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2025
APRIL
Mon Apr 28 |
Caddo Deputies Arrest Shreveport Woman for Simple AssaultCaddo Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Shreveport woman for causing a disturbance on school grounds after hours, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On April 25 at 10 AM, Aquanita Turner, 42, of Shreveport, was taken into custody during her visit to speak with th... |
Fri Apr 25 |
Bond Payment Phone Scam Has ResurfacedA bond payment phone scam is targeting our community. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating Caddo Sheriff's Deputies and asking individuals for bond payments to release inmates. Please remember that no one ... |
Tue Apr 22 |
Pursuit ends with the arrest of three individualsYesterday evening, one of our K-9 handlers, Deputy Vaitkus, attempted to make a traffic stop on a four-door sedan at South Lakeshore and I-220. The vehicle refused to stop and fled westbound on I-20 before crashing near exit 5. The driver, Jefferey Moran, exited the vehicle ... |
Mon Apr 21 |
***UPDATE*** CPSO is currently investigating a Shooting in VivianAt 8:25 PM on April 20, the Vivian Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of Pardue Street in Vivian, Louisiana, in response to a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers found a 17-year-old female lying on the floor inside the residence with a gunshot wound to her ... |
Thu Apr 17 |
Captain Shreve Student was arrested on weapon chargesDeputy Rivera, the School Resource Officer from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, was alerted by an assistant principal about a tip concerning a 15-year-old student who had been seen with a weapon on campus. Thanks to the quick actions of Deputy Rivera and the assistant... |
Thu Apr 17 |
Three wire Bandits arrested in a joint operation with BPSOAccording to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr, three men, two from Bossier Parish and one from Caddo Parish, have been arrested for stealing and selling thousands of dollars worth of copper wire from AT&T job sites.Jermaine Johns, 46, was taken into custody on April 11, ... |
Fri Apr 11 |
CPSO joins "Buckle Up in Your Truck" CampaignThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will participate in a statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup truck drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up. The campaign will run from April 19 to 27 and is paid for with a grant from t... |
Thu Apr 10 |
Fugitive Arrested in North CaddoCaddo deputies arrested a wanted man in North Caddo on Thursday evening, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.Just after 6 p.m. on Thursday, CPSO patrol deputies received a tip that James Ray Culotta, 55, who had a warrant for domestic abuse battery with strangulation, wa... |
Thu Apr 10 |
"Revised" CPSO Cyber Crimes arrests man for child pornographyA man from Shreveport has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On Wednesday, April 9, Nicholas Steiner, 36, was taken into custody following an investigation led by Investigator Thomas Lites from the Sheriff&... |
Thu Apr 10 |
"Revised" CPSO Cyber Crimes arrests man for distributing child pornographyA man from Blanchard has been arrested for allegedly distributing child pornography, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On Wednesday, April 9, Timothy Ouzts, 45, was taken into custody following an investigation led by Investigator Thomas Lites from the Sheriff&rs... |
Wed Apr 9 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office participates in Love the Boot WeekCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn and Caddo Sheriff's deputies collected trash on North Spring Street and the Spring Street Service Road in front of the Juvenile Justice Complex as part of Love the Boot Week. Love the Boot Week is an initiative by "Keep Louisiana Beauti... |
Tue Apr 8 |
Student arrested for battery on a dating partnerA student from Captain Shreve has been arrested for battery against a dating partner earlier today, according to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.Deputy Rivera, the School Resource Officer (SRO), was informed after the victim and her mother visited the school this morning. ... |
Mon Apr 7 |
AARP Shred Day EventSafeguarding citizens against identity theft is a top priority, prompting a collaboration between the AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. They are excited to announce a community initiative offering free document shredding services... |
Wed Apr 2 |
Woman arrested following a pursuit involving multiple agencies A Caddo woman was arrested this afternoon on multiple charges following a car chase that resulted in injuries to a Caddo Deputy and a Blanchard Police Officer, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On April 2 at approximately 2:54 PM, the Blanchard Police Department recei... |
2025
MARCH
Thu Mar 27 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution EventSheriff Henry Whitehorn, in partnership with Caddo District Attorney James Stewart, Chief District Public Defender Michelle AndrePont, Judge Donald Hathaway, Jr., and Clerk of Court Mike Spence, is allowing individuals with outstanding Caddo Parish Misdemeanor Warrants to pu... |
Thu Mar 27 |
Sheriff Whitehorn swears in 11 new deputiesOn March 27, Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr., swore in 11 new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. The newly appointed deputies are as follows:- Jessycu Smith: Food Services- Tanika Thomas: RN- Erica Hawk and Constance Graham: Part-Time Tax Clerk ... |
