Suspect caught in traffic stop wanted in New Iberia on financial charges

A traffic stop by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office IMPACT Units resulted in the arrest of a Natchitoches man wanted by the Iberia Parish Sheriff ’s Office for bank fraud and other charges, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.On Thursday , March 12, around 9:38 p.m.

NPD investigating shooting on Rowena

On March 12, around 8:42 p.m., officers responded to the Highland Park neighborhood in reference to hearing gunshots in the area.While officers were looking for the source of the gunshots two victims arrived at the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center each suffering from a single gunshot wound.

NPD officers apprehend juveniles with 2 allegedly stolen guns

On March 13, around 11:09 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Texas Street in reference to juveniles possessing firearms in the area.Upon officers’ arrival they attempted to make contact with the juveniles, who fled on foot toward the Highland Park neighborhood.

Make Your Calendars!

—- March 19Cane River National Heritage Area host Community Scan Days as part of the preparation for the 100th Natchitoches Christmas Festival. The event taking place from 1- 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.

Red River Office of Homeland Preparedness hosting Earthquake Community informational meeting

The Red River Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness invites all to attend an informal Question & Answer meeting regarding the recent earthquakes affecting the area.This meeting, which takes place Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m.

Burn ban rescinded in Red River

Red River Fire Protection District has announced the burn ban has been lifted. As a result open burning is allowed, however, fire officials encourages all to use caution and good judgment when burning.

Louisiana OMV updates website domain to expresslane.la.gov

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has announced today it has officially transitioned its website to www.expresslane.la.gov.The domain change from an .org address to the .

State C&E working with USGS to investigate cause of tremors

Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) announced last week they are working closely with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and universities throughout the state in the attempt to establish a definitive cause for the recent series of earthquakes in the Red River Parish area.

Red River Arrest Report

Red River parish Sheriff ’s Office arrested Tabatha Martin, 38, on March 6 for 2 counts of failure to appear for criminal arraignment. She was incarcerated on 2 concurrent $25,000 bonds.Red River Parish Sheriff ’s Office arrested Ronald Bell, 30, on March 7 for failure to appear for criminal trials.

Red River Parish Happenings

Library NewsChildren’s Story Time is Fridays at 10 a.m.; Adult Bingo is the second Tuesday at 1 p.m.; Genealogy meetings are the third Wednesday at 10 a.m.Homesteader workshopLSU AgCenter Homesteader Series hosts the workshop “Backyard Basic of Poultry Processing” March 21–22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.