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MAY 2018
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May

16

Realtor arrested for felony theftA local realtor has been arrested for stealing $14,000 from a client in a fraudulent real estate deal, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The victim reported to authorities that she gave the money to realtor Marvin Orlando Smith in December as a down payment on a foreclosed...
Tue
May

15

CPSO seeks owner of goatsThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of two male goats picked up by the CPSO Stock Patrol on May 12. The goats were located in the 9600 block of Hwy. 169. Anyone with information about the owner should contact the Sheriff's Stock Patrol at 681-1120....
Mon
May

14

Seven businesses cited for selling alcohol to underage The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division cited seven people for the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons in an operation conducted this past week, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Twenty-one businesses that were checked did not sell. The following i...
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May

14

Shreveport man charged as accessory in drive-by shootingA Shreveport man was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred on May 6 in the Lakeview neighborhood, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Tamario Jenkins, 22, of the 9000 block of Sara Lane, was arrested on Friday for accessory after the fact to the illeg...
Thu
May

10

Caddo deputy locates vehicle from Texas carjackingA vehicle stolen during a carjacking in Fort Worth, Texas, was recovered in Caddo Parish following a brief pursuit by deputies, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Sundquist attempted to stop a speeding 2012 BMW on LA 3132 around 11:30 p.m. Wedn...
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May

7

Caddo Sheriff to present scholarship to Southwood graduateCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will award an academic scholarship to Cameron Michael Jones during a ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, on the seventh floor of Government Plaza. Jones is a graduating senior at Southwood High School where he earned a 4.3 grade point average. He...
Fri
May

4

CPSO schedules public hearingNotice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution  and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Caddo Parish Law Enforcement District will be held at the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street...
Fri
May

4

Caddo Sheriff to host Academy graduationGraduation exercises for the 43rd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, May 7, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue.  Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. Seven agencies will...
APRIL 2018
Mon
Apr

30

CPSO seeks man in attempted murder case Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are searching for a man who fired shots into a vehicle carrying three adults and a 2-year-old child over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Quincy Antonie Jackson, 31, of Shreveport, is being sought on a warrant for attempted first-de...
Thu
Apr

26

Bush School researchers to present study on local Red River flooding Students from Texas A&M’s prestigious Bush School of Government & Public Service are taking a close look at localized flooding of the Red River to offer potential solutions to government, citizens, and businesses. Eight graduate students from the Master of P...
Wed
Apr

25

CPSO seeks owners of loose livestockSo many baaad goats! The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owners of these goats that were picked up by the Livestock Patrol. Two male goats were caught on Brown Street in Mooringsport on April 16. The other four - one male, one female, and two babies - were p...
Wed
Apr

25

Sheriff's Safety Town to participate in Drug Take Back eventCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 28, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police, Louisiana State Police Troop G, and the DEA will be collecting old, unwanted, and ...
Tue
Apr

24

Man arrested for hit and runCaddo sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in connection with this morning's hit and run on Wells Island Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Steve Brown, 42, of the 1900 block of Motes Island Road, was arrested for felony hit and run and obstruction of ju...
Fri
Apr

20

2018 Property Tax Roll Forward PublicationNotice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution  and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Caddo Parish Law Enforcement District will be held at the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street...
Thu
Apr

19

Caddo Sheriff announces results of Operation Zero HourCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the results of warrant round-up "Operation Zero Hour." “ ‘Operation Zero Hour’ meant the offenders’ time was up,” Prator said. “We put together deputies from our Warrants Unit an...
Tue
Apr

17

Traffic enforcement campaign to focus on drivers and passengers in pickupsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will participate in a seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at drivers and passengers in pickup trucks who are not properly buckled, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The “Buckle Up in Your Truck” promotion runs April 20-2...
Mon
Apr

16

Disaster Declaration signed in CaddoParishCity of Shreveport and Caddo Parish officials are in the process of documenting damage from this past weekend’s storm, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. A Declaration of Disaster was signed this morning for Caddo Parish and has been sent to the Governor’s offic...
Fri
Apr

