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JULY 2024
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Jul

19

Georgia native arrested after a fatal hit-and-runCaddo Sheriff's Detective Jeremy Edward arrested a Georgia native after he turned himself in for a fatal hit and run, said Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. On July 18, around 12:04 a.m., Caddo Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a fatal hit and run on Highway ...
Fri
Jul

19

CPSO Cyber Crimes arrests man for child pornographyA Shreveport man was arrested for possessing multiple images of child pornography, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.   Allen K. Jackson, 20, was arrested on Thursday, July 18th, following an investigation by Sheriff’s Cyber Crimes Unit.   During the inves...
Thu
Jul

11

The Caddo Sheriff's Office hosted its annual Youth Firearms Safety CampThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp on July 10, welcoming boys and girls from the local area. The camp took place at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, where campers were paired with certified deputies for ...
Thu
Jul

11

Texas man arrested on three counts of aggravated assault with a firearmThe detectives from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Joeseph S. Robinson (DOB - 09/17/1979) from Deberry, TX. He was taken into custody after firing multiple rounds into the air in the parking lot of the Outlaw Bar located in the 11600 block of US Hwy 80...
Tue
Jul

9

Shreveport City Marshal's Office along with the Caddo Sheriff's to host an active shooter exerciseThe Caddo Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), along with the Shreveport City Marshal's Office, will host an active shooter training exercise from July 9 to July 11 at The Caddo-Bossier Port Commission (60000 Doug Attaway Blvd. Sh...
Mon
Jul

8

Caddo Sheriff's non-emergency phone line is temporarily unavailableThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office's non-emergency phone line (318-675-2170) is currently unavailable, including administrative lines.  Efforts are underway to resolve this issue, and the public will be informed when the phone service is restored. In ca...
Wed
Jul

3

Shreveport man arrested after narcotics searchCaddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Special Response Team conducted a narcotic search warrant in the 5600 block of Buncombe Road, Shreveport, LA. They arrested a male for possession with the intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, in Caddo ...
JUNE 2024
Fri
Jun

28

Sheriff-elect Henry Whitehorn, Sr. announces Command StaffSheriff-elect Henry Whitehorn has announced the following appointments to his command staff:   Chief Deputy: Rickey Farris Farris joined the Caddo Sheriff's Office in July of 1991. He was first hired as a corrections deputy at the Caddo Detention Cente...
Wed
Jun

26

Shreveport business owner arrested for extortion and false imprisonmentA Shreveport business owner is under arrest for extortion and false imprisonment, said Sheriff Jay Long. Victor Llanito, 34, owner of SBC Bail Bonds and co-owner of a thrift shop business, is accused of having his bond agents place his business partner in custody and tran...
Tue
Jun

25

Shreveport man arrested for car theftsOne man is under arrest for spearheading a Caddo Parish car theft ring, said Sheriff Jay Long.   On June 18, Sheriff's Detective Adam Jones and the US Marshals Task Force arrested Demarcus Clements, 34, at Bally's Casino in downtown Shreveport. Clements is...
Wed
Jun

19

CPSO is accepting applications for Youth Firearms Safety CampThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will host its Youth Firearms Safety Camp on July 10 and 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Regional Academy, located at 15639 LA-1, Shreveport, LA 71115. Please sign up and select a day for your young one to enjoy...
Tue
Jun

18

Caddo Sheriff's Office to host blood driveThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will hold a blood drive with LifeShare Blood Center on Friday, June 21, as part of the "Quench your heroic thirst!"  blood drive event. Mobile donor coaches will be available at 1101 Forum Drive, Shreveport, from 12 p.m...
Sun
Jun

16

Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatalityAt approximately 2:20 am on June 16, Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a major crash at the intersection of North Market Street and McDaniel Drive. They discovered a 2005 Toyota Camry, reported as stolen, overturned at the scene, resulting in multiple injuries and th...
Fri
Jun

14

Sheriff Long swears in eight deputiesSheriff Jay Long swore in eight new deputies to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on Friday, June 13.   The new deputies are Cassandra Allen, Curtis Carrigan, Rory Hampton, Yaron Hawthorne, Lamarion Love, Sidney Moran, Brandon Normand, and Fleneshia Taylor. ...
Wed
Jun

12

Search warrant leads to drugs seized and five arrestedCaddo Sheriff Jay Long announced the arrest of five people on drug charges following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Division. On June 10, a joint operation by Caddo Narcotics, Probation and Parole, Youth Services, and the Louisiana Department of C...
Tue
Jun

11

Caddo Sheriff's Camp kicks off with 45 campersForty-five boys from across Caddo Parish arrived at Kinsey Scout Reservation on June 9 to attend the 2024 Caddo Sheriff’s Camp. The four-day camp, open to boys ages 9-12, is free for participants and is supported by private donations raised by the Sheriff. The Boy S...
Mon
Jun

