The Shreveport Police Department continues to take firm action against squatters and squatter-related offenses following the April activation of the citywide squatting ordinance. This ordinance was enacted to address a growing problem in our community, where abandoned or vacant properties were being unlawfully occupied, often leading to additional criminal activity and unsafe living conditions.
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office invites parents, guardians, educators, and community members to attend R.E.D. F.L.A.G.S. 101, a free program designed to help adults recognize the warning signs of child sexual assault and take proactive steps to protect children.
On August 25, 2025, Shreveport Police officers removed two armed convicted felons from the streets following separate traffic stops.
On August 28, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Shreveport Police officers were dispatched to a suspicious person/ prowler call at an apartment complex in the 100 block of Southfield Road. The caller reported that someone was inside his apartment.
The Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has arrested a suspect in connection with the August 3, 2025 homicide in the 1000 block of Dalzell Street.
Team executed a search warrant on Shady Lane in connection with narcotics activity. During the operation, officers took Corey Prest and Christopher Wendling into custody.
Shreveport Police have arrested two individuals following a vehicle pursuit through the West Shreveport area.
On July 14, 2025, citizens in the 1800 block of Fulton Street contacted Shreveport Police Investigators regarding individuals walking the streets with firearms and discharging them in public. Investigators quickly identified 1826 Fulton Street as a possible source of the activity and began research and surveillance on the location.
Kyle Patrick is now in custody, thanks to the efforts of the Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol C-Team, drone unit, and the Narcotics Division. They were assisted by the Shreveport Police Department’s Patrol, Drone, and K-9 units, as well as the Desoto Sheriff’s K-9 unit. Kyle was apprehended on West Bert Kouns, east of Kingston Road.
On July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Shreveport Police Department patrol officers responded to a shooting at 1727 N. Market Street, near Superior Smoke Shop.
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