Thu Jul 31

Caddo Sheriff seeks help finding sex offender The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Jeri M. Allen Sr., a convicted sex offender who has repeatedly failed to register with authorities as required by law. In 2006, Allen was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child ...

Thu Jul 31

Caddo SO investigates early-morning fatal crashU.S Hwy. 71 south of Hosston is partially closed this morning as Caddo deputies investigate a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred some time before 4 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 71 and St. John's Churc...

Wed Jul 30

Misdemeanor warrant leads to discovery of meth labsCaddo-Shreveport narcotics agents thought they were going to arrest a man on a misdemeanor bench warrant on Tuesday, but when they arrived at the suspect’s house their attention quickly turned to several meth labs found on the premises. Agents arrived at 8386 Crouc...

Wed Jul 30

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...

Mon Jul 28

Caddo deputy elected DARE vice presidentLa Tienda Pierre, a deputy with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, was elected 1st vice president of the Louisiana DARE Officers' Association during the annual DARE training conference this past week. Pierre was elected by the 110 DARE officers throughout the state wh...

Mon Jul 28

Several arrested during parish, city drug investigations Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of several people on drug charges following investigations in Caddo Parish and the City of Shreveport. On Thursday, July 24, members of the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotic Unit were conducting criminal pat...

Sat Jul 26

Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery of restaurantCaddo  Sheriff's deputies are investigating the early morning armed robbery of a fast food restaurant in north Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Three employees at McDonald's at 5849 North Market were preparing to open the restaurant for busi...

Thu Jul 24

It's Fish Fry Friday!The Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a fish fry from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will be used the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are $6 and will includ...

Tue Jul 22

Sheriff Prator provides safety course for college-bound studentsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is helping students prepare for their college send-off by offering a one-day safety course addressing issues that specifically apply to them. The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 6, at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Av...

Tue Jul 22

Facebook user arrested for failure to register as a sex offenderA Shreveport man who thought he was setting up a meeting with a juvenile girl was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Lee Walker, 32, set up a Facebook account using the name “John Cameron” and had ...

Sat Jul 19

Two killed in traffic crashTwo people died in a traffic crash in north Caddo Parish last night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 11 p.m., the Sheriff's Office and Fire District #1 responded to a major crash on LA 538 south of Moorinsport. Deputies say a 1998 Ford Escort was northbo...

Fri Jul 18

Man faces more charges for abusing boysA Shreveport man who was arrested this past week for sexually abusing a teen-age boy is facing more charges now that additional victims have come forward, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Michael Kurz, 61, of the 4100 block of Linda Lane, was arrested on July 11 f...

Mon Jul 14

Man arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile Caddo deputies arrested a man Friday for indecent behavior with an underage neighbor, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Michael Kurz, 61, initiated the inappropriate contact a few years ago when the victim was a minor. The victim is now an adult. Kurz lives in the 4100 b...

Fri Jul 11

Caddo auxiliary deputy graduation to be held MondayGraduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Class #30 will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are Tom Brown, Doyle (Wayne) Harris, Bruce Hunter, Agu Medvedev, Margaret Medvedev, Charles Patterson...

Fri Jul 11

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...

Fri Jul 11

Robinson extradited to Caddo for 2004 murderA former Shreveporter was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Thursday to face charges that he murdered a man here in 2004, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson, 60, was indicted in May for the murder of Harold Bruce Cotton. Robinson was located and ar...

Wed Jul 9

Caddo Sheriff offers safe driving program for teensCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a safe driving program for young drivers on Friday, July 18, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The safety course will cover distractions including texting, cell p...

Wed Jul 9

Caregiver arrested for theftA Shreveporter who was employed as caregiver for a 77-year-old woman was arrested for stealing the woman’s money, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sherri A. Hayes, 43, of the 400 block of Dixon Avenue, used the elderly woman’s bank information and debit card ...

Sat Jul 5

ID released in July 4 ATV fatalCaddo Sheriff's deputies say the victim in a fatal 4th of July ATV crash was a 23-year-old Monroe woman. Courtney Kenny was a passenger on a Polaris Ranger driven by Nicole Arbour, 22, of Mandeville, when Arbour lost control of the vehicle and it flipped. Kenny, Arbo...

Tue Jul 1

Sheriff Prator to swear in Homeland Security staffThe newly formed Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will open its doors today, and the first order of business will be making its staff official. A staff of three will be sworn in as Caddo sheriff’s deputies during a 9 a.m. ceremony...