A Campti man has been arrested on felony drug and weapon charges, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office (NPSO).
Details of the Arrest
Robin C. Taylor, 36, of Campti, has been charged with:
- Illegal possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance (alprazolam)
- Illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of narcotics
- Traffic-related offenses
On April 30, around 8 p.m., Taylor was pulled over on Bass Street in Campti for an equipment violation. During the stop, deputies noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. After searching the vehicle, authorities reported finding the following:
- A partially burned suspected marijuana blunt
- Four suspected alprazolam pills
- A Smith & Wesson .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun
Confession and Arrest
NPSO officials stated that Taylor confirmed the items found in the vehicle belonged to him. He was arrested and transported to the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Detention Center.
