Fri Sep 16

Head-on collision shuts down LA 538Both lanes of Old Mooringsport Road are closed between West Croom and Dawes Road. Just before noon, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and Caddo Fire District 7 responded to a crash on LA 538 in Mooringsport. According to patrol deputies, a Ford Taurus heading east ...

Fri Sep 16

Three men arrested following violent attackCaddo detectives arrested three men who severely beat up a coworker in Shreveport on Thursday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 8 a.m. on September 15, Caddo deputies were dispatched to a business in the 9100 block of Youree Drive to respond to a call about a batter...

Wed Sep 14

CPSO arrests Mooringsport couple for cruelty to a juvenileCaddo detectives arrested a Mooringsport couple after they smoked methamphetamine in the presence of a child under the age of 13, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On August 14, Youth Services Detective Ray Saunders received a report concerning a young child who tested positive ...

Mon Sep 12

CPSO arrests substitute teacherCaddo detectives arrested a substitute physical education teacher who encouraged students to commit battery and bully a classmate, said Sheriff Steve Prator. According to a report received by the Caddo Youth Services Division, the incident happened at North Caddo Elementa...

Mon Sep 12

Major crash shuts down Ellerbe RoadEllerbe Road is shutdown from Nightingale Road to Jennifer Lane due to a major crash. The crash involving three vehicles was reported to CPSO at 3:15 p.m. Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputies, Caddo Fire District 5 and Shreveport Fire Department responded. One person was t...

Mon Sep 12

CPSO to hold recruitment eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Caddo Correctional Center. The Sheriff’s Office has positions availabl...

Thu Sep 8

CPSO arrests Shreveport man for child sex crimesCaddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man who molested and had sex with a child on two separate occasions, said Sheriff Steve Prator. An investigation by Caddo Parish Sheriff's Youth Services Detective Ray Saunders revealed Jorge Gomez-Vasquez, 29, molested a juvenil...

Wed Sep 7

Million-dollar bond set for wanted man captured by CPSOCaddo narcotics agents, U.S. deputy marshals, CPSO patrol and K9 deputies all worked to arrest a Shreveport man wanted for attempted second-degree murder on Tuesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, CPSO narcotics agents spotted...

Wed Sep 7

CPSO arrests 4 teen burglarsCaddo deputies arrested four teenagers ages 13, 15 and 19 on Tuesday after they burglarized at least seven cars, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Caddo patrol deputies were dispatched to the 4300 block of Roy Road in Blanchard where apartment resid...

Sat Sep 3

Fallen tree shuts down US 79UPDATE: HWY 79 has reopened ROAD CLOSURE: US 79 is completely shutdown from Buncombe Road to Hwy. 80 due to a fallen tree.

Wed Aug 31

Teens arrested in Tuesday's shootout face multiple charges for crime spreeFour juveniles who were arrested following a shootout on Tuesday morning have been charged for their muti-day crime spree, said Sheriff Steve Prator. During the investigation, Caddo Parish Sheriff's detectives learned the juveniles, ages 16 and 17, started t...

Wed Aug 31

Shreveport man faces 1,695 child, animal sex chargesA Shreveport man was arrested by U.S. marshals in Ohio after Caddo detectives found over a thousand videos and photos of child pornography and animal sexual abuse in his posession, said Sheriff Steve Prator. During a forensic investigation, Detective Thomas Lite...

Wed Aug 31

CPSO arrests Texas escapee accused of double murderAn escaped inmate out of Cass County, Tx. is back in handcuffs after  Caddo deputies chased and arrested him on LA 169 south of Moringsport this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Charles Spraberry, 42, reportedly escaped out of Cass County Jail on Monday night. Cas...

Tue Aug 30

CPSO arrests 12 at Southwood High SchoolCaddo deputies arrested 12 students after two gang-related fights broke out at Southwood High School Tuesday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The first fight broke out at the school's breezeway at approximately 12:58 p.m.. The school resource officer ar...

Tue Aug 30

CPSO responds to early morning shootout, 4 teens in custodyDeputies have four juveniles in custody following a shootout at an apartment complex early on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office received a shots fired call just after 4:30 a.m.. Patrol deputies responded to the 1600 block...

Sun Aug 28

Missing boy is foundUPDATE: Tronez Johnson, 12, was found on Sunday August 28, at around 6:30 p.m. about 11 hours after he was reported missing. Deputies will conduct a follow-up investigation to make sure the boy is okay. CPSO would like to thank all those who helped in the search. ...

