The Shreveport Police Department continues its effort to combat impaired driving and keep dangerous drivers off roadways.

The department’s DWI Unit has made numerous arrests for DWI and DWI-related traffic offenses over the past several days.

Recent arrests include:

Aug. 13

• Robert Demmings — DWI 1st Offense and failure to stop at a stop sign

Aug. 14

• Richard Ance — DWI 1st Offense

• Sean Merritt — operating a vehicle while under suspension for DWI and no license plate light

Aug. 15

• Steve Daykin — DWI 1st Offense and improper lane usage

• Ladesmeiona Bowen — DWI 1st Offense, improper lane usage and no driver’s license

• Elise Randall — DWI 1st Offense and improper lane usage

• William Campbell — DWI 1st Offense and careless operation

Aug. 16

• Maya Shepherd — DWI 2nd Offense, driving under suspension, stop sign violation and open alcoholic container

• Christopher Jones — DWI 2nd Offense and speeding

• Breon Savannah — DWI 2nd Offense, reckless operation and open alcoholic container

• Sherri Lane — DWI 1st Offense, careless operation and open alcoholic container

• Kashunta Mack — DWI 1st Offense and speeding

• Jasah Jahi — DWI 1st Offense and red-light violation

• Charles Williams — DWI 1st Offense, stop sign violation and open alcoholic container

• Angel Jones — DWI 1st Offense, careless operation and open alcoholic container

Aug. 17

• Christopher Bell — DWI 1st Offense

Aug. 18

• Don Cook — arrested on outstanding charges related to DWI 1st Offense

• David Lewis — arrested on outstanding charges related to DWI 1st Offense

The department said impaired driving puts everyone at risk and its officers will continue enforcing Louisiana’s impaired-driving laws.

The department encouraged drivers who have been drinking to call a friend, use a rideshare service or make another plan rather than drive.

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