In the early hours of September 24th, 2024, Shreveport police arrested a man during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 20. Officers pulled over a westbound vehicle around 1:00 a.m. for operating as an unregistered commercial vehicle. Upon further investigation, police identified the driver as 36-year-old Leonard Hunter.
During the stop, officers discovered that Hunter, a convicted felon, was illegally in possession of a firearm. As a felon, Hunter is prohibited from owning or carrying weapons. Police immediately seized the firearm and arrested Hunter for the illegal possession.
The Shreveport Police Department has reiterated its commitment to keeping firearms out of the hands of individuals who are legally barred from possessing them. Authorities encourage the public to report any violations involving firearms by contacting the department at (318) 673-7300 or reaching out to Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
