Thu Sep 8

National Night Out applications available from CPSOApplications from the Caddo Sheriff's Office are now available for citizens of unincorporated areas of Caddo Parish who would like to close their streets for National Night Out block parties. The applications are available at any of the sheriff's substations or on...

Fri Sep 2

Caddo deputy receives awardCaddo Sheriff’s Cpl. William Mikesell was honored Thursday by the Caddo Lodge #179 F&AM for his service to the local community. Mikesell was presented with the First Responder of the Year Award by Larry Hawkins, Worshipful Master of Caddo Lodge #179. He was reco...

Thu Aug 25

CPSO arrests man for kidnap, rape of juvenile 14 years agoA Shreveport man is now behind bars for the kidnap and rape of a juvenile girl 14 years ago, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Eugene Matthews Ware, 38, of the 2200 block of Morningside Drive, was arrested on Wednesday when he came in contact with Shreveport Police dur...

Tue Aug 23

Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office to donate vehicles to Livingston Parish SOThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is helping the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office rebuild its fleet of police vehicles by donating six units that were headed to auction.   LPSO lost 27 vehicles during historic flooding earlier this month. Twenty-two ...

Mon Aug 22

CPSO seeks owner of horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for the owner a brown mare found on Jonquil Street in Shreveport on August 19. To claim the horse or receive more information, contact CPSO Cpl. Gary Bailey at 681-1120. If the owner is not identified in 10 days, t...

Fri Aug 19

Deputy honored by Knights of ColumbusCaddo Sheriff's Detective Jared Marshall received the First Responder Award from the Knights of Columbus during a dinner on Wednesday at Jan's River Restaurant. The organization sought to recognize a deputy who sets an example for others and exhibits a s...

Tue Aug 16

New team of Caddo deputies headed to south LouisianaThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will be sending six deputies to south Louisiana today to assist with flooding and patrol requests in that area, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   The deputies, who are part of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Emergency Ta...

Fri Aug 12

CPSO seeks walk-off offenderCaddo Sheriff’s deputies are looking for Joseph W. Hicks, a non-violent offender who walked away from a job while assigned to the Caddo Correctional Transitional Work Program. Hicks is a 33-year-old white male, 6’1, 160 pounds. He was last seen Monday, August ...

Tue Aug 9

Caddo Deputy to represent state D.A.R.E. organizationCaddo Sheriff’s Deputy LaTienda Pierre Davis was sworn in as the 2016-17 President of the Louisiana D.A.R.E. Officers Association during the group’s annual awards banquet in Alexandria this past Thursday. During her year as President, Davis along with her LDOA...

Mon Aug 8

CPSO seeks owner of horsesThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner or owners of four horses picked up on Overton Brooks near Bullhorn Private Drive. On Thursday, the CPSO Stock Patrol picked up a bay mare and bay gelding after a citizen reported they were walking...

Fri Aug 5

CPSO Chief Criminal Deputy announces retirementCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today the upcoming retirement of Chief Criminal Deputy D.E. Stevens.   Stevens, who has 44 years in law enforcement, including 16 as Chief Deputy, will leave the department at the end of this month.   “It has b...

Fri Aug 5

Ferry Lake Road shooting death still under investigationThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Shreveport man that occurred last night on Ferry Lake Road in Oil City, according to Sheriff Steve Prator.   Christopher Clay Nichols, 43, of North Market Street, was visiting a friend when he suffer...

Fri Aug 5

CPSO investigating overnight shootingsCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating two incidents involving shots fired in north Caddo Parish overnight, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   At 9:44 p.m., patrol deputies responded to a call in the 300 block of Pecan Street in Vivian where a group of juven...

Mon Aug 1

CPSO investigating armed robbery of Relay StationCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the armed robbery of the Relay Station on Hwy. 79 in Bethany early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   A black male armed with a pistol entered the business around 2 a.m. and demanded money from the clerk. ...

Fri Jul 29

CPSO on scene of accidentCaddo deputies are on the scene of an injury accident at Hwys. 1 and 173 near Blanchard. Deputy Dennis Williams said James Pierce, 40, of Carthage, Texas was driving an 18-wheeler northbound on Hwy. 1 when witnesses said he ran a red light and hit a Chevy Equinox travelin...

Thu Jul 28

Caddo Sheriff warns of scamCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said residents should beware of a scam where they’re told to pay a certain amount of money to receive a larger amount of money.   A Keithville resident was contacted by phone and told she had won $2 million but needed to pay $999 ...

Wed Jul 27

Caddo Sheriff's Office to participate in BR critical incident stress debriefingsWhat was expected to be “routine” stress management training for Caddo Sheriff’s deputies in Baton Rouge this week took a different turn when three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty July 17.     &nbs...

Mon Jul 25

Four Caddo deputies to receive promotionsFour Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will receive promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow, July 26, at the Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Maurice Whitten is a 15-year CPSO deputy and has worked in Security and Transportation in the Corrections Division. He i...

Mon Jul 25

No increase in property taxes from Caddo SheriffCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he’s decided not to roll property taxes forward for 2016.   Rolling forward would have provided additional revenue for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, but the Sheriff said the department remains committed to work within...

Fri Jul 22

81-year-old man arrested for rape of juvenileAn 81-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for the rape of a 6-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   James Edward Dickens, of the 7400 block of Whispering Pines Drive, is accused of having sexual contact with the juvenile ...

Thu Jul 21

Update: Suspect arrested for threatening Sheriff in Facebook postUpdate: Suspect was arrested tonight by the U.S. Marshal's Task Force in Sacramento, California, and the Fairfield, California, Police Department's Narcotics Unit. He was riding in a vehicle in Fairfield at the time of his arrest. He is currently being booked into th...

Thu Jul 21

Caddo deputies called to Baton RougeCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has dispatched 10 Caddo deputies to Baton Rouge at the request of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Task Force.   The deputies are from the CPSO Patrol Division and are all members of the Task Force which provides mutual aid acro...

Wed Jul 20

CCC visitations cancelled There will be no morning or afternoon visitation at Caddo Correctional Center on Thursday, July 21, while the parking lot is painted. Visitation will resume in the evening after 5:00 P.M.

Wed Jul 13

CPSO to hold fish fry benefiting deputyThe Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a fish fry from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville, to raise money for a Caddo deputy who lost his house in a fire. Cpl. Lonney Smalley's west Shreveport house...

Tue Jul 12

CPSO Sheriff offers safety course for college-bound studentsCaddo 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. Young men and women ages 17-21 are encouraged to attend the course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 2...

Tue Jul 12

Caddo man arrested for sending inappropriate messages, images to juvenileA Caddo Parish man was arrested for sending sexually explicit messages and images to a Georgia 12 year old, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Caddo Sheriff’s detectives were contacted in May by the Brookhaven, GA, Police Department about an unknown Caddo Pa...

Mon Jul 11

Caddo deputies dispatched to Baton RougeEighteen Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrived in south Louisiana on Sunday to lend support to Baton Rouge area law enforcement during demonstrations and unrest in the capital city. The deputies, along with Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Deputy D.E. Stevens, were dispatc...

Fri Jul 8

Suspect sought in robbery of Dairy QueenThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a suspect in the June 24 armed robbery of Dairy Queen in the 5900 block of Hwy. 1 in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   The suspect waited until closing and then entered the busin...

Fri Jul 8

Courthouse event cancelledThe Caddo Sheriff's Office has announced that a vigil planned for tonight at the Caddo Parish Courthouse has been cancelled by event organizers.

Thu Jul 7

Man ejected from vehicle in morning crashCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a crash where the driver was ejected from his vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Gary Riley, Jr., 30, of Stonewall was traveling eastbound near Four Forks Road when he lost control of his truck. According to Patrol Sgt....

Thu Jul 7

Deadline nears for CPSO Reserve AcademyThe deadline to apply to become a Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy is July 15, said Sheriff Steve Prator.                 The Reserve Academy begins September 7 and will be held two...

Tue Jul 5

Law Officers, Fire form Rescue Task Force; training set for WednesdayFor years, law enforcement officers have trained together to practice and perfect their response to an active shooter incident. Now, with the formation of a Rescue Task Force, Fire and EMS personnel will join that group, reaching victims even sooner. “Unlike previou...

Tue Jul 5

Pedestrian dies in overnight accidentCaddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to an overnight accident that left a pedestrian dead in west Shreveport, according to Sheriff Steve Prator.   Just after 11 p.m., deputies and Caddo Parish Fire District No. 4 were dispatched to West Bert Kouns and South Sh...

