
The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested two suspects for a burglary that occurred at a business on Front Street last Friday.
Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Front Street on April 19 around 3:01 am in reference to a burglary. The case was assigned to detectives in the Criminal Investigation Division who with the help of the public were able to identify the suspects.
Johnovan Goston (B/M, 25 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) and Maiya Augustine (B/F, 24 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) were placed under arrest without incident on Monday morning. They are both charged with unauthorized entry of a place of business and principal to simple burglary. Johnovan Goston and Maiya Augustine were 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 Shemaria Lewis at (318) 238-3914. 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.