Tue Aug 23

Shreveport man faces 220 child, animal sex chargesCaddo detectives have found new evidence in a child pornography and animal sexual abuse case against a Shreveport man, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jacob Butler, 25, now faces 141 counts of pornography involving juveniles and 79 counts of sexual abuse of an animal.&nbs...

Tue Aug 23

Deputies investigate big rig crash on LA 169Caddo deputies are asking drivers to avoid the 4100 block of LA 169 between Blanchard Furrh Rd. and Blanchard Latex Rd. as they investigate a crash, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Tuesday, just before 2:30 p.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a cal...

Mon Aug 22

CPSO arrests Shreveport man with 70 pornographic images and videos involving children, dogs and horsesA Shreveport man is in jail after cyber crimes detectives found videos and images of child pornography and animal sexual abuse on his devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff's Detective Thomas Lites said Jacob Bulter, 25, downloaded, possessed and uploa...

Fri Aug 19

National Night Out applications now 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...

Thu Aug 18

Vivian man in jail after encouraging a child to consider sex workCaddo detectives arrested a Vivian man who asked a young teen to have sex with him in exchange for money, said Sheriff Steve Prator. According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division, on July 29, 41-year-old Anthony Thomas supplied two teenag...

Wed Aug 17

Detectives arrest man caught stealing, selling fuelCaddo detectives arrested a 32-year-old man who was caught selling fuel he stole from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Thursday, July 21, a fuel company reported Justin Price for stealing 1,425 gallons of diesel fuel from worksites in Desoto and Sabine Par...

Tue Aug 16

Wrong-way driver arrested in Texas for deadly crash in GreenwoodA Marshall man has been arrested on Friday after causing a fiery crash that killed a driver and injured two others on U.S. Highway 80 late in May, Sheriff Steve Prator said. Just before noon on May 27, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies and investigators responded to a...

Mon Aug 15

Woman stabs man in KeithvilleA 28-year-old woman from Princeton has been arrested for stabbing her boyfriend in Keithville over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The incident was reported to Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office just after 10 p.m. on Friday, August 12. Detectives said Wendy Be...

Thu Aug 11

CPSO agents arrest Shreveport man with over $65k worth of drugsAgents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Narcotics Unit arrested a Shreveport man on Tuesday afternoon after they seized approximately $65,120 worth of drugs from his home, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On August 9, Caddo narcotics agents executed a search warrant at an ap...

Mon Aug 8

CPSO to host blood drives The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is hosting a series of blood drives in August to assist LifeShare Blood Centers in replenishing blood supply. All are invited to help save lives by donating or spreading the word. DONATION LOCATIONS: Monday, ...

Fri Aug 5

Railroad crash sets big rig on fireOne man was transported to the hospital on Friday after a train crashed into his 18-wheeler setting it on fire, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The call came in at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Friday. Caddo deputies said the 18-wheeler hauling corn was crossing on...

Fri Aug 5

Former SPD captain arrested for filing false reportA former captain with the Shreveport Police Department has been arrested for falsely reporting to have been the victim of a hit and run while still employed by SPD, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday, June 29, Capt. James Tipton of the Shreveport Police Dep...

Fri Aug 5

CPSO arrests seven for illegal sales of alcoholOn Thursday, August 4, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Services personnel conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish and checked 32 businesses. The operation was in response to complaints received by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. ...

Mon Aug 1

Shreveport man in jail for child pornography faces 132 more chargesA Shreveport man faces additional charges after Caddo detectives uncovered more pornography on his electronic devices, this time not just involving children but also animals, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exp...

Fri Jul 29

LA1 closed following train vs. big rig crashA section of highway 1 is closed at French Rd. after a train crashed into a salt water truck on Friday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies responded to the crash just after 3 p.m. on Friday. Sgt. Benevage said the big rig was traveling west...

Wed Jul 27

CPSO arrests man after detectives find over 200 files of child pornographyUPDATE: After a digital forensic analysis was completed on several media devices, Merritt was found to be in possession of, an additional 1769 files of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material). Some of the images and videos depicted children under three years of age being sexually...

Tue Jul 26

Shreveport man in jail for child pornographyCaddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man on Tuesday after they found child pornography in his electronic devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deaundrick Fuller, 22, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center and charged with 16 counts of pornography involving juveniles. ...

Thu Jul 21

Teen arrested for distributing child abuse pornographyCaddo detectives arrested a teenager on Thursday after they found child abuse pornography in his devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator. During an investigation following a cyber tip, CPSO Cyber Crimes Detective Thomas Lites discovered the teen was in possessio...

Thu Jul 21

CPSO arrests 14 for illegal sales of alcohol, tobaccoThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol/tobacco sales operation in Caddo Parish and checked 32 businesses on July 20. The operation was in response to complaints received by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. The...

Tue Jul 19

Caddo deputies arrest man for communicating a planned attack, hate crimeCaddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man who threatened to blow up a Shreveport courthouse and kill African Americans on Monday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office first received the report about the threat on Monday afternoon. After further in...

Wed Jul 13

CPSO warns of closures due to road hazardsROAD HAZARD: The storm caused some trees to fall over on several Caddo Parish roadways.  The following roads are closed pending cleanup: Ellerbe Road at Overton Brooks Road Hwy. 169 at Shirley Francis Road Buncombe Road at Kimberly Road

Wed Jul 13

CPSO warns of closures due to road hazardsROAD HAZARD: The storm caused some trees to fall over on several Caddo Parish roadways.  The following roads are closed pending cleanup: Ellerbe Road at Overton Brooks Road Hwy. 169 at Shirley Francis Road Buncombe Road at Kimberly Road

Wed Jul 13

Crash shuts down LA-2 in HosstonCaddo deputies are asking drivers to avoid Louisiana Highway 2 in Hosston while they investigate a crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The call came in at approximately 10:36 a.m. on Wednesday. Caddo deputies ...

Mon Jul 11

Keithville man dies in motorcycle crashCaddo deputies responded to an overnight crash that left one man dead on Preston Road in Keithville, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 11:30 pm on Sunday, the family members of a Kiethville man called to report the accident on the 6700 block of Preston Road. Acc...

Sat Jul 2

CPSO responds to deadly crashCaddo deputies responded to a deadly crash following a pursuit by Shreveport Police early on Saturday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. CPSO Lt. Matt Cowden arrived at Woolworth Rd. and Colquitt Rd.  just after 1 a.m. where he found a pick up truck completely engulfed in f...

Fri Jul 1

Fugitive arrested in VivianCaddo deputies arrested a wanted man in Vivian on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Friday afternoon, CPSO patrol deputies assisted the the U.S. Marshals Service in searching for Jonathan Hill, 26, after he fled from them in small car. After a short pur...

Wed Jun 29

Big rig carrying hazmat crashes on I49S8:30 p.m. update: I49N has reopened. One lane of I49S will be closed until the big rig is emptied and towed away.       Caddo deputies are diverting traffic on Interstate 49 north at mile marker 217 following an 18-wheeler crash, s...

Wed Jun 29

Shreveport woman arrested for indecent behavior with minorCaddo detectives arrested a Shreveport woman for indecent behavior with a juvenile on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Saturday, June 25, CPSO Cyber Crimes Detective Thomas Lites was alerted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations about possible pornography using ...

Tue Jun 28

Cyclist killed in VivianCaddo deputies are investigating a crash that left a bicyclist dead in Vivian on Tuesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of North Pine Street just after 7 p.m.. Upon arrival, they found a lifeless bicyclist that was hit by...

Tue Jun 28

Big rig crash shuts down LA1751:30 p.m. update: The road is back open. Caddo deputies shut down LA175 to allow tow truck workers to remove an 18-wheeler that rolled over into a ditch on Tuesday morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 9:42 a.m., Caddo patrol deputies said an 18-w...

Mon Jun 27

Deadline to apply for CPSO Youth Firearms Education Camp approachesParents have until July 5 to sign their children up for the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Education Camp, reminded Sheriff Steve Prator. The camp will be held July 11-13 at the Sheriff's Regional Training Academy.  Boys and girls ages 10-13 may select any da...

Fri Jun 24

Rollover crash shuts down I220A section of Interstate 220 westbound was shutdown after an 18-wheeler rolled over on Friday afternoon leaving its driver trapped inside, said Sheriff Steve Prator. It happened just before 1 p.m. on I220 westbound at Lakeshore Drive. Multiple fire crews&nbs...

Thu Jun 23

CPSO arrests woman for deadly stabbing of boyfriendCaddo deputies arrested a Vivian woman after she killed her boyfriend in their home on Thursday morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 7:40 a.m. Tiffany Moore, 30, visited Vivian Police Department to report that she had stabbed her 50-year-old boyfriend. Min...

Wed Jun 22

Crash shuts down Colquitt Road A t-bone crash involving two pickup trucks shut down a section of Colquitt Road on Wednesday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Just before 4:30 p.m., the driver of a green Ford Ranger headed south overcorrected and crashed into a tan Chevy Silverado in the n...