A senior citizen couple visited the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and requested assistance in locating their disabled vehicle on Allen-Marthaville Road, a private road in the Marthaville area.
Deputies say the couple informed them that approximately two weeks ago, they were traveling from Zwolle to Natchitoches when their GPS navigation system directed them onto Allen-Marthaville Road, where their vehicle became stuck due to poor road conditions.
The couple advised deputies they contacted the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance on the day the vehicle became disabled. A deputy responded to the area, and due to the difficult terrain, the couple walked out to meet the deputy. The deputy then transported them safely to their residence in Natchitoches.
This afternoon, Deputy Joseph Brown researched previous CAD calls and, using information obtained during the investigation, was able to determine the likely location of the vehicle.
Deputies responded to the area and began walking the private road in an effort to locate the vehicle. After locating it, deputies determined road conditions were too poor for a wrecker to safely access the area.
Sgt. Collin Crow, Deputy Brittany Desadier, and Deputy Joseph Brown transported a Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office UTV to the scene to gain access to the remote location. They were joined by Mr. Casey Durr, a private citizen who leases property in the area and possessed valuable knowledge of the terrain and access routes.
Working together, deputies secured recovery straps to the vehicle and successfully removed it from the difficult terrain, allowing the vehicle to be returned to the grateful owners.
Sheriff Stuart Wright commended the deputies for their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to assist citizens in need. Sheriff Wright also extended a sincere thank you to Mr. Casey Durr for volunteering his time, equipment knowledge, and local expertise to help make the recovery possible.
“This is a great example of neighbors helping neighbors and law enforcement working hand-in-hand with the community,” said Sheriff Wright. “We are thankful for Mr. Durr’s assistance and proud of our deputies for their commitment to serving others. Seeing the relief and appreciation from this couple after recovering their vehicle made the effort well worthwhile.”
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists traveling in rural areas to use caution when relying on GPS navigation systems, as some routes may direct travelers onto private roads or unimproved roadways that may not be suitable for regular passenger vehicles.