10

Caddo Deputies investigate fatal crashThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a fatal crash that took place on Highway 1 Northbound, between Scarpengo Road and Roy Road Extension. At 5:22 p.m., deputies were called to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1. A silver Chevy tru...
Thu
Jun

6

Caddo Deputies investigate collision on Mira Myrtis RoadThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a major traffic accident on Mira Myrtis Road. Sgt. James Norwood from the Caddo Sheriff's Patrol Division reported that at 10:11 a.m., deputies responded to a head-on collision involving an 18-wheeler and a gre...
Wed
Jun

5

Road closure due to fallen treeLA Highway 169 is closed between Highway 1 and Mooringsport Road due to downed power lines caused by a fallen tree. Travelers will need to take Highway 169 North to Gamm Road to Highway 530 to get to Oil City until the tree is removed and the power lines are safely r...
Tue
Jun

4

Caddo Sheriff awards deputies for heroism, lifesaving actsCaddo Sheriff Jay Long presented several deputies with departmental awards today, recognizing them for heroism and lifesaving efforts while on and off duty.   Medal of Valor: Deputy Jon-Marco Daughtery and retired Lieutenant James Houston received the departmen...
Tue
Jun

4

Caddo Sheriff announces promotions and recognitionCaddo Sheriff Jay Long recognized several deputies today during a ceremony honoring them for their promotions and years of service.   Tiffiney Brown, a 27-year deputy, was promoted to sergeant in Corrections. Brown has administrative and security experience, is P....
Mon
Jun

3

Delayed traffic due to minor accidentThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office advises everyone to expect delayed traffic on I-49. There will be one lane open for traffic on I-49 South of North Market. The delay is due to an 18-wheeler trailer truck that caught fire southbound on I-49 and is currently stopped ap...
Sun
Jun

2

Caddo Sheriff's deputies arrest carjacking suspectThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred during a high-speed pursuit earlier today. At 3:20 p.m., Caddo Sheriff’s deputies were called to assist the Vivian Police Department in apprehending the driver of a stol...
MAY 2024
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May

31

Caddo Sheriff awards scholarship to North Caddo seniorCaddo Sheriff Jay Long awarded an academic scholarship to Analyce Jeane this morning during a presentation at Government Plaza.   Jeane is a graduating senior at North Caddo High School, where she earned a 4.89 grade point average. She will use the $1000 scholarsh...
Wed
May

29

Caddo Sheriff's Office investigates highway shootingCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning on LA 3132. Detectives say that around 6:15 a.m. a gold Lexus was traveling eastbound on 3132 near Walker Road when the driver of a white hatchback pulled alongside him and fired in...
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May

26

Caddo Deputies investigate I-49 crashThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of I-49.  Sgt. Christopher Woods from the Caddo Sheriff's Patrol Division reported that around 11 a.m. deputies were called ...
Fri
May

24

Caddo Deputies investigate a fatality crashThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 1 at the Caddo-Bossier Port today.    An 18-wheeler turning east onto Ron Bean Boulevard was struck by a Camaro traveling north on Highway 1. The driver of the Camaro...
Thu
May

23

CPSO to conduct Tax Certificate sales June 4The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office online tax sale will be held Tuesday, June 4, for any unpaid 2023 property taxes over $10. Citizens can participate in the sale at www.civicsource.com. "Please check your taxes to verify they are paid,” said ...
Tue
May

21

CPSO to join Click It or Ticket National MobilizationThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will participate in a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at educating drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up. The campaign will run from May 20 to June 2 and is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway ...
Wed
May

15

Local agencies to pay tribute to fallen officers during Police WeekCommunities across the country will come together this week during National Police Week to remember law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and honor those they left behind. A memorial ceremony for local fallen officers will be held at 10 a.m....
Tue
May

14

Red River RescueThe Caddo and Red River parish sheriff's offices located a missing Keithville woman this morning after forming a combined agency search party, said Sheriff Jay Long. The woman was last seen leaving her residence in Caddo Parish on Monday evening around 5 p.m. Caddo de...
Tue
May

14

Class 56 Graduate from Caddo Sheriff's AcademyThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office held graduation exercises today for Class 56 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, said Sheriff Jay Long. The ceremony took place at Calvary Baptist Church.  A total of 22 cadets successfully graduated from the ac...
Mon
May

13

Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate class 56Graduation exercises for the 56th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., May 14, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106 Eleven agencies will be represen...
Fri
May

10

CPSO recovers a body from Wallace LakeThe Caddo Sheriff’s Marine Unit recovered a body from Wallace Lake earlier today, said Sheriff Jay Long.   About 10:30 this morning, patrol deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of Cypress Garden Road to check the welfare of an elde...
Wed
May

8

CPSO deputy involved in major vehicle accident A Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputy received minor injuries when his department vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle, said Sheriff Jay Long.   Around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon, Deputy Daniel Clayton was stopped at a red light in the 6900 block of W...
Tue
May

7

Shreveport man arrested for pornography involving juveniles A Shreveport man was arrested for being in possession and distributing pornography involving juveniles, said Sheriff Jay Long.   Detective Thomas Lites investigated Thomas Garrett, 27, who was identified as the suspect for possession and d...
Tue
May

7

Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving juvenilesCaddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Keithville man for sexual assault of a juvenile and inappropriate behavior with another, said Sheriff Jay Long. On May 6th, Detective Ray Saunders arrested Calvin Lewis, 60, after allegations against him were reported to th...
Sat
May

4

Local agencies to pay tribute to fallen officers during Police WeekA ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Police and Firefighters Memorial in Barnwell Gardens, south of the Shreveport Aquarium on Clyde Fant Parkway. The public is invited to attend. The annu...
APRIL 2024
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Apr

30

Applications for Sheriff"s Camp Are Being AcceptedSheriff Jay Long announced today that applications are being accepted for this summer's Caddo Sheriff's Camp. The overnight camp for boys ages 9-12 will be held at Kinsey Scout Reservation June 9-12. It is conducted by the Sheriff's Office ...
Wed
Apr

24

Drug Take Back event planned at Sheriff's Safety TownGather all your unneeded medications for Drug Take Back Day. Caddo Sheriff Jay Long said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The event is part of the National Drug Take Back Day, hosted twice ...
Tue
Apr

23

Caddo detectives investigate I-20 shootingUpdate: On April 23rd, Gurpreet Singh Judge, 36 out of California, identified as the victim in the I-20 on-ramp Homicide in Greenwood, Louisiana. After further investigation, Caddo Sheriff’s detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Amanvir Singh, 34, out of Mississ...
Sat
Apr

20

Update: CPSO detectives investigate double homicide Caddo patrol deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 3600 block of Back Path Road in Blanchard to conduct a residential check, said Sheriff Jay Long.    About 11:30pm last night, a resident saw a male fitting the description of Michael McKnight, 2...
Fri
Apr

19

Update: CPSO detectives investigate double homicide The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Michael McKnight, who is a person of interest in a double homicide that occurred in Blanchard on April 18.  McKnight is believed to be on foot, possibly in the Blanchard Furrh/Back Path area. His 2007 Ho...
Fri
Apr

19

CPSO detectives investigate double homicide Caddo sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double homicide, said Sheriff Jay Long.  Caddo patrol deputies conducted a welfare check this morning at a residence in the 5900 block of Attaway Hill Lane. After further investigation, two deceased victims we...
Fri
Apr

12

Sheriff Long swears in eight deputiesSheriff Jay Long swore in eight new deputies to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on Thursday, April 11.   The new deputies are Elijah Kennon, Adam Hall, Shaquita Bryant, Kevina Maxie, April Maldonado, Reshiya Richardson, Logan Rowell and Ashley Samuel. &nb...
Thu
Apr

11

Updated: Keithville man arrested for first-degree rapeupdate: added Caddo Sheriff's SRT -------------------------------------------- Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville man for first-degree rape, said Sheriff Jay Long. On April 10, Peyton Paul Melsha, 30, was arrested on an active warrant from a ...
Wed
Apr

10

Caddo deputy named 40 & 8 Louisiana Hero of the YearCaddo Sheriff's Deputy Tyler Lummus was honored April 4 as Hero of the Year by the 40 & 8 Voiture Locale 137 in Shreveport, said Sheriff Jay Long.  The organization also announced Lummus was chosen by its state organization as the Louisiana Hero of the Year a...
Fri
Apr

5

Calvary student arrested for school threats A student at Calvary Baptist Academy was arrested today for making threats involving school safety, said Sheriff Jay Long. The school’s resource officer, Corporal Derek Owen, was notified of the student’s threats on social media, and an arrest was made. Aft...
Thu
Apr

4

Southwood student arrested for threatsA student at Southwood High School was arrested today for making threats involving school safety, said Caddo Sheriff Jay Long. The arrest came after the school’s resource officer, Corporal Willie Williams, was notified that a student had posted threats on social m...
MARCH 2024
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Mar

27

Caddo Sheriff seeks owner of loose livestockThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of two goats picked up in the 8100 block of Sundown Drive. The owner will have 10 days to claim the animals before they are sold at auction.  For more information, contact Sgt. Gary Bailey at 318-464-7920...