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SEPTEMBER 2013
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Sep

30

Man arrested for juvenile crueltyCaddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man for causing injuries to a 3-year-old boy while spanking him. The incident was reported to the Caddo Sheriff's Office after a family member took the child to the hospital with bruises on his face, chin, buttocks...
Wed
Sep

25

Vivian man stabbed during domestic fightA Vivian man is recovering at LSUHSC after being stabbed in the neck by his wife during a domestic fight, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff's deputies responded to the 400 block of S. Spruce Street in Vivian following a 911 call from the family's residence. Jerr...
Wed
Sep

25

Arrest made in case of Indecent behavior with juvenilesA Keithville man was arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles after three female victims reported being touched inappropriately by the suspect. Two of the victims - a teenager and a pre-teen - reported recent cases of inappropriate behavior by the suspect. A third v...
Wed
Sep

25

CPSO to host AARP Safe Driver ProgramThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will host an AARP Safe Driver Program on Friday, October 11, at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility, located at 1125 Forum Drive in Shreveport. The class will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This is a 4-hour refresher course fo...
Wed
Sep

25

Shreveporter arrested for having juvenile pornography A Shreveport man was arrested on 10 counts of pornography involving juveniles following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff's Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the NWLA Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, was ...
Mon
Sep

23

Caddo Sheriff announces sight-in daysCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he is making the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy firing range available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer season. Six days have been designated for the public to make use of the facility: September 30...
Tue
Sep

10

Super Safety Saturday to be held at Sheriff's Safety TownThe Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will hold its fourth annual Super Safety Saturday at Sheriff's Safety Town from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 21. Super Safety Saturday combines family fun with educational activities to teach children about a variety o...
Tue
Sep

10

CPSO to hold char-broil benefiting Angel Tree program The Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a chicken char-broil from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, September 13, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will be used for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are...
Thu
Sep

5

Man commits bank fraud to further gambling habit A man who moved to Shreveport only six months ago said he opened accounts at eight local banks and credit unions to scam money to further his gambling habit. John Darrien Hays, 46, of the 7700 block of Millicent Way, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on eight...
Wed
Sep

4

Man arrested for sex crimes involving juvenilesA Vivian man was arrested on Tuesday for sex crimes involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Dapatrick Jones, 19, of the 400 block of West Nevada in Vivian, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on an arrest warrant obtained by Sheriff's Detectiv...
Tue
Sep

3

Man arrested for attempted murder of ex-girlfriendA Shreveport man is facing attempted murder charges for running his ex-girlfriend's vehicle off the road then fleeing the scene after her car flipped over, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Witnesses reported seeing Jacques Deshun Bridges force Phaedra Quanette Hollow...
AUGUST 2013
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Aug

29

Concealed handgun permit trainingThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who wants 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....
Thu
Aug

29

Sheriff promotes identification programStolen and lost property recovered by Caddo sheriff's deputies fill the department's property room and warehouse. Sheriff Steve Prator said he'd rather return the items than auction them, but without positive proof of ownership that would be hard to do. That...
Tue
Aug

27

Two arrested in marijuana bustAgents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested two people and seized marijuana valued at $14,000 during a brief investigation on Carl Terrace Monday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents responded to citizens' complaints ...
Mon
Aug

26

Shreveport man dies in farm accidentA Shreveport man died today in an agricultural accident at the Gilliam Elevator in north Caddo Parish. Ross Lynn, 33, was helping an electrician replace a motor on a silo on the Lynn family property when a tensioner broke causing Lynn to get tangled in the equipment...
Mon
Aug

26

Sobriety checkpoint takes impaired drivers off the roadFour drivers were arrested for driving while intoxicated during a sobriety checkpoint Friday on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. The Caddo Sheriff's Office led the multi-agency checkpoint which was set up between Linwood Avenue and Kingston Road. Caddo deputies, along wit...
Wed
Aug

21

CPSO to host fish fry this FridayThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a fish fry from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, August 23, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will be used for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are $7 and will ...
Wed
Aug

21

Vivian man arrested for attempted murderA Vivian man is facing an attempted murder charge for pointing a gun at his estranged wife and running into the truck she was driving with his vehicle. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said the incident occurred on August 8 when Tony Carmack, 49, saw his wife, Darlene, driving...
Fri
Aug

16

Meth lab discovery lands two in jail Two people were arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force today after agents found five meth labs on their property in north Caddo Parish, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents went to 4135 Hwy. 169 ...
Wed
Aug

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...
Tue
Aug

13

82 year old arrested for stabbing nieceAn 82-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo deputies this morning for stabbing his 73-year-old niece with a steak knife, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Freddie Guy, of the 200 block of East Flournoy Lucas Road, called 911 after he stabbed his niece, Janie Beair...
Mon
Aug

5

CPSO deputies to be honored during Tuesday ceremonyCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotion of Richard Smith to sergeant in the Operations Division. Smith will formally be promoted during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, at the Sheriff's Re-Entry Facility on Forum Drive. Smith is a 21-year vet...
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Aug

4

Missing personThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing Greenwood woman. Krishna Collins, 42, was last seen on Friday at her family's residence in the 4000 block of Calderwood in the Timberline Subdivision. Deputies do not suspect foul p...
JULY 2013
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Jul

31

Bank robber sought here also strikes in AlabamaCaddo Sheriff's detectives say it appears that a man who robbed a credit union here on Friday also robbed a bank in Alabama over the weekend. While wearing the same "Sleep is for the Rich" t-shirt, the man entered the Wells Fargo bank at University and Airp...
Thu
Jul

25

Meth lab discovery leads to arrest Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force were investigating a drug complaint on Wednesday when they discovered an active meth lab at the Blanchard Mobile Home Villa. The lab was located in a shed next to a mobile home occupied by Christopher Lloyd Addison, 3...
Thu
Jul

25

Man arrested for stabbing brotherA Hosston man is in jail today charged with stabbing his brother, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were called to 15412 Christian Street in Hosston just after 10 p.m. Wednesday where Markieth Collins, 22, had been stabbed three times. He was taken to North Caddo...
Wed
Jul

24

Man arrested for soliciting minorA Shreveport man who sent inappropriate texts to a minor was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's detectives on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The 15-year-old victim told detectives that over the weekend she received a suspicious text from a number she didn't recogni...
Tue
Jul

23

CPSO offers safety course for college-bound studentsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting a one-day safety seminar designed especially for the college-bound student. Professional instructors and law enforcement officers will provide crime prevention tips and safety techniques to keep students safe and help them succeed in...
Mon
Jul

15

Caddo Sheriff's Office To Host Fish FryThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a fish fry from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will be used for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are $7 and will inclu...
Fri
Jul

12

Woman drives trailer into lakeAn Ida woman was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for driving a stolen travel trailer into a lake, then swimming away in the dark, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sarah Jane Bridges, 27, turned herself in Thursday after she was identified as a possible suspect duri...
Fri
Jul

12

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...
Wed
Jul

10

Caddo detectives seek help identifying womanCaddo sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who may have information in an ongoing fraud investigation. Detective Bobby Herring said investigators are looking for the woman pictured in the attached photographs. The woman...
Mon
Jul

8

Mom arrested for child desertionCaddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport woman for leaving her 18-month-old baby home alone for more than 12 hours, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Brittany Jones, 23, said she left her child unattended and asleep in her crib around 10:30 p.m. on July 3, w...
Wed
Jul

3

Caddo SO investigates fatality crashCaddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatality crash Tuesday night on LA Hwy. 1 near Blanchard. Just after 10:30 p.m., John Donnelly, 45, was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when his Honda 600 CBR entered the median and hit a traffic sign. Donnelly w...
Tue
Jul

2

Limited access to Courthouse on July 5Access to the Caddo Parish Courthouse will be limited on Friday, July 5, as several offices have announced they will be closed for an extended holiday. Only the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and Tax Assessor’s Office will remain open, so visitors to those off...
JUNE 2013
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Jun

27

Caddo Sheriff offers teen course on distracted and impaired drivingCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a safe driving program for young drivers on Friday, July 26, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The safety course will cover distractions including texting, cell p...
Tue
Jun

25

Teller arrested for theft and forgeryA teller at a local credit union was arrested for theft and forgery after an audit showed she stole over $11,000, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sherita Gibson was employed by Northwest Louisiana FCU where she altered accounting logs and forged customers’ signatu...
Fri
Jun

14

Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold Mounted Patrol graduationHorsing around is usually discouraged among deputies participating in law enforcement training, but recently the Caddo Sheriff’s Office made an exception. Twelve CPSO deputies and their horses recently took part in a 40-hour training course to certify them for serv...
Thu
Jun

13

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...
Mon
Jun

10

Bookkeeper jailed for giving herself unauthorized pay raiseA local bookkeeper was arrested for giving herself a pay raise without the boss’s permission, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shirley Yates, 62, of the 400 block of Coventry Court, turned herself in June 3 on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff’s Detective B...
Thu
Jun

6

Caddo Sheriff chosen to chair LA Peace Officer Standards and Training CouncilCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has been selected as chairman of the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST). The Council is responsible for developing training standards for all Louisiana commissioned peace officers and ensuring that the citizens...
Thu
Jun

6

Caddo Sheriff's Office schedules auxiliary deputy graduationGraduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program will be at 6 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are James A. Brown, William Brewster, Jane N. Cheek, Richard L. Cobb, Lester E. Edwards, Sebastian D. E...
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Jun

3

Man arrested for stealing car at knifepointCaddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for stealing an elderly woman’s car at knifepoint over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Sunday evening, the 77-year-old victim was leaving the Hosston Post Office when she was approached by a man who was armed...
Mon
Jun

3

11 cited for seatbelt violations in weekend checkpointCaddo sheriff’s deputies cited 11 violators for disregarding seatbelts laws during a weekend checkpoint conducted as part of the nationwide “Click it or Ticket” enforcement campaign, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The checkpoint, funded by the Louisia...
Mon
Jun

3

Man arrested for sending juveniles nude picturesA 26-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for sending nude images of himself to three juvenile girls, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Derek Austin Boyd, of the 3300 block of Reily Lane, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Caddo...
MAY 2013
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May

29

Two arrested for operating meth labCaddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit Two people were arrested after a search of their residence at 1104 St. Vincent in Shreveport uncovered ingredients used to make meth. Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Street Level Interdiction Unit conducted the search on Tuesday, May ...
Wed
May

29

CPSO announces results of seatbelt checkpoint operationSix people were cited during an occupant protection checkpoint conducted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The checkpoint took place at Old Mansfield Road near Keithville-Keatchie Road. Eighty-one (81) southbound vehicles we...
Wed
May

22

Caddo deputies lend hand in Moore, OKTwo Caddo Parish sheriff’s deputies are on their way home tonight after providing law enforcement relief in tornado-stricken Moore, OK. Immediately after the tornado hit on Monday, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator dispatched Lt. Jay Long and Sgt. John May to provide any ...
Wed
May

22

Caddo SO to host Greenwood health fairThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a public health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Open Range Fellowship in Greenwood. Open Range is located at 9950 Hwy. 80. Citizens can receive free hearing tests, cholesterol and blood pressure checks, dental sc...
Wed
May

22

Man arrested for stealing cash during courthouse security stopA man going through the security screening at the Caddo Parish Courthouse this morning is accused of stealing $1,200 from an elderly man who was in line with him, said Sheriff Steve Prator. An 80-year-old man placed the money in a tray while it moved through the screenin...