On Friday, February 7, 2025, the Morgan City Police Department Investigations Division responded to the report of a shooting where a victim was approached by a female and male around the Greenwood Street area in Morgan City. The victim reportedly met the female on social media and arranged a meeting at the location when he was approached by a male subject who allegedly demanded all his property. The suspect reportedly fired his weapon, striking the victim. The victim was treated for moderate injuries at an out-of-area medical facility.
Investigators began to pursue leads and spoke with witnesses. Through the course of the investigation, with evidence and statements secured, Semaj Jaqualyn Douglas and Tanya Sanainoel Toussaint were developed as suspects.
Reports indicate that evidence was uncovered tying Toussaint and Douglas as the culprits involved in the shooting. Investigators secured warrants for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder charges on Douglas and Principal to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder on Toussaint.
While attempting to locate Douglas and Toussaint, investigators learned through their investigation that the suspects fled the state. It was believed the suspects had fled and were hiding out in the Beaumont, Texas area.
Chief Chad M. Adams and investigators feared the couple’s action would continue possibly using social media to lure unsuspecting victims to an isolated area where they would rob victims and possibly kill someone. Investigators joined the Beaumont Police Department and the United States Marshals Service in tracking down the fugitives.
Adams and the Morgan City Police Department announced that with the assistance of the Beaumont Police Department and United States Marshals Service that Douglas and Toussaint are in custody after being located in a residence in Beaumont, Texas. They are both incarcerated in Beaumont, Texas and are now awaiting extradition proceedings back to Morgan City.
Adams commended the investigators at the Morgan City Police Department Investigations Division on their tireless efforts in identifying and apprehending Douglas and Toussaint. Adams also thanked the Beaumont Police Department and United States Marshals Service for their collaborative effort in the apprehension of the suspects. The investigation is still ongoing.