A Natchitoches man wanted on multiple charges after failing to appear in court in September 2025 on charges including attempted murder, drug offenses, and sex offenses was recently arrested by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies during a traffic stop near Natchitoches, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright.

On Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, at approximately 8:06 p.m., deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling in the Oak Grove area when they observed a Honda ATV (all-terrain vehicle) being operated improperly on a public roadway on La. Highway 504 near Sandra Street.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as Devonte M. Leon, 29 of Natchitoches.

While speaking with Leon, deputies requested a records check through the NATCOM 911 Center. The inquiry revealed Leon was wanted by the Tenth Judicial District Court in Natchitoches Parish for Failure to Appear in Court in September 2025 on charges including Attempted Second Degree Murder, Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile, Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, Possession of CDS I with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and other domestic-related offenses.

Leon was placed under arrest and transported to the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, where he was booked on the outstanding warrants.

Deputies reported that while being booked into the detention center, Leon stated that he should have fled from the traffic stop when he had the opportunity.

Leon remains in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center pending further court proceedings.

Deputies A. Middleton and H. Layfield made the arrest.