SPD was patrolling near the Clear Horizon Apartments located on 4305 Illinois Ave on Dec. 23 around 7:30am when an incident unfolded that resulted in the arrest of Sherdarika Johnson (DOB: 4/13/92).

While conducting proactive patrols, the officer observed a vehicle circumvent a red light at the intersection of Kennedy Dr. and Hollywood Ave. by driving through a gas station parking lot. The officer attempted to position the patrol unit behind the vehicle, which was now traveling northbound on Kennedy Dr. However, the vehicle abruptly stopped, and the driver exited, yelling obscenities at the officer. 

The officer activated the patrol unit lights and attempted to make contact with the driver, but Johnson re-entered the vehicle and drove into the Clear Horizon Apartments parking lot. As the officer followed, Johnson performed a U-turn in the parking lot, drove past the patrol unit, and disregarded verbal commands, visible flashing lights, and audible sirens.

A pursuit ensued at approximately 7:33am, covering the following route: 

• Exited the Clear Horizon Parking lot.
• Northbound on Kennedy Dr.
• Westbound on Illinois Ave.
• Northbound on Curtis Ln., ending with a U-turn at the dead end.

The pursuit ended at approximately 7:38am when Johnson left the roadway and drove through the side yard of 4358 Thurgood Cir. in an attempt to evade capture. The officer deployed pepper spray, which effectively stopped the vehicle and compelled Johnson to place the car in park. Johnson was taken into custody without further incident.

A subsequent investigation revealed that the vehicle had no valid insurance and was impounded. Additionally, a firearm was located inside the vehicle and submitted to the property room for safekeeping. 

Johnson was taken to the Shreveport City Jail and booked on the following charges: 

• Flight from an Officer
• Impeding Traffic
• Resisting Arrest
• No Insurance