Shreveport, LA – On October 17, 2024, the Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crime Abatement Team (VCAT) carried out a targeted operation in the 400 block of Columbia Avenue, leading to the arrest of a convicted felon.
VCAT officers were tipped off that individuals in the area had been purchasing methamphetamines from a residence on Rutherford Street. Acting on this intelligence, officers secured a search warrant for the property. During the search, authorities arrested 58-year-old James Vincent after discovering a firearm and a significant quantity of methamphetamine inside the residence.
Vincent, a convicted felon, faces several serious charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), and possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics, specifically methamphetamine.
The arrest was made without incident, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the case. The Shreveport Police Department emphasized its dedication to maintaining public safety and cracking down on illegal drug activities in the community.
Vincent remains in custody as the investigation progresses.
