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Arrest Report 01/21/2014

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 01/17/2014:

     Errol Johnson, 54 years of age, arrested on 01/17/2014 @ 3:11pm. Charge: Warrant: Aggravated Battery.

 Errol Johnson 01162014      Johnson was arrested by the Morgan City Police Department on 01/16/2014 for various felony charges related to the subject approaching females in parking lots, staging a gasoline leak from their vehicle and then robbing the females as they were distracted.  During the subsequent investigation by Morgan City detectives, additional charges were levied against Johnson after he was accused of using his vehicle to attempt to move a victim from his path by striking the victim several times with his vehicle.  The victim was unharmed in the incident.  The investigation is continuing.  Johnson remains incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail Facility. 

 

 

 

    Keith Singleton, 46 years of age, Address-Jennie Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/17/2014 @ 8:51pm Charge: Warrant: Simple Battery

  Keith Singleton 01172014   Singleton was arrested after he was located at a Florence Street address on an outstanding warrant for Simple Battery stemming from an incident which is alleged to have occurred in December 2013.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he wasa booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

 

 

 

     Priscilla A. Francis, 41 years of age, Address-Bayou Vista, La. was arrested on 01/20/2014 @ 11:11am Charge: Simple Battery

 Priscilla A. Francis 01202014    Francis, who was incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail Facility was arrested and charged with Simple Battery after she allegedly attached another female inmate housed in the facility.  Francis was booked and re-incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail facility. 

 

 

 

 

 

     Tyler E. Brewer, 21 years of age, Address-Louisa St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/20/2014 @ 5:50pm    Charge: Warrant: Probation Violation; Driving with a Suspended Drivers License; Stop Sign Violation

  Tyler E. Brewer 01202014   Brewer was arrested after an officer observed a vehicle which he was operating fail to stop at a stop sign in the area of Allison St.  The subject, Brewer was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license and also was wanted on an outstanding warrant for the City Court of Morgan City.  He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking. 

 

 

 

 

      Bairon Caceres, 24 years of age, Address-New Orleans, La. was arrested on 01/20/2014 @ 8:24pm    Charges: Simple Kidnapping; Resisting an Officer

 Bairon Caceres 01202014    Caceres was arrested after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a Spruce Street residence.  Officers arrived and found a large disturbance as other subjects were attempting to restrain Caceres.  According to witnesses, Caceres went to the location and came into contact with a female, whom Caceres had a previous relationship with.  Caceres reportedly grabbed the female by the arm and attempted to remove here from the residence.  Officers attempted to restrain Caceres to place him under arrest but he resisted their attempts. He was eventually subdued, arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

 

     James M. Murray, 26 years of age, Address-Arkansas St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/20/2014 @ 10:57pm     Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery (2nd Offense)

  James M. Murray 01202014     James Murray was arrested after officers received a complaint of a subject who was possibly shot at a residence on Arkansas Street.  Officers arrived and learned that Murray and a female subject had been involved in an altercation prior to officers arrived.  Murray was accused of striking the female repeatedly.  After the female victim sought refuge in a rear bedroom of the residence and summoned help, Murray reportedly broke into the rear room and began to strike the female again.  Witnesses arrived and helped the victim from the residence.  The subject Murray left the residence on foot.  Officers received information that Murray may be in possession of a handgun.  Officers blocked the area off and began a search for the subject.  Officers were able to locate Murray nearby and placed the subject under arrest.  A search was made of the area and the residence but the search turned up no weapons.  Murray was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

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Arrest Report 12/13/2013

 

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 12/13/2013:

 

1. Donny J. Richard, 42 years of age, Address-Lake Palourde, Amelia,La. was arrested on 12/13/2013 @ 9:03am
Charge: Warrant: Hit & Run
Donny Richard turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department on an outstanding warrant regarding a traffic accident which occurred November 2013.
He was booked and released after posting a cash bond. (No Photo Available)

2. Sir Michael Climax, 24 years of age, Address-Pine Dr. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 12/13/2013 @ 1:47pm
Charge: Disturbing the Peace-Urinating in Public
Officers were dispatched to Grove St. regarding a subject urinating in public. The subject was located and identified. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police
Department where he was booked and incarcerated. (No Photo)

3. Tyrin T. Watts, 19 years of age, Address-Southeast Blvd. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 12/13/2013 @ 8:48pm
Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer-False Information

David D. Picou, 18 years of age, Address-Delmar St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 12/13/2013 @ 8:48pm
Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Distribution of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana; Improper Signal; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Firearm Free Zone (Shannon Homes); Possession of a Firearm within 1000 ft. of a School; Possession of Schedule III CDS-Codeine

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to properly signal a turn and stopped the vehicle to investigate. The driver of the vehicle, identified as David Picou appeared extremely nervous according to officers and was frisked for weapons. The officer located a .22 cal. Handgun in possession of the driver. The driver of the vehicle, Picou refused consent to search the vehicle when asked. The department’s narcotics canine was utilized and gave a response to the presence of the odor of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle, thus providing officers with probable cause for the search. The vehicle and the occupants were searched. Inside the vehicle, officers located a container of suspected codeine, a controlled substance along with marijuana and paraphernalia. The passenger in the vehicle, identified as Tyrin Watts was found to possess small cellophane bags of suspected marijuana on his person which during the investigation, it was learned that Picou had supplied Watts with the substance. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. Tyrin Watts was released after posting a bond of $1,976.00 while David Picou posted a bond of $26,000.00 and was released.

