SIBLEY, La. – A Bossier City man was arrested Wednesday night after authorities found him trespassing in a residential area and in possession of illegal narcotics.
According to the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO), detectives Lt. Chase Wimberly and Sgt. Josh McCormick responded around 8:30 p.m. to assist Sibley police officers regarding reports of a man walking through yards along 6th Avenue.
Deputies identified the suspect as 53-year-old Christopher E. Richard of Bossier City. A check with WPSO dispatch revealed that Richard had an outstanding warrant in Webster Parish for aggravated flight from an officer.
During the investigation, deputies obtained permission to search a large travel bag in Richard’s possession. Inside, they discovered a plastic bag containing methamphetamine and used syringes.
Richard was taken into custody and booked into Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on the outstanding warrant. He also faces additional charges of possession of Schedule II controlled substances (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $1,000.
