The Shreveport Police Department is maintaining a high-pressure campaign to disarm legally prohibited individuals, resulting in a string of arrests and weapon seizures across the city over the past week.
Trio Arrested for Weapons and Squatting
On April 21, 2026, officers apprehended Jabreland Thompson, Rodriguez Walker, and James Tyler. All three men face charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapons and Squatting. Investigators discovered that Thompson is a multi-time convicted felon, with a criminal history including burglary (2021) and a previous conviction for felon in possession of a firearm (2023).
Business Intrusion Leads to Felony Weapon Charge
The proactive enforcement continued on April 20, 2026, when officers arrested Michael Smith shortly after 12:30 PM. Initially detained for Unauthorized Entry into a Place of Business, Smith was found to be armed.
Given his extensive criminal record—which includes armed robbery, simple robbery, felony theft, and narcotics offenses—he now faces a serious charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Domestic Incident and Theft Arrests
Earlier on April 20, Cartez Anderson was taken into custody following a domestic dispute. He is charged with Simple Battery of a Dating Partner and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon.
Two days prior, on April 18, officers arrested Roderick Simpson during a theft investigation. Simpson, who was found in possession of a stolen gun, is prohibited from owning firearms due to prior convictions for battery on a police officer and narcotics violations.
Aggravated Assault Suspect Apprehended
The wave of arrests also stems from a violent confrontation on April 17, 2021. Officers responded to a report of an Aggravated Assault with a Firearm involving Lorenzo Louis. Investigators determined that Louis, a convicted felon with multiple narcotics priors, allegedly pointed a firearm at a woman during a disagreement. He was taken into custody and his weapon was seized.
Chief Smith Applauds Officer Diligence
In each instance, the firearms were seized as evidence and are slated for destruction following the conclusion of legal proceedings. Chief Wayne Smith praised the department’s persistence in cleaning up the streets.
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“Every illegal firearm we take off the street is a potential life saved,” Chief Smith stated. “Our officers continue to put themselves in harm’s way to protect this community and hold violent and repeat offenders accountable.”…