The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested Jordan Hamilton (B/M, 17 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for attempted second degree murder, illegal use of weapons, resisting an officer, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal carrying of a weapon and unlawful handling of a machine gun.

NPD officers were dispatched to the area of Rowena Street and Sixth Street on May 10 around 10 pm in reference to gunshots in the area.  Upon officers’ arrival they were notified by an anonymous citizen that the three suspects were in the area of Roy Drive.

Officers were able to set up a perimeter and locate one of the suspects who then fled on foot.  After a foot chase officers were able to locate the one suspect, Jordan Hamilton, in a wooded area and place him under arrest.

Officers were able to recover the following firearms:

• One Omega P1 Rifle
• One Glock Pistol
• One 60 Round Magazine
• One 30 Round Magazine

Jordan Hamilton was placed in the Jackson Parish Detention Center.

If you would like to report suspicious activity or if you have additional information regarding this investigation, please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101.  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.