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AUGUST 2014
Wed
Aug
27
Man arrested for possessing child porn
Caddo deputies arrested a Mooringsport man for possessing child pornography, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. A computer belonging to Richard Elmore Jr. contained multiple images of child pornography on its hard drive, according to detectives who investigated the case. T...
Thu
Aug
21
Caddo Sheriff to hold auxiliary deputy class
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for the next auxiliary deputy class. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’s deputies by volunteering their services to the Sheriff’s Office in a non-enforcement c...
Wed
Aug
20
Caddo Sheriff opens rifle range to public
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he is making the rifle range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer season. Four days have been designated for the public to make use of the facility: Septe...
Wed
Aug
20
Caddo narcotics officers recognized as best in state
Two Caddo Sheriff’s narcotics officers were recognized as the best in the state during a meeting of the Louisiana Narcotics Officers Association in New Orleans this past week, announced Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff’s Lt. Carl Townley was named Supervisor of ...
Wed
Aug
20
Caddo Sheriff offers concealed carry class
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who would like 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...
Tue
Aug
19
Caddo deputy promoted; others recognized for service
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted Michael Taylor to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony today at the Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Facility. Taylor will serve as a sergeant in Booking at the Caddo Correctional Center. He was hired by the Caddo Sheriff’s Offi...
Tue
Aug
19
Children exposed to drugs and chemicals; adults arrested
Four adults were arrested for cruelty to juveniles after children were exposed to illegal drugs in their home, said Sheriff Steve Prator. All of the adults and two children, ages 18 months and 11 years, lived at 8386 Crouch Dam Road in Mooringsport. The location was the ...
Fri
Aug
15
Registered sex offender arrested for having sex with minors
A 30-year-old registered sex offender from Greenwood was arrested today for having sex with minors, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies began an investigation into the actions of Justin Butch Beckham after learning that a 16-year-old girl had been talking and texting wit...
Wed
Aug
13
Deputies find handcuff key on inmate during booking
Caddo deputies charged an Arkansas man with attempted simple escape after a handcuff key was found in his mouth while he was being booked into the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Monday night, Christopher Lynn Wright was transferred to CCC where ...
Tue
Aug
12
Three men arrested in drug investigation
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit and Bossier Narcotics Task Force completed a joint investigation leading to the arrests of three people and the seizure of money, drugs and weapons. On Friday, August 8, agents executed search warrants in the 4300 block of Waters Place...
Fri
Aug
1
Woman arrested for bank fraud
A Shreveport woman landed in jail on Thursday for stealing more than $186,000 in a bank fraud scheme, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Kelley Rotharmel, 29, of the 9000 block of Sundance, turned herself last night after detectives sought a warrant for her arrest on a cha...
JULY 2014
Thu
Jul
31
Caddo Sheriff seeks help finding sex offender
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Jeri M. Allen Sr., a convicted sex offender who has repeatedly failed to register with authorities as required by law. In 2006, Allen was convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child ...
Thu
Jul
31
Caddo SO investigates early-morning fatal crash
U.S Hwy. 71 south of Hosston is partially closed this morning as Caddo deputies investigate a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred some time before 4 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 71 and St. John's Churc...
Wed
Jul
30
Misdemeanor warrant leads to discovery of meth labs
Caddo-Shreveport narcotics agents thought they were going to arrest a man on a misdemeanor bench warrant on Tuesday, but when they arrived at the suspect’s house their attention quickly turned to several meth labs found on the premises. Agents arrived at 8386 Crouc...
Wed
Jul
30
Caddo Sheriff offers concealed handgun permit training
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who would like 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...
Mon
Jul
28
Caddo deputy elected DARE vice president
La Tienda Pierre, a deputy with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, was elected 1st vice president of the Louisiana DARE Officers' Association during the annual DARE training conference this past week. Pierre was elected by the 110 DARE officers throughout the state wh...
Mon
Jul
28
Several arrested during parish, city drug investigations
Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of several people on drug charges following investigations in Caddo Parish and the City of Shreveport. On Thursday, July 24, members of the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotic Unit were conducting criminal pat...
