The Shreveport Police Department announced a series of firearm-related arrests made between June 5 and June 7 as part of ongoing efforts to target illegal gun possession and weapons-related offenses.

According to the department, officers made several arrests involving stolen firearms, convicted felons in possession of firearms, and individuals accused of carrying weapons while committing other crimes.

Those arrested included:

• Trystan Samuels, who was arrested after officers allegedly found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
• Christian Wright, who was arrested during a traffic stop after officers reportedly discovered narcotics and a firearm. He was charged with illegal carrying of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance, possession of narcotics, and violating a restraining order.
• Javarion Townsend, who was arrested after being found armed on premises where alcohol is sold. He was charged with resisting an officer, negligent carrying of a weapon, and possession of a firearm on prohibited premises.
• Joshua Rochelle, who was arrested after officers determined he was a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
• Cameron Pennington, who was arrested after investigators determined he had shot himself and then provided false information to officers as they searched for a suspected crime scene. He was charged with illegal use of a weapon.
• Aldravion Taylor, who was arrested after officers allegedly found him in possession of a stolen firearm.
• Brandon Thompson, who was arrested during a traffic stop and charged with illegal carrying of a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, open container violations, and multiple traffic offenses.

In announcing the arrests, the department emphasized that its enforcement efforts are focused on individuals who illegally possess firearms, including convicted felons and those carrying stolen weapons.

Police stated that officers will continue proactive enforcement operations aimed at reducing gun-related crime and removing illegally possessed firearms from the streets.