Two Arrested by Shreveport’s Violent Crimes Abatement Team

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM, Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) acted on information from the Bossier Police Department regarding the possible location of stolen firearms at a residence on the 2800 block of Corbitt Street. SPD VCAT members observed a person sitting in a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence and made contact with the individual, as well as several others inside the home.

During the investigation, officers observed a firearm inside the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that Joshua Houston (DOB: 11/05/1992), who was in possession of the firearm, is a convicted felon. Houston was arrested on charges related to the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Another individual, Ariel Lee (DOB: 12/03/1994), was found to have an outstanding warrant for narcotics-related charges and was taken into custody. Both Houston and Lee were transported to SPD Jail for processing.

The seized firearm will remain in police custody and, upon the case’s conclusion, will be destroyed.

If you have any further information related to this case, please contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373