Arrest Report 10/15/2014

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning 10/14/2014:

 

 

Francisco J. Gonzales, 40 years of age, Address-Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/14/2014 @ 9:06am

Charge: Warrant: Simple Battery Domestic Violence; Warrant: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated 

Francisco Gonzales

     Officers located Francisco Gonzales on Victor II Blvd. and placed him under arrest on an outstanding warrant for the City Court of Morgan City.  He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he was booked and incarcerated. 

 

 

Ashton Howard, 21 years of age, Address-Apple St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/14/2014 @ 10:33pm

Charge: Theft (Under $750.00)

Ashton Howard

Michael D. Ruffin Sr., 43 years of age, Address-Poncio St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/14/2014 @ 10:57pm

Charge: Simple Battery

Michael D. Ruffin Sr. 

     Officers were dispatched to a Highway 182 location in regards to a theft of a cell phone.  While investigating the complaint, officers identified a male subject, Ashton Howard who had committed a theft of a cell phone and approximately $200.00 in cash from another subject.  Officers were able to locate the suspect, Ashton  Howard and recover the cash and phone.  The subject,, Ashton Howard was placed under arrest.  During the investigation, it was learned that another subject, Michael Ruffin Sr. had allegedly committed a battery on another subject prior to officers arrival.  Ruffin was also placed under arrest.  Both were transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated. Michael Ruffin was released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Charles B. Doby, 40  years of age, Address-Park St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 10/14/2014 @ 11:34pm

Charge: Speeding 47/35 mph zone; Driving Under Suspension

Charles Doby

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone on Highway 182 and stopped the vehicle to investigate.  The driver, Charles Doby was found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended drivers license.  He was subsequently arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where he wsa booked and incarcerated. He was released after posting a cash bond. 

 

 

Ashley M. Dowdy, 28 years of age, Address-Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/15/2014 @ 12:58am

Charge: Warrant: Terrebone Parish-Failure to Use Seat Belt; Warrant: Houma P.D.-Speeding

Ashley M. Dowdy

     

Alton W. Mizell, 51 years of age, Address-Brashear Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 10/15/2014 @ 1:10am

Charge: Warrant: Terrebone Parish-Improper Lane Usage 

Alton W. Mizell 

     Officers were dispatched to a Brashear Ave. location in regards to locating a subject wanted on outstanding warrants for Terrebone Parish authorities.  Officers arrived and located Alton W. Mizell and Ashely Dowdy who were both found to have outstanding warrants.  Both were arrested and transported to the Morgan City Police Department where they were booked and incarcerated.