Shreveport Police Arrest Man for Burglarizing a Local Church

Earlier this week, around 2am, Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to an alarm call at First Methodist Church after a caller reported someone inside the building.

When SPD pulled up to the scene, Officers deployed K-9 Monza and his handler to assist with clearing the Church. During the search, SPD found personal belongings beneath an opened window on the south side of the building, as a possible point of entry. The caller confirmed the man was still inside the building.

K-9 Officers gave three verbal warnings telling the suspect to get out of building. When no response was received, the K-9 team went in through the window to search the whole building. The suspect was located hiding inside a women’s restroom and was arrested without incident.

The suspect was identified as 45 year-old Donald Crump.

From SPD:

"Crump was evaluated on scene by the Shreveport Fire Department and later transported to Ochsner for medical treatment for minor injuries sustained during his resistance at the time of arrest.

This arrest highlights the effectiveness of coordinated patrol and K-9 operations in ensuring the safety of our community and protecting places of worship. The Shreveport Police Department commends the officers involved for their professionalism and swift response."