13

Caddo Sheriff warns: Don't get caught in this bank card scam!Caddo residents are being warned about a bank card scam involving the theft of personal information and money, said Sheriff Steve Prator. In recent days, CPSO has received reports from citizens who have received text messages allegedly from their banks stating their bank ...
Thu
Apr

12

Crime victims awareness fair cancelledA Community Awareness Fair and Safety Fun Day scheduled for Saturday at Sheriff’s Safety Town has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. The fair was to be held in conjunction with the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Organizers of the event s...
Fri
Apr

6

Man arrested for beating childCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested an Oil City man for beating his 4-year-old son, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Luke Collins, 23 of the 10,000 block of Plum Point Road in Oil City was arrested for cruelty to juveniles following an investigation by Sheriff’s Det...
Fri
Apr

6

Mother arrested for illegal drug use in presence of minor childA Keithville mother was arrested for using illegal narcotics in the presence of her 2-year-old son, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Service’s detectives began an investigation into illegal drug use after receiving a report from the DCFS ...
Fri
Apr

6

17-year-old arrested for having sex with minorA 17-year-old was arrested by Caddo detectives for having a sexual relationship with a minor, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Caddo Sheriff’s deputies began an investigation into a sexual relationship between 17-year-old, Daniel Osten of Shreveport and a 13-...
Mon
Apr

2

CPSO to host 2018 Crime Victims' Rights Week events The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) April 8-14, is hosting several events to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and ser...
MARCH 2018
Wed
Mar

28

Caddo Sheriff to host AARP smart driver courseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host an AARP Smart Driver course on Friday, April 27, 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 ...
Tue
Mar

20

Georgia man arrested for stealing money from night deposit boxesA Georgia man was arrested on a Caddo Sheriff’s warrant for stealing money from several Shreveport apartment complexes, said Sheriff Steve Prator. In September 2016, money orders were "fished" from the night deposit drop boxes of 10 apartment complexe...
Tue
Mar

20

Juveniles arrested on sexting chargeFive teens were arrested on sexting charges for sharing a nude photo of a fellow student on social media, said Sheriff Steve Prator. School officials notified a sheriff’s deputy after learning about an Instagram page where the photo was shared. An investigation by S...
Mon
Mar

19

Caddo Sheriff announces promotionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize two employees with promotions and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Re-Entry Facility on Forum Drive. Casey Jones will be promoted to Sergeant ...
Thu
Mar

15

Two arrested for armed robberyCaddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people on Wednesday for robbing a man during the sale of a handgun, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The robbery occurred around 5 p.m. at a church in the 1800 block of Pinehill Road. The victim, an 18-year-old man, had arranged to me...
Wed
Mar

14

CPSO seeks owners of livestockT he Caddo Parish Sheriff's Stock Patrol picked up three horses on Greenwood Road at Greenwood Avenue on Tuesday, March 13. Today three donkeys were found running loose in the 8700 block of Crawford Road in Oil City. All are being held by the Sheriff's Office. If ...
Fri
Mar

9

Three arrested on drug chargesCaddo Shreveport narcotics agents executed two search warrants on Wednesday, March 7, resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics.   At 301 West 68th Street, agents seized 99.5 grams of suspected marijuana (street value $2,985), one suspected marijuana plant (va...
Thu
Mar

8

17 pounds of marijuana seized in bustA bundle of marijuana weighing 17 pounds was seized during a drug investigation in south Shreveport on Tuesday, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump.   Members of the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit, along with the Caddo P...
Wed
Mar

7

26 arrested in drug operationA two-day operation conducted by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit resulted in the arrests of 26 people on drug and other charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump. The operation was conducted on March 1 and 2 in east Shreveport. Ag...
Mon
Mar

5

Caddo Sheriff announces spring date for CSI Camp Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that the Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a Crime Scene Investigations Camp for 11 and 12 year olds during Spring Break. The class will be held March 26-27 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. Participants will l...
Fri
Mar

2

Body recovered on Wallace LakeThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a body was located earlier this morning in Wallace Lake. Deputies with the Sheriff's Office Marine Unit and agents with LA Wildlife and Fisheries located the male around 8:30 a.m. while searching for a boat...
Thu
Mar

