SHREVEPORT, La. – In a move to curb crime in the region, a Shreveport felon who led police on a car chase was sentenced to 42 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Deaunte D. Noyes, 29, of Shreveport, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. on unknown date for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Noyes was also sentenced to three years of supervised release to follow imprisonment.
According to the Shreveport police, Noyes was involved in a car chase on August 28, 2017 with a vehicle that had been reported stolen. After a high-speed pursuit, Noyes wrecked the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. Upon searching the wrecked vehicle, officers found a Taurus, Model PT99, 9 mm-caliber pistol and ammunition that Noyes had placed under the seat.
Noyes was previously convicted of attempted illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and attempted possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, both of which are felonies. According to federal law, Noyes is not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition as a convicted felon. He pleaded guilty on August 24, 2018, to illegally possessing the pistol.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the centerpiece of the U.S. Attorney’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.
The ATF and Shreveport Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth D. Reeg prosecuted the case.
Noyes, a convicted felon, was not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition. His actions put the lives of innocent people at risk. This sentence serves as a reminder that our community will not tolerate such behavior and will hold individuals accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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