Two men who said they were victims of a shooting near Ruston Tuesday afternoon were arrested on drug and gun charges by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Pecan Street and Donna Lane about 4 p.m. Nov. 19. They found a disabled vehicle riddled with bullet holes near the intersection of La. Highway 146 and South Chatham Spur just outside the city of Ruston.
The two occupants of the vehicle were still at the scene and stated the gunfire had been directed at them. During the course of the investigation, deputies recovered a Glock 19 9mm pistol and approximately 84 grams of suspected marijuana.
During interviews, Karmekizik Z. Barber, 19, admitted possessing the pistol while aware the other occupant, Tremarious D. Lewis, 17, was in possession of the marijuana he was attempting to sell.
Lewis admitted he was attempting to sell the marijuana. He was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Barber was charged with illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled substance. His bail was set at $25,000.
Both men are from Jonesboro.
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