The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Impact Team continues efforts in reducing criminal activity in Natchitoches Parish according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.
The Impact Team consisting of members from the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau, Patrol Operations Bureau and Drug Enforcement Unit focuses on gun violence, narcotics violations and property crimes in communities across Natchitoches Parish.
The Impact Team conducted an operation on April 11 that resulted in several traffic citations issued, two vehicles being impounded and four criminal arrests that resulted in seizure of illegal narcotics.
At approximately 8:39pm, Impact Units were patrolling on La. Hwy 1 near the Old Bayou Pierre Road, just south of Powhatan when they stopped a 2010 GMC Yukon for a traffic violation.
Deputies identified the driver of the vehicle as 31-year-old Stephen D. Triggs of Alexandria, La.
Two passengers were in the vehicle, one being identified as Xzavierre Charles of Natchitoches.
During a NLETS/local warrants check, deputies learned Triggs drivers license was suspended and he was wanted by the 10th Judicial District Court in Natchitoches for Failure to Appear in Court on June 21, 2024 for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon-2nd Offense, Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm.
Deputies smelled a strong marijuana odor while speaking with Triggs, and also learned that Xzavierre Charles, 29, was wanted by the 10th Judicial District Court for Failure to Appear in Court for Possession of Marijuana.
Both Triggs and Charles were arrested without incident.
A probable cause search of the vehicle led to the discovery and seizure of four cellophane bags containing (959) suspected ecstasy tablets, a cellophone bag containing (6) oxycodone narcotic pills, a bottle containing (84) suspected tramadol narcotic pills, a small bag containing suspected marijuana and a partially burned suspected marijuana blunt.
*Stephen D. Triggs, 31, of Alexandria was transported and booked into the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with Falure to Appear in District Court on June 21, 2024 for Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Felony-2nd Offense, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, and Aggravated Assault. In addition, he is also charged with Possession of CDS Schedule I Ecstasy with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS Schedule IV Tramadol with Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS Schedule II Oxycodone, Possession of CDS Schedule I Marijuana, Driving under Suspension and other traffic charges.
*Xzavierre Charles, 29, of Natchitoches was transported to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office charged with Failure to Appear in Court for Possession of CDS I Marijuana. Charles was released on bond pending a new court date.
Triggs remains in LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Detention Center.
The seized evidence will be submitted to the crime lab. Narcotics Agents said recent arrests and narcotic seizures involving ecstasy has shown the presence of methamphetamine during crime lab analysis.
The operation also resulted in the following arrests on Friday evening.
*Jarmichael Jones, 32, of Coushatta, La.
Red River Parish Criminal Warrant for Domestic Abuse Battery.
Jones was booked into LaSalle Corrections and later released to Red River Parish Deputies.
*Larry Hamilton/Larry Pye, 49, of Natchitoches, La.
Speeding 79/55
Natchitoches City Marshal’s Warrant for Failure to Appear.
Hamilton/Pye was released on bond pending a new court date. Mugshot images of Jones and Hamilton/Pye not available.
Sheriff Wright said, “Our Impact Team, along with our Drug Enforcement Unit will continue to work to reduce crime in Natchitoches Parish.”
If you observe suspicious activity in your community, contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-357-7830. The investigation remains active and ongoing by the NPSO Drug Enforcement.
