Shreveport Man Arrested for Drugs and a Gun During a Traffic Stop

Shreveport Police officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Fairy Avenue and Midway Avenue after seeing a vehicle run a stop sign.

Officers made a stop on a car with a fraudulent Louisiana temporary tag. The driver, identified as John Walker, initially attempted to explain the tag but later admitted it was fake.

During the stop, Officers suspected drug activity because of the odor of marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. When SPD Officers tried to detain Walker, he took off running, leading officers on a pursuit. Walker was caught after being tased and was taken into custody.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed:

· Approximately 112 grams of marijuana, packaged in multiple individual baggies

· A digital scale with marijuana residue

· A loaded handgun

A background check confirmed that Walker is a convicted felon, with prior convictions including, Second Degree Battery and Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence

As a convicted felon, Walker is prohibited from possessing firearms.

Walker was taken in for medical evaluation following the arrest and was booked on multiple charges, including:

· Possession with intent to distribute marijuana

· Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

· Resisting an officer

· Possession of a fraudulent license plate

· Additional charges pending

From SPD:

"The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to proactive enforcement efforts targeting illegal narcotics and firearms to keep our community safe.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373."