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AUGUST 2023
Wed
Aug
30
Officer-involved shooting/homicide investigation
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a 911 call of a break-in that led to two fatalities, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:54 a.m. at the 4800 block of Old Mooringsport Road. Upon arrival, a suspect ...
Tue
Aug
29
Keithville woman jailed for stabbing family member
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville woman for stabbing her grandfather during a domestic dispute, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Carrington Harris, 22, of the 3900 block of Fountainbleu Road in Keithville, was arrested after an invest...
Sun
Aug
27
Arkansas fugitives captured in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men wanted on felony gun charges in Miller County, Arkansas, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Demarquez D. Dennis, 21, and King James Copeland, 25, both of Shreveport, were captured by sheriff’s deputie...
Sun
Aug
27
Arkansas fugitives captured in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men wanted on felony gun charges in Miller County, Arkansas, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Demarquez D. Dennis, 21, and King James Copeland, 25, both of Shreveport, were captured by sheriff’s deputie...
Fri
Aug
25
More charges for Shreveport man who is currently jailed for the rape of a juvenile
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives added more charges to a Shreveport man who is currently jailed for the rape of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Demarquis Davis, 34, of the 2900 block of Nettie Street, was arrested on June 8 by the Shreveport Police Dep...
Fri
Aug
25
Juvenile Arrest for Causing Disturbance at School Function
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a juvenile for causing a disturbance at a football game this past week, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The juvenile was arrested for spraying Mace during a scrimmage football game between Huntington High School and ...
Wed
Aug
23
Sheriff's Office banking account illegally used
CPSO detectives arrested a Bossier City woman for making unauthorized electronic transactions from a Caddo Sheriff’s Office banking account, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Aleshia Williams, 35, of the 1200 block of Dot Avenue in Bossier City, was arrest...
Wed
Aug
16
Blanchard woman arrested for aiming laser light at a helicopter
A Caddo Parish woman was arrested for pointing a green laser light at an aircraft, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The aircraft turned out to be a police helicopter. April Poitras, 44, of the 7600 block of Hwy. 1, was taken into custody by Caddo Parish Deputy Steven...
Wed
Aug
16
Finance office promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted two employees working in the finance department during a ceremony Tuesday morning at Government Plaza. Diana Crawford was promoted to finance director, and Trixie Barker was promoted to finance manager for the Sheriff's ...
Mon
Aug
14
Hunters Ed Course
The Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will host a hunter safety education field day course for hunters seeking to acquire their state certification, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The course will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, at the S...
Sat
Aug
12
Shreveport man jailed after standoff
A Shreveport man was jailed after an hours-long standoff with Caddo Sheriff’s deputies, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeremy Small, of the 3600 block of Rusty Road, was arrested after holding his girlfriend hostage for hours and refusing to surrender to dep...
Fri
Aug
11
Two separate arrests take fentanyl off the streets
Caddo Sheriff’s Office detectives and members of a multi-agency drug task force arrested a couple for possession with the intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Luther Williams, 32, and Germany Simpson, 33, of...
Wed
Aug
9
Thanks for your service
Five members of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s K-9 Unit received special recognition for their investigative work with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), said Sheriff Steve Prator. DEA Resident Agent in Charge Eric Watson presented each member of the K-9 Uni...
Wed
Aug
9
Caddo Sheriff promotes two deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted two deputies in a ceremony this morning at Government Plaza. Sergeants Carlos Walker and Zachery Thomas were promoted to security lieutenants for the Caddo Correctional Center. Walker is a 23-year veteran with the Sheriff&rsquo...
Mon
Aug
7
Caddo student wins DARE Essay Award
A St. Joseph’s Catholic School student has been named the 2023 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) essay winner by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Vera John's winning essay was selected from among those writte...
Thu
Aug
3
Caddo deputy named First Responder of the Year
A Caddo Sheriff's deputy was recognized for his readiness to assist in a mass casualty incident in Shreveport last month, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Patrol Deputy John Flash was presented the First Responder of the Year Award from the Caddo Lodge #179 F&...
Thu
Aug
3
15 graduate from Caddo Sheriff's Academy
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office held graduation exercises today for Class 54 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The ceremony took place at Calvary Baptist Church. A total of 15 cadets successfully grad...
