Shreveport Man Arrested After Fleeing from Traffic Stop

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SHREVEPORT, LA-

Shreveport Police Apprehend Suspect Attempting to Flee Following Traffic Stop

The Shreveport Police Department successfully arrested 25-year-old Xavier Johnson after a traffic stop escalated into a pursuit on Friday.

The incident unfolded when officers attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop, and Johnson, identified as the driver, fled the scene. What ensued was a brief but intense pursuit that came to an abrupt halt when Johnson leaped from the moving vehicle, causing it to collide with a privacy fence.

Following the crash, SPD swiftly apprehended Johnson without further incident. Upon investigation, Johnson was found to be in possession of a Schedule One narcotic, leading to additional charges.

Xavier Johnson now faces multiple charges including:

• - Possession with intent to distribute a Schedule One narcotic
• - Resisting an officer
• - Hit-and-run driving
• - Reckless operation of a vehicle
• - Simple property damage
• - Aggravated flight from a vehicle

Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

We are required to remind that all suspects are innocent until found guilty.