Shreveport City Council Approves 6% Raises for Police and Firefighters
City of Shreveport
The Shreveport City Council unanimously approved 6% pay raises for police officers and firefighters Tuesday, Oct. 27, with the increases scheduled to take effect Dec. 1. The council voted 7-0 to approve separate pay plans for both departments. Mayor Tom Arceneaux’s administration also announced support for accelerating a proposed 3% raise for approximately 1,000 other city employees, allowing those increases to begin Dec. 1 rather than March 2027, pending council approval. Police officers and firefighters are scheduled to receive an additional 2% increase Jan. 1, while certain other employees would receive adjustments intended to bring salaries closer to comparable positions. The council is expected to consider the remaining employee raises Nov. 10.
Shreveport Police Arrest Man in Sexual Assault Investigation at Centenary College
Shreveport Police Department
Shreveport police have arrested Demetri Lagusis on one count of second-degree rape following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl at Centenary College. Police said the incident reportedly occurred in mid-August, and investigators were contacted in early September by the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office and Centenary College Department of Public Safety. At the district attorney’s request, Shreveport police assumed responsibility for the investigation. Detectives conducted interviews and identified inconsistencies in the suspect’s statements before obtaining an arrest warrant. Lagusis was taken into custody on the warrant. Authorities are withholding the victim’s identity and additional details to protect her privacy.
Shreveport Police Seek Woman Accused of Nearly $2,000 in Retail Thefts
Shreveport Police Department
Shreveport police have obtained an arrest warrant for Jelisia Nicole Moran following an investigation into three reported thefts at Ulta Beauty, 7467 Youree Drive. Investigators said the incidents occurred Aug. 23, 2025, and Oct. 22 and 26, 2026, resulting in a combined loss of $1,975.93 in merchandise. Store management identified Moran as the suspect, and surveillance footage reportedly showed merchandise being concealed in a crossbody bag before she left without paying. Detectives also determined that Moran had at least two previous theft convictions in the Shreveport-Bossier area. An arrest warrant charging habitual theft was signed Oct. 27. Anyone with information about Moran’s whereabouts is asked to contact Shreveport police.
Shreveport Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Disabled Relative
Shreveport Police Department
A Shreveport man has been arrested following a domestic disturbance Wednesday, Oct. 28, at a residence in the 1200 block of Norma Avenue. Police said Tory Jackson allegedly pulled his disabled uncle from a couch, slammed him onto the floor and repeatedly struck him. Investigators said Jackson also slapped his mother when she attempted to intervene, threatened family members and allegedly picked up and slammed a 4-year-old child. Jackson reportedly resisted arrest before officers secured him and recovered a firearm from the residence. The adult victim was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Jackson was booked into Shreveport City Jail on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, cruelty to the infirm, simple assault and simple battery.
Shreveport Woman Arrested Following Home Invasion on Forest Avenue
Shreveport Police Department
Shreveport police arrested a woman following an Oct. 22 incident at a residence in the 300 block of Forest Avenue. Officers said Briana Endicott allegedly approached two people outside the home and began hugging and touching them without permission. Investigators said Endicott, who reportedly appeared intoxicated, then entered the residence without authorization, grabbed the homeowner by the shoulders and shoved her. Three individuals removed Endicott from the home before officers arrived. Police said the incident was recorded by the homeowner’s security camera, and all three individuals requested charges. Endicott was arrested on one count of home invasion and three counts of simple battery.
DOTD Announces Ford Street Lane Closures Ahead of Roadway Improvements
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
Motorists traveling along Ford Street in Shreveport should prepare for intermittent lane closures Wednesday, Nov. 4, as crews conduct preliminary work for an upcoming asphalt resurfacing project. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that slow-moving lane closures will affect LA 173 between Pine Street and Hartman Street. The operation is expected to last one day, weather permitting, and no detour is required. The work will prepare the roadway for a larger improvement project scheduled to begin in late November. That project will include asphalt resurfacing and repairs to sections of the roadway and curbs. Drivers are encouraged to use caution near workers and equipment.
Shreve Memorial Library Hosts Family Literacy Night Friday
Shreve Memorial Library
Shreve Memorial Library’s West Shreveport Branch will host Family Literacy Night on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The free event will introduce families to five practices that help children develop early literacy skills: reading, writing, singing, talking and playing. Participants can enjoy games and activities designed for family members of different ages while learning ways to incorporate literacy into everyday routines. The program is intended to encourage parents and caregivers to support children’s reading and language development. Registration is required for each participating family, and space is limited.
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