🚨 MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE IN LONG-TERM BURGLARY INVESTIGATION 🚨
🚨 MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE IN LONG-TERM BURGLARY INVESTIGATION 🚨
Elton Pinn, 42 years of age, Address: Barrow Street, Morgan City, Louisiana
Charges:
• Simple Burglary (3 Counts)
Curtis Richard, 49 years of age, River Road, Berwick, Louisiana
Charges:
• Simple Burglary (5 Counts)
• Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling
• Simple Criminal Damage to Property
Justin Adams, 48 years of age, Patton Street, Morgan City, Louisiana
Charges:
• Simple Burglary (3 Counts)
• Criminal Trespass
• Felony Theft ($1,000-$5,000)
Kelly Landry Wiggins, 44 years of age, Patton Street, Morgan City, Louisiana
Charges:
• Accessory After the Fact to Felony Theft ($1,000-$5,000)
• Resisting an Officer
After an extensive investigation spanning several months, the Morgan City Police Department has made multiple arrests in connection with a series of burglaries involving residences and businesses throughout the Morgan City area. Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division have worked diligently to identify those responsible for numerous burglary incidents that impacted local residents and business owners. Throughout the investigation, detectives determined that a variety of items had been stolen, including jewelry, household items, tools, copper wire, and other personal property. Through the collection of evidence, witness interviews, surveillance footage, and other investigative techniques, detectives were able to develop leads that resulted in the arrest of several individuals believed to be connected to these crimes. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives continue to pursue additional leads, identify other individuals who may have been involved, and work to recover stolen property connected to these burglaries.
These burglaries affected both homeowners and business owners throughout our community. The theft of personal belongings, tools, and other property can have a significant financial and emotional impact on victims. Chief Chad M. Adams is extremely proud of the dedication and persistence displayed by our investigators throughout this lengthy investigation. Their hard work has led to multiple arrests, but the work is not done. We will continue to pursue every individual involved and hold them accountable for their actions. The Morgan City Police Department would like to thank the public for its assistance and cooperation throughout this investigation. Community support and information provided by citizens played an important role in helping investigators move this case forward.
Anyone with information related to these burglaries is encouraged to contact the Morgan City Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (985) 380-4605.
