A traffic stop has resulted in the arrest of a Clarence woman on felony drug charges according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.
On Sunday morning, August 31, 2025, at approximately 8:30am, Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling in the Town of Campti when they stopped a black 2017 Ford Taurus near a business at the intersections of US-71/84 and Bayou Street for a traffic violation.
Deputies identified the operator of the vehicle as Krystal Lynn Brown, 40 of Clarence, a known offender with previous narcotics arrests in Natchitoches Parish.
Upon coming in contact, and while speaking with Brown, the deputy noted significant physical deterioration in Brown’s appearance, including multiple open wounds and signs consistent with methamphetamine abuse. Brown admitted to not knowing whether she possessed a valid driver’s license and was accompanied by two passengers whose names are being withheld. Deputies suspected criminal activity. A back-up unit responded to assist.
Deputies obtained permission to search the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located multiple syringes, a glass vial containing a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine, and a broken glass pipe with residue—all commonly associated with methamphetamine use.
Based on the investigation, Krystal Brown was arrested and transported to the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Parish Detention Center. She faces the following charges:
• (1) Count of Possession of Schedule II (Methamphetamine)
• (1) Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• (1) Count of Failure to Use Turn Signal
The other two passengers were released without further incident. Brown’s vehicle was towed and secured by local towing service.
The seized evidence will be submitted to the crime lab for narcotics analysis.
Deputy T. Hortman was assisted by Deputy P. Niette.
If you observe or suspect criminal activity in your community, contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at 357-7851 or the Natchitoches Drug Enforcement Bureau at 318-357-7830.