Wed Jun 29

Wal-Mart employee accused of theftAn employee of Wal-Mart in Blanchard was arrested recently for stealing loaded gift cards valued at $9,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Shtonya Webb, 36, of 2020 North Hearne in Shreveport, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for felony theft on Saturday. Sher...

Sun Jun 26

Children injured in early morning crashCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a crash that left two children injured this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were called to the 8300 block of Old Mooringsport Road at 11:30 a.m. where Lindsey Leigh Logan, 30, of Mooringsport was driving a T...

Tue Jun 21

Search continues for runawayThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for a missing child. Elizabeth Recandis Williams left her Belcher home on June 13 and is now thought to be in the area of Lakeside/Booker T. Washington High School. Detectives say she could also be in t...

Tue Jun 21

Suspect arrested for trespassing on monumentTromell D. Cornelious, 27, of Shreveport, was arrested this morning for trespassing that resulted in damage to the monument at the Caddo Courthouse, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Cornelious was arrested at the Greyhound bus station as he was preparing to leave town...

Tue Jun 21

CPSO seeks information on man who damaged historic monumentThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who climbed atop a historic monument on the Courthouse grounds and damaged part of the sculpture, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   The 30-foot granite and marble monumen...

Mon Jun 20

Bookkeeper arrested for felony theftA bookkeeper for Gem Electric was arrested for making unauthorized purchases with a company fuel card, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.        Connie Sims, 58, made several fuel purchases with the unauthorized card between March 2015 and M...

Fri Jun 17

Man arrested for illegally using company's credit cardJason E. Gonzales, 32, of Keithville, was arrested today for using his company’s credit card without permission to charge merchandise and services valued at $6,100. Gonzales was an employee of Commercial Power Equipment when he used the company’s credit card e...

Fri Jun 17

CPSO investigates woman's deathThe Caddo  Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman in south Caddo Parish tonight, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Mary Jean McBroome, 60, of the 2500 block of Kristiansand Court in Shreveport, was found deceased in her vehicle around 5:30 p.m. on a...

Wed Jun 15

Suspect charged in multiple theft casesCaddo Sheriff’s deputies have closed multiple cases of theft with the arrest of Michael Anthony Casey, 31, of Shreveport.   Sheriff Steve Prator said Casey is accused of stealing several pieces of lawn equipment from residences on North Club Drive in May and...

Wed Jun 15

Suspects arrested for stealing from elderly victimThree suspects have been arrested for their part in stealing money from an 85-year-old woman, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Between May and October 2015, Andrell White, her daughter Angelica White, and Willie Mae Thomas worked as sitters for the woman.  ...

Mon Jun 13

Caddo Sheriff's Reserve Academy accepting applicationsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Reserve Deputy Academy, expected to begin on September 7, said Sheriff Steve Prator.               Reserves are volunteer deputies. Thi...

Fri Jun 10

CPSO auxiliary deputies to graduate MondayGraduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Class #33 will be at 6 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are Doug Allen, Anthony Brooks, Anitra Ford, Tray Harris, Maggie Hill, Sandra Hudson, Eddie Jackson, M...

Fri Jun 10

Caddo Sheriff's Camp kicks off on SundayNearly 100 Caddo Parish boys will enjoy a Boy Scout-style wilderness experience beginning Sunday when they depart for the 29th  annual Caddo Sheriff’s Camp at Kinsey Scout Reservation.           Sheriff’s Camp ...

Tue Jun 7

Sheriff's tax sale begins todayThe Caddo Sheriff’s online tax sale began today and will continue through Thursday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  About 1500 properties – land, commercial, and residential – are listed for sale. You can view the auction on the Caddo Sheriff's...

Wed May 25

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 May 31, providing safe, summer activities for area youngsters, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.             &n...

Fri May 20

Phone scammers claiming to be CPSO deputyPhone scammers are calling people in the local area claiming to be the Caddo Sheriff's Office and asking for money, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The scam is similar to one that has circulated before in our area. The caller identifies himself as a Caddo Sheriff'...

Fri May 20

CPSO investigating 18-wheeler crashThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating an 18-wheeler crash on I-49 North at LA Hwy. 2.   CPSO crash investigator Sgt. Mike Vaitkus said the 18-wheeler was reported stolen from a truck stop in Texarkana, Arkansas, around 4:30 a.m. today. About an hour la...