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APRIL 2008
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Apr

30

Traffic stop leads to burglary arrestsA traffic stop by a Caddo Parish patrol deputy Tuesday evening led to the arrests of four people in connection with a recent burglary and the recovery of stolen property. Around 5 p.m., Deputy Jessica Benevage saw a suspicious vehicle swerve into oncoming traffic on Nor...
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Apr

30

Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program to stop in south CaddoCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies with the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program will be in south Caddo Parish on Saturday to meet informally with citizens and answer law enforcement questions. Deputies will have the department's mobile command center at Hopps Cor...
Fri
Apr

25

Burglar caught inside homeCaddo deputies arrested a man after a woman returned home and found him hiding in her closet with a knife. Tobias Eldridge Ward was later charged with multiple offenses, including stalking, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies Doug Smith and Jeremy Bergren were cal...
Wed
Apr

23

Man arrested for stealing cars, selling them for scrapA Caddo sheriff's investigation has led to the arrests of several men for stealing vehicles and selling them for scrap. Caddo Detective Donnie Laney said the men are accused of stealing a 1982 Isuzu truck and a 1982 Ford Escort from a field off Buffalo Road in Rodessa. ...
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Apr

23

Child safety seat checkup event scheduled for Saturday It's not enough to have your baby or toddler ride in a child safety seat. Law enforcement officials say to keep your child safe, the seat must also be installed properly. Parents or caretakers can have their child safety seat inspected at a free check-up event from noon...
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Apr

23

Charges mount for man with stolen propertyCharges continue to mount for a man accused of selling stolen guns in Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Earlier today, Caddo Detective Michael Escude' added seven counts of illegal possession of a stolen firearm to charges now facing Donald Southerland, 34, o...
Tue
Apr

22

Man steals personal info to commit fraudA Shreveport man is in jail for stealing personal information and credit card information and using it to commit fraud, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Patrick L. Hall, 18, of the 3700 block of Glen Crest, was booked into CCC on two counts of identity theft following ...
Tue
Apr

22

South Caddo DWIs spike over weekendEight people were arrested in south Caddo Parish over the weekend for driving while intoxicated. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said that's about double the number arrested by south-end patrol deputies on an average weekend. Between Friday morning and midnight on Sunday, s...
Mon
Apr

21

SAR to honor public servantsMembers of the Sons of the American Revolution will honor public safety officials from Caddo Parish during an 11:30 a.m. luncheon Tuesday, April 22, at the University Club. Honorees include Caddo Sheriff?s Detective Terry Richardson, Shreveport Police Detective Eric Mil...
Fri
Apr

18

Hosston man arrested for crimes against children Matthew Broussard, 22, of Hosston, was arrested for crimes against children on Thursday by the Northwest Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Broussard was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for indecent behavior with a juvenile, attempted felon...
Thu
Apr

17

Dad arrested for letting child ride toy car on highway Austin Jeremy Holt, 23, was arrested Tuesday for improper supervision of a child for allowing his 4-year-old son to ride his battery-operated toy car on a highway. Caddo Deputy Cpl. Martha Garrison was traveling on Shreveport-Blanchard Highway near Roy Road just after n...
Wed
Apr

16

*Update* Temporary workers arrested for stealing from employer *Update* *A fourth suspect was arrested today by Det. Bobby Herring. The suspect is Frisco Wade, 22, of the 1900 block of Highland Ave. Wade was arrested for forgery. He received one $500 paycheck as the result of a fraudulent timesheet with a supervisor's forged signature....
Wed
Apr

16

Brothers face charges in series of burglaries, thefts Caddo Sheriff's detectives say they plan to close a number of burglary and theft cases with the arrests of two brothers. Merlin Wright, 34, and Steven Wright, 38, both of Greenwood, are facing charges in connection with offenses reported in north and south Caddo Parish ...
Wed
Apr

16

*Update* Man back in jail after 53 arrests*Update* *As a result of Pilinski's April 2 arrest reported below and the investigation that followed, additional victims on Freeman Drive and Freedom's Way came forward to report offenses. It was determined Pilinhki acted alone in those cases and was responsible for al...
Wed
Apr

16

Man falls from oil field rig in south Caddo ParishA man was airlifted to a local hospital this morning after falling 40-90 feet from an oil field rig. Everett Cobbs, 28, was coming down the rig with safety gear on when he fell and landed on the deck of the rig causing severe injuries. He was treated at the scene by Cad...
Tue
Apr

15

Temporary workers arrested for stealing from employer Three people used jobs received through a local temporary employment agency to create fraudulent timesheets and receive extra paychecks, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives with the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force arrested the following people for f...
Sat
Apr

5

Woman arrested for stealing from daycareA Shreveport woman was booked into Caddo Correctional Center today for stealing from the daycare where she was employed, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shelly Sumrall, 26, of the 2000 block of Crabapple in Shreveport, was arrested for felony theft following an investi...
Mon
Apr

