The Shreveport Police Department reported several recent arrests as part of an ongoing effort to remove illegal firearms from the streets and target individuals prohibited from possessing weapons.

According to the department, multiple arrests were made between April 17 and April 21 involving individuals accused of illegally carrying firearms or related offenses.

On April 21, Jabreland Thompson, Rodriguez Walker and James Tyler were arrested and charged with illegal carrying of weapons and squatting. Authorities said Thompson is a convicted felon with prior firearm and burglary convictions.

On April 20 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Michael Smith was arrested for unauthorized entry. Officers reported he was found in possession of a firearm despite prior convictions for armed robbery, simple robbery, felony theft and narcotics offenses. He now faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Earlier that day around 10:50 a.m., Cartez Anderson was arrested following a domestic incident and charged with simple battery of a dating partner and illegal carrying of a weapon.

On April 18, Roderick Simpson was arrested and charged with theft of a firearm. Police said he is also prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior convictions.

On April 17, Lorenzo Louis was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman during a dispute. Authorities said he is a convicted felon and faces charges related to illegal possession of a firearm.

Police officials said the department will continue focusing enforcement efforts on individuals illegally possessing firearms.