LOCAL MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING COCAINE DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION

LOCAL MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING COCAINE DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION

Chief Chad M. Adams and the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division concluded an investigation into the distribution of cocaine within the City of Morgan City.

During the investigation, detectives developed information indicating that Carl Young, 52, of Barrow Street, Morgan City, was involved in the sale and distribution of cocaine.
As a result of the investigation, MCPD Narcotics Detectives obtained a search warrant for Young's residence.

On September 14, 2026, investigators executed the search warrant and located cocaine, packaging materials, and a digital scale inside the residence.

Investigators also determined that the alleged narcotics activity occurred within a Drug-Free Zone due to the residence being located in close proximity to a school.

Young was located away from the residence and taken into custody. At the time Young was located, investigators also recovered a firearm in his possession.

Carl Young, 52, was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Schedule II CDS - W.I.T.D - Cocaine 
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Violation of a CDS Law - Drug Free Zone
• Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of CDS
• 6th Ward City Court Warrant - Failure to Appear to Pay Fines (06/14/2016)

Young was transported to the Morgan City Police Department, where he was booked on the above charges.

The Morgan City Police Department remains committed to investigating illegal narcotics activity and targeting those involved in the distribution of illegal drugs within our community.