Shreveport Police Crack Down On Illegal Firearms In The Community

Shreveport Police continues to remove firearms from the hands of individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing them.

Officers arrested Ryan Merritt after he was found in possession of a firearm. Merritt had prior convictions involving narcotics distribution and firearm-related offenses. He has been charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Officers also arrested Joseph Douglas after he was found in possession of a firearm. Investigators determined Douglas was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior convictions, including second-degree rape and illegal possession of stolen firearms. He was also charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

SPD Officers arrested Brandon Styles for Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling. During the arrest, Styles resisted officers and was armed with a gun. The firearm had an obliterated serial number, making it illegal to possess. Styles also had outstanding warrants for prior theft and resisting an officer cases. He also has two pending firearm-related cases from an unrelated incident.

From SPD:

"These arrests are another example of the Shreveport Police Department’s continued commitment to holding repeat offenders accountable and removing illegal firearms from our streets."