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JANUARY 2009
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Caddo murder suspect arrestedCaddo Sheriff's Detectives arrested 46-year-old David Alan McAvoy today in connection with Tuesday's night fatal shooting of Randy Howell.Detectives received word that McAvoy might be headed to LSU Health Sciences Center this morning.  He showed up there around 10:15 a....
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28

It's pay back time: crime victims receive reparations from criminalsCaddo Parish crime victims received $272,000 in 2008 from a state program that requires criminals to pay into a victims' reparations fund.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said his office processed 162 applications for funds this past year, up slightly from the 151 processed in 200...
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Warrant issued for murder suspectThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is searching for David Alan McAvoy, 46, in connection with the fatal shooting of man at Drift In Landing on Caddo Lake Tuesday night.Caddo detectives obtained a warrant charging McAvoy with the second-degree murder of Randy Howell, 47, of Mooringsp...
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Mooringsport woman arrested on drug, driving chargesA 25-year-old Mooringsport woman was arrested over the weekend for driving violations and drug charges.Caddo Sheriff's Deputy Dexter White was driving on Interstate 20 Saturday night when he observed Ashley Lynette Reeves traveling westbound, weaving her vehicle from side to...
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Jan

22

Sheriff, Judge, ADA to present program for youthCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator, Judge Scott Crichton and Assistant District Attorney Ron Stamps are teaming up again to provide a “double-feature” program for teens illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.The program, designed for those ages 13 and u...
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Caddo sheriff announces availability of scholarshipCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the availability of a $500 college scholarship for a Caddo Parish graduating high school senior.The scholarship is made available each year through the Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Membership Program to help defray the costs as...
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Jan

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K-9 finds more drugs at bus stationFor the second straight week, a Caddo Sheriff's K-9 has located a large amount of marijuana on a bus traveling from Dallas to Jackson, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff's K-9 Diesel and his handler Cpl. Jamie McLamb were conducting routine enforcement activities at the...
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Caddo K-9 team recovers drug stashCaddo Sheriff's K-9 deputies recovered 62 pounds of marijuana Tuesday night during a traffic stop on Interstate 20.At approximately 10 p.m., Deputy Gary Bailey stopped an eastbound vehicle at mile marker 4 after the driver committed a traffic violation. The driver, Brian Whi...
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13

Man arrested for sending harassing messages to local mediaA Keithville man is in Caddo Correctional Center today after he was arrested for sending threatening and harassing messages to employees at a local television station.Russell Davenport, 51, of the 14000 block of Johns Gin Road, was arrested this morning by Detective Robert G...
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Jan

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Crime is down in Caddo ParishViolent crime, property crime, and total crime in Caddo Parish was down in 2008, according to statistics released today by Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Violent crime in the parish dropped 11 percent from the previous year, and property crime was down three percent. Over...
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Suspect takes on identity of other womanA Shreveport woman was arrested for identity theft after she stole personal documents to get a job in another woman's name.Chrystal Rippey, 29, of the 5400 block of Leisure, stole her former roommate's birth certificate, driver's license, and social security card from the vi...