The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (NPSO) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) continues its proactive efforts in combating illegal drug activity throughout the parish. Between February 1, 2026, and April 1, 2026, DEU agents conducted numerous investigations resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics, firearms, and related contraband.
Seized Evidence Totals:
Methamphetamine: 11 ounces
Marijuana: 5.2 ounces
Hydrocodone: 48 dosage units
Ecstasy (MDMA): 16 tablets
Cocaine: 2 grams
Xanax (Alprazolam): 10 dosage units
Promethazine: 16 ounces
Suboxone: 3 strips
Firearms: 4 recovered
Arrests:
Lamar Pittman – Charged with violations of LA RS 14:95.1, 40:966.C.2, 32:79
500 block of Sibley Street, Natchitoches
Curtis Moody – Warrants (2 counts)
300 block of Johnson Loop, Natchez
Kathryn Messenger – Charged with violation of LA RS 40:968.C and warrants (3 counts)
800 block of King Hill Road, Robeline
Katrina Jackson – Charged with violation of LA RS 14:67
400 block of Lakeview Drive, Natchitoches
Charles St. Martin – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:967.C, 40:966.C.2
45000 block of Hwy 429, St. Amant
Kevin Oxley – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:967.C (2 counts), 40:966.C.2, 40:1023.C, 32:415, 32:304.C
1300 block of Friendship Road, Robeline
Lewis Stephens – Warrant (1 count)
200 block of Wilkerson Road, Natchitoches
Aunkeylius Curry – Warrants (3 counts)
100 block of Johnson Loop, Natchez
Joseph Dedon – Warrant (1 count)
100 block of Vienna Parkway, Natchitoches
Jessie Williams – Warrants (2 counts)
400 block of Robbins Road, Natchitoches
Treston Carter – Warrant (1 count)
1200 block of Welch Street, Natchitoches
Gary Tatterson – Charged with violations of LA RS 14:108.1, 40:966.C, 40:966.C.2 and warrant
500 block of Dubois Road, Lena
Jason Poche – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:967.C, 40:982, 40:1023.C, 40:1785, 14:95.E, 14:95.1
1700 block of Hwy 493, Natchez
Brian Lynch – Warrant (1 count)
100 block of Stellie Lynch Road, Natchitoches
Jason Lofton – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:967.A, 40:966.A, 40:969.A, 40:982, 40:1060.13, 40:1023.C, 40:966.D, 14:130.1
700 block of Allen Beulah Road, Robeline
Kenneth Johnson – Charged with violation of LA RS 40:967.A
100 block of Kingston Drive, Natchitoches
Ronald Bell – Warrant (1 count)
100 block of Keith Drive, Natchitoches
Gregory Tyler – Warrants (2 counts)
400 block of Rowena Street, Natchitoches
Deshuwn Braggs – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:981.3, 40:966.C
1500 block of Salter Street, Natchitoches
Braxten Breshers – Charged with violations of LA RS 14:95.2, 14:91.8
100 block of Ira Messick Road, Coushatta
Calvin Holly – Warrant (1 count)
300 block of Lakeview Drive, Natchitoches
Charles Browder – Warrant (1 count)
200 block of Juzan Street, Campti
Demarcus Williams – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:969.C, 14:108
100 block of Adkins Street, Campti
Calvin Mitchell – Warrant (1 count)
600 block of Rowena Street, Natchitoches
Tyland Braden – Charged with violations of LA RS 14:108.2, 14:95.1, 14:95.E, 40:1382, 40:982, 40:966.C, 40:1023.C
300 block of Brickyard Road, Natchitoches
Twuan Davis – Charged with violations of LA RS 15:542.1.4 (3 counts), 14:91.5
100 block of Eight Mile Loop, Natchitoches
Pennie Perkins – Charged with violation of LA RS 40:1023.C
100 block of Welch Road, Montgomery
Earl Matthews – Charged with violations of LA RS 40:968.C, 32:300
Oakland Drive, Natchitoches
These arrests and seizures demonstrate the continued commitment of the NPSO Drug Enforcement Unit to aggressively target illegal narcotics activity and those who contribute to its distribution within our communities. The success of these operations is made possible through strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
