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AUGUST 2008
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Aug

6

Juvenile charged in break-insA Shreveport teen has been charged by Caddo detectives in connection with two recent break-ins.Detective Terry Richardson arrested the 14-year-old juvenile for simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling after the teen entered a residence in the 200 block of Al Lane and took a ...
JULY 2008
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Jul

30

Credit Union employee charged with theftA credit union employee was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Tuesday for manipulating accounts for personal gain.Elaine Harris Carr, 42, of the 4900 block of General Rusk Drive in Bossier City, was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's Detective Alan Davidson and booked into ...
Wed
Jul

30

Juvenile pleads guilty in connection with chaseA 16-year-old teen who took Caddo deputies on a pursuit into east Texas pleaded guilty to related charges Monday in Caddo Juvenile Court.The teen pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated flight and three counts of criminal property damage. He was remanded to jail until his ...
Wed
Jul

30

Man arrested for obscenity Caddo deputies arrested a man on obscenity charges over the weekend after he exposed himself to three women and a child.Ronnie Dale Goodman Jr., 32, was arrested on Saturday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for obscenity, disturbing the peace and simple criminal...
Wed
Jul

16

Attorney arrested for ID theft Local attorney Daryl Gold was arrested today by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force on a warrant charging him with identity theft, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Gold is accused of obtaining credit using the name and social security number of his ex-wife....
Wed
Jul

16

Detectives seek leads in vehicle theftsThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for information regarding the theft of a Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle and a 1994 Ford Mustang. Both vehicles were taken from the same area around the same time. Detectives believe the thefts may be related. The motorcycle, value...
Wed
Jul

16

CSO seek ID of suspectCaddo Sheriff's detectives are investigating the theft of several credit cards taken during vehicle burglaries on Maggie and Jennifer lanes in south Caddo Parish on July 1. The cards were used by a woman at several stores along Youree Drive on the same day. The woman wa...
Wed
Jul

16

Two charged in car break-insTwo men are in jail charged with multiple car break-ins in North Park Subdivision. The burglaries occurred in the early morning hours on Monday, July 7. Thieves entered five unlocked cars and stole electronic equipment and a purse containing personal checks. Caddo...
Thu
Jul

3

Woman arrested for soliciting murder of husband A Caddo Parish woman is spending her 12th wedding anniversary behind bars after being arrested for trying to have her husband killed. Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said Lynette Blow, 50, of the 7400 block of Waterwood Drive in Greenwood, was arrested this morning at...
Thu
Jul

3

Keithville man charged with stealing gasA 35-year-old Keithville man has been charged with stealing gasoline from a local business's fleet. John E. Robinson was arrested late Tuesday night after Caddo K-9 deputies Gary Bailey and Jamie McLamb stopped his pickup for a traffic violation on West Antoine in Shrev...
Thu
Jul

3

Shreveporter linked to stolen car used in robbery A stolen vehicle used in Tuesday's armed robbery of the Relay Station casino on Highway One has been linked to Shacorey Remond Bell of Shreveport. Caddo sheriff's Detective Donnie Laney has obtained a warrant for Bell's arrest for illegal possession of stolen things. D...
Thu
Jul

3

Caddo Sheriff’s Office to patrol Red River on July 4 Caddo sheriff’s deputies will be on the Red River this Fourth of July enforcing laws pertaining to water safety, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies working as part of the Red River Patrol Task Force will operate four boats on the river and man a command post at...
JUNE 2008
Fri
Jun

27

Caddo Sheriff to be sworn in MondaySteve Prator will be sworn in for a third term as Caddo Parish Sheriff during a ceremony scheduled for noon Monday, June 30, in Courtroom G of the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. The Sheriff will receive his oath from Caddo District Judge Scot...
Mon
Jun

16

Arrests made in catalytic converter theftsThree men have been arrested for the theft of catalytic converters from area businesses, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Thomas E. Kinnaird, 31, and Sean E. Nelson, 19, both of Bastrop, and Ryan N. Wright, 18, of Keithville, were arrested on charges of felony theft and...
Mon
Jun

16

Two arrests made following Internet Task Force investigations Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced two arrests made by the Northwest Louisiana Internet Crimes against Children’s Task Force. Caddo Sheriff’s Task Force agents Robert Greer, Jill Jones and Nicole Nitts arrested Christopher Powell, 25, of Montgomery, after P...
Mon
Jun

16

Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program to stop in south CaddoCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies with the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program will be in south Caddo Parish on Saturday, June 21, to meet informally with citizens and answer law enforcement questions. Deputies will have the department's mobile command center at...
Tue
Jun