Tue
Aug
1
Caddo Sheriff's Training Academy to graduate 54th Basic Class
Graduation exercises for the 54th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will occur at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue. Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. This is the first-ev...
Tue
Aug
1
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....
JULY 2023
Fri
Jul
28
Update to this morning's shooting
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 19-year-old woman for unrelated crimes that occurred at the scene of this morning’s homicide on Ridgeway Avenue, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives said Jashayla Baulkman, who was celebrating her birthday, rented ...
Fri
Jul
28
Shooting Investigation
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said sheriff’s detectives are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man dead. The shooting happened at 5 a.m. in the 4300 block of Ridgeway Drive in Shreveport. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire, and when deputies resp...
Thu
Jul
27
Sheriff Prator swears in 18 deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator administered the Oath of Office to 18 newly hired deputies in a ceremony today at Government Plaza. “I am pleased to have such a large group of recruits joining the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office,” She...
Thu
Jul
20
More images found on an arrested man's electronic device
More than 10,000 images depicting child sexual abuse have been found on a Shreveport man's electronic device, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On July 14, Robert Randall Reinhart, 58, of the 8100 block of Paula Kay Place in Shreveport, was arrested and charged with 266 coun...
Wed
Jul
19
Massive tree traps woman inside car
Caddo deputies helped rescue a woman after a large tree landed on her car during this afternoon’s thunderstorm, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The accident happened just before 2:30 p.m. in the 3500 block of Hwy. 169 near Blanchard Furrh Road. Deputies said high winds f...
Mon
Jul
17
Man jailed for possessing and distributing child porn
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for possessing and distributing child pornography, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Robert Randall Reinhart, 58, of the 8100 block of Paula Kay Place in Shreveport, was arrested on July 14 for possess...
Mon
Jul
17
Caddo deputies participate in fire rescue training
The Caddo Sheriff’s Special Response Team recently participated in specialized training focused on critical incidents involving fire rescue where there are hostages. The “Fire as a Weapon” training was held at the SFD/SPD Training...
Sat
Jul
15
Child dies in boating accident
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a boating accident that claimed the life of a seven-year-old child, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The accident happened today just before 7 p.m. at a private dock in the 5700 block of Crosslake Point Drive in Shreveport. Deputies s...
Fri
Jul
14
CPSO Patrol Request
The number of residential break-ins typically increases during the summer months when residents go on vacation and spend more time away from home. Here’s what you can do to protect your property and avoid becoming a victim. Sheriff Prator advises Caddo residents to ...
Sun
Jul
9
Two people killed in a vehicle crash
Caddo Parish Patrol deputies are investigating a vehicle crash where two people died earlier today, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash happened just before 8:30 this morning on Highway 1 at Northport Boulevard. Deputies report that an SUV traveling northboun...
Tue
Jul
4
Update to this morning's stabbing
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Gracie Watson, 25, for stabbing her grandmother early this morning. She was charged with one count of Attempted Second-Degree Murder and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center. No bond has been set in this case. Please be ...
Tue
Jul
4
Update to this morning's stabbing
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Gracie Watson, 25, for the early morning stabbing of her grandmother. She was charged with one count of Attempted Second-Degree Murder. She was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center. No bond has been set in this case. Ple...
Tue
Jul
4
CPSO Investigates the Stabbing Incident of a 77-year-old Woman
Caddo patrol deputies detained a 25-year-old Keithville woman for stabbing her 77-year-old grandmother, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 3:45 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified that an elderly woman walked into Ochsner LSU Health with multiple stab wounds to he...
Tue
Jul
4
CPSO Investigates the Stabbing Incident of a 77-year-old Woman
Caddo patrol deputies detained a 25-year-old Keithville woman for stabbing her 77-year-old grandmother, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 3:45 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified that an elderly woman walked into Ochsner LSU Health with multiple stab wounds to he...
Tue
Jul
4
CPSO Arrests a Granddaughter for Stabbing Her Grandmother
Caddo patrol deputies arrested a 25-year-old Keithville woman for stabbing her 77-year-old grandmother, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 3:45 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified that an elderly woman walked into Ochsner LSU Health with multiple stab wounds to he...
