Shreveport Police Seize Illegal Firearms in Series of Proactive Arrests

The Shreveport Police Department is ramping up its aggressive enforcement of firearm laws, resulting in multiple arrests and the removal of illegal weapons from the streets.

According to police officials, all of the recent arrests stemmed from proactive, self-initiated patrols rather than responses to emergency calls. Chief Wayne Smith commended the officers involved for identifying suspicious activity and taking enforcement action before violence could occur.

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Lorenzo Douglas- Arrest on Saturday,  June 13th for: Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Negligent Carrying of a Firearm

Just after 9:00 p.m. on June 13, patrolling officers spotted Lorenzo Douglas walking in the roadway with a firearm visibly protruding from his waistband. Upon making contact, officers discovered Douglas had outstanding warrants. Further investigation revealed that the firearm in his possession had been reported stolen. He was taken into custody without further incident.

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Dexter Sullivan- Arrested on Saturday, June 6th on the following charges:  Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Distribute, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon with a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Handling of a Machine Gun, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

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Dexter Sullivan was arrested following a self-initiated investigation by officers. Sullivan was found in possession of narcotics and a firearm that had been illegally modified to fire automatically, meeting the legal definition of a machine gun under both Louisiana and federal statutes. Officers also learned Sullivan had three outstanding traffic warrants and was legally prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony burglary convictions.

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Kenyla Alford- Arrested on Friday,  June 12th on the charges: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Just after 8:00 p.m. on June 12, officers observed Kenyla Alford acting suspiciously while walking in the roadway near Avon Avenue and Pleasant Drive. As officers approached, they noticed a firearm concealed beneath his arm. Alford was ordered to drop the weapon and was safely taken into custody, where a second firearm was discovered in his pants pocket. Alford has multiple prior felony convictions—including robbery, domestic violence by strangulation, and illegal weapons offenses—prohibiting him from carrying firearms.

Department Commitment to Public Safety

Shreveport Police emphasize that taking illegally possessed firearms off the streets remains one of the most effective ways to reduce violent crime.

"These officers were actively patrolling, identifying suspicious activity, and taking enforcement action before violence could occur," the department said in a statement, reiterating Chief Smith's commitment to keeping the Shreveport community safe through vigilant policing.