Sat
Jul
26
Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery of restaurant
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating the early morning armed robbery of a fast food restaurant in north Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Three employees at McDonald's at 5849 North Market were preparing to open the restaurant for busi...
Thu
Jul
24
It's Fish Fry Friday!
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a fish fry from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will be used the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are $6 and will includ...
Tue
Jul
22
Sheriff Prator provides safety course for college-bound students
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is helping students prepare for their college send-off by offering a one-day safety course addressing issues that specifically apply to them. The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 6, at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Av...
Tue
Jul
22
Facebook user arrested for failure to register as a sex offender
A Shreveport man who thought he was setting up a meeting with a juvenile girl was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Lee Walker, 32, set up a Facebook account using the name “John Cameron” and had ...
Sat
Jul
19
Two killed in traffic crash
Two people died in a traffic crash in north Caddo Parish last night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 11 p.m., the Sheriff's Office and Fire District #1 responded to a major crash on LA 538 south of Moorinsport. Deputies say a 1998 Ford Escort was northbo...
Fri
Jul
18
Man faces more charges for abusing boys
A Shreveport man who was arrested this past week for sexually abusing a teen-age boy is facing more charges now that additional victims have come forward, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Michael Kurz, 61, of the 4100 block of Linda Lane, was arrested on July 11 f...
Mon
Jul
14
Man arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile
Caddo deputies arrested a man Friday for indecent behavior with an underage neighbor, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Michael Kurz, 61, initiated the inappropriate contact a few years ago when the victim was a minor. The victim is now an adult. Kurz lives in the 4100 b...
Fri
Jul
11
Caddo auxiliary deputy graduation to be held Monday
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Class #30 will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are Tom Brown, Doyle (Wayne) Harris, Bruce Hunter, Agu Medvedev, Margaret Medvedev, Charles Patterson...
Fri
Jul
11
Caddo Sheriff offers concealed handgun permit training
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who would like 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...
Fri
Jul
11
Robinson extradited to Caddo for 2004 murder
A former Shreveporter was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Thursday to face charges that he murdered a man here in 2004, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson, 60, was indicted in May for the murder of Harold Bruce Cotton. Robinson was located and ar...
Wed
Jul
9
Caddo Sheriff offers safe driving program for teens
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a safe driving program for young drivers on Friday, July 18, 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...
Wed
Jul
9
Caregiver arrested for theft
A Shreveporter who was employed as caregiver for a 77-year-old woman was arrested for stealing the woman’s money, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sherri A. Hayes, 43, of the 400 block of Dixon Avenue, used the elderly woman’s bank information and debit card ...
Sat
Jul
5
ID released in July 4 ATV fatal
Caddo Sheriff's deputies say the victim in a fatal 4th of July ATV crash was a 23-year-old Monroe woman. Courtney Kenny was a passenger on a Polaris Ranger driven by Nicole Arbour, 22, of Mandeville, when Arbour lost control of the vehicle and it flipped. Kenny, Arbo...
Tue
Jul
1
Sheriff Prator to swear in Homeland Security staff
The newly formed Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will open its doors today, and the first order of business will be making its staff official. A staff of three will be sworn in as Caddo sheriff’s deputies during a 9 a.m. ceremony...
JUNE 2014
Fri
Jun
27
Deputies respond to medical emergency
Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a medical emergency earlier tonight when a 4-year-old boy was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool. The child was a visitor at the home in the 9600 block of Dayton Road where a family gathering was taking place. Dep...
Fri
Jun
27
Caddo SO investigates fatal crash
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatal crash that left one man dead on Shreveport-Blanchard Hwy. (LA 173) early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. just inside the Blanchard corporate limits. The vehicle was southbound w...
Tue
Jun
24
Caddo SO to host char-broil
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a chicken char-broil from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will support the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Lunches are $8 and w...
Thu
Jun
19
Rodessa man arrested for kidnapping
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Rodessa man for kidnapping a woman on Mira Levee Road overnight, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shontera Brown, 32, of Vivian, was a passenger in a car that was traveling on Mira Levee Road just after midnight when her vehicle ...
