Shreveport Police Arrest Man for Guns and Drugs

Shreveport Police Patrol Officers responded to a suspicious person’s call in the 600 block of Topeka Street in reference to a man near a reportedly abandoned home on March 18th, 2023, around 9:45 a.m.

Responding officers arrived in the area and located Monolo Baker (10/16/78). Officers found that Baker was in possession of a handgun and narcotics. Further investigation determined that Baker was prohibited from owning a firearm due to having convictions for prior violent felonies.

The firearm and narcotics were seized by the officers. Baker was arrested for one count of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, one count of possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance, and one count of possession of a schedule one narcotic with intent to distribute.

We are required to advise that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.