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DECEMBER 2023
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Caddo Parish Deputy receives a Certificate of Commendation from the Shreveport Fire ChiefCaddo Sheriff's Deputy Cpl. Robert Chapman was recognized by the Shreveport Fire Chief, Clarence Reese Jr., during a ceremony on Thursday, November 30. Chapman received a Certificate of Commendation for his selfless and courageous acts during a shooting incident ...
NOVEMBER 2023
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Nov

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CPSO seeks homicide suspectThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a second suspect in a recent homicide investigation, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Jakendrion Gay, 19, of Shreveport, is wanted for the homicide of Jotrevious Hawthorne on July 28&n...
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Nov

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Caddo Sheriff Office offers "First Gun Course"Revised: Registration number changed. Registration is underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff's Office "First Gun Course."     The class will be offered on December 20, 2023, and January 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. t...
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Nov

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CPSO DONATES FOOD TO THE FOOD BANK OF NWLACaddo Sheriff Steve Prator would like to thank the CPSO deputies and the public for another successful Thanksgiving Food Drive. Today we donated 3,613 pounds of nonperishable food items to the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.    This is our fifth year d...
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Nov

10

CPSO arrests man for First-Degree Rape A Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for sexually assaulting a six-year-old child, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  The incident occurred on April 24 when Dawson Jacob Jetton, 24, entered the residence of the victim, whom he knew, and eng...
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Nov

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CPSO detective arrests man for child pornography A Shreveport man was arrested for distribution and possession of pornography involving juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Jaden Douglas, 18, was arrested on Wednesday, November 8, following an investigation by Sheriff’s Detective Thomas Lites.  ...
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Nov

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Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate class 55Update: Media for the press has been added.   Graduation exercises for the 55th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., November 9, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shr...
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Nov

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Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to an oil spill on Hwy. 170Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to an oil spill on Hwy. 170 between McArthur Drive and Roy Hoppy Hopkins Drive in Vivian earlier today. An oil tanker collapsed and leaked 243 barrels of crude oil and salt water on Hwy. 170, with some oil reaching nearby ditches but...
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Nov

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CPSO warns about phone scam.The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a recent phone scam circulating in Caddo Parish. Financial Crimes Sgt. Chris Daniel says if you receive a phone call from someone stating he’s Sgt. Dexter White or any other CPSO deputy and he asks for ...
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Nov

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CPSO arrests juvenile for Second-Degree BatteryAn 11-year-old boy was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for seriously injuring a one-year-old child, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   The incident occurred on September 3 when the victim’s mother found the toddler unconscious and not breathing at a M...
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Nov

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CPSO seeking information on missing personThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 79-year-old Kindley Thompson of Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Thompson has been missing since November of 2021. Foul play is not suspected; however, the Sheriff’s Office i...
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Nov

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Update: CPSO assists with KCS train derailmentUpdate: LA Highway 1 northbound and southbound lanes near Rodessa have re-opened. KCS Railway used heavy machinery to clear a train derailment, causing a temporary highway closure since November 1. ___________________________________________________ Update: As of ...
OCTOBER 2023
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Update: CPSO investigates school bomb threat Update: Caddo Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 14-year-old juvenile in connection with a bomb threat at Donnie Bickham Middle School earlier today, said Sheriff Steve Prator.    After further investigation, Caddo Sheriff’s Juvenile Detective Chr...
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Oct

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CPSO arrests man for possessing child pornographyA Shreveport man was arrested for being in possession of pornography involving juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   On October 25, Sheriff’s Detective Thomas Lites arrested Arthur Halley, Jr., 49, with assistance from the Caddo Sheriff&rsqu...
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Sheriff Prator Swears in 10 deputiesSheriff Steve Prator swore in 10 new deputies to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on Thursday, October 26. The ceremony was held at the Sheriff's administrative offices on the seventh floor of Government Plaza at 505 Travis Street in Shreveport. The new deputies ...
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Oct

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Student arrested for having a gun at schoolA 17-year-old student was arrested today for having a loaded gun at school, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The arrest came after a school metal detector was alerted when a student entered Southwood High School earlier this morning. A search of the student's backpack ...
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Oct

