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DECEMBER 2018
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Dec

24

Man who fled from deputies apprehended by Sheriff's K-9 Caddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a man and recovered stolen property following a pursuit tonight in south Caddo, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 5 p.m., Caddo Sheriff's Communications Officers relayed information to deputies that Shreveport Police wer...
Sun
Dec

23

Three people shot in VivianThree people were injured from gunfire in Vivian early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 2 a.m., deputies were called to North Caddo Memorial Hospital in Vivian where a 16-year-old boy arrived with a graze wound to the head. He was later transp...
Wed
Dec

19

CPSO seeks owner of livestockThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Stock Patrol picked up three horses and a mule Tuesday at King Oaks Loop and Joust Street. The livestock was transported to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office holding pen and will be sold at auction if the owner is not located ...
Tue
Dec

18

Women's firearms course features "Shoot/Don't Shoot" scenariosThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Women’s Firearms and Critical Decision Making course from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, December 26, at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, 15639 Hwy. 1 South. This course is designed for women with a ...
Tue
Dec

18

Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles A Keithville man has been arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Freddie Allen Yates, 70, of the 2600 block of Barron Road, was arrested at his residence today on a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Detective Larry Pierce...
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Dec

17

CPSO seeks owner of horseA white horse was picked up by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Willie Mays Street at Avocado Drive on December 16. The horse will be sold at auction if the owner is not located within 10 days. If you can help find the owner or provide more information contact Deputy G...
Tue
Dec

4

Caddo Sheriff announces promotionCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced the promotion of Doug Smith to sergeant today in a ceremony at the Re-Entry Facility on Forum Drive. The Sheriff also recognized several employees for their years of service. Smith is a 16-year deputy who has worked in Corrections, Pat...
NOVEMBER 2018
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Nov

30

CPSO seeks owner of goatThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of a billy goat found Thursday, November 29, in the 12900 block of Mailbox Road.  If the owner is not located within 10 days, the goat will be sold at auction. Anyone requesting further information can contact C...
Fri
Nov

30

Caddo Sheriff's Academy to graduate MondayGraduation exercises for the 44th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, December 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue.  Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. Nine agencies ...
Fri
Nov

30

Three arrested for stealing from employerThree women were arrested for stealing from a business where they worked, said Sheriff Steve Prator. All three were cashiers at a local home improvement store. They are accused of stealing over $24,000 by conducting false returns. Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Mike K...
Tue
Nov

27

CPSO offers gun safety course for children receiving guns this ChristmasRegistration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course."  The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on two dates - December 8 and 15.  All classes will be held a...
Tue
Nov

27

CPSO arrests two teens for car break-ins Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested two teens for committing multiple car burglaries in the Timberline and Deer Creek neighborhoods, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The burglaries occurred between November 6 and 10 and included neighborhoods both inside and outside the c...
Tue
Nov

27

CPSO seeks owners of two horsesThe CPSO Stock Patrol picked up a red and white paint mare today in the 9300 block of Buncombe Road. Yesterday they picked up a brown gelding that was loose in the 9400 block of Hwy. 79. Both were transported to the CPSO holding pen and will be kept for 10 days while we atte...
Fri
Nov

16

Roads re-open in south CaddoThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has announced the following road re-openings in south Caddo: Barron Road at Linwood  Southern Loop at Linwood   The following roads are still closed due to high water: Linwood from Tyre Road to Southern Loop L...
Thu
Nov

15

Lost pig looking for its ownerThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of a pot belly pig found Wednesday, November 14, in the 7200 block of Old Mooringsport Latex Road.    The pig was picked up by the Sheriff's Stock Patrol. It will be kept for 10 day before it...
Tue
Nov

13

Family rescued from flooded vehicle A family including six children ages 8 to 16 was rescued this morning from the top of an SUV stranded on Linwood Avenue.   At 6:43 a.m., Caddo Deputy Kevin Calhoun was dispatched to Linwood Avenue and Barron Road where the Chevy Tahoe had been pushed off the road ...
Mon
Nov

12

Sheriff issues statement on Wallace LakeThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness is keeping a close eye on Wallace Lake as rain continues to fall in our area, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Earlier today, the National Weather Service said the gage on Wallace Lake currently ...
Fri
Nov

