Tue Dec 22

CPSO conducts second holiday operation targeting underage alcohol salesThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division conducted a second holiday operation this year aimed at stopping the sale of alcohol to underage persons. Twenty-eight businesses were checked for compliance with local liquor laws, including several of the same b...

Wed Dec 16

Five arrested for underage alcohol salesFive people were recently cited for the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons during an operation conducted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Division, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Twenty-two businesses did not sell. The following is a list of employees who ...

Wed Dec 16

Woman's theft scam targets employer, othersA local woman was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars from a former employer and other unknowing victims, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Micquela Bell, also known as Micquela Reddix, 35, of the 200 block of North Emerald Loop in Shreveport, was arrested Tuesday followi...

Wed Dec 16

Caddo Sheriff's Office to increase DWI patrols this holiday seasonCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that deputies will participate in a national traffic safety campaign aimed at removing drunk and drugged drivers from our roadways this holiday. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will conduct extra patrols between December 18 and ...

Fri Dec 11

Caddo Patrol deputies arrest man for drugs, locate abandoned stash in Cross LakeA Shreveport man who led Caddo deputies on a pursuit and burned his own vehicle to avoid capture is now in jail, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Frederick Rochell, 33, was arrested at his residence in the 2500 block of Malcolm Street on Wednesday, December 9, following an inve...

Fri Dec 11

New option for paying Caddo property taxesCaddo Parish property owners who pay their taxes online now have the option of paying by check in addition to credit card or PayPal. Using this new payment option will incur a convenience fee of either $2 or $5, depending on the amount of your tax bill. The fee is for pay...

Wed Dec 9

Road ClosureUpdate (11:08 AM)  All lanes are now open.   Original Release: All lanes of Barron Road between Linwood and Monroe are temporarily closed due to fiber optic cable in the roadway. Motorists are asked to find an alternative route of travel.

Tue Dec 8

Two charged with stealing from elderly nursing home patientA man and woman were arrested for having an elderly victim’s car and checkbooks while the victim was in a local nursing home, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Nathan McCall, 31, and Megan Norris, 35, both of Shreveport, were arrested on Monday, December 7, at a bank...

Tue Dec 8

Man arrested for forging stolen checksCaddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for forging checks stolen from local mailboxes, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff’s Det. Jeremy Edward arrested 28-year-old Travis Thomas on Monday and charged him with two counts of bank fraud and five counts of forger...

Thu Dec 3

Student arrested for terrorizingA student at Byrd High School was arrested for terrorizing after he made a bomb threat against the school, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 10 a.m. today, the student alerted school officials that he saw a threat against the school on Instagram. The school was locked...

Wed Dec 2

Caddo Sheriff offers youth gun safety courseIs Santa bringing your child their first hunting rifle or BB gun this year? Registration is currently underway for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office “First Gun Class for Kids.” The course is designed to teach gun safety to children ages 8-16. It provides basic ...

Tue Dec 1

Arrests made for shooting at riding club eventCaddo sheriff’s detectives have arrested two members of a security team who fired guns during an outdoor event on Gamm Road in November, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Trometric Humphrey, 45, and Quonmesha Gradney, 27, both of Shreveport, were charged with the illegal u...

Wed Nov 25

Detectives charge man in property crime spreeCaddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Shreveport man for his involvement in a three-month property crime spree in north Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. David Allen Shelton, 28, of the 6400 block of Hwy. 1, was arrested in Oil City on November 11, on a w...

Wed Nov 25

Vivian man arrested for lewd actsA Vivian man has been arrested for committing lewd acts against two home health care nurses, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Andrew Moore, 39, is in Caddo Correctional Center charged with Sexual Battery, Obscenity, and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The incidents oc...

Wed Nov 25

Caddo Parish Sheriff offers Black Friday shopping tips Black Friday – or the day after Thanksgiving – is typically known as the start of the Christmas shopping season. And while shopping for the perfect gift may be a little different this year, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says it’s still important to keep safety...

