Shreveport Police See Big Results in ‘Operation Slow Down’

The Shreveport Police Field Support Bureau/ TRAFFIC Unit conducted a speeding Operation yesterday, April 13th, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon on Interstate 20 and Interstate 49.

During this operation, 69 speeding citations were issued for going at least 20 miles over the posted speed limit. Citations were also issued for speeds of 103 and 100 miles per hour in our city. According to a Department of Transportation study, crashes involving vehicles at 100 miles per hour have over a ninety percent fatality rate.

Our city has seen 9 traffic accident fatalities thus far in 2023. Shreveport Police Department is working diligently to lower that number. Please drive courteously and remember. Speed is the number one contributing factor in all fatality crashes

Caddo Parish Violent Offenders for March 2023 (Mugshots)

The following mugshots are those who were arrested for violent crimes in the month of March (2023). Those who have not yet been to court are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Gallery Credit: Caddo Correctional Center

Mass Shootings in Louisiana in 2023

Where Have the Mass Shootings Been So Far this Year?

Shreveport Homicides in 2023

Homicide describes a person killing another person. That doesn't always mean it was a crime. Justifiable Homicides do exist, and will be counted on this list. These are violent killings, not necessarily murders. Murders are recognized as a crime, unlike all homicides.

Filed Under: Shrevepor traffic, SPD, speeding tickets

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