According to a Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Official, Manfredy Antunez-Matute, 24, was taken into custody July 18 at a construction site on the campus of Northwestern State University by U.S. Marshals and NMJDTF agents. Antunez-Matute was wanted in Orleans Parish for simple robbery and theft of an automobile. Antunez—Matute was taken into custody without incident.

Antunez-Matute was transported to the NPDC where he was booked on the following charges and awaiting transfer to Orleans Parish.

Simple Robbery
Theft of an automobile

The Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force would like to thank the Citizens of Natchitoches for their support. Many times an investigation begins with a simple phone call or tip from a concerned citizen. For this reason the Task Force encourages all citizens to report any crimes in their neighborhoods anonymously by calling 318-357-2248, The Natchitoches Police Department, or the Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office.