MCPD Arrest Report 06/16/2016
Heidi Franco, 28 years of age, Address: Cleveland St. Patterson, La. was arrested on 06/15/2016 @ 7:46am.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Illegal Use of a CDS While in the Presence of Juveniles
Officers responded to a local motel on Hwy 182 in regard to a call of suspected drug activity inside one of the rooms. The officers arrived and spoke with an Agent with Louisiana Probation and Parole who told the officers that the Agent was conducting an inspection on a client when the odor of marijiuana was detected emitting from the room. The officers knocked at the door and was greated by Heidi Franco who was inside the room with her juvenile son 4 years of age. During an investigation a search of the room was conducted when officers located suspected marijuana. The investigation also uncovered evidence that Franco was allegedly using illegal drugs while in the presence of her juvenile son. Franco was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.
Karen Strathman, 46 years of age, Address: Magazine St. New Orleans, La. was arrested on 06/15/2016 @ 9:10pm.
Charge: Entering or Remaining Where Forbidden
Officers responded to a residence on North Third Street in regard to a report of a domestic disturbance. When the officers arrived they could hear arguing coming from the residence as they approached. The officers made contact and identified a male subject along with Karen L Strathman inside the residence. During an investigation, officers were told that Strathman had previoulsy been banned from the residence due to a previous incident. According to reports, Strathman was given several opportunities to leave the residence but refused to do so. Strathman was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.