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MARCH 2016
Tue
Mar

15

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...
Tue
Mar

15

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.     ...
Tue
Mar

15

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...
Mon
Mar

14

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...
Sun
Mar

13

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...
Sun
Mar

13

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...
Sat
Mar

12

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.
Sat
Mar

12

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.
Fri
Mar

11

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...
Thu
Mar

10

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...
Wed
Mar

9

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...
Wed
Mar

9

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...
Tue
Mar

8

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...
Mon
Mar

7

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...
Mon
Mar

7

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...
Fri
Mar

4

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...
Thu
Mar

3

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...
Wed
Mar

2

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...
Wed
Mar

2

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...
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...
FEBRUARY 2016
Mon
Feb

29

Cash rewards offered to public for information The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help for any information in two separate homicide investigations. On November 20, 2015, just after 9:30 p.m., deputies received a call from a citizen who said they heard an explosion. When the citize...
Sun
Feb

28

Traffic stop leads to large drug seizure A Bossier man was arrested late Friday night after Caddo patrol deputies discovered a large amount of illegal pills and marijuana during a traffic stop, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.  Broderick Simmons, 37, of Bossier City was traveling in a Nissan Maxima on ...
Fri
Feb

26

Man charged with indecent behavior with a juvenileCaddo Sheriff’s detectives charged a 31-year-old man yesterday evening for sending sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Robert Alan Bridges, 31, of Mooringsport was sending inappropriate messages through Facebook to a 14...
Thu
Feb

25

Contractor behind bars after taking advantage of an elderly victimA local contractor has been jailed after taking advantage of a 70-year-old victim, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Andre Blaze of Minden entered into a contract for home repair with a 70-year old resident of Shreveport. Blaze was paid $3,700 up front and failed to do any work ...
Tue
Feb

23

Sheriff Prator warns public of text scamA new twist to a phishing scam involving WESLA Federal Credit Union has resurfaced in Caddo Parish. Caddo residents have been receiving texts purporting to be from WESLA Federal Credit Union. The texts inform the recipients their debit cards have been locked. ...
Mon
Feb

22

Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks owner of lost pig The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner of a solid black pot-bellied pig found early this morning in the 6800 block of Bethany State Line Road. To claim this pig or for more information please contact Corporal Gary Bailey at 466-7920.
Sun
Feb

21

CPSO Marine Patrol discovers bodyThe Caddo Sheriff's Marine Patrol has discovered a body in the Red River, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 7 a.m., CPSO Cpl. Frank Edmondson was patroling the river in search of a man reported missing by Bossier City Police last week when he discovered a b...
Sat
Feb

20

CPSO traffic stop leads to major drug recovery A traffic stop by a Caddo Sheriff's K-9 deputy Friday night led to the discovery of 4.57 pounds of meth valued at $332,144, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 7 p.m., Cpl. Jessica Benevage stopped a pickup traveling westbound on the 3132 Inner Loop at Bert Kouns....
Fri
Feb

19

Store employee arrested for theftAn employee of Academy Sports in Shreveport was arrested Thursday for stealing over $6,000 by making fraudulent returns, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Chasity Jimmerson, 28, is accused of identifying items that were paid for with cash, then having a cashier return the ...
Wed
Feb

17

Eight cited for disturbing the peace at local high schoolEight people were cited by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for their involvement in a disturbance at Southwood High School this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Around 8:25 a.m. as students were being dropped off to start their day, an argument involving parents a...
Tue
Feb

9

CPSO seeks information in obscenity caseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of this GMC pickup. It’s believed he may have information that could assist in CPSO’s investigation of an obscenity case, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectiv...
Tue
Feb

9

Traffic stop nets large amount of drugs; two arrestedCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of two people and the recovery of a large quantity of drugs and cash. On Monday, February 8, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit, DEA Task Force, and Louisiana State Polic...
Mon
Feb

8

CPSO announces courthouse closings for Fat TuesdayAll offices at the Caddo Parish Courthouse will be closed on Fat Tuesday with the exception of the Caddo Sheriff's Office, Assessor's Office, and Parish Facilities and Maintenance. Only the Texas Street entrance and the handicap entrance on Marshall Street ...
Fri
Feb