17

Caddo Parish man shot during burglaryA Greenwood man is recovering at a local hospital after being shot during a weekend residential burglary. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Michael Blow, 52, was shot by two intruders after he returned home with his wife just after midnight Saturday morning. The couple li...
Mon
Jun

16

Caddo SO seeks owners of animalsThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owners of a yearling and two goats found loose in Caddo Parish recently. The red yearling was picked up in the 6400 block of Colquitt Road on June 11, and the two goats were picked up on Providence Road about three weeks a...
Mon
Jun

16

Jewelry thief arrestedCaddo detectives are continuing their investigation into the theft of approximately $60,000 in jewelry stolen from a south Shreveport residence earlier this month. John M. Cameron, 31, no address available, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center in connection with th...
Tue
Jun

17

Deputy catches burglar in the actA Caddo Sheriff's deputy caught a man leaving the scene of a burglary on Monday and arrested him on related charges. Deputy Jack Anderson was responding to a burglary alarm at Rodessa Foods on West Front Street when he spotted the suspect near the business with a cash b...
Tue
Jun

17

Keithville man arrested; now under investigation for robberiesCaddo deputies arrested a man who is now under investigation by Shreveport Police for several overnight armed robberies. Kevin D. Young, 19, of Keithville, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for resisting arrest and battery on a police officer after he was appreh...
Thu
Jun

5

Caddo Sheriff to host bike rodeo for kidsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a bicycle rodeo on Tuesday, June 17. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Wal-Mart parking lot on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. Deputies will use fun activities to teach children proper bike safety and riding skills. Th...
Thu
Jun

5

Texas minister arrested for soliciting minor Shreveport, LA -- A Plano, Texas, minister is being held on Caddo Parish charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Joe David Barron, 52, was arrested in Bryan, Texas, on a warrant obtained by Caddo Deputy Jill Jones of the Northw...
Wed
Jun

4

Caddo Sheriff to conduct occupant protection checkpoint Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct an occupant protection checkpoint in north Caddo Parish Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. until noon. The checkpoint is part of the national "Click It or Ticket" initiative, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies will be ch...
Wed
Jun

4

Caddo Sheriff to offer “CSI Camp” for kidsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that the Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a Crime Scene Investigations Camp for 11 and 12 year olds this summer. The class will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 – 27 at Summer Grove Baptist Church located in the old South Pa...
MAY 2008
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May

29

Caddo Parish Sheriff takes lead role in school violence training Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is bringing premier law enforcement instruction to the region this week with an intense training program on school security. The purpose of the program is to prepare law enforcement instructors to train all officers in the state on techniques for r...
Thu
May

29

School SecurityCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is bringing premier law enforcement instruction to the region this week with an intense training program on school security. The purpose of the program is to prepare law enforcement instructors to train all officers in the state on techniques for r...
Fri
May

30

Caddo Sheriff's Office plans Summer Youth Firearms Education CampCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a Youth Firearms Education Camp this summer for children interested in target shooting and firearms safety. Five one-day mini camps will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 14-18 at the Sheriff?s Regional Training Academy at 156...
Fri
May

30

Caddo sheriff offers safety course for college-bound students Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a one-day safety course for college-bound students ages 17-21. The program is from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. June 5 at the Caddo Correctional Center. Participants will receive information on campus security, self defense, personal safety...
Wed
May

28

Caddo deputies recover 14 pounds of marijuanaCaddo deputies have obtained arrest warrants for a man who fled from authorities during a pursuit that led to the recovery of more than 14 pounds of marijuana. Marlon Jackson, 21, of 2615 North Pines Drive, is wanted for manufacturing and distribution of marijuana, resi...
Sun
May

25

Sheriff's Office arrests substitute teacherA substitute teacher was arrested on Tuesday for having sex with a student. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Monica Michelle Martin, 27, of Oil City, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student and contrib...
Mon
May

12

Man arrested for stealing railroad propertyCaddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a Georgia man on Sunday for theft of railroad property, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Rodney Lubin, 46, of Columbus, Georgia, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for theft and illegal carrying of weapons. Sheriff's Cpl. Ru...
Sun
May

4

Teen booked for assault and batteryA teen-ager was jailed Thursday night after attacking a family member with a knife. Aaron Nissen, 17, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for simple battery and aggravated assault after he charged at a male family member with a pocket knife and then swung a sword ...
Thu
May

8

Two die in overnight wreckOn Wednesday, May 7, at approximately 11:24 p.m., the Caddo Sheriff's Office Patrol Division and Caddo Fire District No.3 responded to a major vehicle crash at the intersection of South Lakeshore and La 169. A passing motorist had reported seeing vehicle lights beyond the sh...
Wed
May

7

Clerk steals cash from registerA cashier at a local seafood restaurant was arrested for felony theft for stealing money out of the business's cash register. Ashley Paige, 18, of the 400 block of West 69th Street, is accused of stealing $1,500 over an extended period of time from Brother's Seafood Res...
Wed
May

7

Thieves target catalytic convertersCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said today that his office is investigating the theft of 36 catalytic converters over the past few days. On Tuedsay, the Sheriff's Office received reports from two businesses on Mansfield Road in Keithville where catalytic converters were stol...
Wed
May

7

Thieves target catalytic convertersCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said today that his office is investigating the theft of 36 catalytic converters over the past few days. On Tuedsay, the Sheriff's Office received reports from two businesses on Mansfield Road in Keithville where catalytic converters were stol...
Wed
May

7

Man arrested for overnight burglaryA Bossier City man is in custody for an overnight burglary in southeast Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Deputy Russell Hicks responded to a burglary call in the 500 block of Minnette Street around 8 p.m. Tuesday night. The suspect entered the residence th...
Sun
May

4

Caddo Sheriff's Office puts new speed trailers to work Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator hopes two new speed display signs will have a positive impact on unsafe drivers in Caddo Parish. At a news conference today, Prator and Tommy Head of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission unveiled one of the signs in the 5100 block of Dixie ...
Tue
May

6

Man arrested for DWI - fourth offenseCaddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a Keithville man Monday night for his fourth DWI, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputy Jamie Hendrix was patrolling the Sugar Hills Subdivision in south Caddo Parish around 10 p.m. when he observed a vehicle run through a stop sign at the ...
Tue
May

6

Patrol deputies find man with drugsPatrol deputies in north Caddo Parish arrested a man on drug charges over the weekend after finding 162 grams of marijuana inside his vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Estaban Deshun Fountain, 30, of the 400 block of Robinson Place in Shreveport, was stopped on ...
Fri
May

2

Convicted sex offender arrested for involvement with 16 year old Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested Richard Humphrey for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and being a non-compliant sex offender. Humphrey, 24, of Atlanta, Texas, is accused of having a relationship with a 16-year-old girl when he was 23. Upon investigation by Cadd...
Sun
May

4

Caddo detective files kidnapping charge against Shreveporter A Shreveport man now faces kidnapping charges in addition to charges for shooting his girlfriend in the leg. Caddo Sheriff's Detective Terry Richardson filed the second-degree kidnapping charge today against Mark Anthony Wiggins, 30, of the 3300 block of Redstone. Wiggi...
Fri
May

2

Elderly man charged with shootingA 69-year-old man faces attempted manslaughter charges after shooting a Vivian man in the abdomen. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Riley Thomas, 65, of the 900 block of South Pine, was shot twice during an argument with Robert Lee Richardson, of the same address. B...
APRIL 2008
Wed
Apr

30

Traffic stop leads to burglary arrestsA traffic stop by a Caddo Parish patrol deputy Tuesday evening led to the arrests of four people in connection with a recent burglary and the recovery of stolen property. Around 5 p.m., Deputy Jessica Benevage saw a suspicious vehicle swerve into oncoming traffic on Nor...
Wed
Apr

30

Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program to stop in south CaddoCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies with the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program will be in south Caddo Parish on Saturday to meet informally with citizens and answer law enforcement questions. Deputies will have the department's mobile command center at Hopps Cor...
Fri
Apr

25

Burglar caught inside homeCaddo deputies arrested a man after a woman returned home and found him hiding in her closet with a knife. Tobias Eldridge Ward was later charged with multiple offenses, including stalking, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies Doug Smith and Jeremy Bergren were cal...
Wed
Apr

23

Man arrested for stealing cars, selling them for scrapA Caddo sheriff's investigation has led to the arrests of several men for stealing vehicles and selling them for scrap. Caddo Detective Donnie Laney said the men are accused of stealing a 1982 Isuzu truck and a 1982 Ford Escort from a field off Buffalo Road in Rodessa. ...
Wed
Apr

23

Child safety seat checkup event scheduled for Saturday It's not enough to have your baby or toddler ride in a child safety seat. Law enforcement officials say to keep your child safe, the seat must also be installed properly. Parents or caretakers can have their child safety seat inspected at a free check-up event from noon...
Wed
Apr

23

Charges mount for man with stolen propertyCharges continue to mount for a man accused of selling stolen guns in Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Earlier today, Caddo Detective Michael Escude' added seven counts of illegal possession of a stolen firearm to charges now facing Donald Southerland, 34, o...