Agents from the NMJDTF apprehended Austin Johnson at the Super 8 motel on Feb. 24. Johnson, who was wanted for multiple felony warrants and had previously evaded law enforcement on two separate occasions – on Dec. 13, 2023, and Jan. 19, 2024, was taken into custody without incident.
He has been booked on the following charges:
– 2 Counts of R.S. 14:108.1 Aggravated flight from an Officer
– 1 Count of R.S. 40:966A Possession of Schedule I (Marijuana) with intent to distribute
– 1 Count of R.S. 40:967A Possession of Schedule II (Fentanyl) with intent to distribute.
The Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Natchitoches Police Department 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.
