SHREVEPORT, LA — A traffic stop quickly escalated into a high-speed pursuit here yesterday, resulting in the arrest of a local teenager found with a stolen car and an illegal firearm.
Officers with the Shreveport Police Department took 17-year-old Brittion Crawford into custody following the incident, marking yet another arrest involving an armed individual in the community.
Traffic Stop Escalates to High-Speed Chase
According to authorities, the incident began when patrol officers attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver fled the scene, triggering a pursuit through city streets.
After officers successfully brought the pursuit to an end, Crawford was identified as the driver and immediately detained.
Suspect Faces Multiple Felony Charges
During the subsequent investigation, officers discovered that the vehicle Crawford was driving had been reported stolen. Additionally, the 17-year-old was found to be in possession of an illegal firearm and illicit drugs…