Already arrested on drug charges, Morgan City man accused of sex crimes

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

An investigation that began with a drug arrest has resulted in sexual battery and video voyeurism charges against a Morgan City man.
Parish deputies made arrests on burglary and aggravated battery charges, while two men arrested in Patterson are accused of possessing drugs in distribution quantities.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported these arrests:

--Michael Anthony Noel, 53, Birch Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:49 p.m. Tuesday on charges of sexual battery and two counts of video voyeurism.

On Sept. 30, investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division arrested Noel on several narcotics-related charges. As the case developed, the Criminal Investigations Division uncovered evidence linking Noel to multiple sexual offenses.

In October 2025, arrest warrants resulted in additional charges, including multiple counts of rape, sexual battery and voyeurism.

The investigation continued, and on Tuesday, Noel was charged with one count of sexual battery and two counts of video voyeurism related to another victim.

Adams stated that the case remains active and ongoing. Additional charges may be filed as investigators identify more victims.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Morgan City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-380-4605.

--Blaine Joseph Sylvester, 22, Maxine Drive, Baton Rouge, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. Tuesday on three counts of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and three counts of computer tampering.

--Jonette Lange, 46, Second Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Wednesday on charges of failure to appear for arraignment, failure to appear for probation review and failure to appear for revocation hearing (16th Judicial District Court).

--Meagen Alexandria Fisher, 37, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:34 a.m. Jan. 16 on a charge of failure to return leased merchandise.

--Shawn Casey Lovell Sr., 48, Sixth Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 16 on two counts of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Earl Leonard Garrison, 61, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:11 p.m. Jan. 16 on two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

--Sergio Garcia, 36, Malcolm Street, Navasota, Texas, was arrested at 12:41 a.m. Sunday on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

--Christina Marie Istre, 46, Prairie Road, Franklin, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. Sunday on a charge of hit-and-run driving. (Released on summons.)

--Meagen Alexandria Fisher, 37, Railroad Avene, Morgan City, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana (two counts) and improper lighting.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported these arrests:

--Michelle Hayes, 47, Jeanerette, was arrested at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on a charge of criminal neglect of family. Bail was set at $500.

--Tommy R. Killingsworth, 54, Centerville, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of aggravated domestic abuse battery. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Crystal Todd Billiot, 47, Patterson, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Monday on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bail was set at $10,000.

--Senovia Isaiah Washington, 26, New Iberia, was arrested at 12:02 a.m. Saturday on charges of improper lane usage, driving while intoxicated and introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Bail was set at $5,500.

--Ryan Emmanuel Chaisson, 44, New Iberia, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple burglary. Chaisson was released on a $6,000 bond.

--Jordan Lamar Madison, 24, Baldwin, was arrested at 3:31 p.m. Monday on a charge of simple burglary. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Tyasia Nautyjua Wilson, 22, Franklin, was arrested at 3:46 p.m. Monday on charges of view outward and inward of window, proper equipment required on vehicles, driving while intoxicated, and no seat belt.

Bail was set at $3,250.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Dwight P. Blackburn, 46, Prairie Road North, Franklin, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 44 mph in a 35 mph zone, driver’s license suspended or revoked, and open container.

Blackburn is incarcerated in the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

--Dayshawn D. Short, 41, James Street, Siracusaville, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer (false information).

Short was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with no bond set.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported these arrests:

--Juvenile was arrested at 5:04 p.m. Friday on charges of resisting an officer, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, possession of a machine gun and firearm-free zone.

--Carl Joseph Jr., 32, Curtis Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. Joseph was booked, processed and held on a $500 bond.

Assumption

Sheriff Leland Falcon reported this arrest:

--Joshua Lee Holbert, 36, Cecelia Street, Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of felony theft.

The charge is related to the theft of an I-Pad Pro from the suspect’s former employer.

On Monday, deputies responded to a complaint from a local contractor, who reported that Holbert had been an employee and as such was issued the I-Pad as an employment tool. Upon termination of employment, Holbert failed to return the I-Pad upon demand.

It was further determined that Joshua Lee Holbert was attempting to sell the I-Pad on Facebook.

The I-Pad was valued at $2,500.

At the conclusion of the investigation, deputies secured an arrest warrant charging Holbert with felony theft.

Holbert was arrested in Bayou L’Ourse on Tuesday evening and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. He remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.