Sat May 29

Man dies, child survives in LA-169 crash A Waskom man driving a pick-up truck died in a crash on Hwy. 169 this evening, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   The crash was reported just before 8 p.m. on Hwy. 169 South just south of Devers Road. Lt. Ondray Miles said the driver was driving southbound when he...

Fri May 28

Road closure due to fatal crashLA-3132 has reopened after closing due to a fatal crash just before 2 p.m. this afternoon. At approximately 1:40 pm, a call came in about a white pick-up truck that had turned over. Caddo Sheriff's deputies later discovered the driver of the truck had d...

Sun May 23

Plane crash victim identified as Fred L. PhillipsAn experimental aircraft crashed into Cross Lake this afternoon killing its sole occupant, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Several witnesses to the crash called 911 around 2:47 this afternoon and reported seeing the fixed wing single engine craft go down. The Shreve...

Sun May 23

CPSO investigating north Caddo fatalityTwo vehicles hit a fallen tree this morning near Blanchard, resulting in one fatality, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 6:23 a.m., a Honda Civic was traveling southbound in the 5100 block of Blanchard Road (LA Hwy. 173) when the female driver hit a large t...

Fri May 21

CPSO investigating fatal crashThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred just before 5 p.m. tonight near the port, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A sedan vehicle was traveling north on Richard Pratt Drive and a Ford F-250 pickup was traveling east on Ron Bean Boulevar...

Thu May 20

Drug Task Force seizes drugs, money in southeast Shreveport investigationAn investigation by the DEA Task Force has ended with the arrest of one person and the seizure of drugs and cash, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday, May 19, members of the Task Force, along with Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies, executed a s...

Thu May 20

Retail employee arrested for theft An employee at a local home improvement retailer was arrested for theft following an investigation by the business and the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jazmonee Green, 32, is accused of taking cash from her register and allowing a customer to l...

Fri May 14

CPSO conducts operation to verify sex offender registrant informationThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit conducted a check of 400 sex offenders in Caddo Parish this week to ensure compliance with state law and registration requirements. Sheriff Steve Prator said the result of the operation was a 99 percent complian...

Mon May 10

CPSO seeks info in theft caseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying this person who may have information in a recent theft case. On April 24, over $7,500 in merchandise was stolen from Walmart at 4701 Northport Blvd. in Shreveport. A male and female want...

Mon May 10

CPSO announces return to Sheriff's Safety TownSheriff’s Safety Town is re-opening and summer events are being scheduled following a year-long pandemic shutdown, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. “We are excited to open the doors and welcome our kids back to Sheriff’s Safety Town,” Prator said. ...

Mon May 10

Keithville man arrested for juvenile sex crimeA Keithville man was arrested for first-degree rape for the sexual assault of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Dakota S. Rose, 25, was arrested on Sunday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center following an investigation by Caddo Sheriff’s Det. Chris Ard...

Tue May 4

Man arrested for having crack and other drugs in presence of minorA Shreveport man was arrested for having crack cocaine in the presence of a minor, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On April 29, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 1407 Cornwell Avenue in Shreveport. During the search, fresh...

Tue May 4

Two arrested after fleeing from deputiesCaddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to shots fired at Wallace Lake Dam Monday night and arrested two people with drugs and guns, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. At 6:37 p.m., deputies were enroute to the call of discharging a firearm at the dam when they rece...

Fri Apr 30

CPSO to host law enforcement graduation ceremonyGraduation exercises for the 49th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 pm, May 4, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport. Three agencies will be represented when graduates take the oa...

Thu Apr 29

Bossier man arrested for sexual assault of juvenileA Bossier City man has been arrested for improper sexual behavior with a juvenile, according to Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Eugene Allen, 44, turned himself in to authorities Wednesday after a warrant was obtained for his arrest on charges of Sexua...

Thu Apr 22

Four arrested in local forgery, counterfeit check ringFour people have been arrested and a fifth is being sought in connection with a forgery and counterfeit check ring being investigated by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Some of the offenders are accused of cashing forged ...

