Since the establishment of the Natchitoches Parish Drug Enforcement Unit and its criminal patrol unit by Sheriff Wright, there has been a notable decrease in crime across the parish. The unit has been proactive in its efforts to combat crime, along with and enhancing community safety.

In recent weeks, the unit has made several arrests, contributing to this ongoing crime reduction initiative. Below is a list of individuals arrested by the unit:
1. Terrance McGaskey
– 14:95.E – Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
– 14:95.1 – Possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS)
2. Jessica Roberts
– Felony arrest warrant through Louisiana State Police (LSP)
3. Fallon Davis
– 40:967.C – Possession of Schedule II (methamphetamine)
– 40:1023.C – Possession of drug paraphernalia
– 40:982 – Second or subsequent offense
4. Byron Johnson
– 40:967 – Possession of Schedule II (methamphetamine) – 40:1023 – Possession of drug paraphernalia
5. Jarvis O’Con
– 40:969.C – Possession of Schedule IV (Xanax)
6. Anthony Thomas
– 14:69.1 – Possession of a stolen firearm
7. Jeremy Rainey
– 40:967.C – Possession of Schedule II (crack cocaine)
8. Arthur Bernstine
– 40:966.A – Possession with intent to distribute –
-14:130.1 – Obstruction of justice
9. Bryant Remo – Warrants: 2
10. Edward Smith Jr. – Warrant
11. Kendarius Jones – Warrant
12. Ty Garrett
– 40:966.C – Possession of Schedule I
– 32:304.C – Tag light violation
13. Elbert Vaughn Jr.
– 40:966.C – Possession of Schedule I
– 14:95.E – Possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS
– 40:1023.C – Possession of drug paraphernalia
– 32:300 – Open container violation
– 32:361.1 – Window tint violation
14. Deondra Brown – Warrant
15. Brittany Penegar – Warrant
16. James Lofton IV
– 40:967.C – Possession of Schedule II
– 40:966.C – Possession of Schedule I
– 40:1023.C – Possession of drug paraphernalia
– 32:361.1 – Window tint violation
17. Gary Robinson
– 14:79 – Violation of protective order
18. Shaquita Coleman
– 14:79 – Violation of protective order
– 40:967.C – Possession of Schedule II
-14:130.1 – Obstruction of justice
19. Kornerlius Ware
– 14:69.1 – Possession of a stolen firearm

The Natchitoches Parish Drug Enforcement (Criminal Patrol) Unit remains committed to actively patrolling the area and working diligently to reduce crime and the flow of illegal drugs in our community.