Garner booked into Natchitoches Parish Detention Center on Jan. 17, LDWF says
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested a Goldonna man on Jan. 17 for alleged illegal drug and weapon charges at a Kisatchie National Forest checkpoint in Natchitoches Parish.
James Garner, 52, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamines, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of illegal drugs and possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, according to a press release.
Enforcement agents were contacted by U.S. Forestry officers at the checkpoint, where they had allegedly located suspected meth in Garner’s pocket, a half-smoked marijuana joint in the vehicle, an open container of alcohol and a loaded .223 rifle, the release states.
After failing a field sobriety test conducted by LDWF agents, Garner was placed under arrest and booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, according to the release.
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a felony and carries a $1,000 to $5,000 fine and 10 to 20 years in jail. Possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal drugs carries up to a $10,000 fine and between five and 10 years of prison. Possession of methamphetamine carries up to a $5,000 fine and five years in jail.
A DWI carries a $300 to $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail. Possession of marijuana brings up to a $500 fine and six months in jail, and an open container of alcohol in a vehicle brings a $100 fine, the release states.
