The Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Abatement Team (VCAT) successfully apprehended Dakota Barnhouse in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal firearms trafficking. Barnhouse, born June 28, 1991, was located in Bossier City following a detailed probe into his activities.
On the morning of October 4, 2024, at approximately 8:30 AM, VCAT members, with support from the Bossier City Police Department’s Narcotics Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), executed a search warrant at a residence linked to Barnhouse. During the search, officers recovered seven firearms, including some reported as stolen, along with 300 doses of Xanax, and body armor.
Barnhouse was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a stolen weapon, possession of Schedule I, II, and IV narcotics, illegal use of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful possession of body armor.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to assess the scope of the case. The Shreveport Police Department expressed its appreciation for the collaboration with Bossier City PD and the ATF, highlighting the importance of interagency efforts to address illegal firearms and enhance public safety.
