The Shreveport Police Department Street Level Interdiction Team executed a search warrant on Shady Lane in connection with narcotics activity on Aug. 27 just after 5:30pm. During the operation, officers
took Corey Prest and Christopher Wendling into custody.

Prest attempted to flee from officers but was quickly apprehended. He has been charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, resisting an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Wendling faces multiple charges, including distribution of Schedule II narcotics, possession of Schedule III narcotics, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm, and illegal carrying of
a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance.

Detectives with the Street Level Interdiction Team confirmed that Wendling is a convicted felon with prior aggravated assault and narcotics convictions.

During the same investigative period, the Street Level Interdiction Team also arrested Joshua Lyons in an
unrelated case. Lyons was found in possession of a firearm and multiple types of narcotics. Further
investigation revealed that he is prohibited from possessing firearms due to two prior domestic violence
convictions, including one involving strangulation, four theft convictions, one burglary conviction, and
narcotics convictions. Lyons now faces multiple charges.

The Shreveport Police Department will continue its efforts to ensure public safety by targeting those involved in illegal narcotics and weapons activity.