Shreveport Police Take Yet Even More Guns Off the Streets

SHREVEPORT, LA

Shreveport Police Continue Efforts to Remove Firearms from Streets

On the evening of November 7, Shreveport Police officers made multiple arrests in connection with firearms and narcotics offenses, showcasing their continued commitment to removing illegal firearms and drugs from our community.

The first arrest occurred just after 5:45 PM, when officers stopped a vehicle on the 3800 block of Hollywood Avenue. During this traffic stop, 29-year-old Vernon Wynn was found in possession of a significant quantity of narcotics, including 51 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 74 suspected ecstasy pills, as well as cocaine and hydrocodone pills. Additionally, Wynn was carrying a handgun. He was arrested and charged with three narcotics violations and illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of narcotics.

Later that evening, officers conducted another traffic stop at Hollywood Avenue and Broadmoor Avenue, where they encountered 48-year-old Derek Walton. Walton was found in possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Further investigation revealed that Walton is a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing a firearm. Walton was subsequently charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

In the early hours of November 8, just after 2:00 AM, proactive patrol officers conducted a traffic stop at Doris Avenue and Jewell Avenue, where they contacted 30-year-old Chadrick Hudson. Hudson was in possession of both narcotics and a handgun, and officers soon discovered that he, too, is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms. Hudson was arrested on charges of narcotics possession, illegal possession of a firearm by a felon, and he also had outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions.

These arrests are a testament to the dedication of the Shreveport Police Department in taking proactive measures to reduce violent crime by removing firearms from individuals who are legally prohibited from having them. The SPD will continue its focused efforts to enhance the safety of Shreveport’s neighborhoods.