Wed Nov 27

Man dies in overnight crashThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred Tuesday night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. when a 1996 Chevy Blazer driven by an elderly male failed to stop at the stop sign on Barron R...

Tue Nov 26

Fatal accident occurs on day of I-49 openingOn the day that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was to officially open an expansion of I-49 in north Caddo Parish, a fatal accident occurred at its intersection with LA Hwy. 71. Daniel Durbin, 34, of Eufaula, OK, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 71 when he ran into the b...

Tue Nov 26

CPSO investigates shooting in west CaddoThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into an overnight shooting that sent two men to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, the Sheriff's Office received information that a man who had been shot in the...

Sat Nov 23

Man dies after tree falls on his carA Shreveport man died from injuries received after a tree fell on top of the vehicle he was driving, according to Caddo sheriff's deputies.   Jerry Henderson, 73, was less than a block from home in the 10800 block of Hearthwood when a dead tree&nbs...

Thu Nov 21

Sex offender arrested after posing on-line as teen-age boyCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 46-year-old man today who posed as a 15-year-old boy on-line to meet juvenile girls for sex, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Dennis Lee Meshell, of 2433 Devaughn Street in Shreveport, is a convicted sex offender who also went ...

Thu Nov 21

Caddo Sheriff to offer concealed carry classThe 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...

Thu Nov 21

Bookkeeper arrested for theftA Blanchard woman who was employed as a bookkeeper at EMDUB Productions was arrested Wednesday for embezzling from the company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Lisa Maria Jones, 33, of the 5800 block of Tom Ridge, is accused of stealing over $10,000. Jones issued hersel...

Wed Nov 20

Prator announces church security program for the holidaysFor several years, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has taken a lead role in insuring the safety of citizens at local churches. Now, as the busy holiday season approaches, the Caddo Sheriff’s Office is providing church facility threat assessments and customized training for ...

Wed Nov 20

MI man jailed for rape of Caddo Parish girlsA Michigan man was jailed here on Tuesday for the aggravated rape of two Caddo Parish girls, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Roy Arlen Vannortrick, 40, is accused of sexually abusing the girls repeatedly when he lived in Caddo Parish in 2009-2010. Caddo Sheriff’s ...

Tue Nov 19

Man arrested for indecent behaviorCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested 57-year-old James T. Smiley for indecent behavior with a juvenile. Smiley, of the 1600 block of Wells Island Road, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center by Detective James Moore after a Youth Services investigation determ...

Mon Nov 18

Free child safety seat check-up event to take place SaturdayThe Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force will hold a free child safety seat check-up event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 23, at North Point Community Church, 4204 Airline Drive, in Bossier City. Nationally certified technicians will be on hand to inspect your c...

Fri Nov 15

CPSO investigates injury accidentCaddo sheriff's deputies are investigating a traffic accident that left a bicyclist injured this morning. Kenneth Williams, 41, of Blanchard, was riding a bicycle at the intersection of Hwy. 1 and Dixie-Blanchard Road around 10:30 a.m. when he was struck by a Lincoln...

Tue Nov 5

Joint investigation leads to drug arrestsSheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of two men on drug charges following a month-long undercover operation by Caddo and Bossier narcotics agents. Information originally received by the Bossier Joint Narcotics Task Force led agents to C...

Tue Nov 5

Caddo Sheriff offers First Gun safety course for kidsRegistration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on December 14 and January 4.  All classes will be held at the Sheriff&#...