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MARCH 2022
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Detectives investigate shooting threat, arrest teenDetectives have arrested a teen following their investigation into a social media threat against a high school, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office detectives began their investigation on Wednesday as soon as they were notified of the o...
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Deadly crash shuts down Colquitt Rd.Deputies investigated after a car crash on Colquitt Rd. left one man dead and sent another to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s deputies got the call just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Lt. Cowden, a blue Cadillac sedan was drivi...
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I-20W closed, 2 big rigs on fireCaddo Sheriff's deputies are diverting traffic off I-20 west near Hwy. 80 onto exit 3 following a major crash involving three big rigs, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 3:10 p,m., CPSO responded to a call about two big rigs on fire. Witnesses told depu...
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Good Samaritans rescue man in Black BayouCaddo deputies assisted after two men rescued a driver preventing him from drowning in the Black Bayou in northwest Caddo Parish on Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 8 p.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies were called to Mira ...
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CPSO agents arrest Shreveport man, seize 1.5 pounds of illegal drugsAgents with the Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested a Shreveport man after they found drugs and guns in his home early on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 9 a.m., agents searched the home of 42-year-old Michael Mosley, in the 7800 bl...
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22

High water in CaddoA severe thunderstorm warning and flash flood warning is currently in effect. Please be advised of high water in the following roads: • I-20E at mile marker 4 • Roy Rd. at MLK Dr.  • LA-173 AT N. Lakeshore Dr.  • LA-173 AT BOSTWICK &bu...
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CPSO arrests Shreveport man, seizes 67 grams of methNarcotics Agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office seized over 67 grams of illegal drugs earlier this week, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday, deputies found 51-year-old Charles Guiden with 3.1 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Agents later ...
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Skull found in KeithvilleDetectives, K-9, CSI and coroners all worked together to investigate following the discovery of a human skull in Keithville on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 12 p.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area off Colquitt Rd. near ...
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18

CPSO and AARP Louisiana to Host Contactless Shred Event in ShreveportTo help protect citizens from identity theft, the AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to provide a safe location to shred your personal documents free of charge.  The drive-through, contactless shred event wil...
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Caddo Sheriff's Office lowers hiring age to 18As staff shortages plague law enforcement agencies nationwide, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has decided to welcome applicants starting at 18 years old. "If you can join the military and fight a war, you can serve in your own community," said Sheriff Ste...
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14

CPSO deputies locate fugitiveWhat started as a traffic stop ended as a water search late Monday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 8:30 p.m., CPSO deputies were called to assist in the search for a man who ran away from Greenwood Police officers following a traffic stop at Hwy. 80. Acco...
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Caddo deputies arrest Shreveport deacon for inappropriately touching juvenileA Shreveport man turned himself in on Friday after detectives found out he inappropriately touched a minor, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Feb. 14, Detective Ray Saunders of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division received a report about a sexual as...
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14

Officials pull plug on "Mister Coffee Bean" programA program which would have trained and placed convicted felons in elementary schools is dead before it started in Caddo Parish after Sheriff Steve Prator warned the school board, Louisiana Sheriff’s Association (LSA), legislators and the public. "I had to do al...
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11

CPSO arrests five for illegal sales of alcoholic beveragesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish on March 10. Deputies checked 30 businesses for compliance with state laws and found five in violation, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Arres...
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9

Two deputies earn promotionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize two deputies for their promotions during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Michael King, a 14-year deputy, was promoted to sergeant in the Detective Division. H...
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Deputies search for missing manUPDATE: Deputy Chris Davis located Wilmer Hill a little over two hours after he was reported missing. His motorized wheelchair got stuck in the woods. Without a cellphone, he was unable to call for help. He was transported to an area hospital to be examined and treated for e...
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Sheriff Prator reminds citizens to voteOn March 26, 2022, the citizens of Caddo Parish have an opportunity to vote on five propositions that fund the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.  Four of these are property tax renewals. These will not cause any tax increases. The other proposition is the renewal of ...
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Mar

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Car crash leaves one deadOne man is dead following a car crash that happened near the intersection of Myra Myrtis and Hwy. 71. on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 4 p.m., a white Toyota Camry heading northbound on Hwy. 71 left the roadway and crashed into several trees.&n...