Mon Sep 10

Caddo deputy honored as First Responder of the YearCaddo Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Pierce was honored by the Masonic Caddo Lodge #179 as the First Responder of the Year during a ceremony on Thursday, September 6. The award was presented for exemplary leadership, outstanding response to incidents, and diligent service t...

Sat Sep 8

13 year old arrested after pursuitA 13-year-old boy was arrested early this morning after a pursuit that involved him driving a stolen vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 2 a.m., Blanchard Police notified the Caddo Sheriff's Office that a citizen observed three males attempt...

Wed Sep 5

Sheriff Prator joins parish and city officials in announcing National Night OutCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator joined with other community leaders today to announce October 2, 2018, as the date to celebrate National Night Out in Caddo and Bossier parishes. National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and...

Fri Aug 31

Three cited in CPSO underage alcohol operationThe Caddo Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish on Thursday. Thirty businesses were checked for compliance with state laws. Three employees were cited for illegally selling alcohol, said Caddo Sheriff ...

Thu Aug 30

CPSO warns of scamThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of a scam involving phone calls purportedly from a sheriff’s deputy. The Sheriff’s Office has received several reports that a man is using the name of Sgt. Chad Davis to make contact with citizens...

Thu Aug 30

Shreveport man charged with more crimes against juvenilesA Shreveport man who is in jail for sex crimes involving juveniles is now facing additional charges after an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Salone, 24, of the 1500 block of Grigsby Street, was originally arrested ...

Mon Aug 27

McDonnell named Hero of the Year Caddo Sheriff's Cpl. Justin McDonnell, Shreveport Fireman Jae-Preston Pollard, and U.S. Air Force Captain Khalisha Starr were named Heroes of the Year by First Bossier on Sunday during the church's annual Honor Our Heroes event. The three were selec...

Thu Aug 23

Woman surprised to learn she is divorcedA Shreveport woman was surprised to find that she was recently granted a divorce in Caddo District Court even though she was not seeking one, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Her husband, Demario Clark, 27, has been arrested with filing false public records, and h...

Mon Aug 20

Two arrested for financial crimes in CaddoSheriff’s detectives arrested a man and a woman for separate financial crimes in Caddo Parish this past week, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sharay Johnson, 49, of Shreveport, was arrested for bank fraud after she negotiated counterfeit checks at several Shreveport and ...

Fri Aug 17

CPSO seeks owner of horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking of the owner of a horse found in north Shreveport on Thursday. The sorrel gelding was found walking in the street in the 3200 block of Montana. It’s being held by the Caddo Sheriff’s Stock Patrol and will be s...

Thu Aug 16

Nevada scammer strikes againA Nevada man who was out on bond after committing financial crimes in Shreveport is back in jail for more of the same offenses, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Wade May, Jr., 40, of Las Vegas, was arrested by Detective Jeremy Edward on Monday and booked into the Caddo Correcti...

Mon Aug 13

CPSO to provide extra DWI enforcementThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is warning motorists that drunk driving won’t be tolerated this Labor Day. “If you’re over the limit and you drive, you’re under arrest,” said Sheriff Steve Prator. A grant provided by the Louisiana Highway Sa...

Fri Aug 10

Caddo deputies respond to fatal crash Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to a fatal crash on Highway 2 in north Caddo Parish Thursday night.   Lorry Ann Ford, 53, of Plain Dealing, was traveling eastbound near Caldwell-Briggs Road when her she rounded a curve and lost control of her vehic...

Wed Aug 8

Horses found near I-49The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking of the owner/owners of two horses found off I-49 in north Shreveport today. Around 8:20 this morning, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Shreveport Police regarding the first horse – a mare – that was...

Thu Aug 2

Caddo Sheriff to host AARP Safe Driver CourseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host an AARP Smart Driver course on Friday, August 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility located at 1123 Forum Drive in Shreveport. This 4-hour refresher course is for drivers 50 and over and may...

Mon Jul 30

Caddo Sheriff's OHSEP to host active shooter exerciseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) will host an active shooter training exercise Tuesday at Barret Paideia Academy in the Highland neighborhood. The event will be an exercise specifically designed to test and enhance t...

