Germaine Jack found guilty of gun crime

A Shreveport man whose criminal past prevents him from possessing a firearm was convicted of that crime Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Caddo District Court.

The eight-woman, four-man jury in District Judge Donald E. Hathaway's court deliberated 30 minutes before returning its unanimous guilty-as-charged verdict against Germaine Marquise Jack, 26. 

Early January 13, 2025, Shreveport Police Officer Rodrick Carter was patrolling near the intersection of Gilbert Drive and Kings Highway when he observed a man in all-black clothing travelling on a bicycle without proper lighting equipment. Officer Carter stopped the subject and attempted to identify him. The man was unable to produce any form of ID but provided his name so the officer could run a background check. While checking for warrants, Officer Carter observed the outline of a firearm from the man's front hoodie pocket. Officer Carter then patted the defendant down and confirmed there was a Sig Sauer P365 9MM pistol in the hoodie pocket. Officer Carter then confirmed that the man, who proved to be Mr. Jack, had been convicted of three counts simple burglary in 2019, which prohibited him from possessing a firearm. 

When Mr. Jack returns to court April 2, 2026, he faces a prison term of at least five and up to 20 years at hard labor. However, if adjudicated to be a habitual offender, he could be sentenced up to life in prison.

Jack was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Chase Burgess and Jason Waltman. He was represented by the Caddo Parish Indigent Defender’s office.

The case was docket No. 406295.