Shreveport Police arrested a local man over the weekend following a late-night vehicle collision downtown. The incident stood out to officials not just for the crash itself, but for the driver’s extensive history of driving under the influence.
On July 12, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers patrolling near Market Street and Texas Street heard a loud crash nearby while monitoring a large crowd. Upon investigating, they discovered a two-vehicle collision, with one white Dodge Ram sporting heavy front-end damage.
Suspect Becomes Combative with Officers
The driver of the truck, identified as Jacory Harris, was found standing outside his vehicle. Officers immediately noticed signs of severe intoxication, including slurred speech and an inability to maintain his balance. They also spotted a Styrofoam cup in the truck’s center console.
The situation quickly escalated when an officer attempted to retrieve the cup. Harris allegedly grabbed the officer and tried to push him away from the truck. As police moved to detain him, Harris became combative, physically resisting their efforts.
Restraint System Used to Subdue Driver
To safely manage the escalating violence, officers took Harris to the ground and utilized a WRAP restraint system—a tool specifically designed to immobilize individuals who are violently kicking, flailing, or attempting to injure police…