The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested two suspects after a vehicle pursuit Tuesday morning.
Natchitoches Police Department initiated a traffic stop on April 9 around 10:01 am with a vehicle that was reported stolen from Alexandria on Clarence Drive. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop for officers and led them on a pursuit throughout the area with the occupants fleeing on foot after crashing into a parked vehicle in the Lakeview Apartments.
Officers were able to catch the driver and passenger after a brief foot chase and placed them under arrest.
Kamryn Garner (B/M, 18 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) was arrested for illegal possession of stolen things, aggravated flight from an officer, resisting an officer, principal to possession of a stolen firearm, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, two counts of reckless operation of a vehicle, procedure on approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, general speed, four counts of failure to stop at stop signs, driving on the right side of the road and simple possession of marijuana. Kamryn Garner was placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
The juvenile was arrested for resisting an officer and possession of a stolen AR-15 style rifle that was reported stolen from Alexandria. The juvenile was later released to his parents after posting a bond set by a local judge.
The Natchitoches Police Department would like to warn owners of certain KIA vehicle models that their cars have become vulnerable to theft after several social media posts have shown ways to bypass their security features. If you own a KIA please reach out to your dealership about options you have to keep your vehicle from being stolen.
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 Morgan Jester at (318) 357-3811. 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.