A Campti man has been arrested on felony drug and weapon charges, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

 

On Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies assigned to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling on Bass Street in Campti when they conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Lincoln Town Car for an equipment violation.

 

Deputies identified the driver as Robin C. Taylor, 36 of Campti. While making contact with Taylor, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, indicating possible criminal activity.

 

A subsequent probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery and seizure of a partially burned suspected marijuana blunt, four suspected alprazolam pills, and a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Taylor reportedly advised deputies that the items belonged to him.

 

Taylor was taken into custody without incident and transported to the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Detention Center, where he was booked on the following charges:

Illegal Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance (Alprazolam)

Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of Narcotics

Traffic-related offenses

 

Taylor remains in the Natchitoches Detention Center awaiting bond. The seized evidence will be submitted to a crime laboratory for analysis.

 

Deputy A. Middleton made the arrest and was assisted by Deputies H. Layfield and T. Hortman.