A Natchitoches Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on Texas Street March 19 at 7:30 pm. An open alcoholic beverages observed in the front cup holder and was determined to belong to the front passenger.

Other officers arrived to assist and located a weapon on the front floor board of the vehicle. Headquarters conducted a check on the weapon and it was confirmed stolen from the Natchitoches area. All occupants of the vehicle were then detained and officers continued to search the vehicle, locating suspected marijuana and two additional weapons, one of which was reported stolen from the Shreveport area. All three occupants were arrested and transported to the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center and charged with the following:

Billy Smith, 26, of Clarence, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, simple possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS, and possession of a stolen firearm. Bond is set at $ 62,075.

Desmond Johnson, 22, of Ruston, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, simple possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS, possession of a stolen firearm and open container. Bond is set at $32,500.

Lamarvis Jones, 23, of Shreveport, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, simple possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS, and possession of a stolen firearm. Bond is set at $25,000.