MCPD Arrest Report 01/26/2026
Chief Chad M. Adams reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 133 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period. As a result, the following person(s) have been arrested beginning 01/23/2026.
Joey Anthony Choplin, 46 years of age, Address: Terrace Hwy Broussard, LA, arrested on 01/23/2026 @ 2:25 p.m.
Charges: F.T.A. to Pay Fines and
Restitution on 11/07/2023
(6th Ward Morgan City Court)
Ke'mone Jamal Darby, 18 years of age, Address: Apple St. Morgan City, LA, arrested on 01/23/2026 @ 8:42 p.m.
Charges: Second Degree Battery
Gavyn Phillip Spiese, 30 years of age, Address: Walker Rd. Pitkin, LA, arrested on 01/24/2026 @ 2:01 a.m.
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 1st
Reckless Operation of a Motor
Vehicle
Improper Lane Usage
Brian Bennett Kent, 59 years of age, Address: Chennault St. Morgan City, LA, arrested on 01/24/2026 @ 4:04 p.m.
Charges: Violation of a Protective Order
Derrick Lynn Turner, 48 years of age, Address: Front St. Morgan City, LA, arrested on 01/24/2026 @ 7:03 p.m.
Charges: Driving under Suspension
Ismael Merida, 32 years of age, Address: Agnes St. Houma, LA, arrested on 01/25/2026 @ 1:25 a.m.
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 1st
General Speed Law
No Driver's License
Daniel Jimenez-Maldanado, 60 years of age, Address: Ditch Ave. Morgan City, LA, arrested on 01/25/2026 @ 2:37 a.m.
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 1st
Driving under Suspension
Improper Lane Usage
Cody Paul Pearce, 37 years of age, Address: Third St. Berwick, LA, arrested on 01/25/2026 @ 8:03 p.m.
Charges: Fugitive
(St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office)
Spencer Tracy Robin, 50 years of age, Address: First St. Morgan City, LA, arrested on 01/25/2026 @ 9:53 p.m.
Charges: Stalking
Fugitive
(Berwick Police Department)
Renaldo Andre Francis, 44 years of age, Address: LA 182 Morgan City, LA, arrested on 01/25/2026 @ 10:29 p.m.
Charges: Possession of SCH II CDS
(Methamphetamine)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Improper Lighting
Fugitive
(Patterson Police Department)
