Natchitoches man found with meth after traffic stop

By Melissa Gregory | | (318) 792-1807
Ociedrick Lenard Charles

The smell of marijuana led to a vehicle search Friday, and the arrest of a Natchitoches man for allegedly possession more than 13 grams of meth, according to a release.

Ociedrick Lenard Charles, 39, of the 800 block of Brewton Street, was stopped Friday night in Natchitoches near Rapides Drive for a traffic violation. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's deputies smelled marijuana, so got permission to search Charles' 1991 Honda Accord.

The search uncovered a bag with about 13.4 grams of meth, which was valued at about $1,350, drug paraphernalia and marijuana residue. "Deputies say while interviewing Charles he allegedly confessed to selling methamphetamine to make some quick cash," reads the release.

Charles was arrested and was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center. He was charged with possession of meth with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. He later was released on an $11,000 bond.

Deputy Kenneth Vines made the arrest, assisted by Deputy Brandon Remo.