Wed Apr 21

Caddo Sheriff announces two promotionsTwo Caddo Sheriff's deputies recently received promotions for their service, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Kristopher Hill was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Detention Bureau. Hill joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 and has previously worked in Co...

Tue Apr 20

Shreveporter arrested for sex crimes A 34-year-old Shreveport man has been arrested for sexual offenses involving a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Rustin R. Middleton was arrested following an investigation by Det. Chris Ardoin into a complaint that Middleton assaulted a juvenile on multiple...

Mon Apr 19

Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back DayCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, April 24, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be collecting old, unwanted, an...

Fri Apr 16

Two arrested in drug investigation An investigation by the Caddo Narcotics Unit and Louisiana State Probation and Parole has resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, cash, and weapons, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.   Agents arrested Eric Wimbley, 49...

Thu Apr 15

Sheriff Prator reminds drivers, occupants to "Buckle Up in Your Truck"The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup drivers and their occupants about the importance of buckling up. The campaign will run from April 17-24 and is paid for with a grant from the Louisiana Hi...

Wed Apr 14

Man uses stolen credit cards for purchasesA Shreveport man was arrested for using stolen credit cards to his benefit in the amount of $25,000, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Henry William Ramirez Jr., 51, was arrested March 31 on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff’s Det. Clarissa Harris. Ramirez was book...

Wed Apr 14

CPSO to hold April recruiting eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Caddo Correctional Center. The Sheriff’s Office has positions available for securi...

Tue Apr 13

Final arrest made for shooting at riding club eventCaddo deputies have made their final arrest in a shooting that occurred at an outdoor event on Gamm Road in November, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Chadrick Dudley, 33, a security guard at the event, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on April 5 for illegal use of...

Tue Apr 13

Woman charged with ID theftA Bossier City woman was arrested for stealing the identities of two people and using the information to open accounts and make purchases, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Mary Morgan Strobel, 26, of the 6100 block of Pampus Lane, was arrested on Sunday on a warrant obtai...

Fri Apr 9

Man dies when tree falls on mobile homeA 48-year-old Shreveport man was killed when a tree fell on his mobile tonight, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Patrol deputies responded to 8932 Country Aire Drive just after 6:30 p.m. and found a large tree on top of the mobile home where two people had been ...

Wed Mar 31

Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold safety checkpointThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a safety checkpoint from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Friday, April 2, in north Caddo Parish. The checkpoint is intended to make parish roads safer and reduce traffic deaths and injuries by identifying alcohol and drug impair...

Fri Mar 26

CPSO to host blood drive The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host an emergency blood drive April 1 to assist LifeShare Blood Centers with replenishing blood supplies impacted by last month’s winter storm. The drive will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office substation loc...

Thu Mar 18

Pecan Road arrest warrant The Caddo Parish Coroner has given a verbal report to the Caddo Sheriff that there was no indication of mistreatment in the death of William Walls, who died Thursday after deputies went to execute an arrest warrant for another subject on Walls' proper...

Fri Mar 12

Man arrested for sharing illicit pics on social mediaCaddo Sheriff’s detectives charged a Ringgold man on Thursday with 60 counts of illegal activity for sharing nude images through Facebook, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Terry Lynn Cook, Jr., 32, was the subject of an investigation by the CPSO Cyber Crimes and Juvenile ...

Tue Mar 9

Federal Disaster Declaration grantedPresident Joe Biden has authorized a Major Disaster Declaration to aid in the recovery of individuals and communities who suffered loss during the winter storm from February 11-19, 2021. The declaration makes available federal aid to help residents and businesses in ...

Tue Mar 9

CPSO conducts operation targeting underage alcohol salesSix people were recently cited for the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons during an operation conducted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Division, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Twenty-four businesses did not sell. The following is a list of employees who ...

Tue Mar 9

Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has recognized three deputies with promotions and several others for their years of service with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Cowden was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in Patrol. Cowden joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2006 ...

Mon Mar 8

DEA Task Force investigation leads to man's arrestA Shreveport man was arrested on drug charges following an investigation by the DEA Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sean Loston, Jr., 21, was arrested March 4 following a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of Sherwood Road. Agents seized approxima...

Mon Mar 1

Two men arrested on drug charges following West Canal searchAgents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 6814 West Canal Boulevard in Shreveport on Friday resulting in two arrests. Agents recovered 28 bags (approximately nine grams) of cocaine, four bags (approximately 52 grams) of marijuana, five d...

Mon Mar 1

Three arrested in meth investigationThree people were arrested following a DEA Task Force investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. John Bernos and Coralee Clotiaux were traveling on a motorcycle on I-20 near Monkhouse Drive on Wednesday when they...

Fri Feb 26

Winter storm update (Friday, February 26, 2021)Portions of the Shreveport Water System have been cleared from the boil advisory. Customers in the following zip codes may now resume the normal use of their water supplied by the City of Shreveport: 71101 71102 71103 71104 71105 71106 71107 ...

Thu Feb 25

Winter storm update (Thursday, February 25, 2021)The Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the City of Shreveport will distribute water at noon on Friday, February 26, at the following locations. Each vehicle is limited to one case of water. Shreveport: Youree Drive Mid...

Wed Feb 24

Winter storm update (Wednesday, February 24, 2021)The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city, and parish governmental agencies will distribute water in Shreveport and Caddo Parish on Thursday, February 25, at the following locations.  All locations will open at noon with the exception of Sou...

Tue Feb 23

Winter storm update (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and  Emergency Preparedness, city, and parish governmental agencies will distribute water in Shreveport and Caddo Parish on Wednesday, February 24, at the following locations. All locations will open at noon. Each vehicle ...

Mon Feb 22

Winter storm update (Monday, Feb. 22, 2021)Water distribution sites for citizens of Shreveport and Caddo Parish will open at noon Tuesday, February 23, at the following locations. Each vehicle is limited to one case of water.   Shreveport: Youree Drive Middle School (enter from Carroll Street) Southe...

Mon Feb 22

Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold recruitment eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 27, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Caddo Correctional Center. The Sheriff’s Office has positions available for sec...

Sun Feb 21

Caddo winter storm update (Sunday)Over 750,000 units of water were distributed to citizens today at locations throughout the city and parish. Vehicles caravanned through at six locations in Shreveport, including Southern University-Shreveport, and Independence Stadium, and eight locations in the parish fo...

Sun Feb 21

Water distribution sites announced for Shreveport, Caddo ParishWater distribution sites for citizens of Shreveport and Caddo Parish will open at noon today at the following locations. Each vehicle is limited to one case of water while supplies last.   Shreveport: Youree Drive Middle School (enter from Carroll Street) ...

Sat Feb 20

Caddo Parish / Shreveport water distribution informationWater distribution sites for citizens in Shreveport and the surrounding areas in Caddo Parish are expected to be up and running tomorrow. A request for drinking water was made to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness this week. That r...

Thu Feb 18

Feb. 18, 2021 OverviewCaddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Feb. 18, 2021 Overview   A hard freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office reports the following roads still closed in the parish: Hwy. 169 between Brown S...

Wed Feb 17

Caddo Parish winter storm update Winter storm conditions worsened today in Caddo Parish leaving more trouble behind for residents and city/parish leaders. Deteriorating road conditions, property damage, shelters, and broken water mains are among the most pressing issues currently being addresse...

Tue Feb 16

Caddo Parish activates Emergency Operations CenterThe Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated its 24-hour Emergency Operations Center to coordinate a unified agency response to the winter weather event. Sheriff Steve Prator, Director of Caddo OHSEP, said a representative from eac...

Sun Feb 14

Caddo Parish officials prep for winter stormCaddo parish and Shreveport city officials met today to make final preparations before a much-anticipated winter storm rolls in. At the Caddo Emergency Operations Center, officials discussed everything from roads to shelters to hospital preparations. Caddo ...

Thu Feb 11

Caddo Sheriff urges pet owners to prepare for wintery conditionsIt's a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but that’s untrue, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Pets are still at risk of hypothermia, frostbite and even death. With unusually cold conditions heade...