Suspect arrested in burglaries of Morgan City mayor's vehicles

A Carrol Drive man has been arrested in the investigation into the burglary of vehicles belonging to Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna and his wife, Christie Keller Dragna.

Shane Orion Suire, 27, Carroll Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:45 p.m. Thursday on two counts of simple burglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of stolen firearms and possession of stolen things. Morgan City police say Suire is connected to burglaries in Lakeside Subdivision.

Dragna had posted on Facebook that surveillance video at his home showed his truck and his wife's truck being burglarized about 3 a.m. Wednesday. He reported that three handguns were missing, and he offered a $5,000 reward. Police released the video and sought the public's help.

On Friday, police said they answered the burglary call Wednesday. "According to reports, investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division were able to develop Shane Suire as a suspect," police said.

Detectives executed search warrant at Suire's residence and found a firearm and various other items that were taken during the burglaries.

Checks revealed that Suire was a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Suire was arrested and transported to the Morgan City Jail, where he now awaits court proceedings. Bail was set at $160,000.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division a 985-380-4605.