By contributing writer

Three teens were detained at the Tobacco Warehouse on Keyser Avenue on Feb. 22 around 5 pm.  While observing Natchitoches City Police officers, assisted by Natchitoches Sheriff’s deputies, it was confirmed that three teens were apprehended and transported to NPD detainment for questioning.  

Probable cause was stated to be a reported AR style rifle in the car.  It is unknown how the person who reported this came to visualize the weapon or knew it may be an issue, other than being reported to law enforcement.  

Upon initially stopping and detaining the individuals, searching the vehicle, finding the firearm and other possible substances, running the serial numbers of the firearm, it was confirmed that the firearm came back as stolen ( as per LEO’s).  There may have been other items of interest including drugs in the vehicle but LEO’s would not discuss anything further.

Apparently the three apprehended were minors, and information regarding alleged crimes are not being released at this time.  It is a fact that the three were driving a White Nissan Altima, there was an illegal (stolen) firearm in the vehicle, and there may be other charges following the arrest.  

Thanks to the diligence of NPD and NPSO for diligence and fast response time.  The officers and deputies did and exemplary job of attempting to protect the juvenile defendants.  No Photographs Identifying the defendants are / will be published. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released.   

The information in this article was provided to the NPJ by a contributing writer who was an eye witness while the events occurred.