Thu Aug 6

Task Force arrests ten in warrant round upThe Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force agents arrested ten people during a four-day operation that wrapped up on Thursday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.   Agents seized seven firearms, a bullet proof vest, a ...

Thu Aug 6

Shreveport man arrested for felony theftA Shreveport man is now behind bars after stealing and racking up charges to his former employer’s account. On July 6, First Choice Lawn Care reported Gabriel Williams, 48, used their company account with ABC Auto to buy over $3,500.00 worth of car parts without aut...

Tue Aug 4

Local attorney arrestedA Louisiana attorney has been arrested for illegally accessing and disclosing confidential court documents, said Sheriff Steve Prator. After a thorough investigation involving search warrants served to email providers, digital forensic examinations, and in person int...

Sat Aug 1

Shreveport man arrested for identity theftA Shreveport man is charged with stealing another man's identity and using the false information to commit other crimes, said Sheriff Steve Prator.    Allan Murray, 37, stole personal information from the victim and used that informati...

Tue Jul 28

Wanted suspect injures self during captureA burglary suspect under investigation by several local law enforcement agencies ended his flight from authorities Monday night with a self-inflicted injury, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Taylor, 38, produced a knife and caused a significant wound to his neck aft...

Tue Jul 28

Warrant leads to four arrests on drug chargesFour men were arrested on drug charges after an investigation at a Pecan Street residence in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond. On the morning of July 23, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, assisted by ...

Mon Jul 27

CPSO seeks help locating missing manThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding Jesse Eugene Taylor, 32, of Keithville. Taylor is a white male, 5'9, 175 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen on July 18 around Barron Road. There is...

Fri Jul 24

Family member arrested in death of infantCaddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man for the death of his three-month-old nephew, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Don Lee Johnson, 21, was arrested today following an investigation by Det. Larry Pierce. According to Pierce, the child died on May 6 from inju...

Thu Jul 16

Caddo Sheriff names new commander of Caddo Correctional CenterCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that Rick Farris has been named commander of the Caddo Correctional Center. Farris will replace Commander Bobby Wyche who is retiring in September after 19 years with the Sheriff’s Office. Farris has been employed by t...

Tue Jul 7

Sheriff responds to proposed parish mask ordinanceCaddo Commissioners have called a special meeting for Wednesday where they are expected to vote on an ordinance mandating parish residents to wear face masks in businesses to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The ordinance would require enforcement by the Caddo P...

Mon Jun 22

Cattleman arrested for animal crueltyA Shreveport man was arrested for animal cruelty after several hundred head of cattle on his property were discovered suffering from starvation and neglect, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The cattle belonging to Tremecius Mondell Dixon, 49, of Shreveport, came under inve...

Wed Jun 17

Caddo Sheriff awards scholarship to Captain Shreve seniorCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator awarded an academic scholarship to Ty'Asia Mahoney this morning during a presentation at Government Plaza.              Mahoney is a graduating senior at Captain Shreve High School where she earned a 4.5 gr...

Thu Jun 11

Prator sworn in for sixth term as Caddo SheriffCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator was sworn into office for his sixth term this morning at the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The oath was administered by First Judicial District Court Judge Brady D. O’Callaghan. The Sheriff was assisted during the swearing in by Chief Criminal Dep...

Wed Jun 10

Teen injured in Vivian shootingA 19-year-old Vivian man is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation with another teen Tuesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The incident took place just before 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Pardue Street in Vivian. Keshawn York was hit in the buttocks...

Fri May 29

Man dies in I-220 crashCaddo Patrol deputies responded to a fatal crash on I-220 earlier today. The crash involved two vehicles, a Honda Accord and a GMC pickup, both of which were traveling eastbound. Lt. James Houston said the Honda was in the inside lane on I-220 when the pickup merg...

Fri May 29

Caddo Sheriff announces CCC Medical promotionCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotion of Kelli Hayes to Medical Director at Caddo Correctional Center. Hayes is a seven-year employee of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office. She previously served as Medical Manager at CCC. She is a graduate of Panola College...

Wed May 27

CPSO to host law enforcement graduation ceremonyGraduation exercises for the 47th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 pm, Thursday, May 28, at the American Rose Center, 8877 Jefferson Paige Road, in Shreveport. Eight agencies will be represented when g...

