On November 27, 2024 around 11:14 a.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 700 block of Brahma Drive in reference to suspicious people in the area. Upon officers arrival they attempted to make contact with the individuals but they fled on foot toward Dean Street. After a brief foot pursuit officers were able to catch the suspects and place them under arrest without incident.

Officers’ located two firearms that the suspects threw on the ground while attempting to elude arrest. One of the recovered guns was reported to be stolen through the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. The recovered firearms will be sent to the crime lab for ballistic and forensic testing.

Brian Payton (B/M, 20 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) and Jordan Fobb (B/M, 20 y.o.a of Natchitoches) have been charged with resisting an officer and obstruction of justice. They were placed in the Lasalle Correction Center in Natchitoches. (formerly the Natchitoches Detention Center)

This case is still under investigation and further charges are pending.

If you would like to report suspicious activity or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. 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.