SHREVEPORT, La — On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Shreveport Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 49 near Hollywood Avenue after a vehicle passed an on-duty officer at a high rate of speed.
When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it accelerated onto Terry Bradshaw Passway, reaching speeds over 100 mph and disregarding the officer’s lights and sirens.
The pursuit concluded near Jewella Avenue when the vehicle blew out a tire and finally stopped.
The driver, identified as 23-year-old Ahmad Taylor, was found to have outstanding warrants for multiple traffic offenses.
Taylor was arrested and charged with the following:
– Aggravated flight from an officer
– Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
– Driving under suspension
Taylor’s vehicle was impounded, and he was booked into the Shreveport City Jail.
The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to maintaining the safety of our roadways and community. Violations of this magnitude are a threat to all people who share our roadways and will be handled as such.
Suspects are innocent until proven guilty
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