Theft cases solved, items recovered

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports two recent felony theft cases were solved by Detectives at the Criminal Investigations Division. In mid- January, a 31' travel trailer and a 10'x12' portable building were stolen from two victims who live near the Sabine-Natchitoches Parish line, close to Marthaville. The travel trailer contained two firearms. Detective Don Flores investigated the cases and was able to develop a couple of suspects. On January 27th, Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant on Richard Jordan Loop in Natchitoches Parish off LA Highway 120 where detectives located the portable building. On February 3rd, Detectives located the travel trailer at a gas well location in Desoto Parish. The two firearms were not inside. An arrest warrant was obtained for Timothy Dustin Meshell (age-38) of Natchitoches for Theft over $25,000 and 2-counts of Theft of a firearm. Meshell is wanted at this time. If you have any information of Meshell's whereabouts, contact Detective Flores at 318-590-9475 or submit an anonymous tip through this App. Detective Flores said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests and charges are pending. Sheriff Mitchell and Chief Deputy Brad Walker commend Detective Flores and thank Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Detectives with their help in this investigation.