An Arcadian man was arrested January 15 after police responded to reports of one male chasing another with a firearm on Stone Street in Minden.
Minden police officers arrived at the scene and observed a man, identified as Kerikmeron Ratling, 22, of Arcadia, wearing a gray hoodie and black sweatpants. Upon noticing law enforcement, Ratling fled between apartment buildings before being seen entering a unit on the backside of the complex.
Officers approached and made contact with Ratling near the door. Authorities reported detecting a strong odor of unburned marijuana emanating from his person. A search of the apartment revealed two bags of suspected marijuana, approximately 166 grams in total, and a Beretta 9mm handgun. Both the firearm and the bags of marijuana were described as warm to the touch, indicating recent concealment. Witnesses reported seeing Ratling place the items inside a closet.
Ratling was taken into custody and charged with possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS, and being a fugitive from Webster Parish.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.