Natchitoches man arrested for drug, gun charges

Published: Mar. 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM CDT
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NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Police Department reported that Braylin Demars, 21, of Natchitoches was arrested on Wednesday, March 26, following a traffic stop.

NPD reported that Braylin Demars was arrested on March 26, for drug and gun related offenses.
NPD reported that Braylin Demars was arrested on March 26, for drug and gun related offenses.(NPD)

Officers said they conducted the traffic stop at around 2 p.m. on Lake Street near Sewanee Street. While speaking with the driver, officers claimed they smelled marijuana coming from within the car.

Officers said then asked the driver to get out of the car while they searched it. Following a search, officer located the following which was collected as evidence:

  • One loaded Glock-22 handgun
  • About 275 grams of marijuana
  • $1260 in currency
A Glock 22 handgun, approximately 275 grams of marijuana and $1260 were collected as evidence...
A Glock 22 handgun, approximately 275 grams of marijuana and $1260 were collected as evidence in the arrest.(NPD)

Officers then arrested Demars, who was taken to the LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Detention Center.

They asked that anyone with information about this investigation contact NPD at (318) 352-8101.

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