Two teenagers were arrested, and three firearms were seized following a suspicious persons call on March 18 that prompted a swift response from the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.
At approximately 11:26 am, deputies assigned to the NPSO patrol operations bureau and LSP responded to reports from the NATCOM 911 Center about two young males seen waving handguns in the air near Ellen and Gabrielle Streets, located off Hwy. 494, south of Natchitoches. Concerned citizens reported observing the males enter a double-wide manufactured home on the 100 block of Ellen Street.
Upon arrival, law enforcement set up a perimeter around the residence. Deputies knocked on the front door and heard running inside the home.
Shortly after, they made contact with two males, ages, 16 and 17, inside the residence. The two were identified, and the homeowner was contacted. The homeowner informed deputies that she did not know the males and had not given them permission to be in her home.
With the homeowner’s consent, detectives from the NPSO criminal investigations bureau conducted a search of the residence. During the search, three firearms were discovered, including two loaded Taurus G3 semi-automatic handguns (one with an extended magazine) and a Wise Arms AR-15 style pistol, also with an extended magazine capable of firing multiple rounds. The homeowner confirmed that the firearms did not belong to her.
As a result, both males were arrested without incident and transported to the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau for processing.
The following individuals were arrested:
*16-year-old Natchitoches Juvenile: Charged with Criminal Trespassing, and Illegal Possession of a Handgun by Persons under 21.
The juvenile was released into the custody of a parent.
*Jordan LaCour, 17, of Natchitoches: Charged with Criminal Trespassing, Illegal Carrying of a Firearm.
LaCour was transported and currently being held in the Jackson Parish Correctional Center due to LaSalle Corrections being at capacity.
Detectives say no further Information will released at this time due to the investigation involving a juvenile.
Sheriff Stuart Wright commended the quick response and cooperation between local and state law enforcement, as well as the vigilance of the community. “This case highlights the importance of community involvement in keeping our streets safe, especially when it comes to firearms and the safety of our community”, Sheriff Wright stated.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
If you observe suspicious activity in your community contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at 362-6432 or 357-7851.
Involved in the arrests were: NPSO Patrol Shift “A”, NPSO Criminal Investigations and Louisiana State Police.
Mugshot of LaCour is unavailable.