A traffic stop led to the arrests of two Red River Parish men, seizure of illegal narcotics and weapons according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

On Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024, at approximately 10:19pm, Deputies assigned to the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were patrolling on La. Hwy 6 East near Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches when they stopped a 2020 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation.

Deputies identified the operator of the vehicle as being 25-year-old Tremetrick Shamar Newton of Coushatta, La.

A passenger was identified as 28-year-old LaDarion Davontae Jones of Coushatta, La.

Deputies say upon coming in contact with the occupants and speaking with the driver seated in the vehicle, they smelled a strong marijuana odor.

Deputies say the driver immediately reached into the ashtray attempting to hand them some partially smoked marijuana cigars stating “you smell some left over stuff.”

Deputies learned both Newton and Jones had pending felony charges in Red River Parish.

Back-up units for officer safety responded from the NPSO and NPD.

A probable cause search led to the discovery and seizure of:
*2-cellophane bags containing approximately 24 grams of suspected marijuana
*1-pill bottle with no label containing 9 suspected hydrocodone narcotic pills.
*1- loaded Glock 17, Gen 4, 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
*1-Rifle Works AR-15 style, .556 caliber rifle converted to a pistol with a 60-round loaded magazine with super sonic rounds.

Both Newton and Jones were placed under arrest.

As a result:
*Tremetrick S. Newton, of Coushatta was transported and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with Possession of CDS I Marijuana, Possession of CDS II Hydrocodone, Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of Narcotics and traffic offenses.

*LaDarion D. Jones, of Coushatta was transported and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with Possession of CDS I Marijuana and Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of Narcotics.

Both remain in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center awaiting bond.

The seized evidence will be submitted to the crime lab for analysis.

Involved in the arrests were Deputy Cpl. D. Halliburton assisted by Deputy Lt. M. Powell and NPD.

The investigation is ongoing.