She Called for Help, Not Handcuffs—But Police Arrested Black Woman Over Her Landlord’s Neglect

In Louisiana, a Black woman found herself in custody for six days on child neglect charges after Shreveport police responded to her plea for assistance, only to discover her apartment was infested with roaches. Calvinitri White, the mother of three, revealed that she had repeatedly contacted her apartment management for months seeking a remedy to the pest problem, yet her requests went unanswered. Following the dismissal of the charges, which occurred after the Caddo Parish District Attorney corroborated her attempts to communicate with the landlord, Village Square Apartments initiated eviction proceedings against her. Attorney Malik Shabazz announced plans to sue the city, police department, and the involved officer, emphasizing that her arrest was unwarranted and unjust. White expressed her devastation and embarrassment, reaffirming her dedication as a responsible mother despite facing substantial challenges. The community has rallied in support, highlighting the severe repercussions of misjudgments based on incomplete narratives. (Photo: facebook.com/calii.stevenson.2025)