9

Shreveport man arrested for sexual battery of juvenile Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man for sexually assaulting a young girl beginning when she was eight years old, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Gregory G. Cline, 52, of the 9900 block of Lowry Road, was arrested on two counts of sexual battery Wedne...
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Nov

3

Man arrested for domestic abuse and kidnapping A Shreveport man is in jail today for hitting, strangling, and kidnapping his wife, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The 29-year-old victim was at a cousin's house in the 2400 block of Coburn Avenue in north Shreveport Friday evening when her husband, Brione Carne...
OCTOBER 2018
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Oct

31

Greenwood man arrested in double fatalityCaddo sheriff’s deputies have identified and arrested the driver who caused a crash that killed two people on October 17, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jessie Wade Disotell, 34, of Greenwood, was picked up in Desoto Parish Tuesday on a warrant charging him with two cou...
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Oct

31

CPSO seeks owner of horse, announces auction for goatThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking of the owner of a sorrel stud horse found in the 4600 block of Bullen Street in Shreveport on Tuesday. It was picked up by the Caddo Sheriff’s Livestock Patrol and taken to the Sheriff’s Office holding pen. If th...
Fri
Oct

26

CPSO seeks info in bank fraud caseA traveling ring of bandits is believed responsible for more than $70,000 in debit card fraud that claimed victims in Shreveport-Bossier, New Orleans, and Dallas, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Fraud investigators from a local bank recently advised the Sheriff’s Office ...
Fri
Oct

26

Law enforcement to hold Drug Take Back event TOMORROWREMINDER!! Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 27, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police, Louisiana State Police Troop G, and the DEA will be collecting old, unwa...
Wed
Oct

24

CPSO seeks owner of horsesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking of the owner of two horses found in north Shreveport today. A brown gelding and a paint gelding were found running in the 6400 block of Hwy. One. They were picked up by the Caddo Sheriff’s Livestock Patrol and taken...
Thu
Oct

18

CPSO investigates double fatalityTwo people were killed in a crash on Hwy. 80 Wednesday night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Witnesses reported that around 9 p.m. a Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound when the driver tried to pass a pickup truck and hit an eastbound Pontiac Vibe head on.&nbs...
Tue
Oct

16

18-wheeler flips, blocking I-220Caddo Sheriff’s deputies were called to a wreck on I-220 early this morning which impacted traffic for nearly 12 hours, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 3 a.m., Vincent Wallace, 53, of Little Rock was driving an 18-wheeler for MPV Express headed westbound near the ...
Fri
Oct

12

Man dies after being stabbedA man died after being stabbed during an altercation on North Lakeshore earlier this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 4600 block of North Lakeshore just before 5 a.m. today. They found a woman attempting CPR on a ma...
Thu
Oct

11

CPSO investigating fatal crashCaddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal crash that occurred earlier this morning in the 6400 block of Colquitt Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   A Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Colquitt around 5:50 a.m. when the driver went off th...
Tue
Oct

9

Keithville woman arrested with suitcase full of marijuanaA Keithville woman was arrested on drug charges Monday after she was found with a suitcase full of marijuana, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Patrol deputies were called to the 1000 block of Riding Club Lane for a family matter involving Heather Mayberry, 33, and a j...
Sun
Oct

7

Man dies in ATV crashCaddo Sheriff's detectives are investigating an ATV crash that left one man dead on Saturday, said Caddo Sheriff Seve Prator. Caddo Sheriff's Patrol deputies and Fire District #3 responded to the 8600 block of Beavers Nest about 9:30 p.m. after receiving a 91...
Thu
Oct

4

North Caddo teacher dies in crashA teacher and football coach at North Caddo Magnet High died in a two-vehicle crash earlier today, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 11:30 a.m., Les Mason, 56, of Vivian, was traveling south on Hwy. 1 when the driver of a Caddo Parish Public Works dump truck pul...
Thu
Oct

4

Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold recruitment event this Saturday The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a Recruitment Event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. Safety Town is located at 8910 Jewella Avenue on the west side of Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport. The...
Wed
Oct

3

Caddo Sheriff's Office to host AARP Smart Driver CourseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host an AARP Smart Driver course on Friday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility located at 1123 Forum Drive in Shreveport. This 4-hour refresher course is for drivers 50 and over and ma...
Tue
Oct

