Press Releases

Tue Jul 28

Wanted suspect injures self during captureA burglary suspect under investigation by several local law enforcement agencies ended his flight from authorities Monday night with a self-inflicted injury, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Taylor, 38, produced a knife and caused a significant wound to his neck aft...

Tue Jul 28

Warrant leads to four arrests on drug chargesFour men were arrested on drug charges after an investigation at a Pecan Street residence in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond. On the morning of July 23, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, assisted by ...

Mon Jul 27

CPSO seeks help locating missing manThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding Jesse Eugene Taylor, 32, of Keithville. Taylor is a white male, 5'9, 175 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen on July 18 around Barron Road. There is...

Fri Jul 24

Family member arrested in death of infantCaddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man for the death of his three-month-old nephew, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Don Lee Johnson, 21, was arrested today following an investigation by Det. Larry Pierce. According to Pierce, the child died on May 6 from inju...

Thu Jul 16

Caddo Sheriff names new commander of Caddo Correctional CenterCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that Rick Farris has been named commander of the Caddo Correctional Center. Farris will replace Commander Bobby Wyche who is retiring in September after 19 years with the Sheriff’s Office. Farris has been employed by t...

Tue Jul 7

Sheriff responds to proposed parish mask ordinanceCaddo Commissioners have called a special meeting for Wednesday where they are expected to vote on an ordinance mandating parish residents to wear face masks in businesses to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The ordinance would require enforcement by the Caddo P...