Wed Jun 22

CPSO investigates major crash on I49NOne man was taken to the hospital after he rear ended an 18-wheeler on Interstate 49 on Wednesday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 2:15 p.m., the driver of a U-Haul travelling northbound on I49 crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler. The U-Haul ...

Tue Jun 21

Major crash shuts down Hwy. 169UPDATE: Hwy. 169 is back open. Caddo Sheriff's Office deputies are assisting Greenwood Police as they investigate a major crash that happened on Highway 169 at McGee Rd. just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Highway 169 is expected to be closed for ...

Mon Jun 13

Caddo Sheriff's Camp Media Day set for June 14Fifty-two boys from all over Caddo Parish arrived at Kinsey Scout Reservation on Sunday to attend the 2022 Caddo Sheriff’s Camp, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  “After cancelling this event for two years due to the pandemic, we are so excited to finally have ...

Mon Jun 13

Big-rig accident shuts down Hwy. 1 Caddo deputies are asking drivers to avoid Highway 1 north of Vivian due to an accident involving a big rig, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At around 5 a.m. on Monday, the trailer of an 18-wheeler traveling north on Highway 1 overturned. As crews clean up the lumber...

Sun Jun 12

CPSO arrests police officer for sexual batteryCaddo detectives arrested an Oil City Police Officer who committed sexual battery while on duty, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, William Fitzpatrick entered the residence of a woman without permission. He woke his victim while inappropriately to...

Sun Jun 12

CPSO arrests Shreveport man for video voyeurismCaddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man on Friday for video voyeurism targeting a minor under the age of 13, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On May 31, CPSO Youth Services Detective Ray Saunders received a complaint about a juvenile being recorded while in the shower. Furth...

Fri Jun 10

Deputies arrest Blanchard man after hitting CPSO K-9 unitCaddo deputies arrested a Blanchard man after he hit an occupied patrol car near the scene of an earlier crash, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 2:44 a.m. on Friday, June 10, a 1996 Ford Ranger struck a marked CPSO K-9 unit that was blocking the roadway&nb...

Fri Jun 10

Roads reopen following train vs. vehicle crash, driver arrestedCaddo deputies arrested a Blanchard woman for DUI after she drove her car on train tracks causing a major crash, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 1 a.m. on Friday, June 10, a Blanchard Police officer found Jasmine Price, 26, in her car after attempting to drive...

Wed Jun 1

Keithville woman arrested for cruelty to a juvenileA Keithville woman has been arrested after Caddo detectives investigated a report received by the Department of Children and Family Services, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   According to a report filed on May 5, 39-year-old Constance Cramer left a child under the age of ...

Fri May 27

Major crash on I-20EUPDATE: Traffic is back to normal. Traffic is at a standstill on I-20E due to a major crash between exit 3 and 5. Greenwood Police Department is the lead agency working on that crash. Drivers are being diverted onto exit 3 close to where CPSO deputies are investigati...

Fri May 27

Highway 80 reopens following major crashHighway 80 is back open following a fiery crash involving three vehicles on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A call about a crash came in just before noon on Friday. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies quickly responded and found two vehicles on fire, and a third dest...

Thu May 26

CPSO detectives arrest Vivian shooterDetectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Vivian man who shot at a truck while driving on LA-1, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday, May 25, 30-year-old Matthew Vanschoick shot a semi-truck owned by DOC Energy Services of Oil City. The truck w...

Thu May 26

Caddo Sheriff offers summer camps for kidsSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for several youth summer camps and programs offered by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.             Activities include everything from gun safety education and ta...

Mon May 23

Caddo Parish to hold annual online tax saleThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its annual tax sale online at civicsource.com on Tuesday, June 7. The auction opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m., subject to a sliding close. Over 1,500 properties are slated for auction. The sale is open to the public...

Thu May 19

Caddo Sheriff announces auxiliary deputy classSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program are now available until June 20. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’s deputies by volunteering their services to the Sheriff&rsquo...

Thu May 19

CPSO arrests Shreveport man, seizes drugs and fake checksCaddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man after they found drugs and counterfeit checks in his motel room, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Friday, May 13, Det. Clarissa Harris received a call from Shreveport Police and was advised that officers were ...

Fri May 13

Train wreck shuts down Hwy. 169UPDATE: Hwy. 169 is back open.   Highway 169 is closed at McGee Rd. after a train crashed into a Tahoe hauling a car. Caddo Sheriff's Office deputies are assisting as Greenwood Police officers investigate the crash.   Nobody was...

Wed May 11

Caddo Magnet senior receives Caddo Sheriff's scholarshipCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator awarded an academic scholarship to William Samuel Davis on Wednesday during a presentation at Government Plaza. Davis is a graduating senior at Caddo Magnet High School where he earned a 3.5 grade point average. He will use the $500 scholarship ...

Mon May 9

CPSO arrests teen for terrorizingA teen has been arrested following an investigation into a threat against Donnie Bickham Middle School said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol Dep. Christan Dickey responded to a call about a post on social media threatening a...

Mon May 9

Caddo Sheriff's Training Academy to graduate 51st Basic Class Graduation exercises for the 51st basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., May 10th, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106. Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker...

Thu May 5

ROAD HAZARD: Flooding on I-20ECaddo deputies are reporting flooding on I-20 East at mile marker 5. Sheriff Steve Prator is urging drivers to be careful as deputies respond to car crashes and remove fallen trees and tree limbs in various roadways in the parish.  Residents can report hazard...

Thu May 5

Fallen tree shuts down Hwy. 169UPDATE: The road has reopened. ORIIGINAL RELEASE: The northbound and southbound lanes of Hwy. 169 just north of Blanchard Latex Rd. are closed due to a fallen tree on the powerlines and roadway. The State Highway Department has been notified.Caddo deputies will ...

