Natchitoches Police Department officers were dispatched to Mayberry Trailer Park, located at 5650 Hwy. 1 Bypass, in reference to an attempted burglary on Oct. 3. The complainant reported that she returned to her home and noticed two subjects on the side of her residence. One of the two was at her back door and immediately left as she approached.
Officers began checking the residence and noticed that the back door showed obvious tamper marks, but it didn’t appear that entry was gained. Officers began searching the area and were later contacted by the complainant who was able to provide officers with the identity of the suspects.
Those suspects, now identified as Shanice Kelly and Dmario Moran, were located by NPD officers. Kelly had an active warrant through the City Marshal and Moran had an active warrant through The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. They were transported to The Natchitoches Police Department along with a backpack that each had in their possession. As they were being removed from the police unit, Moran and Kelly fled on foot and a chase ensued. Both were quickly caught by officers and brought back into The Natchitoches Police Department.
While arrest paperwork was being completed, another police officer was taking a report from a separate burglary and that complainant noticed one of the backpacks and quickly made claims that it was hers. This complainant went on to identify the contents of the backpack as items that were taken during her burglary. One of these items happened to be a 9mm handgun. As a result of both crimes Dmario Moran, 26, was charged with attempted burglary, carrying of a firearm by a convicted felon, two counts illegal possession of stolen things and simple escape. Shanice Kelly, 23, was charged with attempted burglary and simple escape.
This is not the first time that the NPD has dealt with Kelly or Moran. Kelly was previously charged with simple burglary nine times, has had multiple counts of theft (including felony and misdemeanor) and a prior charge of simple escape.
Moran has previously been charged with simple burglary 17 times and aggravated burglary six times.
Both are currently on probation for previous burglary charges and are scheduled to get off probation in 2022.
“Here’s a work for all you Intruders….. Beware of the owner, because the owner is a SHOOTER”.
obviously judges don’t care and local law enforcement is busting there
butts for no reason,maybe its time homeowners protect there own by shooting
and these crooks.I sure would protect my home if need be.
Thank yo for your hard work NPSO and NPD
How about no plea bargains this time? Throw the book at them!
How many times does it take before they go to jail for good? Judges how many times are the officers going to have to put their lives on the line chasing these people? This is crazy just crazy. Their getting out and doing it again before the cops finish the paperwork! NPD and NPSD are working their butts off for nothing. Keep up the great work LEOS !
WHY is a repeat offender-9 times- NOT IN JAIL???
Apparently the current lack of consequences has given them ample confidence to continue their vocation.
At least seventeen times now the judicial system has failed to protect citizens and property. Bravo to NPD for their efforts, sadly for all of us this will not be the last time these two will be caught and released.