Wed Aug 15

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older wanting to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Wed Aug 15

Caddo SO joins national crackdownIf you drink and drive in Caddo Parish, beware. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is joining with law enforcement throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign August 17 to September 3. The strong nationwide impaired driving crackdown will inclu...

Fri Aug 10

More victims come forward in abuse case involving Vivian coupleMore alleged victims have come forward in a child molestation investigation involving a Vivian couple, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Three new charges were filed this morning against Patrick Price Williams, 44, and one new charge was filed against his wife, Jacqueline “J...

Tue Aug 7

Jackson faces more chargesEddie Jackson, convicted this past week in the kidnapping of Tracy Winslow and arson of her car, is facing new charges today, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff’s detectives obtained a warrant for Jackson’s arrest for felony canal knowledge of a juvenile. The victim...

Tue Aug 7

Man leads officers on chase to jailBobby Parks had been on the lam for nearly two years but when his day of reckoning finally came he couldn’t get to the jail fast enough.Parks was wanted on two warrants obtained by Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Frank Edmondson. The first warrant was signed by a judge in Augu...

Tue Aug 7

Ida town clerk arrestedA man who worked as the Ida town clerk and had a second job as the town’s only water department employee was arrested by Caddo sheriff’s deputies for stealing from the town’s coffers, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Haywood Williamson, 71, of 14925 Harrison Road in Mira, was...

Mon Aug 6

CSO to accept bids on hogThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will accept bids on a hog that was unclaimed by its owner after it was picked up on Sparks Davis Road.Bids on the animal will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, August 9 at the sheriff’s substation at 4910 North Market. The hog will be ...

Fri Aug 3

Man faces charges in crash that injured childA Keatchie man was arrested by Caddo sheriff’s deputies on Thursday for being impaired when he crashed his vehicle and caused a 4-year-old boy to be ejected from the car, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The crash occurred July 3 on Hwy. 169 in Keithville. A citizen was flagged d...

Fri Aug 3

More victims claim they were molested by Vivian coupleA Vivian man and now his wife face more charges for molesting teen-age boys, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrick Price Williams, 44, and Jacqueline Renea Williams, 47, of 11104 Upper State Line Road, were arrested Thursday on three counts of molestation.Williams was alre...

Tue Jul 31

Woman arrested for vehicular negligent injuryCaddo deputies arrested a Keithville woman for vehicular negligent injury in connection with an injury accident that occurred on July 11, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Toxicology evidence obtained following the crash on Hwy. 169 in Keithville allowed traffic safety investigators...

Tue Jul 31

Man arrested for stealing neighbor’s cockatooA Shreveport man was arrested for stealing his neighbor’s cockatoo, which later showed up for sale on Craig’s List.Sunny, an umbrella cockatoo, was left in a cage on its owner’s patio on Soda Point Drive July 15. When the owner returned home two hours later, the $1500 ...

Mon Jul 30

CPSO looks for owner of lost hogThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking reunite a lost hog with its owner.The hog was found running loose last Monday on Sparks Davis Road. It is male, and black and white in color. Anyone with information about who it belongs to is asked to contact Deputy Beaux Nunnery...

Wed Jul 25

Warrant leads to brothers’ arrest, seizure of drugs and gunsAgents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task, assisted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, executed a search warrant at 629 Terrell Drive in Shreveport today and arrested two brothers.Law enforcement obtained the search warrant after receiving co...

Tue Jul 24

Caddo Sheriff’s Office conducts underage alcohol sales operationFive store clerks were cited in an underage alcohol operation conducted Monday by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Thirty-two businesses were checked during the operation, Prator said. Violators were cited for selling alcohol to...

Tue Jul 24

Man uses wire service to steal moneyA Bossier City man is in jail in Caddo Parish for fraudulently wiring money through Western Union without paying, said Sheriff Steve Prator.James Barrett, 59, of the 200 block of Pecan Grove, was employed as a manager at Thrifty Liquor, where he stole $150,520.29 through a w...

Fri Jul 20

Teens’ guardian arrested for molestationA Vivian man has been arrested by Caddo deputies for molesting two teen-age boys, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrick Price Williams, 44, of 11104 Upper State Line Road, was arrested at the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division Thursday night following an investigation ...

Thu Jul 19

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older wanting to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Thu Jul 19

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."College Bound 101" will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, August 6, at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. Instructors will provide crime prevention tips and tec...

Tue Jul 17

Driver ticketed in weekend fatalityCaddo Parish deputies have cited the driver involved in a single vehicle crash that killed a young girl near Ida this past weekend.Elaine Knox, 59, of Shreveport, was issued tickets for three child seat violations and operating an unsafe vehicle.Sgt. Mike Gray, of the Caddo ...

Thu Jul 5

Citizens can help law enforcement combat summer theftsThe number of thefts in rural Caddo Parish has been inching its way up during the warmer months, but Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says property owners can help turn the trend around.In April, 60 thefts were reported to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. In May, there were 72...

Mon Jul 2

Highway 71 crashThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident that claimed the life of one person north of Hosston this morning. Cpl. Mike Vaitkus said a tractor-trailer “bobtail” (no trailer attached) was traveling southbound on Hwy. 71 when its driver moved into t...

Thu Jun 28

Scrap metal employees arrested for violating lawsTwo employees of a local scrap metal business were arrested by Caddo deputies for violating laws pertaining to the operation of their business, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Willie Young and Shelby Rogers, employees of Top Dollar Scrap and Recovery in Oil City, were arrested at...

Thu Jun 21

Driver of 18-wheeler cited for fatal crashThe driver of an 18-wheeler that caused a fatal crash on Hwy. 79 on Tuesday has been cited by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.Larry D. Gatson II, 25, of Shreveport, was issued citations for reckless operation and following too closely. The citations were issued by traffi...

Thu Jun 21

Caddo deputy receives SAR awardThe Galvez Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented its Outstanding Service Award this week to Caddo Sheriff’s Cpl. George Moore for his contributions to law enforcement and the community.Moore is a 22-year veteran of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office. He has se...

Tue Jun 19

Fatal crash investigated by CPSOThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning on Hwy. 79 near the Relay Station, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A convoy of 18 wheelers belonging to Frac Tech was traveling northbound when they began to slow down for an unrelated northboun...

Mon Jun 18

Fast food worker arrested for using customer’s debit card numberA fast food worker was arrested today for using a customer’s debit card number to purchase electronics, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Shanderian Harris copied down a customer’s debit card number while working the drive thru at McDonald’s on Bert Kouns at Linwood in M...

Mon Jun 18

Caddo Sheriff to recognize employees with awards and promotionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize three employees with promotions and others with departmental awards during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the Caddo Correctional Center Re-entry Facility.Deputies being promoted are Avery Leary, sergeant at the Caddo S...

Mon Jun 18

CSO investigates injury accident on North MarketA Mooringsport teenager was hospitalized this morning after driving his truck into oncoming traffic and being struck by an 18 wheeler, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The 16-year-old boy was traveling northbound in the 5500 block of North Market around 6:24 a.m. when he ran ...

Thu Jun 14

Teen Consequences program scheduledThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” a program for teens illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.The program, designed for those ages 13 and up as well as their parents, will be held on Tue...

Thu Jun 14

Blanchard man arrested for illegal behavior with juvenilesA Blanchard man was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes involving juveniles over 10 years ago, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmy Garland Canada, 63, of the 200 block of Juliet Street, turned himself in on a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Det. Jared Marshall. Canada was bo...

Thu Jun 14

Sheriff Prator offers specialized driver training to churches and non-profitsDrivers who operate passenger vans for churches and non-profit organizations can now receive specialized training in the safe handling of their vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.“These drivers, most of whom are volunteers, are often asked to transport children or ot...

Tue Jun 12

Agencies plan free booster seat distributionThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Shreveport Police Department and other agencies will conduct a child seat check-up and free booster seat distribution from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16, at Shreveport Fire Station #13, 5915 W 70th Street. The event is in association wit...

Mon Jun 11

Bookkeeper arrested for theftThe bookkeeper for a local business was arrested for forgery and theft after it was learned that she used a company credit card for her own benefit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sarah Harrell, 49, of Bossier City, used a credit card belonging to Trio Fabricators Inc. to purcha...

Thu Jun 7

Deputies arrest man for attempted murder of girlfriendCaddo deputies arrested a man for the attempted murder of his girlfriend after he tried to drovetheir vehicle into Cross Lake.Sheriff’s patrol units were dispatched to a vehicle in the lake in the 6100 block of North Lakeshore Drive about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night.A red SU...

Wed Jun 6

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older wanting to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Mon Jun 4

Vivian man arrested for incest A Vivian man has been arrested for aggravated incest following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Billy Carl Gibson, 36, of the 8200 block of Hosston-Vivian Road, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center. H...

Fri Jun 1

CPSO captain receives FBI awardCaptain Darwin Jones of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was honored recently by the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) with its prestigious Leadership Trilogy Award. The award is given to law enforcement officers who have successfully completed...

Wed May 30

Man sentenced to prison for investment scheme A man who admitted stealing $253,000 from elderly victims in an investment scheme was sentenced on Tuesday to prison time and ordered to pay restitution.Stanley Mangham, 49, of the 300 block of Burnley Pines Road in Shreveport, pled guilty in April to theft of the assets of ...

Tue May 29

Caddo Sheriff's Office to sell unclaimed animalsDonkeys, horses, and a hog will go up for public sale this weekend after their owners either released them to the Caddo Sheriff's Office or failed to claim their loose livestock. The Sheriff's Office will accept sealed bids on the animals from 9 a.m. until noon this Saturday...

Fri May 25

Deputies respond to Hwy. 1 wreckCaddo deputies responded to an injury accident this morning on Hwy. 1 in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The driver of a 1998 Saturn traveling northbound on Hwy. 1 crossed the center line and struck a 2005 Chevy Cobalt head-on. The Chevy traveled off the roadwa...

Fri May 25

Woman says she gambled away money stolen from her employerA Shreveport woman was arrested for stealing money from her employer, which she later gambled away, according to investigators.Martha Clark, 57, of the 400 block of Mt. Zion Road, was arrested for theft following an investigation by Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Bobby Herring....

Wed May 23

Caddo Sheriff offers teen course on distracted and impaired drivingCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a course for teenagers on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.The safety course focuses on distractions including texting, cell phones, and music, and on different forms of impairment such as alcohol and drug use. Part of the...

Mon May 21

Caddo Sheriff's summer recreation program set to begin at area schoolsThe annual youth summer recreation program sponsored by the Caddo Sheriff's Office kicks off June 4, providing safe, summer activities for area youngsters, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Children and teens ages 10 to 18 can participate in basketball and table games l...

Wed May 16

Caddo Sheriff to host rural crime prevention programThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a crime prevention program for rural communities from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Vivian National Guard Armory, announced Sheriff Steve Prator.Experts will address issues and answers questions about subjects including i...

Wed May 9

Caddo sheriff announces recipient of college scholarshipDylan Cowgill of Caddo Parish is the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today.Cowgill is a graduating senior at North Caddo Magnet High. He will use the $500 scholarship at Louisiana Tec...

Tue May 8

Woman arrested for stealing from former employerThe former bookkeeper at a north Caddo oil field production company was arrested today on a warrant charging her with stealing from the company, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Carol Ann Williamson, 58, of Ida, was arrested on a 2010 warrant charging her with criminal theft. Willi...

Tue May 8

Fraud charges filed against Shreveport manA Shreveport man was arrested for bank fraud in a financial crimes scheme that netted him over $18,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Anthony Guidry, 34, of the 200 block of Symphony Lane, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Monday following his investigation and ar...

Tue May 8

Caddo Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to locate missing manThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Greenwood man.Louis Clarence Jackson was last seen by his family at his house on Neptune on April 30.He travels by bicycle and is known to frequent the Greenwood area, along Highway 80. Jack...

Fri May 4

Officer arrested for malfeasance, theftA Shreveport police officer was arrested for misdemeanor theft and malfeasance in office today for allegedly stealing property during the execution of a search warrant.Ryan Robinson, 28, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center following an investigation by the Caddo Sh...

Thu May 3

Texas woman returned to Caddo Parish to face charges in local killingA San Antonio woman who was indicted in connection with the contract killing of local resident Ernest Luttrell is back in Caddo Parish preparing to face charges of murder and forgery.Linda Kate Passaniti, 56, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center at 6:38 a.m. today a...