5

CPSO to auction vehiclesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will auction off a fleet of retired vehicles this weekend, including cars, trucks, vans, an RV, and even a fork lift.  The auction will be held at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Lawler Auction Facility located at 7781 Highw...
Mon
Feb

1

CPSO seeks man for indecent behavior with juvenileUPDATE (2/4/16): Suspect turned himself in on 2/2/16. Original release is listed below.   The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for indecent behavior with a juvenile. Willie Dewayne Watkins, 34, also kno...
JANUARY 2016
Fri
Jan

29

Stock Patrol picks up horseOn January 28, a red gelding with a white stripe on its forehead was picked up by the Caddo Sheriff's Stock Patrol in the 10000 block of Cap City Road in Rodessa. The owner could not be located. The horse will be held at the Sheriff's holding pen on Hwy. 1 for 10 day...
Thu
Jan

28

CPSO plans extra patrols for Mardi Gras The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division will have extra manpower on the streets this Mardi Gras season, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies will be on the look out for impaired drivers as part of the statewide campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over...
Thu
Jan

28

Two men arrested for sex crimes involving juvenilesTwo men were arrested in separate cases this week for having illegal sexual conduct with juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Odis Dewayne Simmons, 50, of the 3000 block of Lillian Street in Shreveport, is accused of molesting two children under the age of 13 in No...
Thu
Jan

28

Woman arrested for passing counterfeit checksCaddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Shreveport woman for using counterfeit checks to purchase a car and other items, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Kirstin O’Neal, 34, of the 9200 block of Dean Road, purchased a car for $5,144 from a local dealership ...
Mon
Jan

25

Five Caddo deputies to receive promotionsFive Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will receive promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow at the Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Steven Joe will be promoted to captain, replacing Captain Kenny Sanders as commander of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Trainin...
Mon
Jan

25

CPSO finds horse in VivianThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a red and white paint stud horse from the 300 block of Redbud Lane in Vivian on January 23. Deputies were unable to locate the owner. To claim the horse or for more information, contact Deputy Gary Bailey at 681-1120.
Thu
Jan

21

Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college 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 ...
Tue
Jan

19

Woman arrested for battering husbandA Keithville woman was arrested for aggravated second-degree battery for stabbing her husband and hitting him on the head with a hammer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies and EMS were called to the 6400 block of Caspiana Lane just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 1...
Tue
Jan

19

Contract nurse accused of theftA contract nurse was arrested this past week for double billing and over billing a client, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Lisa Bain Phillips, 46, of Haughton, was arrested for stealing $39,896 from the Caddo Parish Commission, which contracted with two nursing agencies ...
Sat
Jan

16

Narcotics Task Force arrest 23 while seizing drugs and cashCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested 23 suspects during a narcotics operation late Friday night, January 15, 2016. Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit along with members ...
Fri
Jan

15

Employee's boyfriend behind bars for stealing bank depositA former Pizza Hut employee’s boyfriend has been arrested for stealing a deposit bag full of cash, said Sheriff Steve Prator. James Winn of Shreveport was arrested by Caddo Detective Casey Jones after an investigation determined Winn stole a deposit bag contain...
Thu
Jan

14

CPSO investigating armed robbery of SubwayCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred tonight at the Subway restaurant in Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 9:30 p.m., two armed black males entered the business in the 900 block of South Pine, jumped the counter, ...
Thu
Jan

14

CPSO seeks armed robbery suspectCaddo Sheriff's detectives have obtained a warrant for one of two suspects in an overnight armed robbery at the Oil City E Z Mart, said Sheriff Steve Prator.    Earlier today, Detective Jason Morgan identified Tyrone Cooper, dob 12-8-74, no address...
Wed
Jan

13

Caddo bookkeeper arrested for theft A Shreveport bookkeeper has been arrested for stealing nearly $168,000 from her long-time employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Susan Kennedy Summers, 48, of the 100 block of Justin Avenue, was arrested on Tuesday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for fel...
Wed
Jan

13

CPSO seeks felony theft suspectThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating Donna Bryant Smith, who is wanted for felony theft. Smith, 34, of the 400 block of 5th Street in Benton, is 4’11, 120 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair. On December 4, 2015, Smith went to ...