Shreveport, LA – The Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) arrested multiple suspects and seized illegal firearms in a recent effort to reduce gun violence in the city.
Jamil Brook was arrested after a traffic stop on W. 59th Street led to the discovery of a firearm modified to be fully automatic. He was charged with illegal possession of a machine gun, possession of marijuana, and traffic offenses.
Jayden Jefferson was taken into custody at 3020 Colquitt Road after officers found a semi-automatic pistol, marijuana, and empty shell casings. He faces charges of possession of marijuana over 14 grams and illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled substance.
Sekory Jones was arrested at 3517 Penick Street after VCAT, the SPD Warrants Unit, and the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office executed an arrest warrant. Officers found a firearm and marijuana in plain view inside his bedroom. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of marijuana over 14 grams, and illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled substance.
Authorities encourage residents with information on illegal firearms or criminal activity to contact SPD at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.