Louisiana Man Suspected of Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute Apprehended with Help of K-9 Officer

Shreveport, Louisiana - On January 12, 2023, police, with the help of a K-9 officer, apprehended a Louisiana man suspected of possession of crack, powder cocaine, and marijuana with intent to distribute.

The Shreveport Police Department confirmed on January 13, 2023, that on January 12, at about 3:00 p.m., patrol officers attempted to perform a traffic stop in the Mooretown neighborhood. According to authorities, a passenger fled on foot as patrol officers tried to stop the vehicle.

After a brief foot pursuit, Shreveport Police K-9 "Diesel" discovered the suspect hiding beneath a Flora Street residence. Pernell Summage, the suspect, was later found to be in possession of substantial amounts of narcotics, including crack and powder cocaine, as well as marijuana.

Summage was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for minor injuries experienced during the event.

Summage was charged with one count each of cocaine possession with intent to distribute and marijuana possession with intent to distribute.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty.