A domestic disturbance involving “shots fired” overnight near Powhatan has landed a man and woman in jail according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.

 

NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau deputies responded to NATCOM 911 Center reports of “shots fired” on June 23 around 10:35 pm in the 1600 block of Hwy. 1 in Powhatan.

 

A short while later, NATCOM 911 Center received an additional call from a female reporting that her dating partner had shot the window out of her vehicle while sitting inside it.

 

The victim allegedly reported she was injured.

 

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS was dispatched to the scene.

 

911 dispatchers learned the suspect, identified as Patrick Sweet, fled the scene in a white GMC pickup truck.

 

NATCOM 911 Center issued a BOLO message to local law enforcement.

 

A short while later, responding deputies intercepted and stopped the suspect vehicle near the intersections of La. Hwy 1 and La. Hwy 3191.

 

Sweet was detained.

 

Additional NPSO Units responded for back-up, others responded to the scene to gather information, interview the victim and process the crime scene.

 

A NPSO detective was called out to assist in the investigation.

 

The victim was treated at the scene by Natchitoches Regional Medical EMS and released.

 

Two search warrants were obtained and signed by a 10th Judicial District Court Judge to search the suspect’s vehicle and home for any evidence.

 

Detectives say they are still in the early stages of the investigation and releasing only limited information to protect the integrity of investigation.

 

Detectives say based on sufficient evidence and probable cause they have arrested:

*Patrick B. Sweet, 60, of Powhatan, transported and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder.

*Aquanella Lowe, 51, of Natchitoches, transported and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with Domestic Abuse Aggravated Battery.

 

Both remain incarcerated awaiting bond.

 

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

 

If you have video or any information regarding this incident, contact Detective Cpt. Glen Sers at 318-357-7830.

 

*All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court or administrative process.”