Shreveport Police Arrest Three Felons in Firearms Crackdown

SHREVEPORT, LA -  On August 28, 2024, Shreveport Police, in collaboration with the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office, SPD Warrant’s Unit, and the Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT), successfully apprehended three felons in possession of firearms during separate operations across the city.

During one incident on Pleasant Drive, officers showed up with a warrant for Aaron Smith. SPD officers were stalled by a woman answering the door. Smith allegedly climbed into the attic to avoid being arrested. But the officers on the scene noticed drugs and guns in the home.

After several minutes, Smith climbed down from the attic and was taken into custody.

He was charged with the following:

· Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

· Possession of Schedule I narcotics with intent

· Possession of Schedule II narcotics with intent

· Illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance (CDS)

Officers also arrested Natacha Huglon on a charge of obstruction and drug offenses.

Later in the afternoon, the Shreveport City Marshal’s deputies, SPD Warrant’s Unit and the VCAT (Violent Crimes Abatement Team) went to a home on Hardy Street with a search warrant.

The officers contacted 21-year-old Kristopher Sweeney, who was found to be armed with a handgun.

Sweeney is a convicted felon. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Later on August 28th, VCAT officers responded to a tip from Caddo-Shreveport Crime Stoppers about guns in a home on Edgewood Boulevard. Once they arrived, officers contacted 21-year-old Kyron Thomas. He was found to be in possession of a gun and drugs.

Thomas was arrested and charged with the following:

· Possession with intent to distribute marijuana

· Illegal carrying of a weapon with a CDS

· Negligent carrying of a concealed handgun

· Illegal carrying of a weapon

SPD has been working diligently with other partners to get firearms out of the hands of convicted felons and that effort will continue.