Shreveport, LA — In the early hours of January 9, 2025, officers with the Shreveport Police Department made an arrest during a routine traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of a firearm and suspected narcotics.
At approximately 12:46 AM, officers conducting tactical patrols stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Lunn Drive and Hilry Huckaby Avenue. The traffic stop was carried out without incident.
During the interaction, officers identified the driver as Lerosa Bryant. While Bryant retrieved paperwork from his glove box, officers observed a clear plastic baggie containing a green leafy substance, believed to be marijuana, in plain view.
Following this observation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Officers discovered a pistol concealed inside a closed console within the vehicle’s dashboard. The firearm was seized and will be destroyed in accordance with department policy.
Bryant was taken into custody and charged with Illegal Carrying of a Firearm and Possession of Narcotics.
The Shreveport Police Department emphasizes its commitment to proactive patrols and the removal of illegal firearms and drugs from the community in efforts to maintain public safety.
