Shreveport police conduct DWI crackdown and weapons arrests

The Shreveport Police Department has conducted a two-week crackdown on drunk driving, resulting in more than 30 arrests for DWI charges between October 1 and October 14, 2026. The arrests included individuals facing second, third, and fourth-offense DWI charges, along with various other traffic violations and narcotics possession.

In separate criminal incidents, police investigated two weapons-related cases. Dylan Bankson was arrested for aggravated battery after allegedly striking a man in the head with a gun during a dispute over a payment. Additionally, Donald Pratt was charged with aggravated assault following a domestic disturbance where he reportedly pulled a knife on a woman.