The Natchitoches Police Department Street Sales Disruption Unit (SDU) has arrested Vernon Rachal (B/M, 47 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) and Matthew Daniels (B/M, 41 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for multiple drug offenses.
NPD’s Narcotics Division/Street Sales Disruption Unit (SDU), Violent Crime Task Force and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant on March 10 around 8 am in the 1600 block of Sabine Street. The search warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation into reports of illicit sales of narcotics occurring in the Sabine Street area.
As a result of this search warrant agents located:
- 13 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- 15 grams of suspected marijuana
- Approximately 9 ounces of suspected crack cocaine
- One Glock 43 9mm handgun
- One Springfield 9mm handgun
- One .22 caliber AR rifle
Vernon Rachal is charged with one count of felon in possession of a firearm, two counts of convicted felon in possession of CDS schedule II narcotics and two counts of possession of CDS schedule II narcotics with intent to distribute.
Matthew Daniels is charged with two counts of a felon in possession of a firearm and simple possession of marijuana.
All evidence will be submitted to the crime lab for narcotics analysis.
The Natchitoches Police Department would like to thank the citizens of Natchitoches for their support. Many times, an investigation begins with a simple anonymous phone call from a concerned citizen providing tips to the Natchitoches Police Department or Crime Stoppers that can help lead to arrests or solve a crime.
The Natchitoches Street Sales Disruption Unit (SDU) was formed to conduct more effective narcotics investigations and interruption of street sales. SDU is a coordinated approach to drug enforcement by combining and sharing resources that will play an important role in combating the illicit drug trade in the City of Natchitoches. Funding for the SDU and Violent Crime Task Force is supported by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) JAG.
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 Agent Rudy Glass at (318) 357-3878. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.
