Arrest Report 08/29/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 08/28/2014:

 

 

Michelle P. Brown, 42 years of age, Address-Fifth St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/28/2014 @ 8:55am

Charges: Improper Telephone Communications (Misuse of 911 Emergency System)

Michelle P. Brown

Officers were dispatched to a Fifth St. residence regarding a telephone call made to 911 emergency services.  The caller advised that she wanted to check on the status of an incarcerated person.  Officers arrived and located the complainant, Michelle Brown.  According to reports, Brown had made several calls through 911 Emergency during the last several days regarding various non-emergency complaints.  Officers had previously warned Brown about the misuse of the 911 Emergency System, however she continued to contact 911.  Michelle Brown was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where she was booked and incarcerated with a bond of $500.00. 

 

 

Kevin J. Drexler, 31 years of age, Address-Highway 182 Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/28/2014 @ 6:00pm

Charge: Probation Violation

Kevin J. Drexler

Kevin Drexler was arrested in the City Court Building and charged with Probation Violation.  He was escorted to the Morgan City Jail facility where he was booked and remains incarcerated. 

 

 

Donnie Smith, 45 years of age, Address-Maine St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/28/2014 @ 9:32pm

Charge: Criminal Trespass

Donnie Smith

Officers were flagged down in the area of the 500 block of Fifth St. regarding a disturbance.  The complainant advised that a male subject, Donnie Smith was fleeing from the area.  Officers observed a male subject running from the area.  The officer pursued and detained the subject, Donnie Smith for investigation.  According to the complainant,  Smith was confronted by the homeowner of the residence after he was found in the rear yard of the residence.  The homeowner made attempts to detain Smith, however Smith broke free and fled.  Donnie Smith was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.  He was released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Carleun C. Chapman, 37 years of age, Address-Louisiana St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 08/29/2014 @ 4:03am

Charge: Driving on Right Side of Road; Possession of Schedule II CDS-Cocaine (4th Offense)

Carleun C. Chapman

A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Hwy 182 in the passing lane, obstructing passing traffic, not driving on the right had side of the road as required.  The officer stopped the vehicle to speak with the driver and identified Carleun C. Chapman and a male passenger.  As the officer approached the vehicle, he observed evidence which indicated that the vehicle may contain illegal narcotics.  During the investigation, the driver, Chapman denied a search of his vehicle and told the officer to "call the dog".  The Morgan City Police Department Canine was summoned to the scene and performed a sweep of the exterior of the vehicle, giving a positive response for the presence of the odor of illegal narcotics.  The officers searched the vehicle pursuant to the canine response and were able to recover a substance which tested positive for Crack Cocaine, a controlled dangerous substance.  Chapman was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated.