Shreveport Police have arrested 33-year-old Laquesha Washington following a troubling incident involving her two children on Wednesday, May 28.

Officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of Palm Road regarding a report of missing juveniles. Upon
arrival, and after receiving initial information, officers contacted detectives from the Shreveport Police Juvenile Crimes Unit to assist in the investigation.

Detectives determined that Washington had been involved in a verbal altercation with her children, ages 12 and 11. According to the juveniles, Washington forced them out of her vehicle near the intersection of
Broadway and Hollywood Avenue before driving away and leaving them alone.

Several hours later, Washington contacted the Shreveport Police Department to report the children as
missing. While officers were still on scene speaking with her, a relative contacted them and informed them that the children had arrived safely at a residence in the 1300 block of Andrew Avenue.

Following the investigation, Laquesha Washington was arrested and charged with two counts of Criminal
Neglect of Family. Detectives also contacted the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to
ensure the continued safety and well-being of the children.

Fortunately, both juveniles were located unharmed.