On March 5, 2026, the Shreveport Police Department’s Street Level Interdiction Unit (SLIU) executed a series of targeted operations aimed at curbing narcotics distribution and the prevalence of illegal firearms in the community. The initiative was launched in direct response to ongoing neighborhood complaints regarding illicit activity.
The proactive enforcement effort resulted in the successful seizure of illegal narcotics and weapons, leading to multiple arrests across the city.
Multiple Suspects and Charges
The following individuals were taken into custody during the operation:
- Dontrouis Barfield: Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, Possession of Schedule II Narcotics, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon with a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), and two outstanding warrants.
- Melvin Brown: Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics, Possession of Schedule V Narcotics, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
- Kiara Westerbrook: Illegal Carrying of a Weapon and multiple counts of Distribution of Narcotics.
- Jonathan Harris: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics, Distribution of Schedule II Narcotics, and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon with a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
- Laquilia Miles: Possession of Schedule II Narcotics and Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics.
- Marquis Schoats: Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics, Distribution of Schedule II Narcotics, and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon with a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
- Leon Thomas: Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
- Shamel Thompson: Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics, Distribution of Schedule II Narcotics, Distribution of Schedule III Narcotics, and multiple outstanding warrants.
A Message from Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith
Chief Wayne Smith praised the SLIU and supporting patrol officers for their diligence in executing these arrests. He emphasized that the department remains focused on proactive enforcement to curb violence and drug-related issues in the city.
“The proactive work of our officers continues to remove illegal firearms and dangerous narcotics from our streets,” said Chief Smith. “Operations like these make our community safer and demonstrate our commitment to targeting those who continue to engage in criminal activity.”…