January 26, 2012 Shreveport police officer charged with drug offenses www.privateofficer.com
SHREVEPORT, La. Jan 26 2012— Shreveport police have arrested one of their own on various charges, including solicitation of prostitution.
Undercover agents, investigating a complaint, arrested 30-year-old Jeffrion Smith, who’s been on the force since February 2009. He faces one count each of solicitation, distribution of a Schedule I narcotic and possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance.
Police say once investigators finish questioning him Wednesday, he will be booked into the parish jail.
Authorities say Smith was off-duty when the alleged offenses occurred.
Police Chief Willie Shaw immediately placed Smith on paid administrative leave.
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