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DECEMBER 2021
Mon
Dec
20
Oil City man arrested for copper wire theft
An Oil City man is under arrest for possessing thousands of dollars worth of copper stolen from a Red River Parish power company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Stoney Woodell Sr., 53, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Caddo and Red Rive...
Mon
Dec
20
CPSO conducts underage alcohol sales operation
The Caddo Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish on December 16. Deputies checked 28 businesses for compliance with state laws and found two in violation. The remaining 26 were checked and no viola...
Fri
Dec
17
Student arrested for bringing ammunition to school
A juvenile was arrested today for bringing ammunition to Donnie Bickham Middle School, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The 14-year-old boy turned in several bullets to his teacher telling her that he found them in the school bathroom. It was later learned that he br...
Thu
Dec
16
Suspect arrested for possessing three kilos of meth
A large-scale methamphetamine dealer was arrested in Caddo Parish following an investigation by Sheriff's Office narcotics agents and the DEA Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The target of the investigation, James Frances Liles, 43, was stopped o...
Thu
Dec
16
Mooringsport man arrested following standoff
A Mooringsport man was taken into custody this morning following an early morning stand-off in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Patrol deputies were called to a domestic disturbance at 10050 Mooringsport Latex Road just after 1 a.m. this morning. When Cpl. M...
Sun
Dec
12
One arrested following Saturday shooting
Caddo deputies are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m. on West Antoine Loop. Amber Dupree, 30, was in a vehicle with Gerald Wayne Berry II and one other man whe...
Mon
Dec
6
Three deputies earn promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize three deputies for their promotions during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Jason Morgan was promoted to lieutenant in the Detective Division, ...
Sun
Dec
5
Four offenders arrested in drug investigation
Four people were arrested during an investigation into illegal drug sales, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On December 2, agents with the Caddo Sheriff's Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation into the possibility of drug sales at 3427 Stonewall Str...
Sun
Dec
5
Woman arrested for defrauding SWEPCO
A Shreveport woman was arrested for defrauding SWEPCO of more than $5,000, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Tiffany Bendaw, 32, is accused of making over 40 fraudulent payments to SWEPCO between December 2020 and May 2021. An investigation showed ...
NOVEMBER 2021
Mon
Nov
22
Registration underway for youth First Gun Course
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office “First Gun Course.” The four-hour course will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on two dates - December 18, 2021, and January 8, 2022. All classes will...
Sun
Nov
21
Keithville woman arrested for battery
A Keithville woman was arrested after an infant in her care was found to be under the influence of methamphetamines, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The child was taken to a local hospital by a concerned family member in late October where medical staff c...
Wed
Nov
17
Two juveniles arrested for theft of ATV
Two juveniles have been arrested for the theft of a $29,000 ATV, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The theft occurred on November 9 at a residence in the 4200 block of Roy Road in Shreveport. Home security video captured images of the theft and were later shared on Faceboo...
Wed
Nov
17
Man jailed for fraud faces more charges
A man in jail for credit card fraud is now facing more felony charges, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives say his actions account for more than $17,000 in related losses. Steven Cook, Jr., a 30-year-old employee at the Merryton Inn on ...
Wed
Nov
17
CPSO still searching for clues in missing persons case
It's been six years since the family of Kenneth Cole last spoke with him by phone. Today they are renewing their plea for help in locating the missing man. Caddo deputies say there has been no word from Cole and no sightings since he was reported missing on November 2...
Tue
Nov
16
Two arrested in connection with shots fired near Blanchard
Two people were arrested Monday night in connection with shots fired in the 4600 block of Quiet Acres Road in north Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 8:35 p.m., patrol deputies were notified about a silver vehicle driving through the...
Mon
Nov
15
CPSO to hold December recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 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...
Tue
Nov
9
CPSO investigating fatal crash
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday tonight on Mansfield Road, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 10:30 p.m., patrol deputies were notified of the crash that occurred in the 11000 block of Mansfield s...
Tue
Nov
9
Two arrested on drug charges following execution of warrant
Two men were arrested on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Egan Street in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Agents with the Caddo Narcotics Unit went to 231A Egan on November 1 and executed a warrant following an investi...
Tue
Nov
9
Man arrested on drug possession and distribution charges
A Shreveport man was arrested on multiple drug charges following an investigation on Tristan Loop, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On November 3, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed search warrants at two apartments at 4123 and 4132 Tristan Loo...
Fri
Nov
5
Man arrested for robbing convenience store
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man for robbing the CEFCO convenience store in the 5800 block of North Market Street, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Early on the morning of November 1, a man entered the store and went behind the counter demanding money fr...
Thu
Nov
4
Work fight ends with man being stabbed
A fight between two co-workers at Calumet Packaging ended with one man being hospitalized for stab wounds, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff's deputies were called to the business at 10411 LA Highway One around 4 p.m. this afternoon. According to inv...
Thu
Nov
4
Hotel clerk arrested for fraud and theft
A local hotel employee was arrested for making unauthorized charges on a guest’s bank card, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Steven Cook, Jr., 30, of Shreveport, is accused of using a previous customer’s debit card to pay for other guests’ rooms at the M...
Mon
Nov
1
Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy graduates milestone 50th class
Graduation exercises for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., November 2nd, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. The graduates make up th...
OCTOBER 2021
Thu
Oct
28
Caddo Sheriff offers Live Scan fingerprinting service
Live Scan digital fingerprinting is now available to private employers, state agencies, and other entities through the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. With Live Scan, fingerprints are captured electronically and submitted to the Feder...
Tue
Oct
19
Three men arrested after narcotics search, manhunt
SHREVEPORT, La. – Three men have been arrested following a manhunt in Shreveport’s Allendale neighborhood on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 5 p.m. on October 19, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics agents executed a search warrant in the 17...
Mon
Oct
18
CPSO to hold recruiting event
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. The Sheriff’s Office has positions available for security and corre...
Fri
Oct
15
Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 23, at Sheriff's Safety Town located at 8910 Jewella Avenue at the west end of the Summer Grove parking lot. The event is part of the national Drug Take Back Day h...
Thu
Oct
14
Man arrested following shooting, high-speed chase
CADDO PARISH, La. – Christopher Basco, 36, has been booked into Harrison County Jail following a high-speed chase and shooting on I-20, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office receiv...
Thu
Oct
14
Intermittent road closures in Southeast and North Caddo Parish
CADDO PARISH, La. – Sections of Ellerbe Road and LA-169 will be closed intermittently due to movie productions in the coming days, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On October 14, Ellerbe Road – between Lakeside Subdivision and Robson Road – will be closed...
Wed
Oct
13
Roads reopen following deadly crash in Keithville
KEITHVILLE, La. – Old Mansfield Road at Keithville-Kingston Road has reopened after a temporary closure due to a deadly crash that happened at the intersection on Wednesday. Just before 1:30 a.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s patrol deputies were call...
Tue
Oct
12
Three teens in jail following drug deal, shooting, car wreck
VIVIAN, La. – Three teens have been arrested after a drug deal turned into a shooting resulting in a car wreck, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On October 1, just before 1:20 p.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to a red Toyota that overturned in ...
Mon
Oct
11
Shreveport man arrested for illegal possession of drugs, guns
SHREVEPORT, La. – Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics agents arrested a Shreveport man after they discovered guns and drugs in his home and vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On September 28, an investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit in conjun...
Fri
Oct
8
Greenwood man arrested for rape of juvenile
CADDO PARISH, La. - Detectives have charged a Greenwood man with rape for the sexual assault of a minor, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Robert Todd, 52, is accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. He was arrested on Wednesday, October 6, following an inve...
Thu
Oct
7
Detectives arrest two teens following robbery on campus
SHREVEPORT, La. – Two teens are in jail tonight after they robbed two of their schoolmates on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around noon on Thursday, Detective Thomas Lites was notified of a robbery that happened on the Captain Shreve High School campus the d...
