22-year-old arrested in drug bust near Hollywood & Jewella

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A 22-year-old man is now facing charges after a drug bust in Shreveport.

The Shreveport Police Department says on March 24 around 5:45 p.m., officers performed a traffic stop near the intersection of Hollywood and Jewella avenues. During that traffic stop, officers spoke with Myron Lawson, 22.

Police say Lawson had with him a gun and multiple different drugs.

Police report seizing the following items from Lawson:

• a handgun
• marijuana packaged for sale
• a weighing scale
• methamphetamine tablets
• nearly $5,000 in cash

Lawson was arrested and charged with the following:

• possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance
• possession with the intent to distribute schedule II narcotics
• possession with the intent to distribute schedule I narcotics

Lawson’s mugshot was not released due to a change in Louisiana law regarding non-violent offenses.

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