Morgan City Police Address Allegations Following Vehicle Search

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On September 28, 2026, a traffic stop involving the Morgan City Police Department (MCPD) in Louisiana resulted in a search of a 2025 Toyota RAV4. A video widely discussed on social media showed the vehicle with its interior panels and trim removed, with a narrator alleging that officers had dismantled the car during the search. In response to the claims, MCPD Chief Chad Adams released a formal statement on September 29, 2026, asserting that the damage was pre-existing. According to the department, the driver informed officers at the scene that another law enforcement agency in South Texas had searched the vehicle approximately two months prior, which she claimed resulted in the damage. The department clarified that the driver was not under arrest or confined during the search and had voluntarily waited in the police department lobby. While the K-9 unit conducted a free-air sniff of the vehicle's exterior and alerted to the presence of narcotics, the department did not confirm the recovery of any contraband or file criminal charges against the driver. As of September 30, 2026, no further legal developments or independent evidence have been reported to verify the condition of the vehicle immediately prior to the MCPD search.