On November 1 around 4:26 p.m. proactive Shreveport Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the 5200 Block of Monkhouse Drive. At this time officers identified the man operating the vehicle as Elton Bryant (3-23-03). Officers reported that Bryant had controlled dangerous substances and a firearm in his possession.

Further investigation into the matter revealed that Bryant was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to being a convicted felon for prior felony offenses. He was arrested on one count of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possession of Schedule one controlled dangerous substances. The firearms and narcotics were seized as evidence.

We are required to advise that all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.