The Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) has taken two repeat offenders off the streets along with illegal firearms and narcotics, following a pair of targeted proactive enforcement operations in late July.
The enforcement push is part of VCAT’s ongoing initiative to curb gun violence and illegal drug trade throughout the city.
July 20 Arrest Yields Narcotics, Firearm, and Multiple Charges
The first operation took place on July 20, when VCAT officers arrested Daylon Maccauley following a detailed investigation into drug activity. During the operation, officers seized a firearm and a quantity of illegal narcotics.
Maccauley was booked on several severe counts, including:
- Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics
- Distribution of Schedule II Narcotics
- Illegal Carrying of a Weapon while in possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Investigators later confirmed that Maccauley is a convicted felon with a criminal history that includes aggravated property damage and multiple narcotics convictions. Consequently, officers added an additional charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Cedar Creek Drive Follow-up Leads to Second Felon Arrest
Just over a week later, on July 29, VCAT officers executed a follow-up investigation at a residence on Cedar Creek Drive. The operation resulted in the arrest of Charles B. Washington, who was reportedly found in possession of a firearm…