Thu
Oct
7
EVENT CANCELED: Faith & Blue Child Car Seat Fitting Event at Sheriff's Safety Town
SHREVEPORT, La. - Summer Grove Baptist Church and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting the first Faith & Blue Child Car Seat Fitting Event located at Sheriff's Safety Town on Saturday, October 9. First responders from the Caddo Parish Sheriff...
Wed
Oct
6
Keithville man arrested after hours-long negotiations
KEITHVILLE, La. – Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies now have Larry Murray, 41, in custody after he barricaded himself for hours on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At about 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office got a call a...
Tue
Oct
5
Deputies arrest two men following chase, manhunt
SHREVEPORT, La. - Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested two men after a traffic stop turned into a car chase and an hour-long manhunt throughout Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At about 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white ...
Mon
Oct
4
Roofing salesman arrested for theft
SHREVEPORT, La. - A salesman for a roofing company in Shreveport has been charged with theft after his employer discovered a loss of more than $41,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator. James Mitchell, 53, allegedly took money from a client who was under the impression...
Fri
Oct
1
Teen arrested after posting photo with handgun
SHREVEPORT, La. – A teenager is in jail after posting a photo with a handgun on social media, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Monday, September 27, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Detective Ray Saunders was made aware of the social media post. In another photo posted und...
Fri
Oct
1
Car overturns on Hwy. 170
VIVIAN, La. - A wrecked sedan has been towed away after it overturned on Hwy. 170 at Spoonbill Road just before 1:20 p.m. on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The three occupants of the car were treated for minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Fri
Oct
1
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 17 at several locations within the Sheriff’s Office. This is the third year ...
SEPTEMBER 2021
Thu
Sep
30
Teenager found dead, deputies investigate
VIVIAN, La. - Caddo deputies are investigating the death of a teenager found on the train tracks in Vivian on Wednesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 9:30 p.m., officers with the Vivian Police Department discovered the body of a teenage boy in the 600 bloc...
Thu
Sep
30
Caddo deputies investigate deadly shooting
BLANCHARD, La. - Caddo deputies are investing a shooting that left a man dead this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 4:30 a.m., the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a shooting in the 200 Block of Sand Valley Lane in Blanchard. ...
Wed
Sep
29
Caddo deputies arrest Texas man for stealing mail
CADDO PARISH, La. - Jefferey Stillwell, 36, is behind bars after stealing mail from the United States Postal Service, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At around 2 a.m. on September 27, Caddo Dep. Peter Tidovsky saw a grey Ford Fusion pull out of the US Post Office in Blanchard....
Mon
Sep
27
Drug Task Force arrests Shreveport man
SHREVEPORT, La. – Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit seized over 86 grams of illegal drugs during a narcotics search on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On September 24, agents arrested Thomas Adams, 31, after executing a narcotics search warrant...
Mon
Sep
27
Caddo detective arrests Bossier man for stealing thousands of dollars
SHREVEPORT, La. – A Caddo detective arrested a Bossier man after he stole thousands of dollars from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Clarissa Harris said 24-year-old Ray Kennon’s employer discovered more than 13,000...
Fri
Sep
24
Sheriff Prator invites all to car seat fitting events on Child Passenger Safety Week
SHREVEPORT, La. - Car crashes are one of the top causes of death among children in our country, said Sheriff Steve Prator. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 608 child passengers died in traffic crashes in 2019 – 38 percent of them were unrest...
Fri
Sep
24
CPSO to hold recruiting event
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 25, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. The Sheriff’s Office has positions available for security and corrections...
Wed
Sep
22
Shooting threat lands teen in jail
SHREVEPORT, La. - A teenager is behind bars after threatening to shoot up Byrd High School, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the threat was presented to a school staff member who passed the information along to the school resource of...
Tue
Sep
21
Caddo deputies investigate deadly crash
BLANCHARD, La. – One man is dead after being hit by a car on Wasson Road just after. 8 p.m. on Tuesday. According to Caddo Sheriff’s deputies, the crash happened on Wasson Road at Blanchard Lake Drive. Deputies spoke to witnesses who said the car was g...
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