Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart presented a forfeiture check for $21,412.94 to senior SPD leaders at Shreveport Police headquarters.
The check represents forfeiture proceeds resulting from prosecution arising from a traffic stop by Shreveport Police on Youree Drive in September 2015. Officers arrested individuals charged with committing identity theft and preparing fake Louisiana and Texas drivers licenses, Social Security IDs and resident alien cards.
“We have come up with forfeiture money even before the defendant’s case has been dealt with,” Stewart said while making the presentation. “We wanted to turn this money over to the Shreveport Police Department. We know they can use it. Hopefully there will be more to come.”
The money will be used by SPD for Crime Challenge purposes, which range from training to body camera purchases, said Bill Goodin, SPD Chief Administrative Assistant.