Wed Mar 26 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office to Honor Crime Victims at Walk in Downtown ShreveportIn observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to participate in a Walk With Purpose, dedicated to the brave survivors of violent crimes and their families.The event will take place on Monday, Apr... |
Fri Mar 14 |
CPSO is hosting an event titled "Hip Hop to the Free Throw Line."Registration Opens for Youth Basketball Event The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is announcing its inaugural “Hip Hop to the Free Throw Line,” a fun-filled basketball event for local youth, set to take place at Legion Hills Community Center, 1004 S. Par... |
Mon Mar 10 |
Phone Scams Have Resurfaced**Attention Residents of Caddo Parish:**A recent phone scam is targeting our community. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating a lieutenant named Joshua Williams from the Sheriff's Office Civil Division. Dur... |
Fri Mar 7 |
CPSO and BFCU to host free shred eventBarksdale Federal Credit Union and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are partnering to host a shredding event designed to help protect citizens from identity theft.The event will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town, loca... |
Wed Mar 5 |
CPSO investigating a single-vehicle fatalityCaddo Parish Patrol deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in one individual’s death this afternoon in South Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. At 12:40 PM on March 5, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in th... |
Wed Mar 5 |
Sheriff's Safety Town Hosts Camp During Spring BreakSheriff’s Safety Town will present the K.I.D. (Know, Initiate, Demonstrate) Safety Camp, a special program designed for 5- and 6-year-olds, is taking place March 10-14, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 8910 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118.The daily Spring Break camp provid... |
Wed Mar 5 |
CPSO investigating a single-vehicle fatalityCaddo Parish Patrol deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in one individual’s death this afternoon in South Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. At 12:40 PM on March 5, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in th... |
Wed Mar 5 |
Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatalityLate last night, Caddo Parish patrol deputies investigated a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.At 8:00 PM on March 4, deputies responded to a three-vehicle collision involving an eighteen-wheeler and two passenger veh... |
Tue Mar 4 |
Oil City Man Arrested at Northwood High SchoolAn Oil City man was arrested at Northwood High School for battery on a peace officer and other charges, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On March 4, shortly after 9 AM, Northwood High School was placed on lockdown due to a possible tornado in the area. Gary W. Fenner, 70, ar... |
Tue Mar 4 |
Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative - LECJSupport the Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative and end the cycle of senseless gun violence in our community!https://www.lecjf.org/anglinmyers |
Tue Mar 4 |
BTW Student was arrested on weapon charges A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested for pointing a BB gun at another student, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On March 3, just after 2 PM, Deputy Daniels, the School Resource Officer at BTW, was notified about an altercation involving a male ju... |
Mon Mar 3 |
Bossier City man arrested after narcotics search warrantCaddo narcotics agents arrested a man from Bossier City after discovering drugs and cash in a house in Shreveport late last month, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On February 28 at 6:20 AM, narcotic agents from CPSO executed a search warrant at a residence located in... |
Mon Mar 3 |
Caddo man arrested for traffic violations and drug offensesA Shreveport man has been arrested for hit-and-run and drug charges, according to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On February 28, just after 8 PM, Caddo Parish Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a crash at I-49 and North Market. Before their arrival, the suspect, Jimmy Wel... |
2025
FEBRUARY
Fri Feb 28 |
Caddo Parish Security Officer arrested for simple batteryA security officer at Northwood High School in Caddo Parish has been arrested for simple battery against a student, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. Hosie Thomas, 46, of Shreveport, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center after an investigation conducted b... |
Wed Feb 26 |
CPSO Empowers Women with Situational Awareness WorkshopIn recognition of International Women’s Day, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Situational Awareness Workshop for women on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118. The... |
Sun Feb 23 |
Three are in custody following an early morning armed robberyCaddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning in north Caddo Parish. According to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr., three men are now in custody in connection with the incident.The robbery took place shortly after 8:30 AM on Fe... |
Wed Feb 19 |
Safety Workshop to Focus on Disaster PreparednessEvery day, lives are disrupted by disasters—whether natural, like tornadoes, or man-made, such as an active shooter incident. The devastation can be life-changing, but preparation can make all the difference.Join us at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at Sheriff’s Sa... |
Tue Feb 18 |
