Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reports the following arrests:
Melissa Ratcliff W/F 34 Henry St. Patterson was arrested on July 10,2023 at 10:25 AM for
- MORGAN CITY WARRANT- FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR THEFT
On July 10,2023 at approximately 10:10 AM the Berwick Police Department received a call of a suspicious person complaint. Officers arrived and made contact with Ratcliff. During that time, it was learned that she had active warrants through the Morgan City Police Department. Ratcliff was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where she was booked on the outstanding warrant. Following the booking process, Ratcliff was transported to the Morgan City Police Department.
Arrie Sam B/M 18 Poncio St. Morgan City was arrested on July 10,2023 at 12:48 PM for
- BERWICK WARRANT- THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
On July 10, 2023 at approximately 12:48 PM Sam was located at the Morgan City Police Department and had active warrants through the Berwick Police Department. Sam was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the warrant for Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The warrant stems from a vehicle theft that occurred on July 3. Through the course of the investigation, Sam was developed as a suspect in the theft. Evidence was uncovered linking him to the crime.