MCPD Arrest Report 12/26/2016

The following person was arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 12/23/2016:

 

 Calvin Singeton,   Address: Morgan City, LA was arrested on 12/23/2016 @ 11:52 am.

Charges:  Resisting and Officer
                 Possession of Schedule II CDS
                 Possession of Schedule I CDS
                 Possession of  Drug Parahernalia
                 Violation of Uniform CDS law-Drug Fre
                 Obstruction of Justice-Tampering with evidence
                 Misrepresentation during booking

 

On December 23, 2016 Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Federal Ave. and Arenz St.  During the traffic stop officers spoke with Singleton who during the stop identified himself as someone else.  While speaking with Singleton officers observed him to be very nervous to the point of not being able to retrieve ID from his wallet. During the investigation officers noticed that Singleton attempted to throw something and was found to be chewing what officers believed to be suspected marijuana. As officers attempted to stop Singleton from chewing the suspected marijuana Singleton began to resist, officers were able to gain control of him and place him under arrest.   After a search of the vehicle officers located suspected methamphetamine.  Singleton was then transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking.  Once at MCPD officers learned Singleton's  true identity as he continued to tell officers he was someone else. 

 

 

Jerry Boyer, 72 YOA, Morgan City,LA was arrested on December 23, 2016@ 3:34 pm

 

Charge: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated

 

    On December 23, 2016 Officers were called to the area of Fifth St. near Brashear Ave due to a subject stumbling in the roadway.  Officers located and identified the subject as Jerry Boyer.  Boyer was found to be intoxicated and could hardly stand without assistance.  Boyer was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for incarceration. 

 

Megan Gaudet, 25 YOA, Parro Ln, Berwick,La was arrested on December 23, 2016 @5:54 pm.

 

Charges: Warrant-16JDC FTA for Simple Battery

                   Warrant-Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle
                   Warrant-No Drivers license

Megan Gaudet was transported from the Assumption Parish Jail to the Morgan City Police Department and booked on warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department.

 

Carley Griffin, 32 YOA, Beau Ln, Morgan City,LA was arrested on December 23, 2016 @10:09 pm

 

Charges: Speeding

                 Driving while intoxicated 1st Off.

                 Threatening a public official 3cts

 

On December 23, 2016 a patrolling officers observed a vehicle which he believed to be speeding.  The officer then activated his radar unit and found the vehicle to be traveling at 57 mph in a 45 mph zone.  The officer stopped the vehicle near Hwy 182 and Roderick St.  Upon coming into contact with the driver, identified as Carley Giffin whom officer suspected that may be intoxicated and conducted a field sobriety test, which the Griffin failed.   Griffin was then placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department.  Once at the Morgan City Police Department during the chemical test for intoxication Griffin threaten officers at MCPD.

 

 

Joseph Engleton, 52 YOA, Railroad Ave, Morgan City,LA was arrested on December 25, 2016 @ 4:38 pm

Charge: Second Degree Battery

 

On December 25, 2016 officers responded to a disturbance in the area of Terrebonne St.  Upon arrival officers located the victim who had a cut to her head.  While speaking with victim Officers learned that she was struck in the head by Joseph Engleton.  After striking her Engleton left on a bike.  A short time later Engleton was located and officers spoke with him.  Engleton admitted that he hit the victim with a closed fist after which he was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department.