Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Through Shreveport

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a Shreveport Police officer was conducting speed enforcement on Mansfield Road between Valley View Drive and Kingston Road. The officer observed a vehicle traveling north at 63 mph in a posted 45 mph zone.

The officer attempted a traffic stop at West 70th Street and Wyngate Drive, but the driver fled at a high rate of speed. The pursuit led officers through multiple streets, with the vehicle running stop signs, doubling the posted 25 mph speed limit, and driving in the wrong lane of travel. The chase concluded when the vehicle reached a dead-end on Wilshire Drive.

The driver, identified as 18-year-old Jumarco Daniel, exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a nearby ditch. Officers pursued and deployed a Taser, successfully apprehending Daniel.

A search revealed Daniel was in possession of narcotics and a firearm.

Further investigation uncovered that the firearm had been altered to function as a fully automatic weapon. Officers also determined that Daniel was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing or concealing firearms due to a prior conviction for Illegal Carrying of Weapons (CDS) in 2023.

Daniel now faces the following charges:

· Aggravated Flight from an Officer

· Resisting an Officer

· Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

· Handling of Machine Guns

The Shreveport Police Department commends the proactive efforts and quick action of the officers involved in this incident. Their dedication and swift response led to the removal of dangerous narcotics and an illegal firearm from the streets, ensuring the safety of our community.