Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 30 calls for service. The following person(s) were arrested as a result beginning on 02/24/2021:
Wayne Michael Escort, 32 years of age, Mallard ST. Morgan City, LA was arrested on 02/24/2021 at 12:48 pm
Charges: Warrant: Aggravated Burglary
Warrant from Patterson Police Department-Home Invasion
Warrant FTA for Trial 16 th JDC-Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile
Warrant FTA for Trial City Court of Morgan City for the following
Simple Assault
Resisting an officer
Remaining where forbidden
Driver must be licensed
Criminal Trespassing
Resisting an officer
Detectives with the Morgan City Police Department were attempting to locate Escort on a warrant for aggravated burglary, which stemmed from a recent investigation into a business burglary. Escort also had warrants from the Patterson Police Department, the 16th JDC, and City Court of Morgan City. Escort was located in the area of Onstead St. in Morgan City and attempted to run from officers. Officers were able to locate Escort a few blocks from the area and place him under arrest.
Phi Duval, 36 years of age, Belanger St. Morgan City, LA was arrested on 02/24/2020 at 4:40 pm
Charges: Warrant FTA to pay fine on Disturbing Peace
Warrant FTA to pay fine Contempt of Court
Kylah Weeden, 27 years of age, Grove St. Morgan City, LA was arrested on 02/24/2021 at 6:49 pm
Charges: Warrant FTA for Trial on Contempt of Court
Warrant FTA for Trial Failure to Use Turn Signal
Warrant FTA for Trial Driving under suspension
Warrant FTA for Trial Failure to return Leased Movable