Shreveport Burglary Suspect Arrested with Machine Gun & Drugs

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Burglary Suspect Apprehended with Narcotics and Altered Handgun

Approximately 30 minutes after noon, officers from the Shreveport Police Department responded to the 6900 block of Lavender Drive following a report of a burglary in progress.

During their route, officers were informed that the victim identified the suspect as 17-year-old Chaddrick Phillips. Surveillance cameras captured Phillips entering the residence and removing items.

Although Phillips had left the scene before the officers arrived, the officers proceeded to a known location where Phillips frequently visits. Upon contact, Phillips fled on foot. However, he was subsequently apprehended and found in possession of an altered handgun and narcotics.

• Phillips has been charged with the following:
• One count of illegal carrying of a weapon
• One count of aggravated burglary
• One count of resisting an officer
• One count of possession of a machine gun

The investigation remains ongoing.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty