News Summary
Two individuals in Shreveport have been arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers during separate confrontations. Nita Capps was charged after a disorderly incident where she struck an officer with her vehicle. Alonzo Adams faces multiple charges, including battery on officers, after threatening employees at a local store and assaulting responding officers. These incidents highlight community concerns about safety and violence against law enforcement.
Shreveport Residents Arrested for Assaulting Police Officers
Shreveport Police made two separate arrests last week involving individuals who allegedly assaulted officers during confrontations. The incidents took place on April 15 and on the following day, impacting the local community and raising concerns regarding public safety and violence against law enforcement.
Incident Involving Nita Capps
On Friday morning, officers received a call regarding a disorderly person at a business located on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. Upon arrival, police found Nita Capps, who was outside her vehicle, aggressively blowing the horn and refusing to leave the premises. Despite attempts to calm her, Capps reacted with verbal hostility, using profanity and making threats toward the officers.
The situation escalated when Capps reversed her vehicle, striking one of the officers. Following the incident, police detained Capps, who required medical treatment before being taken to Shreveport City Jail. While in custody, she continued to threaten officers and was discovered in possession of various illegal drugs.
Charges Against Capps
Authorities charged Nita Capps with the following offenses:
- Battery of a police officer
- Two counts of possession of narcotics
Shreveport officials expressed appreciation for the professionalism and restraint shown by the officers during the encounter, acknowledging the potential dangers they faced while managing the situation.
Altercation at Family Dollar Store
Separately, on April 15, police responded to a call from a Family Dollar store at 7421 Line Avenue where staff reported a man threatening employees. The man, identified as Alonzo Adams, was familiar to the employees due to previous disturbances at the store.
Upon arrival, officers observed Adams throwing items at the employees and making verbal threats of physical harm when asked to leave the store. Police located him nearby and attempted to detain him, but Adams became combative and physically attacked the officers. During the struggle, he managed to drag one officer to the ground and bit him on the thigh, while also delivering a kick to a second officer’s chest. It required multiple officers to successfully subdue and arrest Adams.
Charges Against Adams
In connection with this incident, Alonzo Adams faces multiple charges, including:
- Resisting an officer with force or violence
- Battery on a police officer
Additional charges are anticipated from the Family Dollar incident as the investigation continues. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported for the involved officers, who are expected to fully recover.
Community Response
The occurrences of violence against law enforcement officers have raised concerns in the Shreveport area. Community members are encouraged to support local law enforcement and engage in open dialogues about public safety issues.
Conclusion
These two incidents shed light on the challenges faced by police officers in Shreveport. The actions of Nita Capps and Alonzo Adams serve as reminders of the unpredictable nature of their work and the ongoing need for community cooperation to foster a safer environment for all.
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Additional Resources
- KSLA: Man Allegedly Bites Shreveport Police Officer
- Shreveport Times: Police Department Clarification on Deadly Assault
- KTAL News: Shreveport Police Searching for Wanted Man
- KSLA: Police Searching for Man Wanted for Sexual Battery
- KTBS: SPD Officer Arrested Following Domestic Incident
- Wikipedia: Shreveport
- Google Search: Shreveport Crime
- Google Scholar: Shreveport Police
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shreveport
- Google News: Shreveport Police Incidents
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