Mon Jul 30

Caddo K-9 finds drug stashA Caddo Sheriff’s K-9 sniffed out 25 pounds of marijuana in a duffle bag at the downtown Greyhound bus terminal this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The Caddo K-9 Unit was conducting a routine check of buses arriving and departing from the terminal on Murphy Str...

Mon Jul 30

Caddo deputies arrest armed robberCaddo deputies used a drone and K-9s to track down a man who robbed a restaurant at gunpoint over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were dispatched to Zaxby’s on North Market just before 10 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a 911 call about an armed ro...

Mon Jul 23

Caddo Sheriff announces nine promotionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize nine employees with promotions and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the Re-Entry Facility on Forum Drive. Deputies who will be promoted are: Bobby ...

Fri Jul 20

Caddo deputy named 40 & 8 Louisiana Law Officer of the YearCaddo Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy L. Prudhome was honored as Louisiana’s 40 & 8 Law Officer of the Year Sunday at the organization’s Grand Promenade in Lafayette, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputy Prudhome was selected from nominees throughout the st...

Thu Jul 19

Husband arrested for cruelty to infirm wifeA Mira man was arrested on Saturday after he failed to seek medical help for his infirm wife after several months, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Alice Essary, 68, had not moved from her couch in months, according to Caddo deputies, and as a result had become unresponsive, se...

Thu Jul 19

CPSO offers safety course for college-bound studentsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is helping students prepare for their college send-off by offering a free 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 4 p.m. Wednesday...

Wed Jul 18

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Caddo Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Straight-line WindsLow-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that occurred April 13‑14, 2018, announced Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administ...

Thu Jul 12

Task Force seize drugs and guns while searching a residence in Shreveport Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit made an arrest and seized illegal narcotics and guns during the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday.  On July 11, 2018, agents with the Caddo-S...

Tue Jul 10

Texas man arrested for incestA Texas man has been arrested for aggravated incest following an investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Larry Thomas, 65, of Bells, Texas, was arrested Friday on a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Detective Larry Pierce. Th...

Mon Jul 9

Georgia man arrested for supplying counterfeit checksA Georgia, man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for participating in a counterfeit check scheme that netted over $7,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Quentin Adams, 29, was arrested in Douglasville, Georgia, on June 26 on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff&...

Thu Jul 5

Woman arrested for felony theftA Shreveport woman was arrested this week for stealing several thousand dollars from her employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator.                         ...

Mon Jul 2

CPSO called to fatality crash near VivianCaddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatality crash east of Vivian Sunday night, according to Sheriff Steve Prator.   The crash occurred at 10 p.m. in the 9700 block of Hwy. 170 and involved one vehicle. Deputy Eric Greene said the driver of a 1999 Chevy ...

Thu Jun 21

CPSO seeks identity of man in stolen vehicleCaddo Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning about a stolen vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. During the early morning hours of June 18, a 2013 Toyota Tundra truck was stolen from a residence in the ...

Sat Jun 16

Caddo deputies investigate fatal crash on US Hwy 79An elderly women has died from injuries she received during a crash on Hwy 79, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies worked a crash yesterday evening involving a Mitsubishi Lancer and a Peterbuilt tractor truck.  Deputies determined the ...

Fri Jun 15

Bossier murder suspect captured in Caddo ParishCaddo Sheriff's deputies worked with Bossier Sheriff's detectives in capturing a wanted murder suspect in northern  Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Caddo Sheriff's patrolman arrested Richard Allen McLendon Sr (12-13...

Mon Jun 11

Pot wrapped as gift seized in traffic stopFifteen pounds of pot concealed in a gift-wrapped box was seized by Caddo-Shreveport narcotics agents during a traffic stop on Sunday. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump said two people were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana ...

Mon Jun 11

Four men arrested for theftFour men were arrested for stealing over $11,000 through fraudulent money order transactions, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   The Caddo Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the owners of Super S convenience store on Roy Road earlier this month after they realized ...

