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Natchitoches Police arrest individual for theft from Walgreens
Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Keyser Avenue (Walgreens) on July 11 around 12:22 pm in reference to a theft. Upon officers arrival they were told that the suspect entered the store and removed several items. On July 26 around 12:15 p.m. the suspect returned to...
NPSO: 3 arrested in case of Steven Burkett of Marthaville found in private pond after 2-year search
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three in connection to the 2022 disappearance of Steven Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO announced the arrests via Facebook Friday afternoon. An NPSO spokesman said a female and two males were arrested: Shelly Floranne, Randall Obannon, 53, and John...
NPSO: 3 suspects in custody in connection with disappearance of Steven Burkett
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that three people are now in custody in connection with a two-year investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO said Burkett was 49 years old at the time of his disappearance. He was...
NPSO Corrections Deputy Arrested for Malfeasance in Office
Natchitoches, La - A short-term criminal investigation has led to the arrest of a Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Corrections Deputy according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright. Robert Lowring, 62, of Bienville Parish, a Corrections Deputy at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center...
NPSO arrests 3 in connection with death of man who had been missing 2 years
NATCHITOCHES, La. – It took a little over two years to find Steven Burkett’s body after he had been reported missing. Two months later, three people are in custody. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested John A. Mitchell, 56; Randall Obannon, 43; and Shelly Florane. Mitchell and Obannon are in the parish detention center. It's uncertain where Florane is being held.
Natchitoches Police investigate shooting on Virginia Avenue
The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon on Virginia Avenue near Myrtle Drive. On July 25, 2024 around 4:54 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department responded to the 500 block of Virginia Avenue in reference to gunshots in the area. Upon officers arrival they located the victim who was suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers began to render medical attention to the victim while waiting on other first responders to arrive.
Natchitoches police investigate two separate shootings
NATCHITOCHES, La. -- Natchitoches police are investigating two unrelated shootings Thursday, the second one leaving a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the latest happened around 5 p.m. on Virginia Avenue. The first shooting just after 4 a.m. did not result in any injuries despite at least 20 shots...
Arrests made in the death of Steven Burkett
The Natchitoches Parish Journal has learned that arrests have been made in the death of Steven Burkett. The NPJ has learned that additional arrests are pending. A two-year investigation continues as Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives continue to search for clues or any information in connection with the suspicious disappearance of Steven Burkett of Marthaville back in 2022 according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.
2 Winn Parish groups host back-to-school bash
WINNFIELD, La. (KALB) - A back-to-school bash sponsored by Caring and Sharing in Unity and the Winn Healthy Initiatives Coalition was held on July 26. The event took place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Winnfield Civic Center. Families that attended were able to receive free school supplies,...
Natchitoches police investigating shooting on Lakeview Drive
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Police Department said they are investigating an early morning shooting that happened on Lakeview Drive. NPD responded to the 400 block of Lakeview Drive around 4:01 a.m. on July 25 regarding gunshots in the area. When officers arrived, they found several bullet casings in the road with property damage to a vehicle and a residence.
East Texas and Louisiana Brace for Flood Watch Until 6 PM Friday
Shreveport, LA – A flood watch is in effect until 6 PM Friday for parts of northwest Louisiana and eastern Texas due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Areas affected include Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby counties in Texas, and portions of northwest Louisiana including Sabine and Natchitoches parishes.
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