Sheriff Whitehorn opens sub-stations for tax paymentsSheriff Whitehorn, Sr. recognizes that managing time can be challenging, so he has arranged for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office - Tax Department to be open on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Both sub-stations will operate from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The North Sub-Stati... |
Tue Feb 18 |
Caddo deputies investigate fatal train crashCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred this morning, February 18, in North Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.The accident took place shortly after 10:00 AM on the railroad tracks near Trey Way and Puala Kay Place, just... |
Mon Feb 17 |
Youth Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball to Raise Awareness on Bullying PreventionThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will present "Hiding Behind the Mask: The Faces of Bullying" Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball on February 23, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118. The Mardi Gra... |
Fri Feb 14 |
Sheriff Whitehorn Swears in Seven New DeputiesOn February 14, Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in seven new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.The newly appointed deputies are as follows:**Corrections:**- Gage Dubois- Alonzo LeBlanc- Gabrielle Morgan**Patrol:**- John Lacaze Jr.- Thaddeus Scott**Re... |
Wed Feb 12 |
CPSO arrests man for First-Degree RapeA Shreveport man has been arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for sexually assaulting a juvenile, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.The investigation was conducted by Sheriff’s Juvenile Detective Roosevelt Tadlock, who obtained a warrant for MacGregor Ky... |
Tue Feb 11 |
Phone scams have resurfacedPlease be advised of a recent phone scam targeting residents of Caddo Parish. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating the Honorable Judge Chris Victory and the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, Mike Spence. During the... |
Mon Feb 10 |
Sheriff Whitehorn Swears in 14 New DeputiesOn February 7, Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in 14 new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.The newly appointed deputies are as follows:**Patrol:**- Jeremiah Carroll- Carlos Ratliff**Corrections:**- Marquadis Allen- Rashida Clay- Shirley Wilson- Jhata... |
Mon Feb 10 |
S.T.E.A.M. in Law Enforcement Day Camp for Kids on February 14The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting the Intro to S.T.E.A.M. in Law Enforcement Day Camp, which will offer children ages 7 to 9 a hands-on opportunity to discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) are applied in law enforc... |
Thu Feb 6 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Hosts Workshop to Empower WomenIn recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a special workshop, “Unmasking Teen Dating Violence,” designed to equip teenagers with the knowledge and resources to recognize abusive relati... |
Sun Feb 2 |
Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatalityCaddo Parish Patrol deputies are currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of an individual on the morning of February 2, as reported by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.At 4:40 AM on February 2, deputies were responding to a separate call on Inter... |
2025
JANUARY
Wed Jan 29 |
Caddo Deputy ArrestedA Caddo Parish Sheriff's Deputy, Earl Armstrong Jr., 61, has been arrested for battery against his dating partner.Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. reported that investigators were alerted by Armstrong's girlfriend, who accused him of committing battery against her after s... |
Tue Jan 28 |
CPSO has arrested a student for terrorizingA student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested following a social media post he made yesterday, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office received a tip this morning about Thomas M. Ross, a 17-year-old student at Booker T. W... |
Wed Jan 22 |
CPSO is searching for clues regarding a woman's disappearance in 2020The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating 44-year-old Dorothy "Dottie" Yates-McCathran, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. McCathran was last seen at her home in the 10000 block of Vivian Airport Road on... |
Sun Jan 19 |
Winter Blast is approaching soonSheriff Whitehorn would like to inform the citizens of Caddo Parish that winter weather is expected early this week. He urges residents to check on their elderly neighbors, as cold weather increases the risk of hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms of hypother... |
Fri Jan 17 |
Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarshipCaddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. has announced the availability of a $1000 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... |
Fri Jan 17 |
Potential winter storm is approachingA winter storm is expected early next week, and Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. urges residents to check on elderly neighbors. Cold weather increases the risk of hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms include confusion, fatigue, shivering, and numbnes... |
Thu Jan 16 |
Major crash involving a Caddo School bus.At approximately 7:25 AM, a tow truck driver traveling southbound collided with the rear of a school bus that had stopped to pick up a child. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies and Caddo Fire District 1 responded to the scene. The school bus was carrying seven children an... |