Shreveport Police Officers responded on May 11, just before midnight, to a call regarding an intoxicated man threatening to shoot the residents in a home in the 500 block of Robinson Place.

During the officers’ response to the location, the man escalated his threats, stating he was going to burn down the residence.

Upon arrival, officers located 52-year-old Sergio Lara, who was found armed with a container of gasoline. Lara was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with domestic abuse aggravated assault, and one count of domestic abuse aggravated assault with child endangerment.

Fortunately, no one was injured, and no property was damaged during the incident.

Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.