Natchitoches, LA (March 10, 2024) – The Natchitoches Police Department (NPD) responded to reports of gunshots in the 800 block of Pavie Street around 8:45 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers gathered information from witnesses and initiated a search for the suspect vehicle. Subsequently, they conducted a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of several individuals.
As a result of the traffic stop, the following individuals were apprehended:
- Raven Phillips, 26, of Natchitoches, was arrested for illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal use of a weapon, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, simple possession of marijuana, and four counts of failure to appear. Phillips was placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
- Jeremi Guy, 18, of Natchitoches, was arrested for illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal use of a weapon, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Guy was also placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
- A seventeen-year-old juvenile was charged with illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile and illegal use of a weapon. They were placed in a juvenile detention facility in Jackson Parish.
Residents with additional information or who wish to report suspicious activity related to this incident are urged to contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101. All information provided will be kept confidential.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Natchitoches Crime Stoppers by downloading the P3 Tips app on a smartphone or by calling (318) 238-2388. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to the arrest of an offender.
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