2

Sheriff promotes two in ceremony this morningCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted two deputies today during a ceremony at the Northwest Re-Entry Facility. Ryan Dibler, a 17-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, was promoted to sergeant in Security at the Caddo Correctional Center. Dibler has also worked in the ...
SEPTEMBER 2018
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Sep

30

Wrecks close I-49 for short period todayRainy conditions and driving too fast are believed to be the causes of a crash on I-49 earlier today. Richard Procell, 50, of Bossier City, was headed northbound on the interstate near Southern Loop when his vehicle hydroplaned, and he lost control, said Caddo Sherif...
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Sep

27

Mooringsport woman arrested for exposing unborn baby to methCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Mooringsport woman for exposing her unborn baby to methamphetamines, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Rebecca Lynn Blevins, 32, was arrested this week after an investigation by Detective Jacob Bergren and the Youth Services Division. ...
Wed
Sep

26

Man arrested for raping a childA Shreveport man has been arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old child, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Jatavius Atkins, 21, of Shreveport was arrested following an investigation by Sheriff’s Detective Chris Ardoin. The victim disclosed to detectives, she was touch...
Wed
Sep

26

Three in custody for late night home invasionA quick response by deputies led to the capture of three teenaged males for their involvement in an armed home invasion in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Last night around 9:30 p.m., a woman with her 8 year old son reported a home invasion at 83...
Tue
Sep

25

CPSO seeks owners of horsesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking of the owners of two horses found in north Shreveport today. A bare mare was found in a church parking lot in the 2400 block of David Raines, and a Palomino Colt was found running near Hawkins and Garden streets. Both wer...
Mon
Sep

24

Caddo Sheriff to hold recruiting eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. Safety Town is located at 8910 Jewella Avenue on the west side of Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport. &nb...
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Sep

24

Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving juvenileCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville man for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jackie Ray Webb, 60, of the 900  block of Barron Road, was arrested on Friday following an investigation by Det. Jacob Bergre...
Mon
Sep

24

Sheriff's Safety Town celebrates 10 yearsSheriff’s Safety Town in Caddo Parish is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! We’re marking the occasion by partnering with the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier for its annual Super Safety Saturday event from 9 a.m. until noon this Saturday, September 29, at S...
Thu
Sep

20

Caddo Sheriff opens range for sighting riflesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming hunting season. Five days have been designated for the public to make use of the facility: October 6, 13, 24...
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Sep

20

Caddo Sheriff to host Hunter Safety Field DayCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will provide two opportunities in October to complete Hunter Safety Education at the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. Participants can choose either October 6 or 20 to attend Field Day at the Academy, but before attending, studen...
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Sep

18

CPSO seeks owner of horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner a horse found in north Shreveport today. The Livestock Patrol was called to the 1700 block of Boykin Boulevard for a sorrel mare with a pink halter that was loose in the area. When the deputy arrived, the ho...
Fri
Sep

14

CPSO investigating fatal crashTwo suspects who fled the scene of a burglary earlier this evening were involved in a crash that left one of them dead, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The incident began just after 6 p.m. when a woman arrived at her house in the 17000 block of Munnerlyn Chapel Road ...
Fri
Sep

14

Texas man arrested for making fake checks A Texas man was arrested on Wednesday after he tried to cash a counterfeit check at a local bank, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Brandon Colby Jones, 26, of New Summerfield, Texas, walked into a bank in the 2500 block of Bert Kouns and tried to cash a fake check for...
Thu
Sep

13

Elderly victim almost loses thousands to scammersThe scams just keep a comin’, but thankfully one elderly Caddo Parish woman was able to get her money back before it was mailed off to a crook on Wednesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The 80-year-old Shreveport woman was contacted on the phone by someone who c...
Wed
Sep

12

CPSO seeks owners of horsesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner(s) of two horses found in south Shreveport this past week. On September 5, a bay mare and a black and white mare were picked up in the 6300 block of Colquitt Road. The horses are being held by the Ca...
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Sep

12

Caddo Sheriff hosts sniper schoolCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting a law enforcement sniper school this week at the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. The 40-hour course is for designated marksmen who are essential in law enforcement’s response to calls involving active shooters, ...