Three Adults and One Minor Arrested in Louisiana Suspected of Possession of Drugs and Theft After Crashing During a Vehicle Chase

Shreveport, Louisiana - Police in Louisiana successfully apprehended four suspects after a vehicle refused to stop during a traffic stop and led police in a chase that ended in a collision with a fire hydrant. Three were captured under a home, and one was apprehended after forcing his way into a residence. Three adults and one minor were charged with crimes related to possession of drugs, theft, and resisting arrest.

According to the Shreveport Police Department, patrol officers attempted to perform a traffic stop along Greenwood Road and Broadway Avenue at 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2023. The vehicle reportedly refused to stop and led cops on a chase that ended in the 2900 block of Milton when it collided with a fire hydrant.

Three armed people reportedly left the vehicle after it crashed. With the help of K-9 "Barry," three of the suspects were arrested hiding under a home in the 2900 block of Hardy Street. One of the suspects was treated for minor injuries sustained during his capture.

A fourth suspect was apprehended in the 2900 block of Penick Street when he forced his way into a residence without authorization in an attempt to elude officers.
In connection with this event, Shreveport Police detained three adult males and one minor.

Kevin Carr, 20, was charged with Home Invasion, Aggravated Battery, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, Possession of Schedule IV and Schedule II, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Resisting an Officer, and Felony Theft.

Ishmael Edwards, 20, was charged with one crime of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, one count of resisting an officer, and one count of aggravated flight from an officer.

Charzavien Thomas, 21, was charged with Resisting an Officer and Illegal Possession of Stolen things.

The Shreveport Police Department released photos of Carr and Edwards featured in this article. In a press release, the Shreveport Police Department also thanked K-9 “Barry” and all officers involved for their hard work and heroic action in bringing those to justice that seek to harm our community.

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.