Fri Jan 29

CSO arrests woman for armed robberyA Keithville woman is behind bars for robbing a man of his casino winnings, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Vickie Lynn Smith, 37, of Keithville, was arrested by sheriff's detectives following an investigation into the January 19th robbery.Detectives say Smith coaxed victim ...

Fri Jan 29

Caddo Parish Sheriff launches new notification service for citizensThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is launching a new service designed to deliver important and timely community information to residents using the latest technology.The service, created by Nixle, delivers trustworthy and important neighborhood-level public safety notifications in r...

Mon Jan 25

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed weapons permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone hoping to obtain a concealed weapons permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional Trainin...

Fri Jan 22

Two die in early morning accidentTwo people have died in an early morning traffic fatality that occurred this morning on LA Hwy. 71 near Belcher.Around 7 a.m. a Chevrolet Suburban headed northbound attempted to pass an 18-wheeler. The driver of the Suburban struck an oncoming Kia Optima head on.The passenge...

Fri Jan 22

CSO detective arrests former secretary for stealing from companyA Bossier City woman was arrested by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for stealing over $100,000 from her former employer.Patricia Sutton, 55, was a secretary at CRJ Enterprises where she forged checks to herself between January 2008 and August 2009. She is accused of steal...

Fri Jan 22

Caddo Sheriff's chaplain heads for HaitiLocal counselor and Caddo Sheriff's chaplain Durrell Tuberville will leave for Haiti tomorrow to assist with emergency debriefing and crisis intervention for emergency workers there.Tuberville will make the two-week trip as a volunteer for Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organiz...

Fri Jan 22

Local contractor faces Caddo Parish chargesShreveport contractor Randy Mason was arrested this morning for theft and contractor misapplication.Mason, 56, of the 2900 block of North Point Drive, turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on two warrants obtained by Caddo Sheriff's Detective Alan Davidson.Mason...

Wed Jan 20

Deputies find meth lab on Paula Kay PlaceCaddo deputies discovered a working meth lab at 8141 Paula Kay Place when they went there to conduct an investigation on Tuesday.Deputies said a strong chemical odor could be smelled coming from the residence when they made contact with Christopher Edenfield at the front doo...

Wed Jan 20

Caddo S.O., Junior League to host bike rodeo at Sheriff's Safety TownCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will host a bicycle rodeo from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. The event is for children attending first through fifth grade.Sheriff’s deputies will b...

Wed Jan 13

CSO welcomes largest recruit class in a decade; three former BC officers among new hiresThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is set to welcome its largest recruit class in at least a decade when 25 CPSO trainees report to work next week.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said three of the new hires are former Bossier City police officers recently laid off from their jobs ...

Wed Jan 13

Housing manager arrested for illegally trafficking in food stampsThe manager of Wilkinson Terrace public housing complex was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office today for illegally purchasing and spending food stamp benefits, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives with the sheriff's newly formed Special Investigations Section arres...

Wed Jan 13

Body found at south Caddo Parish well siteCaddo sheriff's deputies say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a man discovered this morning at a Petrohawk well site.The 49-year-old Texas man was discovered dead at the site this morning by a subcontractor who arrived to find the man's 18-wheeler idling and the...

Wed Jan 13

Facial reconstruction reaises more questions than answersCaddo sheriff's detectives now have a face to go with a surprising discovery made in the woods of north Caddo Parish in 2005.Experts have completed the facial reconstruction of a human skull discovered by a hunter on property that was once a parish landfill. The property is ...

Mon Jan 11

Caddo SO seeks owners of stray animalsThe Caddo Sheriff's Office has recovered five stray animals and is looking for their owners.A bay horse was found December 30 wandering in the street at Kesley and Linnear in the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood.A female donkey, two male donkeys, and one black stud horse ...

Mon Jan 11

Caddo deputies to be awarded, promoted at Tuesday ceremonySheriff Steve Prator will promote 13 Caddo sheriff's deputies during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., January 12, at Caddo Correctional Center. The sheriff will also present departmental awards to six other deputies.Deputies being promoted to the rank of lieutenant are: Chris Ab...

Thu Jan 7

Crime declines in Caddo Parish in 2009Parish crime statistics have been released for 2009, and the numbers show both violent and property crimes are down, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Violent crimes dropped seven percent (964 to 896) when compared to the previous year, and property crimes dropped six percent ...

Tue Jan 5

Prepare now for cold weather drivingCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said it's not too early to prepare for cold temperatures that are expected to impact the area later this week.To stay safe, motorists should keep their vehicles in top working condition and familiarize themselves with tips for driving in winter wea...