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SEPTEMBER 2010
Thu
Sep

16

CPSO arrests man for seven burglariesCaddo deputies have arrested a Shreveport man and charged him with seven counts of burglary in south Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives say that within an hour and a half on September 7, Taurean L. Thomas, 24, broke into four houses in search of items t...
Tue
Sep

14

Hotel clerk arrested for theftThe front desk clerk at the Holiday Inn Express on Business Park Drive was arrested on Monday for stealing from the company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jennifer Renee Walker, 48, of the 4900 block of Dandridge Place, was arrested following an investigation by Sheriff's ...
Tue
Sep

14

Caddo Sheriff announces public rifle sight-in days at Training AcademyCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that he is making the Sheriff's Training Academy firing range available to the public for sighting in rifles and muzzleloaders for the upcoming deer season. Three specific days have been designated for the public to make use of the l...
Tue
Sep

7

Caddo Sheriff's sobriety checkpoint leads to drunk driving arrestsA sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish over the Labor Day holiday resulted in six arrests on alcohol and drug-related violations, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Those who received citations or were booked into Caddo Correctional Center were:   >Cameron Stricklan...
Tue
Sep

7

Former juvenile detention worker issued summons for batteryA former employee at the Caddo Juvenile Detention Center was arrested by sheriff's deputies for battering an inmate, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Dale Smith, 56, of the 1000 block of Dalzell, was issued a summons for simple battery following an investigation by Sheriff's Detect...
Tue
Sep

7

Man arrested for having sex with teenA 29-year-old Texarkana, Arkansas, man was arrested by Caddo sheriff's deputies for having sex with a 14-year-old girl.Sheriff's detectives were contacted by Mooringsport Police on Sunday after officers spotted the couple together near Caddo Lake and stopped to question the ...
Tue
Sep

7

Woman arrested for forging checks on school accountA Bossier City teenager was arrested for forging several checks that she knew were counterfeited from a Donnie Bickham Middle School account, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Mikena Leeann Coleman, 17, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on three counts of forgery f...
Tue
Sep

7

Moe's manager arrested for stealing depositsA former manager for Moe’s Southwest Grill was arrested for stealing cash deposits from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Bernie Woods, 31, of the 3100 block of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for felony theft.Caddo She...
Tue
Sep

7

Keithville man arrested in Florida on outstanding Caddo warrantsA Keithville man was located in Florida by the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and was returned here to face felony charges brought by the Caddo Sheriff's Office, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jonathan Clay Blake, 26, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on out...
Tue
Sep

7

Doctor arrested for stalkingA doctor at North Caddo Medical Center was arrested for stalking a female hospital employee, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Dr. Harry Mobley, 65, of the 400 block of Southaven in Shreveport, turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on a warrant obtained by Caddo S...
Thu
Sep

2

Junior League to hold Super Safety Saturday at Sheriff's Safety TownThe Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will hold a Super Safety Saturday at Sheriff's Safety Town on September 11.Activities will include a health and safety fair, bike rodeo, visit from the Shots-for-Tots bus, and a Fun Run. During the health and safety fair, families will...
Thu
Sep

2

Caddo Sheriff to conduct sobriety checkpointCaddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish overnight on Saturday, September 4.The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The focus of the grant is to reduce deaths and injuries from alcoho...
Thu
Sep

2

Caddo Sheriff to host on-line hunter ed classesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting a class to teach adults and children how to take the Hunter Safety Education Course on-line in the convenience of their own home.The prep course will be held at 6:30 p.m. September 13 at the Caddo Correctional Center. There is no charge,...
Wed
Sep

1

Teen charged with rapeCaddo sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year-old Keithville teen for the aggravated rape of a 12-year-old runaway girl..Justin Cody Jimes, of the 6800 block of Jade Lane, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on charges of rape and contributing to the delinquency of a...
Wed
Sep

1

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed weapons permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed weapons permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional Traini...
Wed
Sep

1

CSO seeks participants in next Citizens AcademyThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the next session of the Caddo Sheriff’s Citizens' Academy.  The academy offers insight into how the Sheriff’s Office performs its duties and serves the community.Participants will meet each Tue...
AUGUST 2010
Wed
Aug

25

Caddo Sheriff opens doors to new Weather and Fire Safety House Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator unveiled the newest addition to Sheriff's Safety Town today - a safety house for children to explore and learn about home hazards, severe weather, fire safety, and more.The 1,200 square-foot facility features a realistic living area, kitchen, bathr...
Fri
Aug

