Shreveport Police Arrest Several Men on Gun Charges

Shreveport police officers have been working hard to get guns out of the hands of criminals. Over this past weekend, officers arrested six people during several separate investigations.

Jaden Miller was contacted Miller during a traffic stop on October 29 and the officers found an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed a firearm and determined Miller was a convicted felon. Miller was also out on bond for numerous domestic-related charges in Bossier Parish, as well as resisting an officer with force or violence. He was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On October 30 Arthur Burgess was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen firearm. Officers recovered the weapon and determined Burgess had a prior felony conviction for aggravated battery. He was charged with Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Jamarea Applewhite was booked on October 31 when detectives identified Applewhite as a suspect in a burglary reported in May. He was taken into custody and charged with Simple Burglary and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Applewhite also had outstanding warrants through the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. His prior felony convictions include possession of stolen firearms and forgery.

Wesley Robinson was arrested by SPD on November 1. During an early-morning encounter, officers found Robinson in possession of a firearm. Investigators determined he had multiple domestic abuse battery convictions, including Domestic Abuse Battery, Third Offense, which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. He was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Labrandon Jefferson and Jaylen Owens were both booked on November 1. These arrests happened during an encounter in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport. Officers found Jefferson in possession of a firearm. Jefferson resisted officers before being taken into custody. He was charged with Resisting an Officer, Negligent Carrying of a Handgun, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Jefferson has prior felony convictions for burglary. During the same incident, officers contacted Jaylen Owens and found a handgun concealed in his waistband. Owens was charged with Negligent Carrying of a Handgun. During the same incident, officers contacted Owens and discovered a handgun concealed in his waistband. Owens was charged with Negligent Carrying of a Handgun.