Thu Jun 28

Scrap metal employees arrested for violating lawsTwo employees of a local scrap metal business were arrested by Caddo deputies for violating laws pertaining to the operation of their business, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Willie Young and Shelby Rogers, employees of Top Dollar Scrap and Recovery in Oil City, were arrested at...

Thu Jun 21

Driver of 18-wheeler cited for fatal crashThe driver of an 18-wheeler that caused a fatal crash on Hwy. 79 on Tuesday has been cited by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.Larry D. Gatson II, 25, of Shreveport, was issued citations for reckless operation and following too closely. The citations were issued by traffi...

Thu Jun 21

Caddo deputy receives SAR awardThe Galvez Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented its Outstanding Service Award this week to Caddo Sheriff’s Cpl. George Moore for his contributions to law enforcement and the community.Moore is a 22-year veteran of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office. He has se...

Tue Jun 19

Fatal crash investigated by CPSOThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning on Hwy. 79 near the Relay Station, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A convoy of 18 wheelers belonging to Frac Tech was traveling northbound when they began to slow down for an unrelated northboun...

Mon Jun 18

Fast food worker arrested for using customer’s debit card numberA fast food worker was arrested today for using a customer’s debit card number to purchase electronics, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Shanderian Harris copied down a customer’s debit card number while working the drive thru at McDonald’s on Bert Kouns at Linwood in M...

Mon Jun 18

Caddo Sheriff to recognize employees with awards and promotionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize three employees with promotions and others with departmental awards during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the Caddo Correctional Center Re-entry Facility.Deputies being promoted are Avery Leary, sergeant at the Caddo S...

Mon Jun 18

CSO investigates injury accident on North MarketA Mooringsport teenager was hospitalized this morning after driving his truck into oncoming traffic and being struck by an 18 wheeler, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The 16-year-old boy was traveling northbound in the 5500 block of North Market around 6:24 a.m. when he ran ...

Thu Jun 14

Teen Consequences program scheduledThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” a program for teens illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.The program, designed for those ages 13 and up as well as their parents, will be held on Tue...

Thu Jun 14

Blanchard man arrested for illegal behavior with juvenilesA Blanchard man was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes involving juveniles over 10 years ago, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmy Garland Canada, 63, of the 200 block of Juliet Street, turned himself in on a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Det. Jared Marshall. Canada was bo...

Thu Jun 14

Sheriff Prator offers specialized driver training to churches and non-profitsDrivers who operate passenger vans for churches and non-profit organizations can now receive specialized training in the safe handling of their vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.“These drivers, most of whom are volunteers, are often asked to transport children or ot...

Tue Jun 12

Agencies plan free booster seat distributionThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Shreveport Police Department and other agencies will conduct a child seat check-up and free booster seat distribution from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16, at Shreveport Fire Station #13, 5915 W 70th Street. The event is in association wit...

Mon Jun 11

Bookkeeper arrested for theftThe bookkeeper for a local business was arrested for forgery and theft after it was learned that she used a company credit card for her own benefit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sarah Harrell, 49, of Bossier City, used a credit card belonging to Trio Fabricators Inc. to purcha...

Thu Jun 7

Deputies arrest man for attempted murder of girlfriendCaddo deputies arrested a man for the attempted murder of his girlfriend after he tried to drovetheir vehicle into Cross Lake.Sheriff’s patrol units were dispatched to a vehicle in the lake in the 6100 block of North Lakeshore Drive about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night.A red SU...

Wed Jun 6

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older wanting 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 5 p.m....

Mon Jun 4

Vivian man arrested for incest A Vivian man has been arrested for aggravated incest following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Billy Carl Gibson, 36, of the 8200 block of Hosston-Vivian Road, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center. H...

Fri Jun 1

CPSO captain receives FBI awardCaptain Darwin Jones of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was honored recently by the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) with its prestigious Leadership Trilogy Award. The award is given to law enforcement officers who have successfully completed...