Morgan City police make theft, weapon arrests

(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 theft and weapons charges Wednesday and early Thursday.

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Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 50 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

—Warren L. Renfroe, 73, La. 70, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:41 p.m. Wednesday on two counts of theft (under $1,000) and possession of stolen things.

—Arnette Joseph Brashear, 24, Wilkie Street, Lafayette, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and improper turning.

—Maria Teresa Oseguera, 54, Chennault Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:03 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of child desertion.

—Robert Lee Narcisse, 60, Grove Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:49 p.m. on charges of disturbing the peace (intoxicated) and resisting an officer.

—Blake Anthony Johnson, 35, Florence Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of marijuana and improper lighting.