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MCPD Arrest Report 01/30/2017

The following persons were arrested by the Morgan City Police Department during the last reporting period beginning on 01/27/2017.

Anthony J Harris 01272017

Anthony J Harris, 21 years of age, Address: Arizona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/278/2017 @ 10:25am. 
Charges:  Warrant - Possession of Cocaine
                  Warrant - Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws

     Anthony J Harris was located by officers on Railroad Avenue near Ditch Avenue where he was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department.  The warrants were obtained from an investigation conducted by Morgan City Police of an incident on January 24, 2017 where Harris was alleged to be in possession of cocaine while in a drug free zone at a medical facility on La. 70. Harris was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Lorne C Brantley 01282017
Lorne C Brantley, 47 years of age, Address: Tyler St. Greensville, La. was arrested on 01/27/2017 @ 1:53pm.

Charge:  Soliciting for Prostitutes

David A Guidry 01282017
David A Guidry, 20 years of age, Address: Hwy 307 Thibodeaux, La. was arrested on 01/27/2017 @ 6:59pm.

Charge:  Soliciting for Prostitutes

Dakota Dewitt 01282017
Dakota Dewitt, 31 years of age, Address: Myrtle St. Houma, La. was arrested on 01/27/2017 @ 8:25pm.

Charge:  Soliciting for Prostitutes

     Lorne C Brantley, David A Guidry and Dakota Dewitt were arrested at a local motel in Morgan City on charges of soliciting for prostitutes.  Morgan City Police Detectives conducting an ongoing investigation of on line soliciting and human trafficking identified Brantley, Guidry and Dewitt during an undercover operation.  According to reports,  Brantley, Guidry and Dewitt made contact with an undercover officer and later met with the undercover at the local motel for alleged prostitution activity.  Brantley, Guidry and Dewitt were transported to the Morgan City Jail where they were booked and incarcerated.

Efrain M Zavala, 25 years of age, Address:  Levee Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/27/2017 @ 5:03pm.

Charges:  Stop Sign Violation
                  Improper Turning
                  No Drivers License

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle fail to stop and use its turn signal as it traveled from Federal Avenue on to Levee Road. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Efrain M Zavala. A drivers license was conducted and it was learned that Zavala did not have a valid driver license according to reports. Zavala was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Manuel M Liviana, 43 years of age, Address: Federal Ave. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/27/2017 @ 8:15pm.

Charges:  Improper Tail Lights
                  No Drivers License

     A patrolling officers observed a vehicle traveling on Federal Avenue with improper tail lights.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Manuel M Liviana. A drivers license check was conducted and it was learned that Liviana did not have a valid driver license according to reports. Liviana was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Brandy Solar, 38 years of age, Address: Sugarloaf Dr. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/28/2017 @ 1:56pm.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/17/2017 for Improper Lane Usage
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/17/2017 for No Vehicle Insurance

     Brandy Solar was located by officers at an address on Railroad Avenue where she was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Solar was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated. 

Quentin Businelle, 38 years of age, Address: Hwy 70 Pierre Part, La. was arrested on 01/28/2017 @ 1:48am.

Charges:  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/10/2017 for Improper Lane Usage                            
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/10/2017 for No Drivers License
                  Warrant - Failure to Appear on 01/10/2017 for Texting While Driving

     Quentin Businell was located by officers on Second Street near Everett Street where he was arrested on active arrest warrants held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Businelle was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. 

Yordin  Suazo Ganegas 01282017
Yordin O Suazo, 23 years of age, Address: Allison St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/28/2017 @ 9:17pm.

Charges:  Possession of Cocaine
                  Improper Turning
                  No Drivers License

Christion J Riveara 01282017
Christian J Rivera, 17 years of age, Address: Allison St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2017 @ 9:17pm.

Charge:
  Possession of Cocaine

      A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an improper turn at the intersection of Catherine Street and Justa Street.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Yordin O Suazo and passenger as Christian J Rivera. During a traffic investigation, reports indicate that Suazo and Rivera's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that they may be involved in illegal drug activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted when the officer located suspected cocaine according to reports. A drivers license check revealed that Suazo did not have a valid driver license. Both Suazo and Rivera were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where they was booked and incarcerated.

Jessica Daigle, 28 years of age, Address: Leona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2017 @ 1:03am.

Charge:  Possession of Marijuana

          Officers responded to a local lounge on Hwy 182 in regard to a disturbance. The officers arrived when they identified Jessica Daigle who was identified as a participant in the alleged disturbance. During an investigation, reports indicate that Daigle's behavior aroused the officer's suspicions that she may be involved in illegal drug activity.  A search was conducted when the officer located suspected marijuana on Daigle. Daigle was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Areana C Candandedo
Areana C L Candanedo, 26 years of age, Address: Park Rd. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2017 @ 5:38pm.

Charges:  Possession of Methamphetamine
                  No Drivers License
                  Violation of Uniformed Controlled Dangerous Substance Laws (Drug Free Zone)

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle traveling on Fourth Street being driven by a subject known to the officer as Areana C L Candanedo.  Reports indicated that the officer had knowledge that Candanedo did not have a valid driver license and a traffic stop was conducted. Candandedo was placed under arrest and a search conducted. During the search, reports indicate that the officer located suspected methamphetamine on Candanedo. Candanedo was transported to the Morgan City Jail where she was booked and incarcerated.

Charles B Edward, 35 years of age, Address: Grace St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2017 @ 9:09pm.

Charges: Improper Turning
                 Driving Under Suspension

     A patrolling officer observed a vehicle make an improper turn at the intersection of Marguerite Street and Seventh Street.  A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle identified as Charles B Edward.  A drivers license check was conducted which revealed that Edward had a suspended drivers license according to reports.  Edward was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.

Kayla M Francise, 19 years of age, Address: Egle St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2017 @ 9:55pm.

Charge:  Warrant - Contempt of Court

     Kayla M Francise was arrested at the Morgan City Police Department in regard to an active arrest warrant held by the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Francise was booked into the Morgan City Jail and incarcerated.

Scott J Moffatt, 27 years of age, Address: Leona St. Morgan City, La. was arrested on 01/29/2017 @ 11:47pm.

Charges: Entry or Remaining on Premises After Forbidden
                 Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated
                 Resisting An Officer

     Officers responded to a local convenience store on Hwy 182 in regard to a subject refusing to leave the premises. The officers arrived and located a subject identified as Scott J Moffatt who matched the description provided.  During an investigation, officers were told by store employees that Moffatt had entered the store and began to cause a disturbance. Reports indicated that Moffatt was told several times by store employee to leave the store but that he refuse to do so. Officers suspected that Moffatt had been drinking and was believed to be intoxicated according to reports. Moffatt was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated.