The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested Desmond Williams (B/M, 18 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for illegal possession of a firearm, aggravated criminal damage to property and discharging a firearm within the city limits.
Natchitoches Police Department officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Pearl Street on Dec. 18 around 10:07 am in reference to gunshots in the area. Upon officers’ arrival they were notified that the suspect was on a bicycle and was possibly still in the area.
Officers, Investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division and members of the Violent Crime Task Force were able to set up a perimeter and locate the suspect several blocks away who then fled on foot. After a brief foot chase officers were able to place Desmond Williams under arrest.
Desmond Williams was placed in the LaSalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Davanta Stevenson at (318) 357-3817. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
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