1

Southwood student arrested for terrorizingA 14-year-old Southwood student was arrested today for terrorizing after he made threats to "shoot up the school," said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Students reported the comments to the school's Resource Officer, Sheriff's Cpl. Calvin Williams, who ...
FEBRUARY 2018
Wed
Feb

28

CPSO issues warning to Caddo Lake residentsCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is warning Caddo Lake residents to prepare for possible flooding as the lake approaches its crest later today. “Caddo Lake is at 172.80 feet and is being forecasted by the Shreveport National Weather Service to crest at 173.5 feet l...
Wed
Feb

28

CPSO investigating attempted burglaryCaddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred this morning in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were dispatched to the 6300 block of North Hwy. 169 at 4:30 a.m. after an 81-year-old woman reported that a man ...
Mon
Feb

26

CPSO helps with livestock rescueSome tense moments gave way to a happy ending this morning when several head of cattle were rescued from flooded Twelve Mile Bayou, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   The cattle were caught in rising water along I-49 North between North Market and Hwy. 173 exits. ...
Sun
Feb

25

Day three for CPSO in search for missing boater The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Unit is back at Wallace Lake this morning searching for a boater who was reported missing on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The girlfriend of the 33-year-old man reported him missing around 9 p.m. after he failed to re...
Sat
Feb

24

Caddo deputy seizes high-grade marijuana; arrests threeA Caddo deputy who was working a special detail to identify and arrest drunk drivers located more than that on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputy James Norwood was working a DWI grant when he stopped a small vehicle on North Market at Lakewood. Upon contacting...
Fri
Feb

23

Caddo officials prepare for rise of the RedCaddo Parish residents should prepare for more rain, flooding, and possible tornadic activity this weekend, a spokesman for the National Weather Service said today in a meeting at the Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Homeland Secur...
Thu
Feb

22

Caddo Sheriff proposes arming some school facultyIn an e-mail to Caddo Parish School Board members today, Sheriff Steve Prator asked that they consider allowing armed faculty in parish schools. "Our schools currently brag of being "firearm free" zones, literally an invitation for armed evil doer...
Thu
Feb

22

Caddo SO seeks info in Wildoak car burglariesCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who may have information about recent car burglaries, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   On February 16, two locked vehicles in the 300 block of Wildoak in Shreveport were bro...
Thu
Feb

22

Caddo Sheriff calls meeting to discuss weather's impact on the RedCaddo Sheriff and Homeland Security Director Steve Prator will hold a meeting of local officials at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 23, to discuss the impact of our current weather system on the Red River.  The meeting will be held at the Caddo Emergency Operations Center, 1...
Wed
Feb

21

CPSO investigates alleged threatOn Tuesday, February 20, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a post on Facebook regarding a possible threat at Northwood High School. The person posting the message alleged that a family member threatened to attempt a shooting at the school.   ...
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Feb

17

Teen charged with attempted murder of mother A 19-year-old man is in jail today charged with stabbing his mother and her boyfriend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At 7:15 p.m. Friday, Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a suspicious circumstances call at 8325 Still Meadow where a woman was badly cut with a knife. ...
Tue
Feb

13

CPSO on scene of fatal crashCaddo deputies are on the scene of a fatal crash that occured just before 7 p.m. tonight at the intersection of Simpson and Buncombe roads. Sheriff's Sgt. Mike Vaitkus said a pickup with three occupants was southbound on Simpson when the driver failed to stop at a sto...
Tue
Feb

13

Bossier man arrested for theftA 21-year-old Bossier City man is in jail charged with theft for stealing from the company where he was employed, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Between September and December of 2017, James Patrick Murphy was working as a salesman for Gemco Portable Buildings on Stagecoach R...
Mon
Feb

12

Update: Are you missing a goat?Update: Rowdy's owner has been located. We are told he escaped from the backyard of another residence on Dianne Street about a half-mile away. A friend of the owner saw our post on Facebook. The owner and Rowdy will soon be reunited.    The Caddo Sheriff&...
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Feb

12

Caregiver charged with ID theft and exploitationA Shreveport woman was arrested for felony crimes after she stole the identity of the woman she was caring for, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Dorothy L. Edwards, 37, was arrested on Thursday and charged with exploitation of persons with infirmities and felony identity theft....