The Morgan City Police Department arrested five suspects on Thursday June 20, 2024, during a prostitution investigation.
The Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division conducted the operation targeting people soliciting prostitution. The purpose of the operation was to combat prostitution while possibly protecting minors from sexual exploitation.
The investigation targeted specific internet sites used in the promotion of ads to purchase sexual services or utilized for human trafficking.
The following individuals were arrested in connection to the investigation:
Joelle Cunningham, 40 years of age, Address: Glemore Ave. Houma, La., arrested on 6/20/2024 @ 11:52 A.M.
Charges: Prostitution
Possession of SCH II CDS
(Methamphetamine)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Fugitive
(17th Judicial District courts)
Fugitive
(32nd Judicial District Courts)
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Denise Nicole Blanchard Dillion, 25 years of age, Address: Marietta Place, Morgan City, La., arrested on 6/20/2024 @ 12:02 P.M.
Charges: Prostitution
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Patrick Mitague, 36 years of age, Address: Lazy R. Road. Convington, La., arrested on 6/20/2024 @ 12:38 P.M.
Charges: Solicitation-Prostitution
Possession of SCH III CDS
(Suboxone)
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Blair Chauvin, 36 years of age, Address: Lewald Dr. Houma, La., arrested on 6/20/2024 @ 4:45 P.M.
Charges: Prostitution
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Nicolas Fitch, 42 years of age, Address: 505 Ash St. Houma, La., arrested on 6/20/2024 @ 5:30 P.M.
Charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia