Five Drug-Related Arrests Reported in Morgan City

Charges include possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Morgan City Police Department reported five drug-related arrests over a 24-hour period, including one individual charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana in distribution quantities, as well as several other drug possession and paraphernalia charges.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes and arrests are an ongoing concern for law enforcement and communities in the Morgan City area, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address substance abuse and related criminal activity.

The details

The arrests included charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, as well as possession of other controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear charges. The suspects ranged in age from 34 to 70 years old and were from Morgan City, New Orleans, and Houma.

  • The arrests occurred on Tuesday and early Wednesday, February 25-26, 2026.

The players

Laura Leftwich

A 41-year-old Morgan City resident charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, as well as other drug-related offenses.

Douglas Dilsaver Jr.

A 43-year-old Morgan City resident charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, as well as resisting an officer.

Darrell Leon Dozar

A 38-year-old Houma resident charged with possession with intent to distribute Suboxone, possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, obstruction of justice, and probation/parole violation.

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The takeaway

These arrests highlight the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing drug-related crimes in the Morgan City area, and the need for continued efforts to combat substance abuse and related criminal activity in the community.