Natchitoches Parish Law Enforcement Operation Nets Over 50 Arrests

On March 13th and March 15th, the Central Louisiana Violent Crime Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a successful criminal enforcement detail. This collaborative unified initiative was comprised of Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, Natchitoches Police Department, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police (LSP), Louisiana Probation and Parole (LAP&P), Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO), Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office (SPSO) and the Natchitoches City Marshals Office.

The goal of the operation was to detect, identify, and apprehend individuals involved in various types of criminal activity including, but not limited to, weapons violations, violent crime, possession of stolen property, and possession/distribution of illicit drugs.

Due to the multi-agency partnership and the effort put forth from all involved, the operation totaled:

• Poss. CDS I (marijuana) – 16, Poss. CDS I with intent (marijuana) - 1

• Poss. CDS II (methamphetamine) – 4, Poss. CDS II (fentanyl)/(cocaine) – 2

• Poss. CDS II (hydrocodone) – 1, Poss. CDS III (buprenorphine) - 1

• Second or subsequent offenses – 1, aggravated flight for an officer – 1

• Resisting an officer– 4, Poss. of a firearm by a felon – 6

• Poss. of a firearm in the presence of CDS – 3, Poss. of CDS in the presence of a juvenile – 2

• Poss. of a stolen firearm – 2

• FTA Desoto Parish – 1, FTA NPSO – 18, FTA NPD – 23

• NCIC warrants – 7, City Marshal warrants – 13, NCIC warrant from Shreveport PD for 2nd Degree Murder - 1

Drug seizure totals:

• Marijuana – 570 grams, Cocaine – 3 grams, Methamphetamine – 26.6 grams, Fentanyl – 2 grams, Prescription pills – 5 tablets

Firearms seizures:

• Stolen – 1

• Not stolen - 5

Total traffic citations issued: - 83 Total arrested subjects: - 55

The success of this operation can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of all the participating agencies, who worked tirelessly to make our communities safer. Through their efforts, we have been able to disrupt criminal activity while removing dangerous weapons and deadly narcotics from the streets.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the participating agencies, as well as to the community for their support and cooperation throughout this operation. We urge anyone with information about illegal activities or firearms to come forward and help us keep our communities safe.