Press Releases

Fri May 30

Caddo - Shreveport Narcotics conduct operation in response to citizens' complaints Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducted an operation in the MLK area of Shreveport on Thursday May 29th, 2014. The operation was in response to complaints in the area involving the sale o...

Fri May 23

CPSO plans seatbelt checkpoint for Memorial DayThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seatbelt checkpoint Monday, May 26, in south Caddo Parish. The checkpoint is part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, which is going on nationwide through June 1. High-visibility enforcement like checkpoints and extra patro...

Fri May 23

Caddo Sheriff's summer rec program set to begin June 2The annual youth summer recreation program sponsored by the Caddo Sheriff's Office kicks off June 2, providing safe, summer activities for area youngsters, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator. Children and teens ages 10 to 18 can participate in basketball and tabl...

Thu May 22

CPSO makes arrest in storage facility break-in The Caddo Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after 20 storage units were broken into on Kay Lane, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Locks were cut on the storage unit doors and items were taken, including furniture, art, clothing, and office equipment, over a two-day period ...

Wed May 21

Keithville family goes to jail for contributing to the delinquency of juvenilesA mother, father, and son were sent to jail by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for providing a haven of sex, drugs, and alcohol for underage teens. Melissa Greenwalt, 42, Robert “Bob” Greenwalt, 50, and Cole Greenwalt, 17, were arrested at their residence...

Wed May 21

Man arrested for selling counterfeit DVDs, CDsA Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for cheating the motion picture and recording industries out of $19,000 by possessing counterfeit DVDs and CDs, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff’s Detective Doug Smith, who is assigned to the Caddo-Shreveport Financi...

Tue May 20

OK man arrested for Caddo cold case An Oklahoma man who once called Shreveport home was arrested Friday for the 2004 murder of Bruce Cotton, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson, 60, was arrested in Claremore, OK, where he worked at a public school. He was arrested on a secret indictment bench wa...

Mon May 19

Vivian man charged with sister's murderA Vivian man is facing murder and arson charges today after shooting his sister and setting their home on fire, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Chris McCauley, 45, of 620 Jackson Street, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center today for the murder of his sister, C...

Mon May 19

Caddo Sheriff offers women's firearms and personal safety classCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a basic firearms and safety class for women from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14 at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. Sheriff’s deputies will teach safe handling and firing of handguns on the Academy firing range, and ba...

Mon May 19

Caddo Sheriff launches Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaignCaddo Sheriff’s deputies will be buckling down on those not buckled up during the national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign today through June 1. Deputies are stepping up enforcement of seatbelt laws with an overtime traffic enforcement grant from ...

Mon May 19

Sheriff Prator awards scholarshipMatthew Tyler Haltom is the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today. Haltom is a resident of Shreveport and a graduating senior at Airline High School. (His mother is employed b...

Fri May 16

Store clerk arrested for stealing $60,000A former clerk at a Fairfield Avenue convenience store was arrested for stealing more than $60,000 from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Store management became suspicious of Candee Brown when an internal audit revealed massive shortages from the store. The...

Thu May 15

Woman arrested for operating meth lab in casino hotelA Bossier City woman was arrested by agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit today after she was found operating a meth lab at a casino hotel, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Authorities were called to the hotel at 315 Clyde Fant Memorial ...

Thu May 15

Contractor arrested for misapplying fundsA local contractor was arrested Wednesday for taking money from a client and not paying his subcontractors, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Harlan Cooper, 50, of Benton, was hired to remodel a house in September 2013.  The victims say they paid Cooper $79,165, but subcon...

Thu May 15

Caddo SO to host fish fryThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a fish fry from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will be used for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are $8 and will inc...

Thu May 15

4 arrested on meth chargesThe Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit dismantled a meth organization in south Caddo Parish on Wednesday, announced Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents with the Narcotics Unit and the DEA Task Force conducted a short-term investigation and executed two...

Wed May 14

Prator asks to lead Caddo Homeland SecurityCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has asked to be named director of Homeland Security in Caddo Parish, a move that could save the parish and City of Shreveport nearly $200,000. A new director will be needed by June 30 when the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emerg...

Wed May 14

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 ...

Fri May 9

Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducts "Operation May Day."On May 9, 2014, the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, with the assistance from task forces with the DEA, ATF and U.S. Marshal wrapped up an investigation named “Operation May Day.” The week long operation resulted in the execution of 7 search warrants, 3...

Fri May 9

Sheriff's Tax Sale begins next weekThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is advising property owners to pay their taxes by Monday, May 12, to avoid having their property included in the upcoming tax sale. The Sheriff’s on-line tax sale is scheduled for May 13-15. About 2,739 properties – land, comm...

Thu May 8

3 arrested for kick-in burglariesThree men are in jail charged with burglary after kicking in the doors of several residences in Shreveport and Greenwood, said Sheriff Steve Prator.             Around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, patrol deputies were dispatched to the 6900 block o...

Thu May 8

Caddo Sheriff announces three summer camps for kidsSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for three summer camps for kids offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Safety Town will offer one-day mini-camps from June 2 through July 24 for children interested in learning mo...

Wed May 7

Man arrested for trying to smuggle contraband into jail A Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for trying to smuggle a cell phone into Caddo Correctional Center by hiding it in his rectal cavity, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Anthony Alvey, 22, of the 2600 block of Highland Avenue, was transferred from the Madison Detent...

Tue May 6

Caddo Sheriff's dive team recovers body of drowning victimThe Caddo Sheriff’s dive team has recovered the body of a 76-year-old drowning victim in Caddo Lake, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Witnesses alerted the Caddo Sheriff’s Office after noticing a man at the Mooringsport boat launch was missing. A ...

Mon May 5

Three arrested on drug chargesCaddo-Shreveport narcotics agents arrested three people on Friday while executing a warrant at 2247 Soda Fountain Place near Blanchard. Jeffrey Noble was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and Diazepam when agents found him in the garage of the residence.  ...

Fri May 2

2 arrested for sex crimes involving juvenilesCaddo Sheriff’s Youth Services detectives arrested two men in unrelated cases for illegal sexual behavior with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. James Hardy, 69, of Greenwood, was arrested for two counts of sexual battery for illegally touching a 14-year-old fe...

Thu May 1

Caddo detective to be honored during First Responder NightCaddo Sheriff’s Detective Terry Richardson will be honored tonight by Caddo Masonic Lodge #179 for his dedication to duty and service to the citizens of Caddo Parish. Richardson will be recognized during the Mason’s annual First Responder Night at 6:30 p.m. a...