23

Theft at oilfield site leads to arrestCaddo Parish deputies arrested a Rodessa man for stealing oilfield equipment valued at more than $3,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The theft occurred on October 17 at a well site in the 10000 block of Rodessa-State Line Road. The site is operated by Black Bayou...
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Oct

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Theft at oilfield site leads to arrestCaddo Parish deputies arrested a Rodessa man for stealing oilfield equipment valued at more than $3,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The theft occurred on October 17 at a well site in the 10000 block or Rodess Ida Road. The site is operated by Black Bayou Operating Company...
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Oct

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Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to an oil spill on Twelve Mile BayouCaddo sheriff's deputies responded to an oil spill on Twelve Mile Bayou between La 173 and La 169 earlier today. An oil sheen was found as far South as La 173 bridge (Dixie Blanchard Rd). Sheriff's Office patrol deputies used drones to trace the oil spill approxim...
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Oct

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CPSO launches new program for special needs citizens Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced a new program to assist parish residents with special needs during their encounters with law enforcement. The “Friends of Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office” program provides a unique decal to alert deputies and other firs...
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Oct

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Texas woman arrested for firing weapon at ex-boyfriendCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Texas woman for firing a weapon at a couple in Greenwood over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Alicia Whitfield, 40, of the 1400 block of Ireland Williams Road in Waskom, Texas, was arrested after an investigation reveale...
SEPTEMBER 2023
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Sep

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Caddo Deputies investigate a fatality crashUPDATE: The victim in the crash, Mr. James Earl Smith, 66 years old out of Texas was positively identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Update - 18 Wheeler rollover shuts exit down in GreenwoodUpdate: Interstate 20 Westbound at exit 3 is now open.  ------------------------- Caddo deputies are assisting Greenwood Police Department with a single vehicle traffic accident involving a 18 Wheeler rollover on Interstate 20 Westbound at exit 3. The exit is curren...
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Sep

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Blanchard man arrested for rape of a juvenileCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Blanchard man for the rape of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On September 25, Detective BreAnna Gerbine arrested Anthony Hollis, 51, after a forensic investigation revealed he sexually assaulted the juvenile multiple tim...
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PIO duties Please be advised, Det. Ty King will cover PIO duties beginning at 6 p.m. tonight and going through Sunday at 10 p.m. For media relations matters, please call her at 318-422-9293.
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UPDATE: Traffic lanes openThe lanes on I-49 North are now open for normal traffic. ________________________________________________________________________ Caddo Sheriff’s deputies have closed part of I-49 North due to a fire involving an 18-wheeler tractor-trailer transporting live cattl...
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Sep

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Livestock trailer fire on I-49Caddo Sheriff’s deputies have closed part of I-49 North due to a fire involving an 18-wheeler tractor trailer transporting live cattle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   The fire happened just before 2 p.m. this afternoon on I-49 North just south of the Souther...
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Sep

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Husband arrested for attacking wife with hammer and knifeCaddo Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a man for attacking his wife with a hammer and a knife, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeffery Callender, 51, of the 8900 block of Park Haven Place in Shreveport, was arrested for attempted murder and false imprisonment of...
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Sep

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I-49 South updateI-49 South traffic lanes are now open for regular traffic. ___________________________________________________________________________________________   Caddo Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an early morning vehicle versus pedestrian accide...
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Sep

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Road closureCaddo Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an early morning vehicle versus pedestrian accident on I-49 South and the Mayo Road Overpass, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Right now, I-49 South is closed, and traffic is being diverted onto Bert Kouns Industrial...
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Sep

13

Former Sheriff's deputy arrested for batteryA Caddo Sheriff’s Corrections deputy was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly struck an inmate housed at the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator.        D’Varciea Small was arrested after a f...
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Sep

13

18 year old arrested for Vivian ShootingCaddo Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested an 18-year-old man for shooting two brothers, fatally wounding one and sending the other to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jadaveun Dillard, of Oil City, was arrested after an investigation revealed he was the lon...
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Sep

12

Deputy arrested for batteryD’Varciea Small, a two-year deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, was arrested for simple battery after an incident at the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On September 12, around 5:45 a.m., Small arrived at the CCC to prepare for h...
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Sep

