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MARCH 2016
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IRS scamCaddo Parish residents are being warned about a phone scam involving a caller who impersonates an IRS agent, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.  “We’ve received a number of calls from citizens who report they were contacted by someone claiming to be with th...
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Vivian man arrested for homicideA Vivian man is in custody for the shooting death of another man at the Monterrey Hills Apartments overnight, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.             James Taylor III, 18, of the 200 block of East Davis Stre...
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Man dies after being struck by dragsterAn Atlanta, Texas, man died after being struck by a dragster at the Thunder Road Raceway Park in Gilliam on Monday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Steven Smith, 60, was part of the Smith-Fair Racing crew that was conducting test runs at the raceway as part of the Nation...
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Seven people cited for selling alcohol to underage personsThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division cited seven people on Monday during an investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies checked approximately 30 businesses throughout the parish. The fol...
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Forward Assist Center to open in Oil CityA Forward Assistance Center (FAC) will be set up on Tuesday, March 29, at the Oil City United Pentecostal Church gymnasium at 701 Hwy. 1 in Oil City. It will be open from 4-8 p.m, according to Caddo Homeland Security Director/Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The FAC is a &lsqu...
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Caddo SO investigating firey crashA crash on I-49 this morning left two vehicles in flames but only one driver received minor injuries, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred around 9:45 a.m. in the southbound lane of the interstate near the Caddo-Desoto parish line. A Caddo Sheriff...
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in CaddoA disaster recovery center opened today in Shreveport to help Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays until further notice. The center will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 27. The disaster re...
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FEMA Rental Assistance Helps Louisiana Flood Survivors What is the first step survivors must take to get FEMA assistance for a temporary place to stay? Both homeowners and renters must first apply with FEMA to determine eligibility for temporary rental assistance. They can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by call...
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CPSO seeks owner of horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a brown stud horse Monday from Elysian Fields Road at Bernard Road. The horse had on a maroon halter and was running with a gray stud horse that deputies were unable to catch. To claim the horse or for more information, conta...
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Caddo Sheriff to offer Spring Break CSI CampCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that the Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a Crime Scene Investigations Camp for 11 and 12 year olds during Spring Break.   The class will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29-30 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewell...
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Shot clinics to open tomorrowThe Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo/Shreveport citizens who have been exposed to flood waters but do not have access to preventative health through a regular medical facility or practitioner. &n...
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Woman arrested after refusing to return moneyCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a woman for felony theft after she failed to return thousands of dollars that were deposited into her bank account in error, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Cheralyn Coatney, 40, of Shreveport, was an office manager for Central Managem...
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Shot clinics to open for Caddo/Shreveport flood victimsThe Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo/Shreveport citizens who have been exposed to flood waters but do not have access to preventative health through a regular medical facility or practitioner. Th...
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Update: Second person dies from I-220 crashUpdate, 3/18/16, 9:52 a.m.: A second person has died from injuries sustained in this crash. Cynthia Ashley, driver of the Jeep, died late Thursday night.   Original Story: A crash on I-220 Tuesday evening has claimed the life of a Shreveport woman, said Ca...
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Caddo officially added to list for Disaster DeclarationCaddo Parish has been added to a list of parishes declared a major disaster by President Barack Obama, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The Caddo Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness was notified today that the Louisiana Govenor's reque...
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Caddo flood updateCaddo Flood Update for Tuesday, March 15, 2016.   Twelve Mile Bayou is expected to crest today or tonight. Caddo Lake should crest today. Red River crested today. Cross Lake and Wallace Lake are continuing to slowly fall.     ...
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Office manager accused of theftAn office manager for a local aviation company was arrested for stealing over $38,000 from her employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Evelyn Mason, 34, of Minden, was arrested on Monday by Sheriff’s Detective Casey Jones. An investigation by Jones determined tha...
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Caddo looks to be included in disaster declaration very soonCaddo Parish is expected to be included in a future declaration that will open doors to federal aid for flood recovery efforts, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Sunday, President Barack Obama declared a major disaster exists in Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement...
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Sunday road closingsThe following roads in Caddo Parish are still closed as of 3:45 p.m.   North End:   Clyde Place in Vivian Clyde Place at Hwy. 530 Crawford Road at Hwy. 538 Pelican Lodge Road Ferry Lake School Road Hwy. 2  at Odom Road Hwy. 2 at J...
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Caddo residents asked to make timely damage reportsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is asking Caddo residents who know they have interior property damage to make an initial report as soon as possible. "We will use this data to support our application to the federal government to receive aid," the Sheriff said. &q...
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Reporting flood damagesSheriff Prator is urging anyone who has had damage to their home or property due to flooding to report it at reportdamages@caddosheriff.org or by calling 318-675-2255.
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Barron Road remains closedCaddo deputies were still conducting rescue operations in the Barron Road area yesterday evening. At this time parts of Barron Road is still underwater and will remain closed. As a reminder, please observe all barricades.
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Flood updateBill Parker from the National Weather Service met with parish and city leaders this morning to brief them on current and upcoming weather conditions, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Areas of Caddo Parish received a ½ inch last night into early this morning. Parker ex...
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Evacuations top day's events in CaddoA Red Cross shelter in Caddo Parish has opened at Southern University's campus at 3050 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Shreveport. Caddo sheriff's deputies and Fire District personnel evacuated residents last night and throughout the day from neighborhood...
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Sheriff updates residents on flooding in Caddo ParishOfficials from the National Weather Service met with parish and city leaders today to brief them on current and upcoming weather conditions, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. As of this morning, 8-12 inches of rain had fallen in Caddo Parish with an additional 5-7 inches expe...
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Caddo responds to recent floodingCaddo Sheriff's deputies have been working through the night in response to recent flooding and in preparation for more flooding to come, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Reports of high water, flooding, downed trees, intermittent road closures, and rescues have kept d...
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Sandbags available for Caddo residentsCaddo Parish residents can pick up sandbags from the Parish Public Works facility at 1701 Monty Street between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Each pick up is limited to 25 bags. The National Weather Service says northwest Louisiana can expect two to four inches of rainfal...
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Caddo Sheriff to present Women's Safety and Firearms ClassCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a basic firearms and safety class for women from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16 at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. Sheriff’s deputies will teach safe handling and firing of handguns on the Academy firing range. They w...
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Four CPSO deputies to receive promotionsFour Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will receive promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow at the Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Avery Leary and David Robinson are being promoted to lieutenant while Carlos Walker and Donnie Laney are being promoted to sergean...
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Caddo Sheriff to host distracted driving safety course for teensCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host two opportunities for young drivers to attend a safe driving program at Sheriff’s Safety Town this month. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The safety course will cover distractions includi...
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CPSO accepting applications for next Auxiliary Deputy classCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the next CPSO Auxiliary deputy class. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’s deputies by volunteering  their services to the Sheriff’s Office in...
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Contractor takes advantage of elderlyA contractor has been arrested after taking advantage of two elderly people, said Caddo sheriff Steve Prator. Dennis Ray Davis Jr., 31, accepted $1,800 from an 81 year-old home owner to build a fence. Davis took the cash and never showed to do the work. Davis later demand...
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Cashier jailed for voiding schemeA cashier has been arrested for her involvement in the theft of nearly $5,000 in merchandise from a local department store, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Tomika Carroll, 36, of Shreveport was employed as a cashier at Stage, where she used her position to steal merchand...
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Intruder Alert: Active Shooter - March 4, 2016 Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, noted expert on active shootings, will present a symposium at Centenary College’s Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on how to manage an intruder in an institutional setting.   Grossman has made revolutionary contributions to our understanding o...