Shreveport Police Take More Illegally-Owned Firearms Off the Streets

Shreveport Police Seize Stolen and Illegal Firearms

The Shreveport Police Department is continuing its mission to remove firearms from individuals who are legally prohibited from owning them. Their ongoing efforts help ensure the safety of the community by taking more illegally-owned guns off the streets.

On August 11, officers made contact with Dave Benard, born on January 29, 1989. A subsequent investigation revealed Benard was in possession of a stolen firearm. A deeper look into his background showed that he is a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing a weapon due to a previous armed robbery conviction and multiple prior convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Arrests Made for Illegal Gun and Drug Possession

On August 12, the Violent Crimes Abatement Team arrested Jordan Berg after they discovered he was in possession of both narcotics and a firearm. Berg faces charges of illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of narcotics.

During the same incident, officers also arrested Harley Kubit, who was found with a handgun and narcotics. Kubit has been charged with illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.

The Shreveport Police Department released a statement saying "These arrests are part of the department's commitment to removing illegal weapons from the community and holding offenders accountable."