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Natchitoches Today
By the People, for the People
Two Out-of-State Fugitives Arrested in Natchitoches Parish Traffic Stops
Warrants confirmed through national databases led to captures of wanted individuals from Colorado and Arkansas.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:44am
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Traffic stops in Natchitoches Parish lead to the arrest of two out-of-state fugitives with extensive criminal histories.Natchitoches TodayTwo separate traffic stops conducted by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's deputies have resulted in the arrest of two out-of-state fugitives, according to Sheriff Stuart Wright. The first arrest occurred on March 29 when deputies stopped a driver wanted by the Colorado Department of Corrections for a parole violation. The second arrest happened the next day when deputies stopped a driver wanted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections for parole violation and drug charges.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight the importance of proactive patrol work and the role of national law enforcement databases in identifying wanted individuals across jurisdictions. These systems allow deputies to confirm warrants and share information, often leading to arrests during routine traffic stops.
The details
On March 29, deputies stopped a 1998 Toyota pickup truck driven by 31-year-old Brian Krolezyk of Fort Collins, Colorado for a traffic violation. A records check revealed Krolezyk was wanted by the Colorado Department of Corrections since January 2025 for a parole violation. The next day, deputies stopped a 1996 Ford pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Keith Hurley of Pine Bluff, Arkansas for an expired license plate. A records check showed Hurley was wanted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections for a parole violation related to previous charges, including possession of methamphetamine and resisting by flight. During booking, deputies also found Hurley had approximately 9.6 grams of suspected marijuana concealed on his person.
- On March 29 at approximately 10:34 p.m., deputies stopped the 1998 Toyota pickup truck.
- On March 30 at approximately 7:57 a.m., deputies stopped the 1996 Ford pickup truck.
The players
Brian Krolezyk
A 31-year-old man from Fort Collins, Colorado who was wanted by the Colorado Department of Corrections since January 2025 for a parole violation.
Keith Hurley
A 49-year-old man from Pine Bluff, Arkansas who was wanted by the Mississippi Department of Corrections for a parole violation related to previous charges, including possession of methamphetamine and resisting by flight.
Stuart Wright
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff who commented on the importance of proactive patrol work and national law enforcement databases in identifying wanted individuals.
What they’re saying
“The arrests highlight the importance of proactive patrol work and the role of national law enforcement databases in identifying wanted individuals across jurisdictions.”
— Stuart Wright, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff
What’s next
The two suspects will await extradition to Colorado and Mississippi to face charges related to their outstanding warrants.
The takeaway
These arrests demonstrate how routine traffic stops can lead to the capture of wanted criminals when law enforcement agencies utilize national databases to identify and apprehend fugitives from other states. The cooperation between local and state authorities is crucial in bringing these individuals to justice.