Wed May 27

Man arrested for stealing store depositA Shreveport man was arrested for stealing a store bank deposit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On April 20, the manager of Family Dollar on Hearne Avenue made a drop deposit at a local bank. Video surveillance from the bank confirmed that another man drove up to the dep...

Sat May 23

Teens arrested in connection to retail and car theftsOn Friday, May 22, at 4:19 a.m. three males wearing hoodies and masks entered the Triple J at 8311 Springridge Road, Keithville and stole e-cigarette vapor pens.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies investigated the case and the three males were later...

Fri May 22

Big rig flips over on LA HWY 169Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of an accident involving an 18-wheeler that flipped over on LA Hwy 169 just south of Hammock Road early on Friday. The call came in at 8:03 a.m.. Deputy Alvin Slay arrived on the scene at 8:12 a.m. followed by Ca...

Wed May 20

SHREVEPORT MAN ARRESTED AFTER HARASSING AND THREATENING TO KILL A DEPUTY A 48-year-old Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday after threatening to kill a Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Joaquin Jamon Frazier, 48, is accused of repeatedly calling and threatening to harm Det. Christopher Ardoin.  ...

Wed May 20

SHREVEPORT MAN ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE AND STEALING A HANDGUNA 42-year-old Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for domestic abuse battery with strangulation and theft of a firearm, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   John Kevin Davis, 42, is accused of physically restraining a family member, at her residence on the 6800 b...

Fri May 15

Caddo deputies to participate in seatbelt enforcement campaign As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, Caddo deputies are gearing up to participate in the national “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt campaign, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies locally will be joining other law enforcement agencies around the country to ...

Thu May 14

Shreveporter dies in fatal crashThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left one man dead and a woman injured, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 8:40 p.m., Stephanie Denise Jones, 27, of Shreveport, was traveling eastbound in the 5500 block of Jefferson Paige Road when her SUV cro...

Wed May 13

Two Shreveport men arrested for crimes involving juvenilesA 33-year-old Shreveport man was arrested today for indecent behavior with a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Dustin Henderson, 33, of the 7100 block of Jeanette Lane, is accused of exposing himself and showing pornography to three juvenile girls, ages 8, 10, an...

Wed May 13

CPSO has questions in case of missing womanCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are hoping to connect with a person who left information pertaining to Dorothy Yates-McCathran at a Vivian business in April. Detectives aren’t saying what information was left at the business, but they would like to find the person ...

Tue May 12

Investigation nets six kilos of meth, two arrestsTwo men were arrested on drug charges today following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than six kilos of methamphetamine. Anthony Allen Kellog, 38, and James Orville Haynes, 41, both of Shreveport, were arrested following an investigation by the ...

Tue May 12

Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator recognized several employees recently with awards for service to their community and the Sheriff’s Office.  The awards included promotions, a Lifesaving Award, and recognition for years of service. James Moore was promoted to the rank...

Mon May 11

Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving childrenA Keithville man is in jail charged with sexually assaulting three juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   David Wilson Waters, 59, of the 6400 block of Thistle Lane, was arrested on May 8 for one count of Aggravated Rape and two counts of Molestation of a Ju...

Wed May 6

Caddo Sheriff warns of Bitcoin blackmail scamThe Federal Trade Commission says reports of Bitcoin blackmail scams have taken a big jump in the last few weeks, including in Caddo Parish, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Emails sent to Caddo Parish residents say the sender has hacked into their computer a...

Mon May 4

Teen arrested for shooting Shreveport coupleA 13-year-old boy was arrested for shooting a Shreveport couple in their home Sunday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies were called to 7357 North Noel in Shreveport just after 10 p.m. in reference to the shooting. Detectives say the teenager retrieved a hand...

Fri May 1

Task Force arrests three on drug chargesThree men were jailed on drug charges Friday following an investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, Street Level Interdiction Unit, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.   Agents executed a search...

Wed Apr 29

Haughton man arrested for raping 7-year-old girlA 19-year-old Haughton man was arrested in Caddo Parish for raping a 7-year-old female, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Oscar Gonzalez was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant obtained by Cpl. Ray Saunders. Gonzalez was located in the 1500 block of Kings Hwy. and ...

Wed Apr 29

Coronavirus provides impetus for expanding video court The coronavirus pandemic is providing the impetus for expanding video court proceedings at Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   As of Monday, judges in all five criminal sections of First Judicial District Court were able to conduct court p...

