Morgan City police make arrests on burglary, drug charges

(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.)

Morgan City police reported arrests on burglary and drug possession charges.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 40 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Shannon Gail Wright, 33, Pecan Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:13 p.m. Wednesday on charges of simple burglary, two counts of theft (under $1,000), criminal trespassing, criminal damage to property and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

--Alex Norberto Galindo, 18, Champion Street, Gray, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of THC, possession of tobacco by a person under 21 (nicotine vape), window tint violation and failure to appear for arraignment (16th Judicial District Court).

--Derrick Mayon Jr., 25, Florence Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Christina Grace Williams, 33, Louisa Street, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of driving under suspension.

St. Mary

\Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 36 complaints and reported this arrest:

--Alyssa Marie Acosta, 31, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday on charges of illegal possession of stolen firearms, possession of stolen things, resisting by force and criminal trespass.

Bail has not been set at this time.