The Natchitoches Police Department Narcotics Division has arrested Gregory Tyler (B/M, 34 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) for unlawful handling of a machine gun.   

On May 12, 2026, around 7:00 a.m., agents with the Natchitoches Police Department Narcotics Division, Violent Crimes Task Force and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit executed two search warrants in the 400 block of Rowena Street.  The search warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation into reports of illegal activity occurring in the Highland Park area.    

As a result of the search warrant execution agents seized:

• One Glock 9mm Pistol
• One Glock .357 Pistol
• One 15 Round Magazine
• One 30 Round Magazine

Gregory Tyler was placed in the LaSalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center

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.  

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