Morgan City Arrest Report 8-25-2020
Chief James F. Blair reports that over the last 24-hour period the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40-calls of service. The following person(s) were arrested as the result beginning on 8/24/2020
Corwin Anthony Smith, 38 years of age, Address-Dora St., Morgan City, LA., was arrested on 8/24/2020 at 12:12 P.M.
Charge: Improper Lane Usage
Turn Movements and Required Signals
Aggravated Flight from an Officer
Resisting Arrest or Officer
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Marijuana (1st Offense)
Possession of Synthetic Marijuana (1st Offense)
Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of a Person Under 17
Robert John Skipper, 39 years of age, Address-Dora St., Morgan City, LA., was arrested on 8/24/2020 at 12:12 P.M.
Charge: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Possession with Intent To Distribute Marijuana
Possession with Intent To Distribute Synthetic Marijuana
Possession of Sch. II CDS (Adderall)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Carrying of a Weapon
Illegal Use of CDS in the Presence of a Person Under 17
Morgan City Narcotics Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 70 and Victor II Blvd for a traffic violation. The driver was identified as Corwin Smith and one of the passenger as Robert Skipper. During the traffic stop, Robert J. Skipper was found in possession of a concealed firearm on his person. The driver, Corwin Smith, then fled the scene, leading officers on a vehicle pursuit to Egle St. Smith exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend Smith and placed him in handcuffs. During a search of the vehicle detective’s located illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia. A computer check revealed Skipper was a convicted felon. Smtih and Skipper were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
