Shreveport Police Heighten Proactive Narcotics Enforcement

The Shreveport Police Department continues its aggressive push to clear illegal drugs and weapons from city streets. Over the past 48 hours, the Street Level Interdiction Unit and the Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) conducted a series of operations resulting in several high-profile arrests.

The Arrest of Brandon Strickland

On the morning of February 5, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., VCAT officers intercepted Brandon Strickland. Following a brief interaction, Strickland was taken into custody and charged with one count of Possession of Schedule II Narcotics.

The Arrest of Tamela Morgan and Ronnie Blunt

The proactive surge began a day earlier on February 4, 2024. Members of the Street Level Interdiction Unit apprehended Tamela Morgan and Ronnie Blunt during a targeted operation. Both individuals are now facing multiple charges linked to a wider, ongoing narcotics investigation within the Shreveport area.

The Arrest of Troy Johnson

The most significant enforcement action occurred early on February 5, just after 7:00 a.m. Interdiction officers stopped Troy Johnson, who was found to be in possession of a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics. Furthermore, officers recovered a firearm during the encounter. Johnson has been hit with a litany of charges involving both narcotics trafficking and firearms violations.

READ MORE: Louisiana Ranks High in ICE Arrests

Department officials stated that these arrests are part of a broader strategy to disrupt local drug markets. The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to these proactive tactics to ensure community safety and remove dangerous substances from the neighborhood.