A joint investigation by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Detectives led to the arrest of an Alabama man in connection with a residential burglary in Goldonna according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Victor Jones.
NPSO Patrol Division deputies responded to a reported residential burglary June 5 in the 300 block of Trichel Loop in Goldonna. They learned entry had been gained into his residence. Items in excess of $10,000 were reported stolen, which included two laptop computers, jewelry, clothing, gold coins, 30 pair of sunglasses, athletic shoes, clothing, medication and other items.
Deputies also learned while speaking with the complainant, when he was returned home he encountered a black Chevrolet Equinox or Trailblazer occupied by a male and female in his driveway.
When he questioned them as to what they were doing, they replied “just turning around because of a road washout.” NPSO Detectives also responded to the scene.
Deputies processed the crime scene, completed an offense report and forwarded the case to the NPSO Criminal Investigations Division for investigative purposes. During the next couple of weeks, detectives continued to investigate the burglary identifying a Josh Shane Cryar of Alabama as a person of interest. Detectives learned Cryar and his girlfriend had stayed in an old home place in the area for a couple of weeks.
As the investigation progressed, detectives learned Cryar had sold items in Rapides and Natchitoches Parishes, which were identified as items stolen in the Goldonna burglary. Detectives then obtained a criminal warrant for the arrest of Cryar signed by a Tenth Judicial District Court Judge. They then learned that Cryar was on the move and believed to be visiting relatives in the Deville area of Rapides Parish. Detectives summoned the assistance of Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Detectives to make the arrest. Rapides deputies responded to the area and arrested Cryar without incident.
As a result of the investigation:
Josh Shane Cryar, 37, of Foley, Alabama was transported and booked into the Rapides Parish Jail and later transferred to Natchitoches Parish charged with 1-count of Simple Burglary.
Cryar has since posted a $5,000 bond set by a Tenth Judicial District Court Judge. Deputies say while interviewing Cryar he admitted to his involvement in the burglary. Some of the items reported stolen have been recovered.