Wed
Jun
18
Caddo Sheriff's Office receives Belt Trauma Kit donation
Kellie Abbott, creator of the non-profit Blue Forever, donated 15 Belt Trauma Kits to the Caddo Sheriff's Office to help deputies involved in life-threatening emergencies. Each BTK (Belt Trauma Kit) contains gloves, a CPR Shield, SW...
Tue
Jun
17
Caddo deputy receives promotion
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted Deputy Thomas Englade to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony today at the Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Englade will serve as a sergeant in the Detention Bureau. He was hired by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office in January, 20...
Mon
Jun
16
Three cited for selling alcohol to underage persons
An investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons resulted in three summonses being issued, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Friday, June 13, the Sheriff’s Youth Services Division checked 32 businesses for compliance with state laws and paris...
Wed
Jun
11
Caddo Sheriff's Office collecting old flags
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will be collecting unserviceable flags to be retired by the American Legion Post 14 on Flag Day. Flags can be dropped off at the north substation on Hwy. 1 in Oil City; the south substation at 9956 Mansfield Road in Keithville; or the centr...
Mon
Jun
9
Caddo Sheriff to host AARP safe driving course
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will host an AARP Safe Driver Course on Friday, June 20, at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility, located at 1125 Forum Drive in Shreveport. The class will be from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This is a 4-hour refresher course for drivers...
Fri
Jun
6
Space still available at Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp
There is still space available to attend the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Education Camp this summer. The camp will be held June 16-20 at the Sheriff's Regional Training Academy. Spaces are still available to attend Wednesday, June 18, through Friday, June 20. ...
Fri
Jun
6
Search to resume for man missing in river
Local law enforcement will resume their search this morning for a man missing in the Red River after he jumped from a bridge Thursday night. Caddo deputies said just before 9 p.m. a group of four men were on the sandbar south of the railroad bridge near Stoner Avenue whe...
Wed
Jun
4
Drugs, silver, stolen goods seized during investigation
The DEA Task Force along with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested a Shreveport man on Saturday and seized drugs, silver bars, and suspected stolen goods during a search of his house. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw said agents ...
MAY 2014
Fri
May
30
Caddo - Shreveport Narcotics conduct operation in response to citizens' complaints
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducted an operation in the MLK area of Shreveport on Thursday May 29th, 2014. The operation was in response to complaints in the area involving the sale o...
Fri
May
23
CPSO plans seatbelt checkpoint for Memorial Day
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seatbelt checkpoint Monday, May 26, in south Caddo Parish. The checkpoint is part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, which is going on nationwide through June 1. High-visibility enforcement like checkpoints and extra patro...
Fri
May
23
Caddo Sheriff's summer rec program set to begin June 2
The annual youth summer recreation program sponsored by the Caddo Sheriff's Office kicks off June 2, 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 tabl...
Thu
May
22
CPSO makes arrest in storage facility break-in
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after 20 storage units were broken into on Kay Lane, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Locks were cut on the storage unit doors and items were taken, including furniture, art, clothing, and office equipment, over a two-day period ...
Wed
May
21
Keithville family goes to jail for contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
A mother, father, and son were sent to jail by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for providing a haven of sex, drugs, and alcohol for underage teens. Melissa Greenwalt, 42, Robert “Bob” Greenwalt, 50, and Cole Greenwalt, 17, were arrested at their residence...
Wed
May
21
Man arrested for selling counterfeit DVDs, CDs
A Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for cheating the motion picture and recording industries out of $19,000 by possessing counterfeit DVDs and CDs, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff’s Detective Doug Smith, who is assigned to the Caddo-Shreveport Financi...
Tue
May
20
OK man arrested for Caddo cold case
An Oklahoma man who once called Shreveport home was arrested Friday for the 2004 murder of Bruce Cotton, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson, 60, was arrested in Claremore, OK, where he worked at a public school. He was arrested on a secret indictment bench wa...
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