convicted felon

Chief Wayne Smith and The Shreveport Police Department remain committed to strictly enforcing laws that prohibit felons from possessing firearms.

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of a Shreveport man for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Shreveport Police Department proactively works to take illegally possessed firearms off our streets.

On August 29th, 2023, around 6:26 p.m. proactive Shreveport Police Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop.

The Shreveport Police Department contacted several violent offenders armed with firearms this weekend.

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

A Shreveport man who failed to show up for his trial in Caddo District Court is being sought by authorities on a bench warrant.

Further investigation into the matter revealed that Edwards was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to being a convicted felon.

Responding officers observed the suspect, Billy Thomas (6-16-85), fleeing in a vehicle and found Thomas to be wanted for a Home Invasion