Multiple suspects arrested after traffic stop

Natchitoches Multi Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Agents conducted a Uniformed Tactical Operation (UTO) on June 26 in conjunction with officers from the Natchitoches Police Department (NPD) and deputies from the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (NPSO). Three individuals were arrested for narcotics and weapons violations after a traffic stop at the intersection of Amulet and Second Streets for careless operation. During the course of the traffic stop, agents located an Olympic Arms AR-15 rifle in plain view where Robert D. Clark, 23 B/M, was seated. Upon further investigation, Clark was a convicted felon, thus prohibiting him from being around firearms. Clark was placed under arrest. After being placed under arrest, approximately 14.2 grams of suspected high grade marijuana was located on Clark’s person.

Subsequent to Clark’s arrest, Agents searched the vehicle. Located inside the vehicle were the following:

1- Glock 23 handgun, which was confirmed stolen through Hope, Arkansas
1- Taurus 9mm, which was confirmed stolen through the NPD.
Arrested during the investigation were the following:

Shaquille Robinson, 24, B/M of the 500 block of Payne St. for:
Possession of a stolen firearm

Robert D. Clark, 23, B/M of the 2100 block of Lakeview Apts. For:
2 counts of Poss. of CDS in the presence of a firearm
2 counts of Poss. of a firearm by a convicted felon
Possession of CDS I (Marijuana)
Possession of a Stolen Firearm

Omkeyma Thompson, 20, B/M of the 200 block of Johnson Loop for:
Possession of a stolen firearm

NMJDTF agents conducted a search warrant at the home of Shaquille Robinson in the 500 block of Payne Street in Natchitoches in reference to the above stated investigation.

Upon execution of the search warrant, Agents located the following illicit items:

Approximately 3.5lbs of suspected high grade marijuana, which has a potential street value of $23,500.
Approximately 1 lbs of suspected synthetic marijuana “mojo”
Micro Draco AK47 pistol
Ruger LCP (pink camo)
Bryco 380 handgun
SKS Norinco 7.62×39 rifle

Subsequent to the search warrant in the 500 block of Payne St investigation, the following individuals were arrested:

Shaquille Robinson, 24, B/M of the 500 block of Payne St was additionally charged with the following charges:

3 counts- Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS
2 counts- Possession of CDS I (Marijuana/Synthetic Marijuana) w/intent to distribute

Brandon Edwards, 27, B/M of the 100 block of South Bend Dr. Edwards was charged with the following:

Resisting arrest
FTA Bench Warrant through NPD
Obstruction of Justice
Possession of CDS I (marijuana) w/intent to distribute


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.