The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday evening on Amulet Street.
On October 31, 2026, around 6:06 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Amulet Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon officers’ arrival they located the victim, Tamela Berguin (B/F, 55 y.o.a. of Natchitoches), suffering from several stab wounds. Tamela Berguin was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office as a result of her injuries.
Officers on scene were able to locate Darrell Davis (B/M, 33 y.o.a. of Natchitoches), the suspect, inside the residence and he was arrested without incident.
Darrell Davis is charged with Second Degree Murder and has been placed in the Lasalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
The Natchitoches Police Department would like to thank the Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office and Northwestern State University Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.
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 Detective Gavin Watson at (318) 951-0786. 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.
Sergeant John Greely
Public Information Officer
Natchitoches Police Department