MCPD Arrest Report 08/17/2026
Chief Chad M. Adams reports that the Morgan City Police Department has responded to 96 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period. As a result, the following person(s) have been arrested beginning 08/14/2026.
Ronald Triggs, 38 years of age, Address: Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, La, arrested on 08/14/2026 @ 1:47 p.m.
Charges: Fugitive for Orleans Parish SO
Shayla Williams, 28 years of age, Address: Shaw Dr., Morgan City, La, arrested on 08/15/2026 @ 8:00 p.m.
Charges: Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling
Resisting an Officer
Marcus Trahan, 35 years of age, Address: Linda Ann Ave., Gray, La, arrested on 08/15/2026 @ 9:51 p.m.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Distribution of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Schedule IV
(Alprazolam)
Distribution of Schedule IV
(Alprazolam)
Dayshawn Short, 41 years of age, Address: Jupitar St., Morgan City, La, arrested on 08/15/2026 @ 11:27 p.m.
Charges: F.T.A. for Arraignment on 06/25/26
(6th Ward City Court)
Travis Skeen, 37 years of age, Address: Aristle Rd., Morgan City, La, arrested on 08/16/2026 @ 12:08 a.m.
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Driving Under Suspension
No Insurance
No Vehicle Registration
Whitney J. Billiot IV, 49 years of age, Address: Pine St., Morgan City, La, arrested on 08/16/2026 @ 12:17 a.m.
Charges: First Degree Murder
Lawrence Garrett, 30 years of age, Address: Hwy 182, Morgan City, La, arrested on 08/16/2026 @ 2:44 a.m.
Charges: Possession of Schedule I CDS - 3rd
(Synthetic Cannabinoids)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Obstructing on Public Passage
