A Red River Parish man was arrested on felony drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of approximately 100 ecstasy tablets and a firearm, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Stuart Wright said the stop occurred Thursday, April 16, 2026, at approximately 2:52 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71 near Louisiana Highway 3163, north of Campti. Deputies with the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau stopped a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck for a traffic violation.
The driver was identified as 35-year-old Cameron D. Johnson of Coushatta.
Deputies reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During questioning, Johnson admitted to recently smoking marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 100 ecstasy tablets and a Lorcin .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol.
Johnson was arrested without incident and transported to the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
He is charged with possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (ecstasy) with intent to distribute, illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of narcotics and equipment violations. He remains in custody awaiting bond.
Deputy A. Middleton was assisted by Deputy S. Kennedy in the arrest. The seized evidence will be submitted to a crime lab for analysis.
