The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested a suspect for a homicide that occurred earlier this year on Dorothy Street.
Yesterday, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office was dispatched to a complaint call in the 100 block of Deer Creek Road. Deputies were able to identify Daren Vaughn (B/M, 24 y.o.a of Natchitoches) and learned he had an arrest warrant through the Natchitoches Police Department for Second Degree Murder.
Daren Vaughn is charged with Second Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice. He was placed in the LaSalle Corrections / Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Charles Cassels at (318) 471-0814. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
Updated Press Release: Natchitoches Police identify suspect wanted for Second Degree Murder
The Natchitoches Police Department has identified Daren Vaughn (B/M, 23 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) as a suspect wanted for a homicide that took place earlier this month.
Daren Vaughn is wanted for Second Degree Murder, Illegal Use of a Weapon and Obstruction of Justice.
If you have seen Daren Vaughn please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or Detective Charles Cassels at (318) 357-3858. Do not attempt to apprehend or detain this individual by yourself. Daren Vaughn is considered to be armed and dangerous. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
Original Story: Natchitoches Police investigate Homicide on Dorothy Street
The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday night on Dorothy Street.
On January 10, 2026 around 10:44 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dorothy Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon officers arrival they located the victim, Curtis Doty (B/M, 19 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began to render aid while other first responders were arriving to the area. Curtis Doty was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office as a result of his injuries.
Detectives and Officers spoke with several witnesses that led to the collection of additional evidence that was collected on scene and after a search warrant. All of the evidence recovered will be sent to the crime lab for additional analysis.
This investigation is ongoing and the Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available.
If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Charles Cassels at (318) 357-3858. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.
How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 Tips app on your smart phone or by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.
