The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Impact Team focused on reducing crime, identifying and arresting criminals involved in illegal narcotics activity, gun violence, apprehension of wanted persons and recovery of stolen property in Natchitoches Parish arrested four people on various charges on Friday night, February 7, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.
The team consists of deputies from the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau, Criminal Investigations Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit and Drug Enforcement Criminal Patrol Unit. Their mission is to conduct saturated patrols in communities across Natchitoches Parish including the City of Natchitoches in a collaborative effort to enhance quality of life, reduce crime and arrest individuals involved in illegal criminal activity in the parish.
Sheriff Wright said the ultimate goal of these operations isn’t just about making arrests, but about preventing crime and meeting the public’s concerns. These deputies are trained and committed to this initiative in making our communities a safer place for our children and families.”
Community involvement is crucial. Crime-reduction strategies often work best when local residents partner with law enforcement to report suspicious activities that aid in investigations. We welcome the public’s information always.
The following arrests were made during the operation on Friday evening, February 7, in the areas of La. Hwy 6 near the North Natchitoches Bypass and Robeline: -Dontarrius Beaudion, 35, of Natchitoches.
Possession of CDS I Marijuana -Deviontre Q. Maxie, 24, of Many.
Possession of CDS I Mariuana -Percy B. Willis, 57, of Many.
Possession of Open Alcohol in Motor Vehicle Possession of CDS Schedule II Methamphetamine Possession of CDS I Marijuana Willis has a lengthy criminal history. -Mike F. Matthews, 55, of Robeline.
Possession of Open Alcohol in Vehicle Improper Lane Usage Possession of CDS Schedule II Methamphetamine, 2nd or Subsequent Offenses Criminal Obstruction of Justice
Willis and Matthews were transported and booked into LaSalle Corrections/ Natchitoches Detention while Beaudion and Maxie were released on misdemeanor criminal citations pending their court appearances.
Seized in the arrests were approximately 35 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 56 grams of suspected synthetic marijuana and approximately 36 grams of suspected marijuana.
The seized evidence will be submitted to the crime lab for narcotics analysis.
(Editor’s Note: Mugshot images of Beaudion and Maxie were not available at the time of publishing.)