4. Randy J. Segura Jr., 26 years of age, Address-Glenwood St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 12/14/2013 @ 10:39am
Charge: Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2nd Offense); Possession of CDS in the presence of a minor

A patrolling officer stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Railroad Ave. and Myrtle St. after observing a traffic violation. During the stop, a rear seat passenger, Randy Segura was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and items of paraphernalia which he identified as his. The subject was also in the accompany of a small child. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

5. Larry L. Griffin Jr., 26 years of age, Address-Hickory St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 12/15/2013 @ 3:45am
Charge: Possession of Schedule I CDS-Marijuana (2nd Offense); Possession of Paraphernalia; Speeding 66/45

An officer observed a vehicle traveling on La. Hwy 70 at a high rate of speed and clocked the vehicle at 66mph in a 45 mph zone. The officer stopped the vehicle for the violation and observed the driver, Larry Griffin Jr. to be nervous. The driver, at first consented to a search but then recanted. A narcotics canine was utilized and a search was executed. Officers located a container containing suspected marijuana and items of paraphernalia which were seized. The driver, Larry Griffin Jr. was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

6. Joseph E. Brown, 30 years of age, Address-Sylvester Ave. Raceland, La. was arrested on 12/15/2013 @ 10:15am
Charge: Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-No Drivers License; Warrant: Failure to Pay Fine-DWI; Warrant: Failure to Pay Probation Fees; Warrant: Probation Violation

Joseph E. Brown was booked into the Morgan City Jail on outstanding warrants. He was booked and remains incarcerated.

 

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Arrest 01/16/2014

        Errol Johnson, 54 years of age, Address-Belle Rose, Louisiana was arrested on 01/16/2014 @ 11:57am

Errol Johnson 01162014 Charges: Simple Burglary of a Vehicle; Illegal Possession of Stolen Things(Vehicle-Value$8,000); Illegal Possession of Stolen Things under $500.00; Aggravated Flight from an Officer; Unauthorized Entry of a Place of Business; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License; Hold for Terrebone Parish Sheriff’s Office-Warrants: Simple Burglary and Unauthorized Use of an Access Card

     On 01/16/2014 the Morgan City Police Department received information from Terrebone Parish to be on the lookout for a male subject approaching females at businesses and staging a gasoline leak near their vehicle.  The subject, according to the information would approach the females, pretending to come to their aid and eventually rob the females. 

     A short time later, the Morgan City Police Department received a complaint at a drug store located on Brashear Avenue which described a black male subject who approached a female, alleging a gasoline leak and asking for the vehicle keys.  Officer were provided a description of the suspect and a vehicle which the suspect was driving.  As officers searched the area and began to search for the suspect, Terrebone Parish Sheriff’s Office was contacted and more information was relayed regarding the bulletin and possible suspects.  Patrolling officers encountered a vehicle and driver which fit the description provided in the bulletin, however, the suspect, upon seeing officers, immediately fled in the vehicle leading officers on a vehicle pursuit.  The suspect eventually pulled his vehicle to a Highway 182 business, exited his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot into the businesses warehouse.  Officers gave pursuit and were able to apprehend the suspect, identified as Errol Johnson inside the warehouse.  Johnson was found to possess credit cards in his possession which did not belong to him along with items of drug paraphernalia. 

     As officers secured the scene, they learned of a vehicle burglary which occurred at a Brashear Ave. supermarket.  The officers recovered items which Johnson attempted to discard during the pursuit which was allegedly taken in that burglary.

     Errol Johnson, who was found to be operating a vehicle with a Suspended Drivers License was found to be driving a stolen vehicle from Lafayette, La. during the pursuit.  It was recovered. 

     Errol Johnson was arrested, and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was questioned by Detectives of the Morgan City Police Department as well as Terrebone and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department.  Based on those interviews and other evidence obtained, additional charges may follow.  The suspect was booked into the Morgan City Jail Facility where he remains incarcerated.  Terrebone Parish Authorities have placed a hold on additional warrants for Simple Burglary and Unauthorized Use of an Access Card related to incidents in that jurisdiction.  If anyone has any information regarding this subject, Errol Johnson, or any other crime, please contact the Morgan City Police Department  @ 985-380-4605 or your local law enforcement agency. 

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Arrest Report 12/18/2013

The following were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 12/17/2013:

1. Jeremy J. Olivier, 34 years of age, Address-Francis St. Berwick, Louisiana was arrested on 12/17/2013 @ 10:19am
Charge: Hit & Run
Jeremy Olivier turned himself in to the Morgan City Police Department after he was involved in a traffic accident near the intersection of Sixth St. and Brashear Avneue on December 16 in which he left the scene. There were no injuries as a result of the accident. Olivier was booked and released after posting a cash bond.

2. Jordan Vidos, 27 years of age, Address-Fourth St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 12/17/2013 @ 6:31pm
Charge: Possession of Synthetic Cannibis with the Intent to Distribute; Possession of a Legend Drug without a Prescription; Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Law (School Zone)
Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department with the assistance of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department and Berwick Police Department executed a search warrant at a Fourth Street residence based on complaints of illegal drug activity. Detectives, along with assistance from Berwick Police were able to develop information which led to the warrant. During the search, suspected synthetic marijuana and items of paraphernalia were located inside the residence occupied by Jordan Vidos. Vidos was also found to be in possession of two firearms in conjunction with the drugs located. Vidos was also found to possess a prescription medication without a proper prescription. He was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.

3. Patrick D. Guarisco, 50 years of age, Address-Spruce St. Morgan City, Louisiana was arrested on 12/17/2013 @ 10:19pm
Charge: Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense); Possession of Schedule II CDS-Cocaine (2nd Offense); Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Improper Turning
A patrolling officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the intersection of Front and Louisa St. in Morgan City. The driver, Patrick Guarisco was identified as the driver. During the stop, officers located suspected marijuana and suspected crack cocaine along with items of paraphernalia. Guarisco was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was incarcerated.

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