Coushatta woman leads police in high speed chase

A high-speed police pursuit spanning multiple parishes ended Saturday evening with the arrest of a 26-year-old woman in Shreveport.

Authorities say Lakeya Lajon Lewis was taken into custody on March 21, 2026, following a dangerous chase that began in Red River Parish and stretched into Caddo Parish. She is currently booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on charges of flight from an officer and in-state fugitive status, and is being held without bond.

According to officials, the incident began along Highway 1 in Red River Parish after law enforcement received an “officer needs assistance” call. The suspect vehicle, later confirmed to be driven by Lewis, fled the scene, prompting a coordinated pursuit involving multiple agencies.

As the chase progressed into Caddo Parish, speeds reportedly reached approximately 120 miles per hour. Law enforcement units tracked the vehicle through several major roadways, including Flournoy Lucas Road, Youree Drive, East Kings Highway, and Stratmore Drive, raising concerns about public safety.

The pursuit came to a controlled end near the intersection of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and Interstate 49 South, where officers were able to stop the vehicle without reported injuries.

Officials confirmed that deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, troopers with the Louisiana State Police, and officers from the Shreveport Police Department all participated in the coordinated effort to bring the chase to a safe conclusion.

The investigation remains ongoing.