Fri Nov 13

Task Force arrests man on drug chargesThe Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant on Pines Road this morning and arrested one person, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond. Dematric Gladney, 37, was arrested at 3430 Pines Road on charges of p...

Fri Nov 13

Vivian man arrested on drug chargesA Vivian man has been arrested on drug possession and distribution charges, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond. Rickey Easter, 40, of the 1000 block of N.W. Front Street, was arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Forc...

Wed Nov 11

Missing woman found safe An 81-year-old woman missing in south Caddo Parish has been found safe and well, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced. Frances "Joann" Rolland was found about a mile from her residence on Providence Road Extension around 10 a.m. today. Caddo Sheriff's S...

Mon Nov 9

Man dies in south Caddo crashCaddo deputies are investigating a fatality crash that occurred this evening on Linwood Avenue. The crash occurred just after 5:30 p.m. on Linwood near Tyre Road and involved one vehicle that was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The driver flipped the ve...

Mon Nov 9

Two injured by gunfire during weekend eventTwo people were injured by gunfire during an outdoor event on Gamm Road this past weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol deputies were called to the 11000 block at 1:32 a.m. on Sunday where approximately 1,000 people had gathered for an event spo...

Mon Nov 9

Keithville couple faces juvenile rape chargeA Keithville woman and her boyfriend are facing charges of rape for the sexual assault of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Ashley Romans, 26, was arrested on Friday, November 6, in Shreveport following an investigation by Caddo Sheriff’s Dets. Ray Saunders and...

Fri Nov 6

Vivian man arrested on gun chargeA Vivian man was arrested this week on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a firearm. Roderick Dewayne Washington turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on Tuesday and was booked on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff's Det. Dennis Williams...

Fri Nov 6

Vivian man arrested on gun chargeA Vivian man was arrested this week on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a firearm. Roderick Dewayne Washington turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on Tuesday and was booked on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff's Det. Dennis Williams...

Fri Nov 6

Suspected drug dealer arrested following pursuitA Shreveport man under investigation for trafficking large amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine locally was arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Natchitoches Sheriff Stuart Wright. Robert Tyrone Adams, 44, of the 500 block ...

Thu Nov 5

CPSO to hold recruiting event this weekendREMINDER   The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. this Saturday, November 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Caddo Correctional Center. The Sheriff’s Office has p...

Wed Nov 4

CPSO to host law enforcement graduation ceremonyGraduation exercises for the 48th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 pm, November 5, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport. Eight agencies will be represented when graduates take t...

Tue Nov 3

CPSO seeks leads in armed robberyCaddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at CEFCO, 5875 North Market, early Saturday morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 3 a.m., a male suspect entered the business with a knife and demanded money from the clerk. After obt...

Tue Oct 27

Mansfield man arrested for distributing meth in ShreveportA Mansfield man was arrested in Caddo Parish this week for possessing and distributing large amounts of methamphetamine locally, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jamie Hill, 41, was arrested by the DEA Task Force after agents investigated a tip that he had been selling multiple...

Tue Oct 20

Shreveport man accused of improper acts with juvenilesA Shreveport man is in jail charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and sexual battery, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Allan Chase Davis, 38, of the 3700 block of Fairfield Avenue, was arrested October 13 on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff’s Juvenile Detective...

Mon Oct 19

Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back DayCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, October 24, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be collecting old, unwanted, ...

Thu Oct 15

Man arrested for cutting girlfriend during domestic argument A Shreveport man was arrested on battery charges today for cutting his girlfriend with a knife during an argument, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Deputies were called to a residence in the 12000 block of Johns Gin Road at 10 a.m. this morning after receiving a...

Thu Oct 15

Caddo Sheriff offers women's firearms, safety classCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a basic firearms and personal safety class for women from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 14 and December 12 at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. Sheriff’s deputies will teach safe handling and firing of handguns on the ...

Thu Oct 15

CPSO to hold recruiting eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Caddo Correctional Center. The Sheriff’s Office has positions available for Secu...