Fri Jun 8

Deputies interrupt burglary in progressCaddo Sheriff's K-9 deputies interrupted a burglary in progress tonight when they stopped to investigate a suspicious person complaint. After a citizen told deputies about a man on the levee in the 9300 block of Hwy. 1 South, K-9 Deputy Jessica Benevage and ...

Wed Jun 6

Caddo Sheriff offers women's firearms training and personal safety classCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a basic firearms and safety class for women from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, June 9, at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. This will be the last class until next fall.   Sheriff’s deputies will provide o...

Wed Jun 6

Applications being accepted for Youth Gun Safety CampApplications are being accepted for the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp which will be held July 16-20 at the Sheriff's Regional Training Academy.              Boys and girls ages 10-1...

Mon Jun 4

Keithville man arrested for Indecent Behavior and PornographyA 45-year-old Keithville man was arrested today for indecent behavior with a juvenile and pornography involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Detectives investigating the case said Robert Smith Jr. is accused of having a sexual relationship with an...

Mon Jun 4

Caddo Sheriff to host AARP Smart Driver CourseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host an AARP Smart Driver course on Friday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility located at 1123 Forum Drive in Shreveport. This 4-hour refresher course is for drivers 50 and over and may q...

Thu May 31

Couple leaves young children alone while getting their marriage licenseA 10-month-old baby boy and a 4-year-old boy were left alone in car with the air conditioner running while their parents were inside the Caddo Parish Courthouse getting a marriage license. Caddo deputies were alerted to the situation by a courthouse employee who saw the c...

Thu May 31

Four suspects connected to break-in at Vivian businessCaddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested several suspects in connection with the theft of multiple vehicles from a business in Vivian earlier this month, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On May 20, Vivian Police received a report that eight vehicles were stolen during a b...

Wed May 30

Women arrested with illegal drugs in car Three women were arrested on drug charges Tuesday after Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies found a large amount of suspected narcotics in their vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were called to a store at 4901 Northport Blvd. in reference to possible illegal ...

Sun May 27

Vivian man arrested in connection with traffic fatalityA Vivian man was arrested Saturday in connection with a traffic crash that left a woman dead, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Daniel McBride and his passenger, Sonja Martin, were traveling west on Georgia Street when McBride failed to yield to a vehicle that had the ...

Fri May 25

Caddo to appeal denial of federal disaster aid; Sheriff asks citizens to report tornado damage The Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking all homeowners and businesses who received damage from the April 14 tornado to report the damage if they have not already done so.  A damage assessment conducted by the Federal...

Fri May 25

CPSO seeks owner of sheepThe Caddo Sheriff's Stock Patrol picked up a sheep in the 5800 block of Greenwood Road today. If you can help locate the owner, contact Cpl. Gary Bailey at 681-1120. If the owner is not located, the sheep will he sold at auction.

Thu May 24

Two arrested in joint financial crimes investigationTwo men are in jail today for their involvement in crimes that netted over $143,000 through fraudulent wire transfers, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Patrick Tayon Babila, 33, and Thadius Pugh, 34, were arrested on Tuesday following a joint investigation by the Cadd...

Thu May 24

Caddo Sheriff offers concealed carry classThe 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 ...

Thu May 24

CPSO investigating Vivian shootingThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a Vivian man injured Wednesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jason Davis, 32,  was shot in the leg while standing at the intersection of West Mississippi and North Hickory streets around 7:...

Tue May 22

Update: Suspect Identified/Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks man in connection with multiple investigationUpdate: The Caddo Sheriff's Office has obtained a warrant for the arrest of 20-year-old Francisco Davis, seen in the attached photos. Davis is wanted for aggravated assault with a motor vehicle upon a police officer. Additional charges are pending. Anyone with infor...

Mon May 21

Click It or Ticket traffic safety campaign starts todayAs the official start of summer draws near and motorists take to the roadways for summer vacations, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to “Click It or Ticket.”   The national campaign aimed at keeping families safe through ...

Mon May 21

CPSO to conduct Tax Certificate sales June 5The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Tax Certificate sales at CivicSource.com on June 5. The online auctions open at 8 a.m. and end at 8 p.m., subject to a sliding close. Over 2,000 properties are slated to go to auction, ranging in price from $307...