14

CSO deputies to be recognizedCaddo Sheriff's Deputy Maurice Whitten will be promoted to the rank of sergeant during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony Tuesday, April 15, at Caddo Correctional Center, announced Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Whitten is a seven-year employee of the Sheriff's Office assigned to the S...
Mon
Apr

14

Caddo Parish shows support for crime victims Local law enforcement, crime victims, and the public joined together today to mark the beginning of National Crime Victims? Rights Week, April 13-19. The event at River View Park on Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport coincided with public rallies, candlelight vigils, and ...
Fri
Apr

11

Caddo Sheriff to rally for victims' rightsThe public is invited to attend the kick-off of National Crime Victims' Rights Week at a news conference hosted by the Caddo Sheriff's Office. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, April 14, at River View Park on Clyde Fant Parkway. Local law enforcement, crime ...
Fri
Apr

11

Caddo Sheriff to conduct sobriety checkpointCaddo Parish Sheriff?s deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish tonight. The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and overseen by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The focus of the grant...
Wed
Apr

9

CSO on lookout for cat burglarsThe Caddo Sheriff's Office has obtained warrants for the arrests of two people who broke into a house, gathered up the goods, then slipped away undetected by the four people sleeping inside, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff's Detective Kay Ward obtained warrants...
Wed
Apr

9

Town clerk arrested for theftA Caddo sheriff's detective arrested a former Oil City town clerk on Tuesday and charged her with making unauthorized charges to the town's credit card. Amber Guth, 26, of Oil City, was arrested for felony theft following an investigation by Detective Frank Edmondson of...
Wed
Apr

9

Men in country illegally are charged with obstruction Two Hispanic men in the country illegally were arrested by Caddo deputies Wednesday night following a hit and run crash on Mansfield Road in Keithville. Julio Uriegas, 27, and Jesus Rogue, 26, were arrested for obstruction of justice for trying to conceal evidence in th...
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Apr

3

Caddo Sheriff offers women?s firearms courseCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a free personal safety and firearms familiarization course for women May 16-17. The will be taught from 5:30-9 p.m. on Friday at the Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport and from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on S...
Wed
Apr

9

Arrested: Two of CSO's Most WantedTwo of the Caddo Sheriff's Office's Most Wanted suspects are in custody today in Gulfport, Mississippi, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Mark Cayton, 41, and Lisa Smethers, 42, were arrested after Caddo Sheriff's Detective Donnie Laney received a tip from a Biloxi resident, w...
Thu
Apr

3

Law enforcement graduation set for todayGraduation exercises for the 21st basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff?s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. today at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. Twenty-seven graduates will take the oath of of...
Thu
Apr

3

Spring is here, and so are the stolen property reports Spring has arrived, and so has an influx of stolen property reports. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said the Sheriff's Office traditionally gets more reports of stolen outdoor lawn equipment in the spring and summer months, and in few of those cases, will the property owner...
Thu
Apr

3

Deputies find flight suspect's weaponsCaddo deputies returned to the scene of Wednesday's manhunt in east Texas to search for weapons Ethan Chumley was believed to have when he fled from deputies. During an interview with Caddo Detective Andy Scoggins, Chumley told authorities where he'd left a scoped hunti...
Tue
Apr

1

Prator reappointed to top law nforcement postsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has been reappointed by Gov. Bobby Jindal to a second term on the Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Council and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. Both high-level state appointments impact Louisiana?s criminal justice system ...
Tue
Apr

1

Man charged with burglary, stolen propertyCaddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a Bossier City man on a series of charges related to recent burglaries and stolen property. Donald Southerland, 34, of the 1100 block of Clarence, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center by Sheriff's Detective Michael Escude'. So...
Thu
Apr

3

Man back in jail after 53 arrestsJohn Wesley Pilinski, 34, is no stranger to jail. That's where he is again today after being arrested for the 53rd time Wednesday night. Pilinkski, of Keithville, was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's Deputies John Hay and Russell Hicks for stealing an SUV on Freeman Drive ar...
Thu
Apr

3

Woman jailed for stabbingCaddo sheriff's detectives arrested a woman for stabbing her roommate this morning on Amblewood Lane in south Shreveport. Laketra Williams, 32, of the 9700 block of Amblewood, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for aggravated second-degree battery. Williams ...
Tue
Apr

1

Fast food clerk arrested for stealing customer's credit card numberA manager of the Taco Bell restaurant in the 9400 block of Mansfield Road was arrested for stealing a customer's credit card number. Caddo Detective Bobby Herring of the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force arrested Sharanda Broadway, 25, of the 3200 block of Ne...
Tue
Apr

1

"Silent partner" helps Caddo deputies identify, recover stolen vehicles It's called the "silent partner" and with good reason. A new automatic license plate recognition system acquired by the Caddo Sheriff's Office can quietly do the work of more than 100 deputies in one shift. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator introduced the new system today and ...