The Shreveport Police Department has arrested Corporal Arthur Green following an investigation that began on Saturday, June 14. Officers were notified of a report of sexual assault involving a juvenile family
member. Corporal Green was immediately placed on emergency leave pending the outcome of the
investigation.

Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit launched a thorough investigation and subsequently obtained an arrest warrant for Green one count of first-degree rape. On June 16, just after 6:30pm, he was taken into custody without incident.

Arthur Green began his employment with the City of Shreveport in 2004 as a city jailer and became a
commissioned police officer in 2009. The incident in question is said to have happened while Green was off-duty.

Chief Wayne Smith stated, “I am deeply disturbed by the nature of this incident. We will continue to fully
investigate this matter and remain committed to holding all individuals accountable, regardless of their
position.”

This investigation is ongoing. No further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of the victim.