11

Block-party applications available from Caddo Sheriff's OfficeApplications from the Caddo Sheriff's Office are now available for citizens living in the unincorporated areas of Caddo Parish who would like to close their streets for National Night Out block parties. The applications are available at the sheriff's north and sou...
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Sep

11

Livestock Patrol to hold silent auctionA silent auction will be held next week for a horse, sheep, and donkey that were impounded by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office and never reclaimed by their owners, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  The auction will begin on Monday, September 18, and end on Friday, Septembe...
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Sep

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Criminal Records Office closedThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office of Criminal Records and Permits will be closed to the public on Tuesday, September 12, for maintenance. The office will resume regular hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. The office is located at 501 Texas Street...
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Fatal shooting kills one brother, sends the other to the hospitalCaddo Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left one brother dead and sent the other one to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 9 p.m. last night, patrol deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 700 block of North H...
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Sep

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Shreveport man arrested for robberyCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for robbing a local store, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Albert Fuggins, 60, of the 1200 block of Post Oak Place, was arrested after an investigation determined he robbed a store clerk at the Family Dollar located at...
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Sep

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Student arrested for making bomb threat Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for making a bomb threat at an area high school, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Detectives said that at approximately 10:34 this morning, a faculty member at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy receive...
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Sep

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Five people arrested for underage alcohol sales The Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Division recently conducted an operation resulting in the arrest of five store clerks for selling alcohol to minors, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Detectives conducted an Underage Alcohol Purchase Operation on 19 businesse...
AUGUST 2023
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Aug

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CPSO LIvestock Patrol at work An influx of loose livestock impounded recently by the Caddo Sheriff's Office has at times created a near full house at the department's livestock holding pen, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   So far this week the CPSO livestock patrol has sheltered six ...
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Aug

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Livestock auctionThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Livestock Patrol will conduct a silent auction on this red and white heifer found on Keithville-Springridge Road on August 3. The auction will begin on Tuesday, September 5, and end on Friday, September 8. Bids will be accepted ...
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Aug

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Officer-involved shooting/homicide investigationCaddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a 911 call of a break-in that led to two fatalities, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:54 a.m. at the 4800 block of Old Mooringsport Road. Upon arrival, a suspect ...
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Aug

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Keithville woman jailed for stabbing family member Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville woman for stabbing her grandfather during a domestic dispute, said Sheriff Steve Prator.    Carrington Harris, 22, of the 3900 block of Fountainbleu Road in Keithville, was arrested after an invest...
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Aug

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Arkansas fugitives captured in Caddo Parish Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men wanted on felony gun charges in Miller County, Arkansas, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Joseph Demarquez D. Dennis, 21, and King James Copeland, 25, both of Shreveport, were captured by sheriff’s deputie...
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Arkansas fugitives captured in Caddo Parish Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men wanted on felony gun charges in Miller County, Arkansas, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Joseph Demarquez D. Dennis, 21, and King James Copeland, 25, both of Shreveport, were captured by sheriff’s deputie...
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Aug

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More charges for Shreveport man who is currently jailed for the rape of a juvenileCaddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives added more charges to a Shreveport man who is currently jailed for the rape of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Demarquis Davis, 34, of the 2900 block of Nettie Street, was arrested on June 8 by the Shreveport Police Dep...
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Aug

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Juvenile Arrest for Causing Disturbance at School FunctionCaddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a juvenile for causing a disturbance at a football game this past week, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   The juvenile was arrested for spraying Mace during a scrimmage football game between Huntington High School and ...
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Aug

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Sheriff's Office banking account illegally used CPSO detectives arrested a Bossier City woman for making unauthorized electronic transactions from a Caddo Sheriff’s Office banking account, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Aleshia Williams, 35, of the 1200 block of Dot Avenue in Bossier City, was arrest...
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Aug

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Blanchard woman arrested for aiming laser light at a helicopterA Caddo Parish woman was arrested for pointing a green laser light at an aircraft, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The aircraft turned out to be a police helicopter.  April Poitras, 44, of the 7600 block of Hwy. 1, was taken into custody by Caddo Parish Deputy Steven...