to determine that the subject no longer possessed the weapon and attempted to take the subject into custody, however, Dines refused to cooperate and had to be physically subdued.  Officers then located the complainant who was uninjured inside the residence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the suspect, Dines, had discharged a firearm inside the residence during the disturbance.  Officers located and seized a .45 cal. handgun which was reported as the weapon used. Dines was arrested, and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Arrest Report 07/15/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 07/13/2014:

 

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Jesse Hart, 21 years of age, Address-Blum Blvd. Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/14/2014 @ 8:19am

Charge: Warrant: Failure to Comply with Terms of Drug Court; Resisting an Officer

Jesse Hart 07142014

Officers responded to a complaint of a suspicious subject in the parking lot near Teche Regional Hospital.  The subject was loitering in and around the parked vehicles there.  Officers arrived in the area and located the subject and identified him as Jesse Hart.  As officer began speaking with Hart, the subject turned and fled on foot away from the officers.  The officers pursued the subject and eventually used a Taser to apprahend him.  Jesse Hart was found to be wanted on outstanding warrants for a Drug Court violation and arrested.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Jonathon C. Murray, 29 years of age, Address-Southeast Blvd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/14/2014 @ 3:15pm

Charge: Warrant: Probation Violation; Warrant; Failure to Pay Fine-Reckless Operation with an Accident

Jonathon C. Murray 07142014

Jonathon Murray was located at the Law Enforcement Center in Centerville, La. where he was transported to the Morgan City Police Department and booked on outstanding warrants for the Morgan City Police Departmen.  He was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Janet C. Rock, 38 years of age, Address-Jeddo Street Berwick, La. was arrested on 07/14/2014 @ 7:47pm

Charge: Aggravated Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

Janet Rock 07142014

A patrolling officer was flagged down and summoned to a Second St. residence regarding a disturbance.  Officers arrived and were advised by the complainant that a female, Janet Rock had committed a battery on another subject using a hand held stun gun type device.  Officers began their investigation and located Janet Rock at her residence in Berwick.  She was questioned and admitted using a stun gun device in the incident.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan  City Police Department where she remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Eliza P. Williams, 24 years of age, Address-Louisiana St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 07/14/2014 @ 8:14pm

Charge: Warrant; Failure to Comply with Drug Court

Eliza P. Williams 07142014

Eliza Williams was located at an Adams St. residence by an officer and placed under arrest on an outstanding warrant for failure to comply with terms of Drug Court.  She was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated.