Wed Jan 29

Vivian man arrested for rapeA Vivian man was arrested by Caddo sheriff’s detectives on Tuesday for a rape offense that occurred more than four decades ago, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Earl Sheppard McGee is accused of having sex with a minor on numerous occasions between 1969 and 1980. Th...

Tue Jan 28

Store cashier arrested for theftCaddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a discount store cashier for stealing from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Michael Johnson, 29, of 3555 Cedar Creek Drive in Shreveport, was booked into the City Jail on Monday for theft. He is awaiting transfer to the C...

Mon Jan 27

Caddo Sheriff reminds property owners of pre-pay tax optionSheriff Steve Prator is reminding Caddo Parish property owners that they can pre-pay their taxes to avoid lump sum end-of-the-year payments. Taxpayers can estimate their own future tax liability and divide their payments throughout the year. Payments made either monthly ...

Wed Jan 22

Caddo Sheriff plans reserve deputy academyThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for persons interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy.  Reserve Deputies are volunteers who complete state-mandated training similar to the training of full-time sheriff’s deputies. They are used to supp...

Tue Jan 21

Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for scholarshipCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the availability of a $500 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 the...

Thu Jan 16

Local tax preparer arrested for ID theftA local tax preparer was arrested Tuesday for identity theft for trying to collect a client’s refund, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Latrisha Beaudoin, 39, of the 8700 block of Emerald Loop, turned herself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on a warrant obtained...

Wed Jan 15

Caddo Sheriff offers concealed handgun permit trainingThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who would like to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class from 8 a.m. to...

Wed Jan 15

Alabama arrested for having stolen property in Caddo ParishAn Alabama man is back in Caddo Parish today where he’s facing criminal charges for possessing more than $100,000 in stolen property, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.           Matthew Ray Marsh, 26, of Cleveland, Alabama, was booked into t...

Thu Jan 9

Crime drops 12 percent in Caddo ParishCrime dropped 12 percent in Caddo Parish in 2013, according to statistics released today by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Steve Prator said 209 fewer crimes were reported this past year - dropping from 1706 to 1497.  Included in those numbers were...

Wed Jan 8

Former apartment manager arrestedThe former manager of a local apartment complex was arrested Tuesday for stealing $16,000 in rental payments, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Antonia Martinez, 38, was arrested on a warrant for theft and was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center. Martinez w...