On July 23, 2026, Patrol Deputies responded to a report of a burglary in the 100 Block of Airport Road in Pineville. Upon arrival, deputies determined a large amount of items had been stolen and Sheriff’s Detectives from the Tioga substation responded and began their investigation.
From their investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives were able to recover forensic evidence which led them to the Rigolette area.
Later the same day, Detectives and Patrol Deputies were conducting pro-active patrols in the Rigolette area on Hickory Hill Road where a male and female were seen riding a green Honda ATV. A traffic stop was conducted and detectives were able to identify the ATV as one that was allegedly stolen from the 3000 block of Rigolette Road approximately one week before. Both suspects on the ATV were detained pending further investigation. After confirmation from the victim, Ryan Tylor McGlothlin was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center where he was booked for illegal possession of stolen things $5,000-$25,000. The female was released.
As their investigation continued, detectives were able to identify two other suspects in the thefts as Eric Paul Nichols and Conner Ray Coker. From their investigation, Detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause for arrest warrants to be issued for Nichols and Coker for their roles in the theft investigation. Detectives were also able to establish sufficient probable cause to obtain warrants on McGlothlin, who remained in jail on the original arrest.
On July 24, 2026, McGlothlin was re-arrested on the additional charges and bond was set at $326,000. McGlothlin remained in jail at the time of the release.
On July 27, 2026, as detectives continued their search for the two remaining suspects, Nichols turned himself in to Sheriff’s Detectives and was transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center where he was booked on the outstanding warrants. Bond was set at $175,000 and Nichols was released on bond on August 4, 2026.
On July 27, 2026, Coker was located and, after a brief standoff with RPSO SWAT and Detectives, was taken into custody without further incident in the 4400 block of Northup Road in Pineville. Coker was transported and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on the outstanding warrants. Coker remained in jail at the time of the release, being held on a $410,000 bond as well as a hold for active warrants through the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office and a hold for Louisiana State Probation and Parole.
Detectives said their investigation was still ongoing and if anyone had any information on these thefts, they were asked to contact Detective Matt Dauzat, Criminal Investigations Division-Tioga Substation at 318-641-6000, RPSO Main Office at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.
Detectives also advised most of the stolen property had been recovered and returned to the rightful owners.
“All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law or administrative action.”
Arrestee: Ryan Tylor McGlothlin, 33
4440 Northup Rd, Pineville, La.
Charges: 5 counts Theft of a Motor Vehicle > $5,000 < $25,000
Theft of a Motor Vehicle > $1,000 < $5,000
3 counts Theft of a Firearm
Simple Burglary
Theft > $1,000 < $5,000
2 counts Criminal Trespass
Criminal Conspiracy
Criminal Damage to Property > $1,000 < $50,000
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Illegal Possession of Stolen Things > $5,000 < $25,000
Arrestee: Eric Paul Nichols, 46
2398 Hickory Hill Rd, Pineville, La.
Charges: Criminal Conspiracy
2 counts Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms
4 counts Illegal Possession of Stolen Things
Arrestee: Conner Ray Coker, 22
5227 La 107, Pineville, La.
Charges: 5 counts Theft of a Motor Vehicle > $5,000 < $25,000
Theft of a Motor Vehicle > $1,000 < $5,000
3 counts Theft of a Firearm
Simple Burglary
Theft > $1,000 < $5,000
2 counts Criminal Trespass
Criminal Conspiracy
Criminal Damage to Property > $1,000 < $50,000
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon