Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Caddo deputies arrested four teenagers ages 13, 15 and 19 on Tuesday after they burglarized at least seven cars, said Sheriff Steve Prator.
Just after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Caddo patrol deputies were dispatched to the 4300 block of Roy Road in Blanchard where apartment residents reported burglars stealing change and prescription drugs from parked cars. Deputies searched the area and caught a 13-year-old boy as he ran away. Three other suspects were arrested on Hilry Huckabee Avenue in Shreveport.
During the investigation, deputies recovered two handguns, a rifle and a 2020 Dodge Charger that was reported stolen out of Texarkana on August 31.
Caddo detectives said the two juveniles picked up Lorenzo Oliver,19, and Brandon Tyler, 19, using the stolen car and then drove to the Corridor Apartments to commit the burglaries. Sheriff Steve Prator said the cars that were stolen from were all unlocked.
"I'm proud of the great work our deputies are doing in catching these thieves, but we need your help," Prator said. "Lock your cars and don't keep guns or valuables in your vehicles. Install surveillance cameras and be a nosey neighbor. Pay attention!"
On Sept. 6, the juveniles were booked into the Caddo Parish Juvenile Detention Center while Oliver and Tyler were booked into Caddo Correctional Center. On Sept. 9, the 30-year-old mother of one of the juveniles, Zenkendra Jenkins, was arrested and charged with one count of LRS 14:92.2 improper supervision of a minor by a parent.
They were charged with the following:
Lorenzo Oliver, 19, Shreveport resident
- seven counts of simple burglary
- illegal possession of stolen things ($27,000 value of stolen car)
- contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
- unrelated warrant for first-degree robbery
- resisting a deputy
Brandon Tyler, 19, Shreveport resident
- seven counts of simple burglary
- illegal possession of stolen things ($27,000 value of stolen car)
- contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
- resisting a deputy
15-year-old Bossier City resident
- seven counts of simple burglary
- illegal possession of stolen things ($27,000 value of stolen car)
- resisting a deputy
13-year-old Shreveport resident
- seven counts of simple burglary
- illegal possession of stolen things ($27,000 value of stolen car)
- resisting a deputy
The investigation is ongoing. The suspects and their parents could face more charges.
