A routine traffic stop near Southern Avenue in Shreveport quickly escalates into a high-stakes investigation. Louisiana State Police troopers, with the assistance of a K-9 unit, uncover key evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of James Knighten. This episode highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to bring offenders to justice. Knighten now faces 96 months in federal prison as part of an ongoing investigation by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.

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