MCPD ARREST REPORT 04/06/2026

Chief Chad M. Adams reports that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 129 calls for service over the last 96-hour reporting period. As a result, the following person(s) were arrested beginning 04/02/2026.
Katie Hatch, 45 years of age, Address: Aucoin St., Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/02/2026 @ 10:36 a.m.
Charges: Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
Johnny Deberry, 70 years of age, Address: Mallard St., Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/02/2026 @ 11:11 a.m.
Charges: Aggravated Battery
Kristie Blanchard, 48 years of age, Address: River Rd., Berwick, La, arrested on 04/02/2026 @ 12:03 p.m.
Charges: F.T.A to Pay Fine on 09/16/2026
(6th Ward City Court)
(3 counts)
Toi Pradia, 38 years of age, Address: Mississippi St., Franklin, La, arrested on 04/02/2026 @ 12:05 a.m.
Charges: Remaining where Forbidden
Disturbing the Peace
Courtney Smith, 37 years of age, Address: Hwy 182, Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/02/2026 @ 10:09 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Schedule II CDS
(Methamphetamine)
Possession of Marijuana
(2 counts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Aldair Peredo-Varela, 26 years of age, Address: Federal Ave., Morgan City, La, arrested on 04/02/2026 @ 10:57 p.m.
Charges: Aggravated Assault
Disturbing the Peace
Justin Lacaze, 33 years of age, Address: Fortune St., Berwick, La, arrested on 04/03/2026 @ 7:30 a.m.
Charges: Possession of Schedule III CDS
(Suboxone)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
F.T.A to Pay Fine on 01/26/2021
(6th Ward City Court)
Dannie Lancaster, 72 years of age, Address: Canton St., Berwick, La, arrested on 04/03/2026 @ 9:34 a.m.
Charges: Disturbing the Peace Intoxicated