Tue Apr 28

Man arrested for drugs after running into sheriff's patrol carA Shreveport man who ran into the back of a Caddo Sheriff's Office patrol car was arrested after deputies found drugs and guns in his vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Deputy Steve Viola was stopped on Texas Street at Spring Street around 12:24 this m...

Tue Apr 21

Caddo mask distribution sites announcedCaddo Parish residents can pick up free face masks from 8 a.m. until noon Thursday, April 23, at pre-selected sites within the parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of Caddo's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Fourteen locations h...

Sat Apr 18

Caddo HSEP receives mask donation from Hanes company Update: Sheriff Prator announced today that 70,000 masks have been provided to the City of Shreveport and 40,000 to the Parish of Caddo for distribution to the general public. Details on when and where the masks will be handed out are expected later this evening from th...

Wed Apr 8

Testing site opens for first responders, health care workers Update: The drive-thru testing site opened this past week for first responders and health care workers is now available to anyone in the general public who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, and there is no out-of-pocket cost to the individual. Additionally, first responder...

Tue Apr 7

Shooting suspect fatally wounded A man wanted for shooting at a Caddo deputy and killing a Shreveport woman is dead, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Derek Swanson, 28, was fatally injured during a shootout with law enforcement after he broke into a house in the 8700 block of South Lakeshore Drive. ...

Tue Apr 7

CPSO continues search for shooting suspectCaddo Sheriff's deputies are continuing their search this morning for a man who shot at a deputy Monday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies maintained a perimeter in the area of the 8200 block of Jefferson Paige Road throughout the night and manned che...

Mon Apr 6

CPSO searches for shooting suspectCaddo Sheriff's deputies are in the 8200 block of Jefferson Paige Road searching for a suspect who fired at a deputy, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 1 p.m. today, a Caddo patrol deputy was following up on a tip that a man wanted in connection with a Shreveport...

Sun Apr 5

CCC inmate tests positive for COVID-19An inmate at Caddo Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Sheriff Steve Prator.   The male, who has underlying health conditions, developed a temperature and was sent to Ochsner LSU Hospital, where a test for COVID-19 returned positive....

Sat Apr 4

Caddo deputy, recovered from COVID-19, donates plasma to other virus patients A Caddo deputy who recovered from COVID-19 is now helping other critically ill coronavirus patients by donating his plasma.   Cpl. Kevin Calhoun donated one of the first COVID-19 convalescent plasmas in Louisiana, according to LifeShare Blood Center...

Sat Apr 4

Caddo Sheriff requires all deputies to wear masks Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is requiring all deputies to wear protective masks while on duty, according to an order that goes into effect at 6 p.m. tonight. "This goes beyond maintaining a healthy workforce," Prator said. "Every day we learn more and ...

Tue Mar 31

Juvenile charged with hit and runA 17 year old has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run fatality on Roy Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff's Patrol deputies were called to the 4300 block about 9:30 p.m. on Monday regarding a man who was found deceased near the driveway of the Co...

Tue Mar 24

Man charged in charged in Calderwood shooting Caddo Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Shreveport man in connection with a shooting March 7 on Calderwood Drive, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Brian Alexander Wilcott, 33, was arrested on March 20 after Sheriff's Detective Jeremy Prudhome o...

Tue Mar 17

Caddo OHSEP lists public updates on websiteThe Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is making community COVID-19 information and updates available in one location for the benefit of citizens. Caddo OHSEP Director/Sheriff Steve Prator said a complete list of community information can be foun...

Fri Mar 13

Caddo leaders meet to discuss COVID-19State, parish, and city leaders took part in a Unified Command Group meeting today at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness where they discussed preparations and response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Caddo Parish remains low risk w...

Wed Mar 11

Caddo Parish announces local case of COVID-19A presumptive positive case of COVID-19 or coronavirus has been detected in Caddo Parish, according to officials. A middle-aged male with no risk factors and no history of travel self-presented to a local hospital. He was admitted, and a test for coronavirus was conducted...

Wed Mar 11

Visitation suspended at CCCOn-site visitation for inmates at Caddo Correctional Center has been suspended until further notice in an effort to prevent the coronavirus from entering the facility, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Changes were discussed and recommendations were made for all parish jails dur...