Sun
Jul
2
Late evening shooting critically wounds an 18-year-old
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a late evening shooting that left an 18-year-old male critically wounded, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The shooting occurred at 8:20 this evening in the 7900 block of Jefferson Paige Road in Pinchback Park. According to det...
JUNE 2023
Fri
Jun
30
Caddo Sheriff announces plans to retire in 2024; will not seek re-election
Caddo Parish Steve Prator announced today that he will not be seeking re-election in October and instead will retire from law enforcement next year with over 50 years of service. Prator said the decision was made with much prayer and consideration after being diagnosed wi...
Tue
Jun
27
Annual Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office held its annual Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp today, with 17 boys and girls attending. The camp took place at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy and paired campers on the firing range with deputies certified i...
Mon
Jun
26
Youth Firearm Safety Education Camp
Tomorrow, June 27, the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy will be hosting a Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp. Children between the ages of 10 and 14 will participate in supervised firearms safety education and .22 rifle target ...
Fri
Jun
23
Latest updates from Caddo leaders on storm response (6-23-23)
State, parish, and city leaders met today to discuss the progress of ongoing restoration efforts in Caddo Parish following the storm that occurred in our area on June 15 and 16. During the meeting, the following information was announced: SWEPCO reports 6,050 outages i...
Thu
Jun
22
Local man jailed for possessing sexual images of children and also animals
Detectives with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit arrested a Shreveport man today for possessing pornographic images depicting child sexual abuse and also the sexual abuse of animals, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Detective Jared Ma...
Thu
Jun
22
Large-Scale Drug Bust Lands Two Shreveport Men in Jail
The Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested two Shreveport men for selling hundreds of pounds of marijuana, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Agent John Berry initiated an investigation in February into the criminal activities of Kaleb Monroe, ...
Thu
Jun
22
Large-Scale Drug Bust Lands Two Shreveport Men in Jail
The Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested two Shreveport men for selling hundreds of pounds of marijuana, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Agent John Berry initiated an investigation in February into the criminal activities of Kalab Monroe, ...
Tue
Jun
20
Mooringsport Man Arrested for Domestic Violence
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said detectives arrested a Mooringsport man on charges of domestic violence against his spouse. On June 17, Detective Jeremy Edward arrested Richard Pickett, 37, of the 5900 block of Rachal Road, for physically assaulting his wife. Det. Edwar...
Sun
Jun
18
Caddo Parish to offer free ice distribution sites
The Parish of Caddo has established free ice distribution sites across Caddo Parish, in conjunction with the State of Louisiana and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security. Ice will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Each citizen may re...
Sun
Jun
18
Latest updates from Caddo leaders on storm response
CADDO PARISH, LA - On June 18, State, parish, and city leaders took part in a Unified Command Group meeting today at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness where they discussed response to the storms that impacted Caddo Parish o...
Sun
Jun
18
Boil advisory for certain parts of Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish authorities continue to gather information during recovery efforts from the storm. Some may have read that all of Caddo Parish is under a boil advisory. That is not the case, but the following water systems in Caddo Parish are under advisory: o Deepwoo...
Sat
Jun
17
Louisiana State, Caddo, and Shreveport leaders discuss updates on storm response
on June 17, State, parish, and city leaders took part in a Unified Command Group meeting at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness where they discussed response to the storms that impacted Caddo Parish on June 15 and the early hours ...
Sat
Jun
17
Generator safety tips
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security is reminding citizens to practice safety while running generators, as they can be a hazard if not operated correctly. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal suggests the following: For homeowners utilizing who...
Sat
Jun
17
Additional cooling stations opened in Caddo Parish
Update: Due to water disruption in Blanchard, Northwood will no longer serve as a cooling center location for Caddo Parish. All other sites are currently open. Citizens of Blanchard, please reach out to town officials at (318)929-7593 for information about the water di...
Fri
Jun
16
Caddo Parish and Shreveport leaders at the EOC discussing storm response
State, parish, and city leaders took part in a Unified Command Group meeting today at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security where they discussed response to the storms that impacted Caddo Parish on June 15 and the early hours of June 16. The following info...
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