Two Felons Arrested for Gun Possession by Shreveport Police

On Sunday, Shreveport Police made a traffic stop for several violations which led to the arrest of a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

SPD Officers identified the driver as Dacarea Jackson, who was in possession of a gun. The investigation revealed Jackson is not allowed to be in possession of a firearm due to a prior conviction for Domestic Abuse Battery by Strangulation.

Jackson has been charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Domestic Abuse Battery, and multiple traffic violations.

30 minutes after that stop, SPD arrested Obreyon Pouncy, who was also found to be armed with a gun during a traffic stop. Pouncy is not allowed to possess firearm due to prior felony narcotics convictions.

Pouncy has been charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, and Interfering with a Law Enforcement Investigation.

From SPD:

"The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to reducing violent crime by removing illegal firearms from the hands of those who are prohibited from possessing them. Proactive enforcement efforts like these continue to make our community safer."

Anyone with additional information related to illegal firearm activity is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department.