8 Time Repeat Offender Arrested After Buckle Store Theft

Shreveport Police have arrested a repeat offender after a theft incident at Buckle, a clothing store at 7044 Youree Drive. On August 18, 2025, officers were called to the scene after a white male suspect was seen leaving the store without paying for merchandise.

Shreveport Theft Suspect Apprehended

A responding officer quickly located the suspect, James Parks, in the parking lot. When Parks saw the officer, he tried to re-enter the store. As the officer attempted to take him into custody, Parks began to struggle and fight with the officer.

A physical altercation ensued, lasting over a minute. To gain control of the situation and the suspect, the officer was forced to deploy her Taser. Parks was then successfully taken into custody without further incident.

Charges and Criminal History

Parks was arrested and booked into the Shreveport City Jail on charges of theft and resisting an officer with force or violence. According to his record, this is not Parks' first run-in with the law. His criminal history includes eight previous arrests for theft, three arrests for resisting an officer, and one prior charge of resisting with force or violence.

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The Shreveport Police Department issued a statement about this arrest saying:  The Shreveport Police Department wants to make one thing clear: If you steal from our businesses, you will be arrested. And if you choose to fight our officers, they will fight back to protect themselves and our community.