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DECEMBER 2022
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Road closure due to high water Keithville Kingston Rd. at Hilltop Rd. has been closed, due to high water. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and choose another route.
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Dec

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Road closure due to high water Keithville Kingston Rd. at Hilltop Rd. has been closed, due to high water. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and choose another route.
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Dec

30

Three arrested in connection with a homicide in VivianTwo juvenile males and an adult male were arrested Friday morning in connection with a homicide that took place in the 700 block of N. Cypress St. in Vivian, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Thursday, December 29, at 11:56 a.m., Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol deputies re...
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Dec

26

Caddo Sheriff to aid in water distribution**Update** The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security secured 42 pallets of water to aid families in need, due to a water shortage. With the help of the Shreveport Volunteer Network, the water will be delivered to the Shreveport Fire Maintenance Facility a...
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Dec

23

Two Keithville men wanted for possessing stolen vehiclesUpdate: On Saturday, January 28, Nathan Martin, 21, was arrested for outstanding warrants through the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for (3) counts of illegal possession of stolen things. He was transferred and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center that night.  ...
Wed
Dec

21

I-20 W shutdown at Hwy 79/80Update: All lanes of I-20 in Greenwood, LA are now open.  Due to an ongoing investigation in Texas, I-20 west has been completely shutdown. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, but are being directed to take the Hwy. 79/80 exit.
Tue
Dec

20

DeSoto Parish man arrested for felony theftA DeSoto Parish man was arrested for stealing over $3,000 worth of services from a local business, according to Caddo Sheriff’s investigators. An investigation by Sheriff’s Detective Justin Sundquist led to an arrest warrant being issued for 20-year-old Kaleb ...
Wed
Dec

14

Damage from the stormAnyone who suffered damage to their home from the storm on December 13th are urged to report it to the Caddo Sheriff's Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Division. Please call Deputy Director Robert Jump at (318)675-2255 to report the damage an...
Tue
Dec

13

Update: Tornado touches down in Keithville, LA Update:  December 14th, at 2:27 a.m. the missing mother was found deceased one street over from where her home was destroyed in the Pecan Farms area of Keithville, LA. She was located under debris caused by a tornado. First responders will ...
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Dec

12

Man arrested for domestic violence and animal crueltyA Shreveport man was arrested after he beat up his pregnant girlfriend and shot her dog to death, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Saturday, September 10, at 1:47 a.m. the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 10400 block of E. Kings Hwy. The victim repor...
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Dec

12

Update: Deadly crash on Buncombe RdUpdate: Buncombe Rd. is now open to traffic.   One woman died and another transported to a hospital Monday morning after a vehicular crash on Buncombe Rd. Just after 7 a.m. on Monday, Caddo Parish Sheriff's patrol deputies were dispatched to the intersectio...
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Dec

8

UPDATE: Hwy. 79 South closed in Greenwood UPDATE: Hwy. 79 South is back open.     Hwy. 79 South is completely shut down in Greenwood due to a crash in Texas. Drivers are advised to take another route.
Wed
Dec

7

Shreveport mother charged with failure to report missing childDetectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Shreveport woman for failure to report her son missing, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Thursday, Dec. 1, 41-year-old Stephanie Horache reported her teenage son missing three days after he ran away from home. ...
Wed
Dec

7

Man who hit coworker with hammer faces more chargesA Shreveport man now faces two additional charges after deputies arrested him for hitting a coworker in the head with a hammer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office charged Darius Coleman...
Wed
Dec

7

Caddo Sheriff offers First Gun CourseRegistration 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  January 7, 2023.  All classes will be held at the Sher...
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Dec

4

Crash shuts down LA-169Louisiana Highway 169 is completely closed from South Lakeshore Dr. to Interstate 20 following a major crash that sent one man to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 9:19 p.m. deputies were dispatched to LA-169 following a major crash....
NOVEMBER 2022
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Nov

30

CPSO narcotics agents arrest Shreveport man Narcotics agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Shreveport man last week after they found $7,590 worth of drugs in his possession, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  On Tuesday, November 22, The Caddo Parish Sheriff's K9 Unit, DEA Taskforce, ATF T...
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Nov

20

Head-on collision sends drivers to the hospitalAn elderly man and woman were transported to the hospital following a head-on collision on the 10300 block of Blanchard Latex Road on Sunday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies said the dr...
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Nov

18

CPSO to host 4th Annual Steel Challenge Reindeer GamesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting the 4th Annual Steel Challenge Reindeer Games on Dec. 3, 2022 at the CPSO Regional Training Academy located at 15639 Hwy.1 South in Shreveport. This year's fundraiser will benefit the Providence House in Shreveport...
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Nov

18

CPSO narcotics agents arrest a convicted felon, $14k worth of drugs seizedNarcotics agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Shreveport man after they found illegal drugs, packaging material and a firearm in his home on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Nov. 15, Caddo narcotics agents executed a search warrant at 4...
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Nov

12

CPSO arrests Keithville man for battery of a school teacherCaddo deputies arrested a parent in Keithville after he hit a school employee with his car on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Just after 4 p.m. on Nov.11, deputies were dispatched to Keithville Elementary Middle School after the school reported a p...
Thu
Nov

10

Keithville man arrested for possession of child pornographyUPDATE: After further investigation, Det. Jared Marshall discovered additional files of child sexual abuse material in Timothy Hendricks' possession. An additional twenty-four counts of pornography involving juveniles were added on December 2. This brings&...
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Nov

7

Four hospitalized following head-on collision, pile-up on I-49NFour people remain in the hospital following a major crash on Interstate 49 on Sunday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Original release: https://www.caddosheriff.org/news.php?c=2826&p=1&month=&year=2022 Just before 10 p.m. on Nov. 6, a red Buick Veran...
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Nov

6

I-49 North closed due to major wreckDeputies closed down I-49 North after a major crash involving four vehicles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The call came in on Sunday evening just before 10 p.m. about a head-on collision caused by a red vehicle traveling southbound on I-49 ...
Fri
Nov

4

Caddo Sheriff announces mugshots are backThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is once again publishing mugshots on its website. This comes months after Governor John Bel Edwards signed a new law that makes it illegal to publish many mugshots. Some law enforcement agencies have understandably stopped publishing ...
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Nov

3

CPSO to host law enforcement graduation ceremonyGraduation exercises for the 52nd basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., November 7th, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106. Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest spe...
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Nov

3

Caddo agents arrest Shreveport man, $37k worth of drugs seizedCaddo narcotics agents arrested a Shreveport man after they found guns and drugs in his home on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Nov.1, agents executed a search warrant at 1706 Peach St. in Shreveport. During the search, agents found a digital scale, packa...
OCTOBER 2022
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Oct

31

Arrest made in deadly hit and runA Shreveport woman has been arrested following the death of a cyclist over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Sunday, Oct. 30, 24-year-old Victoria Woodfork turned herself in to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.  Evidence found by Caddo deputie...
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Oct

30

CPSO investigates deadly hit and run in ShreveportThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit and run that happened in Shreveport on Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The initial investigation determined a white male, possibly in his 40’s, was riding his bike we...
Fri
Oct

28

Sheriff to host drug take back eventCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator invites all citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 29, at Sheriff's Safety Town located at 8910 Jewella Avenue at the west end of the Summer Groveb parking lot. The event is part of the National Drug Take Bac...
Thu
Oct

27

Sheriff's Safety Town Trunk or Treat rescheduledWe at Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff's Safety Town are excited to partner with the Shreveport Police Department and other local first responders in another Trunk or Treat event. The event was originally scheduled for October 28, but it has since ...
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Oct

27

CPSO deputy receives Trey Hutchison Memorial AwardThe Caddo/ Bossier Domestic Violence Task Force presented Cpl. Timothy Johns the Trey Hutchison Memorial Award for his work as an advocate for domestic violence survivors on Thursday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Cpl. Johns is described as a go-getter who is alway...
Wed
Oct

26

U.S. Highway 79 closed due to wildfireUPDATE: The road is back open. Caddo deputies closed down U.S. Highway 79 South due to a wildfire in Panola County, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Only those who live on Highway 79 will be permitted to drive through. Currently, traffic is backed up for several miles....
Tue
Oct

