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MARCH 2016
Thu
Mar
31
IRS scam
Caddo 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...
Thu
Mar
31
Vivian man arrested for homicide
A 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...
Tue
Mar
29
Man dies after being struck by dragster
An 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...
Tue
Mar
29
Seven people cited for selling alcohol to underage persons
The 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...
Mon
Mar
28
Forward Assist Center to open in Oil City
A 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...
Fri
Mar
25
Caddo SO investigating firey crash
A 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...
Fri
Mar
25
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Caddo
A 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...
Thu
Mar
24
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...
Wed
Mar
23
CPSO seeks owner of horse
The 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...
Wed
Mar
23
Caddo Sheriff to offer Spring Break CSI Camp
Caddo 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...
Thu
Mar
17
Shot clinics to open tomorrow
The 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...
Thu
Mar
17
Woman arrested after refusing to return money
Caddo 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...
Wed
Mar
16
Shot clinics to open for Caddo/Shreveport flood victims
The 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...
Wed
Mar
16
Update: Second person dies from I-220 crash
Update, 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...
Tue
Mar
15
Caddo officially added to list for Disaster Declaration
Caddo 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...
Tue
Mar
15
Caddo flood update
Caddo 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. ...
Tue
Mar
15
Office manager accused of theft
An 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...
Mon
Mar
14
Caddo looks to be included in disaster declaration very soon
Caddo 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...
Sun
Mar
13
Sunday road closings
The 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...
Sun
Mar
13
Caddo residents asked to make timely damage reports
Caddo 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...
Sat
Mar
12
Reporting flood damages
Sheriff 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.
Sat
Mar
12
Barron Road remains closed
Caddo 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.
Fri
Mar
11
Flood update
Bill 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...
Thu
Mar
10
Evacuations top day's events in Caddo
A 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...
Wed
Mar
9
Sheriff updates residents on flooding in Caddo Parish
Officials 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...
Wed
Mar
9
Caddo responds to recent flooding
Caddo 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...
Tue
Mar
8
Sandbags available for Caddo residents
Caddo 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...
Mon
Mar
7
Caddo Sheriff to present Women's Safety and Firearms Class
Caddo 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...
Mon
Mar
7
Four CPSO deputies to receive promotions
Four 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...
Fri
Mar
4
Caddo Sheriff to host distracted driving safety course for teens
Caddo 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...
Thu
Mar
3
CPSO accepting applications for next Auxiliary Deputy class
Caddo 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...
Wed
Mar
2
Contractor takes advantage of elderly
A 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...
Wed
Mar
2
Cashier jailed for voiding scheme
A 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...
Wed
Mar
2
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...
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