20

Project manager accused of stealing $200,000A project manager for McInnis Brother's Construction was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's deputies for stealing over $200,000 from the company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Mark Everett Williams, 38, of Bossier City, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on a charge o...
Wed
Aug

18

Teen charged with rape of four childrenA 16-year-old boy was arrested by Caddo sheriff's detectives today and charged with four counts of aggravated rape, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The teen is accused of sexually assaulting four small boys ages 4, 5, 7, and 8, while he babysat them at different family membe...
Wed
Aug

18

CSO arrests man for triple murderA stolen video game system is the reason a Shreveport man shot and killed three brothers, including one 13 year old, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.   Marcus Donte' Reed, 33, of the 3000 block of Hoyte Drive, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on thre...
Wed
Aug

18

Joint investigation leads to suspect in burglary, car theftTwo Waskom teens were arrested on Monday for being in possession of a stolen car and burglarizing an elderly Waskom woman's residence while she slept.Dustin Martin, 18, of Waskom, and a 15-year-old juvenile male, also of Waskom, were charged with being in possession of a sto...
Thu
Aug

12

Former manager arrested for stealing $30,000The former manager of a local restaurant was arrested on Wednesday for stealing nearly $30,000 from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Heidi Harris, 36, was arrested in Parma, Ohio and extradited back to Caddo Parish on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff's Detect...
Thu
Aug

12

Caddo Sheriff to host AARP safe driving classCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting an AARP safe driving refresher course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older.The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue.  AARP charges a fee of ...
Thu
Aug

12

Caddo Sheriff, State Fire Marshal to host fire prevention program in Caddo ParishCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and state Fire Marshal Butch Browning will host a presentation of Operation Golden Shield at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.Operation Golden Shield is a statewide safety campaign developed by the Fire Marshal a...
Wed
Aug

11

Caddo Sheriff's Office to accept bids on abandoned horsesThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will accept bids from 8 a.m. to noon August 12 on two horses released to CSO by their owner.The horses are a 6-year-old red roan mare and her 3-month-old gray filly. The horses will be sold together.Bids will be accepted at the sheriff's substation...
Wed
Aug

11

CSO begins registration for self-defense course for the disabledThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will host the first session of a self-defense course for disabled citizens from 9 a.m. to noon August 23 at the Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The first session, which is mandatory for all course participants, ...
Thu
Aug

5

Former office manager arrested for stealing from employerThe office manager for a local furniture store was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's detectives for using the store's business account to pay personal bills.Sheila Donald worked for Creamer Furniture, where she used the business account and routing number to pay $15,000 in persona...
Thu
Aug

5

Man arrested for hitting 5-year-old with fistA Shreveport man was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office for hitting a 5-year-old boy in the face with his fist.Sheriff's Detective Jackie Winston said Frank Lam, 30, of the 9800 block of Amblewood, hit the child after he disobeyed Lam's orders not to turn on a video game...
Thu
Aug

5

CSO responds to traffic fatalityThe Caddo Sheriff's Office responded to a one-vehicle traffic accident this morning that left one man dead and another injured.Bennie Ray Singletary, 56, of Florien, was traveling northbound on Keithville-Keatchie Road around 6:30 a.m. when his vehicle entered a curve, left ...
Wed
Aug

4

Disbarred lawyer arrested for practicing lawA Shreveport lawyer who was disbarred in October 2009 was arrested on Tuesday for still practicing law.Ronnie K. Banks Sr. was hired in December 2009 by a 70-year-old woman to negotiate her mineral rights with a local development company. During their meetings, Banks told th...
Tue
Aug

3

Six drowning victims identifiedSix teen-agers who drowned while swimming in the Red River on Monday have now been identified.They are siblings Takeitha Warner, 13, JaMarcus Warner, 14, and JaTavious Warner, 17, and brothers Litrelle Stewart, 18, Latevin Stewart, 15, and LaDairus Stewart, 17, all of Shreve...
JULY 2010
Fri
Jul

30

Suspect in shooting surrendersThe suspect in a Sunday night shooting on North Pines in Shreveport turned himself in to Caddo Parish sheriff's deputies on Thursday.Reginald Leubo, 18, of 1244 North Pines Drive, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for aggravated battery.Leubo is accused of shooti...
Thu
Jul

29

Wife of Keithville murder victim arrestedThe wife of a Keithville man murdered in his home on Sunday was arrested for the killing today following her husband's funeral, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ernest Luttrell was laid to rest this afternoon during a graveside service in Shreveport. Shortly afterward, Bobbie Loret...
Wed
Jul

28

Caddo Sheriff's Office makes second arrest in Keithville homicideA family friend of 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell is the second person arrested in connection with his homicide, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Tina VanMoerkerque, 44, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center today on a charge of first-degree murder. VanMoerkerque lives b...
Tue
Jul

27

Caddo Sheriff's Office arrests Shreveport man for murder - UPDATEA Shreveport man was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center this morning in connection with a weekend homicide, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Erick Crain, 26, of 3315 W. 70th Street, was arrested for the first-degree murder of 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell, who was shot m...
Tue
Jul

27

Caddo Sheriff's Office arrests Shreveport man for murderA Shreveport man was booked into the Caddo Correctional Centerthis morning in connection with a weekend homicide, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Erick Crain, 26, of 3315 W. 70th Street, was arrested for the first-degree murder of 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell, who was shot an...
Mon
Jul

12

Store clerk arrested for using customers' ATM cardsA convenience store clerk was arrested today for withdrawing funds from the bank accounts of her customers after they left their cards behind at the store.Candance Cooper, 21, of the 3300 block of Darien in Shreveport, was arrested on two counts of unauthorized use of an acc...
Thu
Jul

8

Suspect arrested again for equipment theftA man arrested for stealing a car hauler in June has been arrested again for stealing an excavator.Ronald Joe Cheatham, 62, of 1923 Rossie Lee in Bossier City, surrendered on a warrant for felony theft obtained by Caddo Sheriff's Detective Terry Richardson. He was booked int...
Thu
Jul

8

Caddo sheriff offers safety course for college-bound studentsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a one-day safety course for college-bound students ages 17-21.The program is from noon to 5 p.m. August 5 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. Participants will receive information on campus security, self defense, personal sa...
Thu
Jul

8

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed weapons permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed weapons permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional Traini...
JUNE 2010
Thu
Jun

24

Man arrested for exposing himselfCaddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a man for exposing himself to a 6-year-old girl.Charles Edward Hebert, 59, was arrested on Wednesday following an investigation by Detective Robert Greer. Hebert was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for indecent behavior with a juveni...
Tue
Jun

22

Hosston man held without bond for strangling his girlfriendA Hosston man wanted for strangling his girlfriend was located by Caddo sheriff's patrol deputies on Monday and booked into the parish jail, said Caddo Parish Steve Prator.Bradley Christopher Linn, 27, was located in Hosston while driving in a vehicle with the victim. He was...
Tue
Jun

22

Caddo SO seek second suspect in theftThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking a second suspect in the weekend theft of a 32-foot utility trailer from a business on East 70th Street.On Monday, Sheriff's Detective Terry Richardson obtained a warrant for the arrest of George "Shorty" Procell, 56, of 1923 Rossie Lee i...
Mon
Jun

21

Four arrested in credit card scamFour people are in jail for manufacturing credit cards using stolen information, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Credit card numbers were stolen from customers who used their cards at a local fast-food restaurant in June. An employee of the restaurant, Adrienne Allen, sold t...
Fri
Jun

18

Investigators seek information about truck driver wanted for rapeA truck driver who was recently indicted in Texas for sexually assaulting a woman at a Lubbock truck stop is being investigated for a similar crime in Caddo Parish.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said CPSO detectives are looking for information from the public to help with their ...
Thu
Jun

17

Caddo Sheriff schedules men's firearms course Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a men's firearms course July 23-24.The free class will be taught from 6-9 p.m. on Friday at the Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport, and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Sheriff’s Training Academy, 156...
Thu
Jun

17

Narcotics Arrests - June 17, 2010Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Henry Whitehorn announced the arrests of four suspects during the execution of two search warrants Wednesday afternoon in Vivian.Information that led to the warrants was obtained from the Vivian Police Department and investigated by the Caddo-S...
Wed
Jun

16

Man arrested for sending naked pictures of himself to strangersCaddo deputies arrested a 23-year-old Shreveport man for sending lewd photographs of himself to random cell phone numbers, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Marcus Miles, of the 2800 block of Bibb St., was issued a summons for telephone communications harassment following an invest...
Wed
Jun

16

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed weapons permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed weapons permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional ...
Wed
Jun

16

Narcotics ArrestsSheriff Steve Prator and Chief Henry Whitehorn announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested three suspects during a buy bust operation on Tuesday evening, June 15.Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotic Unit conducted an undercover operation during which 3.7...