Detectives with the Natchitoches Police Department and agents with Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force have arrested Maurice Campbell II (B/M, 22 y.o.a. of Memphis) for obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. Maurice Campbell II was a teammate of the deceased Ronald Caldwell.
Maurice Campbell II was placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Shermaria Lewis at (318) 357-3914. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $3,000 for the arrest of an offender.
Update: Natchitoches Police actively investigate homicide on University Parkway
The Natchitoches Police Department is vigorously investigating the homicide of Ronald Caldwell that took place Thursday morning on University Parkway. Detectives working the crime scene were able to recover several pieces of physical and digital evidence that will be sent to a crime lab for forensics. We are following up on all leads and tips we have received throughout this investigation and would like to thank the public for their support.
On October 12, 2023, detectives with the Natchitoches Police Department arrested John McIntosh (B/M, 27 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. John McIntosh is the roommate of the deceased Ronald Caldwell. He was placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
Original Story: Natchitoches Police investigate homicide on University Parkway
The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning on University Parkway.
On October 12, 2023 around 1:08 a.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to 3800 University Parkway in reference to gunshots in the area. Upon officers arrival they located Ronald Caldwell (B/M, 21 y.o.a. of Manor, TX) suffering from several gunshot wounds. Ronald Caldwell was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office as a result of his injuries.
This investigation is ongoing and the Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Shermaria Lewis at (318) 357-3914. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $3,000 for the arrest of an offender.
