Morgan City police make arrests on weapons, battery 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 made arrests over the weekend on weapons and battery on a police officer charges.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 102 calls for service over the last 72-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Patricia LaFleur Hampton, 55, Third Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:58 p.m. Friday on a charge of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.

--Tyler Adams, 28, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:07 a,m. Saturday on a charge of battery of a police officer.

--Cassidy Michael Champagne, 38, Whisper Wood Lane, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, illegal carrying of a weapon, improper turning and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

--Curtis Anthony Richard, 45, Glenwood Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:03 a.m. Friday on two counts of failure to appear for arraignment (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Quikjakius Johnson, 40, Apple Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:07 a.m. Friday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine.

--Cassie Vinning Rankin, 33, Second Street, Berwick, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Friday on three counts of failure to appear (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Bridget Pojar, 43, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:55 a.m. Sunday on a charge of criminal mischief.

--Glenn Earnest Buercklin, 55, Third Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:20 a.m. Sunday on a charge of entry or remaining after being forbidden.

Berwick

Police Chief David S. Leonard reported this arrest:

--Jan Adams, 48, Shadowlawn Drive, Berwick, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Friday on a charge of domestic battery.

On Friday, officers responded to a residence on Shadowlawn Drive in reference to a domestic disturbance. Throughout the course of the investigation, officers learned that Adams was involved in a verbal altercation with the victim when it turned physical.

Officers observed physical injuries on the victim to support his claims that Adams committed a battery upon him. In conclusion, Adams was placed under arrest and booked into the Berwick Jail. She was released after posting a $1,000.00 bond.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 103 complaints and made these arrest:

--Lee Roger Butler, 55, Franklin, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Friday on a warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of simple arson where damage amounts to $500 or more, second-degree injuring public records, and introducing or possessing contraband in any municipal or parish or jail. Bail has een set on this charge at $30,000.

--Steve Michael Scully, Sr., 56, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:52 p.m. Sunday on a warrant alleging failure to appear through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Scully is being held for another agency.