Shreveport Man Arrested After Ramming Police Car

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SHREVEPORT, LA-   Man tries to injure officers during dramatic pursuit

The Shreveport Police Department has arrested 37-year-old Dalton Lewis on multiple serious charges following a police pursuit.

On June 3 at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a call regarding a hit-and-run incident near Fairfield Avenue and Kings Highway. The suspect's vehicle had reportedly struck the victim's vehicle multiple times before fleeing the scene.

A short time later, Shreveport police patrol officers located the suspect's vehicle at Kings Highway and Thornhill Avenue and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, the suspect refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect continued his attempts to escape by ramming police vehicles multiple times.

Dalton Lewis has been arrested and faces the following charges:

• - One count of hit-and-run
• - One count of resisting with force/violence
• - One count of aggravated assault on a police officer
• - One count of aggravated assault on an officer with a vehicle
• - One count of aggravated property damage
• - One count of reckless operation of a motor vehicle
• - One count of flight in a motor vehicle
• - One count of threatening an official

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of these senseless acts. Chief Smith commends his officers for their restraint and dedication in bringing this violent criminal to

justice.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.