A New Orleans man was arrested outside a Ruston convenience store last Tuesday evening after a complaint he was sleeping on the property.
Dontrell Williams, 34, was found sleeping outside the store in the 300 block of South Farmerville Street about 6:45 p.m. September 24. A records check revealed a warrant for his arrest from Orleans Parish. Williams was arrested and a suspected crack cocaine pipe was found in his pocket.
Williams was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of drug paraphernalia. A charge from Orleans Parish is pending receipt of the warrant.
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