Shreveport Police Remove Firearms and Drugs from Streets

SHREVEPORT, LA.  Shreveport Police Department Removes Firearms and Narcotics from Streets

The Shreveport Police Department continues its dedicated efforts to reduce gun violence and narcotics trafficking in our community. Over the past few days, proactive patrol officers made several significant arrests, taking both illegal firearms and narcotics off the streets.

On November 8, 2024, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 4700 block of Lyba Street, leading to the arrest of Deangelo Evans, a 33-year-old male. Evans was charged with Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Illegal Use of a Weapon, and Possession of Schedule II Narcotics.

Later that same day, Gavin Krueger was arrested for multiple narcotics-related offenses and possession of a firearm in connection with a controlled dangerous substance.

On November 9, 2024, officers initiated a traffic stop near Hollywood Avenue and Hearne Avenue, where they apprehended Jacard Holmes, 50, for possession of various narcotics and a firearm. Holmes now faces multiple charges, thanks to the vigilant work of SPD's proactive patrol units.

Additionally, during a recent traffic stop, Nicholas King, a 45-year-old convicted felon, was arrested after officers discovered he was in possession of a firearm. King was also found to have outstanding traffic warrants and now faces charges related to illegal firearm possession.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith emphasized, “The SPD is committed to removing firearms from individuals prohibited from possessing them. Each of these firearms will be destroyed upon adjudication of the cases.”