Wed May 29

CPSO kicks off Youth Summer Sports ProgramThe annual Summer Youth Recreation Program sponsored by the Caddo Sheriff's Office kicks off June 3, providing safe, summer activities for area youths.  Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said children and teens ages 10 to 18 can participate in basketball and tabl...

Tue May 28

BR man arrested for crimes involving juvenileA Baton Rouge man was arrested this past week in connection with Caddo Parish crimes dating back 19 years, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Gentry Vinson, 50, was arrested by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force in Middle Louisiana on warrants obtained by Caddo Sheriff’s D...

Mon May 27

Shreveport man arrested for manslaughterA Shreveport man is in jail for manslaughter following a shooting at his residence this past evening, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff's patrol deputies were called to the home of 19-year-old  Brandon McLaughlin at 7610 Blanchard Latex Road just after 10 ...

Thu May 23

CADDO PARISH TO CONDUCT ONLINE TAX SALE ON JUNE 4On Tuesday, June 4, the Caddo Parish Sheriff will host their annual tax sale online at CivicSource.com. The auction opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m., subject to a sliding close. Over 2,000 properties are slated for auction, ranging from $291 to $96,027. The sale is...

Wed May 22

Man arrested for illegally using company credit cardA Shreveport man was arrested for felony theft for using a company credit card for personal benefit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Robert Welborn, 29, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center today following an interview with Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Mike King.  ...

Sun May 19

CPSO investigate road rage shootingCaddo deputies investigated a road rage shooting incident that occurred in south Caddo Parish on LA Highway 3132, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Late Sunday afternoon, just before 4 p.m., two vehicles traveling westbound on LA Highway 3132 near the West 70th  exit w...

Sat May 18

Caddo Deputies search for suspects who fled from stolen vehicle Update: A second suspect has been arrested and identified as, 18 year old, Ja'Rique Montreal Warren of Shreveport. The investigation is still on going.  Original Story: Caddo deputies search for two suspects who fled from a stolen vehicle out of Bossier City...

Thu May 16

CPSO deputies to participate in seatbelt enforcement campaignCaddo deputies will participate in the national “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt campaign May 20 through June 2, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies will be joining other law enforcement agencies around the country to step up enforcement of seatbelt laws. L...

Wed May 15

CPSO investigating I-20 accidentThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a single-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on I-20 near the Texas state line, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The rig was headed eastbound when the driver said he dozed off and left the roadway. The 18-wheeler st...

Tue May 14

Caddo Sheriff announces promotion, awardsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator recognized several deputies during a ceremony today honoring them for promotions, lifesaving efforts, and years of service. Robert Presley, a 13-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was promoted to sergeant. Presley joined the Sheriff&rsq...

Mon May 13

Caddo Sheriff awards scholarship to Captain Shreve seniorCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator awarded an academic scholarship to Skylore Rae Henderson this morning during a presentation at Government Plaza. Henderson is a graduating senior at Captain Shreve High School where she earned a 4.4 grade point average. She will use the $500 sch...

Mon May 13

Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate 45th Academy classGraduation exercises for the 45th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue.  Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. Eight agencies wi...

Fri May 10

LA Hwy. 1 to open tonightOfficials will re-open LA Hwy. 1 at 6 p.m. tonight. The road was closed to all traffic between LA 175 in Caddo Parish and LA Hwy. 509 in Red River Parish after a train derailment earlier this week. Clean up is continuing. Motorists are urged to use caution and watch ...

Fri May 10

Caddo officials briefed on weekend weatherCaddo-Shreveport officials received a weather briefing this morning as we head into the weekend where more rain is expected, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of Caddo Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The National Weather Service met with city, parish, stat...

Thu May 9

Caddo Sheriff issues warning about river, lake trafficCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is asking boaters to use caution on area waterways due to high water from recent rainfall. Local lakes and rivers remain open to boaters but the Sheriff is urging those on the water to slow down in residential areas and near piers where a boat&r...

Tue May 7

CPSO investigating train derailmentThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a train derailment in south Caddo, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At this time, LA Hwy. 1 northbound is blocked at the Red River-Caddo parish line. Southbound traffic being diverted at Hwys. 1 and 175. Ellerbe Road is als...

Mon May 6

Caddo officials hold weather planning meetingOfficials in Caddo Parish gathered at the 911 Communications Building in Shreveport this morning to discuss the potential for more rain this week and how it could impact area waterways. Sheriff Steve Prator, who serves as Caddo Parish’s Homeland Security and Em...

Fri May 3

Man arrested in fatal hit and runA Shreveport man was arrested today in connection with a hit and run fatality this past Saturday on LA 3132, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Zachary Dahl Sumlin, 46, turned himself in to the Caddo Sheriff's Office on a warrant obtained by Det. Jeremy Prudhomme. Sumlin was ...

Fri May 3

Missing dog recovered A Siberian Husky puppy taken from outside a store in south Shreveport has been recovered. The dog named Rocky was taken from Wal-mart on Mansfield Road on Thursday around 8 p.m. His owner, a long-haul truck driver from Florida, had stopped at the store for medication and ...

Wed May 1

Applications available for Caddo Sheriff's CampSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for this summer’s Caddo Sheriff's Camp. The free overnight camp for boys ages 9-12 will be held at Kinsey Scout Reservation June 9-12. It is conducted by the Sheriff’s Office and the...