25

Sheriff Prator to swear in 17 deputiesSheriff Steve Prator will be swearing in 17 new deputies to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, October 26. The ceremony will be held at the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Media Room located on the seventh floor of Government Plaza at 505 Travis Street...
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Oct

24

Deadly crash in CaspianaOne man died on Sunday following a car crash in Caspiana on Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s patrol deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of Highway 1 in response to a major crash. The driver who...
Fri
Oct

21

Evacuation order issued following fire, chlorine leakUPDATE: EVACUATION ORDER RESCINDED The cloud of chlorine released from the Greenwood Waste Water Treatment Plant has dissipated. Greenwood residents may now go back to their homes.   The Caddo Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness office has issued a...
Fri
Oct

14

Bailiff fired after victimizing the elderlyCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator fired a ten-year deputy after detectives determined he participated in the exploitation of an elderly person. "I’m extremely disappointed in this person's criminal behavior," said Sheriff Prator. “He is an embarrassment...
Wed
Oct

12

Road closure due to overturned big rigCaddo deputies shutdown a section of Keithville-Keatchie Road just south of Booker Road in Keithville as they investigate a major crash involving an 18-wheeler, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, patrol deputies responded to a crash involv...
Wed
Oct

12

CPSO deputies nab thievesCaddo deputies arrested two men after they were caught with drugs and stolen property in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, patrol deputies were dispatched to 3410 Dixie Shreveport Road in response to a call about a theft in progress. Up...
Mon
Oct

10

CPSO arrests two after stolen car chaseCaddo deputies arrested and charged a juvenile and a man after a high-speed chase on Saturday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. During a search for a wanted juvenile out of Dallas, Caddo deputies pursued a stolen, white Dodge Charger. The high-speed chase started...
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Oct

8

Caddo deputies search for fugitivesCaddo Parish Sheriff's Office deputies are searching the Grawood Subdivision and surrounding areas off Colquitt Road for two fugitives described as young black males, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The search for a wanted juvenile out of Texas, who was also...
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Oct

7

CPSO deputy named First Responder of the YearSergeant Chad Davis of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the Caddo Lodge #179 F&AM First Responder of the Year on Thursday, October 6.   “We are proud of Sgt. Davis,” said Sheriff Steve Prator. “He has demonstrated excelle...
Wed
Oct

5

Winnsboro man arrested in Greenwood shooting caseThe man who shot at a repossession agent and damaged private property on Tuesday has been booked into jail on multiple charges, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At 10:27 am on October 4, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office started receiving calls from citizens about...
Tue
Oct

4

National Night Out LocationsHere are the registered locations within Caddo Parish (outside of city limits) for the 2022 National Night Out tonight. Party responsibily and stay safe. We can’t wait to see you all!
SEPTEMBER 2022
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Sep

29

Sheriff Prator announces 4th Annual Thanksgiving Food DriveSheriff Steve Prator invites all to participate in the fourth annual Caddo Sheriff’s Office Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Each year we have set new records for giving. This year we are hoping to beat our 2021...
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Sep

26

Sheriff Prator names K9 Samos Deputy of the Quarter
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Sep

23

Grimmet Drive closed following crashUPDATE: Grimmet Drive has reopened.   Grimmet Drive is partially closed as deputies investigate a crash that happened on Friday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator. According to preliminary investigation, a GMC pickup truck traveling west failed to stop a...
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Sep

22

Shreveport man in jail for child pornA Shreveport man has been arrested after cyber crime detectives found videos and images of child pornography on his devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Detective Thomas Lites said Terrence Thompson, 26, possessed and distri...
Tue
Sep

20

Road closure in BlanchardHighway 173 at Alexander Avenue in Blanchard is closed to traffic after an 18-wheeler hit a SWEPCO pole. Power lines are down and stoplights at the intersection are not working.  Drivers are advised to be cautious and avoid the area.
Tue
Sep

20

Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted seven deputies on Tuesday, September 20, during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony at the Re-Entry Facility at 1121 Forum Drive. The Sheriff also recognized 46 employees for their years of service with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office. Michael Vaitk...