News Summary
A Shreveport woman, Nita Capps, faces serious charges after allegedly backing her vehicle into a police officer during an altercation. Capps had been honking her horn and making threats against the officers who were called to address her refusal to leave a business location. After her arrest, police discovered she possessed narcotics. In related news, police continue to address public safety issues amidst ongoing challenges in the community, including a tragic off-duty officer death.
Shreveport – A woman has been charged after allegedly backing into a police officer with her vehicle in an incident that drew significant attention from local authorities. Nita Capps, the accused, was involved in the incident on Friday, July 18, around 10 a.m. at a business located in the 6600 block of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.
According to police reports, officers were called to the scene when Capps was observed honking the horn of her car and refusing to leave the premises. Upon their arrival, officers attempted to deescalate the situation. However, Capps reacted by yelling profanities and making threats against the officers, claiming she would have them fired. In a sudden turn of events, she put her car in reverse and backed into one of the officers, resulting in her immediate arrest.
Following her detention, Capps received medical treatment before being booked into the Shreveport City Jail. Despite being in custody, she reportedly continued to make threats toward the officers. During a search, Capps was found to be in possession of multiple types of narcotics. She now faces serious charges, including battery of a police officer and two counts of possession of narcotics.
In a separate incident highlighting some ongoing challenges for the Shreveport Police Department, a traffic stop near West 70th Street and Louise Street led to the arrest of a passenger named Ladarius Small. After refusing to exit the vehicle when ordered by officers, Small was physically subdued using a taser to ensure compliance. He was subsequently charged with resisting an officer, while the driver of the vehicle faced citation for possession of marijuana. The Shreveport Police Department has reiterated that officers are legally permitted to order individuals out of vehicles during traffic stops, a guideline supported by Supreme Court rulings.
In addition to these incidents, tragedy struck within the Shreveport Police Department when 37-year-old officer Matthew Rhoden lost his life in an off-duty car accident on July 14. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. at the intersection of West 70th St. and Pines Rd. Rhoden’s vehicle collided with a van that pulled out in front of him, causing it to veer off the road and roll over into a vacant house. The department has called for prayers from the community as they mourn the loss of Officer Rhoden and those involved in the unfortunate accident.
The violence within the community continued to raise concerns as two men, Reagan Walton (53) and James Caples (48), were arrested following a brutal attack on a 37-year-old man at the Castlewood Apartments on July 14. The incident unfolded around 2 p.m. after the victim, who had been drinking with associates, accidentally damaged a car’s interior, leading to an altercation. During the fight, Walton struck the victim multiple times, while Caples took the assault further by hitting him with a baseball bat. The victim sustained severe injuries, resulting in heavy bleeding and subsequent hospitalization. Although he lost consciousness and required intubation, he did not suffer any skull fractures or internal injuries and is expected to recover. Both men face charges, with Walton charged with second-degree battery and Caples charged with aggravated second-degree battery.
The Shreveport community is currently grappling with these incidents, reflecting ongoing issues of public safety and the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in the region. With multiple charges filed and investigations underway, the local police department is urging the public to remain vigilant while fostering a cooperative relationship between law enforcement and the community.
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