Federal Parolee Arrested by the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine Recovered
Michael Anthony Noel, 53 years of age, Address: Birch St. Morgan City, La arrested on 9/30/2025 @ 9:57 a.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS
W/I/T/D (Fentanyl)
Possession of SCH II CDS
W/I/T/D (Cocaine)
Possession of SCH II CDS
W/I/T/D (Methamphetamine)
Possession of SCH 1 CDS
W/I/T/D (Synthetic Marijuana)
Possession of SCH II CDS
(Hydrocodone)
Transactions Involving Proceeds
from Drug Sales
Violation of Uniform CDS
Drug Free Zone
Distribution of SCH II CDS
(Cocaine)
Distribution of SCH II CDS
(Fentanyl)
Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia
This morning, the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a residence on Birch Street belonging to Michael Anthony Noel.
The warrant was the result of a long-term investigation into Noel's involvement in the distribution of illegal narcotics, including Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine. During the search, detectives recovered suspected cocaine, methamphetamine numerous bags of fentanyl, a highly dangerous drug that has been linked to countless deaths across the nation, as well as cash and vehicles connected to the investigation.
Noel, who is currently on federal parole stemming from previous federal narcotics convictions, was taken into custody.
Chief Chad M. Adams stated:
"The ongoing battle against illicit drugs is one that police officers, and law-abiding citizens face every day in our efforts to clean up the community. Every arrest and every conviction is one step closer to a safer Morgan City. While our thoughts and prayers remain with the families who have lost loved ones to these dangerous drugs, the Morgan City Police Department will continue to press the fight to protect our citizens and make our community safer."