Thu Oct 15

Family of missing woman appeals to public on her birthdayA woman missing from north Caddo Parish should be celebrating her 41st birthday today. Instead, Caddo deputies are continuing their search for her. Dorothy “Dottie” Yates-McCathran has been missing since January 21. She was last seen at her residence in the 10...

Wed Oct 14

Arrest made in storage locker break-inA Keithville man is charged with breaking into a storage unit and stealing thousands of dollars in property, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The break-in occurred October 7 in the 7800 block of Shrevepark Drive where the door to a storage unit was kicked in and destroyed...

Wed Oct 7

Property manager arrested for theft, forgeryA former property manager has been arrested for altering company books that caused a financial loss to her employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Chelsea Shaw, 32, of Shreveport, turned herself in today on a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Det. Mike King. Shaw was ...

Wed Oct 7

Caddo Sheriff's Office to host food drive benefiting Food Bank The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is hosting a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Donations of dry goods and food staples are being accepted through November 18 at several locations within the Sheriff’s Office. Caddo Sheriff Steve Pra...

Mon Oct 5

Motorcyclist dies in traffic crashCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatality crash that occurred just after noontime today in the 6700 block of Keithville Springridge Road. Sheriff's Deputy Chris Stafford said the 78-year-old driver of a Ford Escape pulled out from Sparks Davis Roa...

Fri Oct 2

Caregiver arrested for stealing from elderly victimA woman who worked as a sitter for the elderly has been arrested on related charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Conchetta Law, 44, of Longview, Texas, was arrested for Forgery and Exploitation of the Infirmed for stealing $8,900 from the woman she cared for. The vic...

Fri Oct 2

Greenwood drug investigation leads to arrestsThree people were arrested during a drug investigation this week at a Greenwood apartment, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond. On Tuesday, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 6981 ...

Thu Oct 1

CPSO seeks info on burglaryThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a man who may have information about a recent burglary, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Monday, September 28, a suspect entered a shed in the 4900 block of Old Mooringsport Road and took a tool b...

Thu Oct 1

Shreveport man arrested; drugs seized from apartment, storage unitsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Ben Raymond announced the arrest of 58-year-old William Brooks on drug charges following an investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force. Brooks was arrested on September 24 after agents executed a search warrant a...

Tue Sep 29

Woman arrested for altering court orderA Shreveport woman has been criminally charged for altering a court order and presenting it to her children’s school, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Stephana Garrett, 29, was detained September 24 at the Caddo Parish Courthouse where she had appeared for a hearing on a ...

Fri Sep 25

Greenwood man arrested for rape of juvenileUpdate: Suspect is in custody after turning himself in to authorities on Monday, Oct. 5.   Original Release: The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating Donovon Eugene Phillips, who's wanted for sexually assaul...

Wed Sep 23

CPSO investigates fatal crashA Shreveport man has died following a head-on collision in south Caddo Parish this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the 9500 block of Hwy. 1. Witnesses said the driver of a southbound Honda Civic crossed the center line ...

Wed Sep 16

FEMA to open local Disaster Recovery CenterA FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open in Shreveport on Thursday, Sept. 17, to provide assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Laura. The center will operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week at Independence Stadium, 3301 Pershing Blvd. No appointments are necessa...

Wed Sep 16

SBA offers low-interest loans to those impacted by Hurricane LauraThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to non-farm businesses of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters in the parishes of Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Caddo, Calcasieu, Cameron, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, La S...

Sat Sep 12

Caddo deputies assisting in south Louisiana make drug arrests Caddo Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Louisiana Sheriff’s Task Force have been conducting crime prevention patrols in the Moss Bluff and Iowa communities of Calcasieu Parish following Hurricane Laura. Around 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Deputy Justin Sundqu...

Wed Sep 9

Caddo Sheriff offers concealed carry courseThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training course 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...

Wed Sep 9

Caddo Sheriff announces promotionCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotion of Joshua Holley to the rank of sergeant. Holley is a 10-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office. He has worked as a security deputy and now serves as a sergeant in Detention. In addition to Holley’s promo...