Thu May 5

Boy Scouts accepting Sheriff's Camp applicationsSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for this summer’s Caddo Sheriff's Camp. The free overnight camp for boys ages 8-12 will be held at Kinsey Scout Reservation June 12-15. It is conducted by the Sheriff’s Office and th...

Mon May 2

Shreveport man arrested for domestic violenceA Shreveport man was arrested after he beat up a woman and stole her car, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Saturday, April 30, at 12:22 p.m. the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Pines Rd. near the intersection of Bert Kouns. The victim reported a battery...

Fri Apr 29

Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back DayCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, at Sheriff's Safety Town located at 8910 Jewella Avenue at the west end of the Summer Grove parking lot. The event is part of the national Drug Take Back Day hos...

Fri Apr 29

CPSO detectives arrest child abuserCaddo Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Keithville man after he physically abused a child, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Det. Ray Saunders received a report about the abuse on Sunday, April 24. After an interview with the juvenile along with evidence of bruises...

Thu Apr 21

Authorities investigate fake threats targeting American schoolsCalls made about suspicious package threats at Northwood High School and Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Caddo Parish have been determined to be linked to dozens of other similar calls at schools across the nation, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Thursday, April ...

Thu Apr 21

CPSO investigates suspicious package call Detectives are investigating after an anonymous call about a suspicious package at Northwood High School that came in on Thursday morning was quickly determined to be a hoax. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives and patrol officers along with the Shrev...

Mon Apr 18

Dog mauling leads to seizure of drugs and guns, sends felon back to jailCaddo deputies that responded to a call about a vicious animal killing ended up arresting an armed felon on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Derrick Johnson, 24, found himself in jail again after deputies discovered over 13 pounds of marijuana and guns in his possession...

Mon Apr 18

CPSO to join "Buckle Up in Your Truck" campaignThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup truck drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up. The campaign will run from April 23-30 and is paid for with a grant from the Louis...

Wed Apr 13

Shreveport man arrested after CPSO agents seize $218K worth of illegal drugsNarcotics agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Shreveport man on Monday afternoon after they found approximately $218,000 worth of illegal drugs in his car and residence, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Hans Morris, 54, was arrested after agents found...

Wed Apr 13

CPSO arrests juvenile following stabbing investigationCaddo deputies are investigating after a juvenile stabbed an elderly family member on Wednesday morning at a residence in the 1100 block of Stage Coach Rd., said Sheriff Steve Prator. The victim was transported to the hospital by Caddo Fire District 6. The juvenile has be...

Wed Apr 13

Flag and service weapon presented to former deputy battling cancerDeputies recently paid a visit to Billy Bowers, a retired deputy of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, to present him a battle flag and his service firearm as a token of our appreciation for his long-time service. Deputy Bowers is fighting a rare form of cancer. We wan...

Tue Apr 12

Two arrested after woman hits school employeeCaddo deputies arrested a man and woman following an incident at Southwood High School, said Sheriff Steve Prator. After a heated confrontation with the principal at Southwood High School on Friday, 29 year-old Dewanna Battle hit a school security coordinator with he...

Fri Apr 8

CPSO Deputy is named "Law Officer of the Year"Cpl. Shonda Abercrumbia was selected by the La Societe des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux’s (The Society of 40 Men and 8 Horses) as the Law Officer of the Year and was honored in a ceremony at the 40 and 8 Club Chateau on Thursday, April 7. Cpl. Abercrumbia will represent t...

Thu Apr 7

CPSO to hold recruiting eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the CPSO Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive in Shreveport. The Sheriff’s Office is looking to hire security and corrections deputies, nurses, an ...

Mon Apr 4

CPSO investigates toddler's deathDetectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a two-year-old child was pronounced dead at the hospital on Monday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On April 4, just before 10 a.m., Caddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a toddl...

Fri Apr 1

CPSO recovers 3 stolen vehicles in KeithvilleOne man is in jail after deputies found three stolen vehicles in his possession, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On March 30, at about 2:20 p.m., the owner of a stolen four-wheeler contacted CPSO Dep. Denver Dixon to report that a witness had seen Marcus Thomas driving his veh...

Fri Apr 1

CPSO and BFCU to host free shred eventBarksdale Federal Credit Union and Sheriff’s Safety Town will be hosting a free shred event on April 2 from 9am - 12pm. The event will be held at 8910 Jewella Ave. Shreveport, LA 71118. There is a limit of two bags per person. Each person will be able to w...

Fri Apr 1

Two teens in jail for terrorizingTwo teens have been arrested following an investigation into threats against C.E. Byrd High School, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 4 p.m. on Thursday, School Resource Officer Sr. Dep. Rufus Porter was notified about a post on a social media messaging app threatenin...

Fri Apr 1

Wrong-way driver crashes into carTwo drivers were sent to the hospital following an overnight crash on East Bert Kouns, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At about 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to the call at East Bert Kouns just east of Youree Drive where an SUV co...

Thu Mar 31

Detectives investigate shooting threat, arrest teenDetectives have arrested a teen following their investigation into a social media threat against a high school, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office detectives began their investigation on Wednesday as soon as they were notified of the o...

Wed Mar 30

Deadly crash shuts down Colquitt Rd.Deputies investigated after a car crash on Colquitt Rd. left one man dead and sent another to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s deputies got the call just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Lt. Cowden, a blue Cadillac sedan was drivi...

Tue Mar 29

I-20W closed, 2 big rigs on fireCaddo Sheriff's deputies are diverting traffic off I-20 west near Hwy. 80 onto exit 3 following a major crash involving three big rigs, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 3:10 p,m., CPSO responded to a call about two big rigs on fire. Witnesses told depu...

Sun Mar 27

Good Samaritans rescue man in Black BayouCaddo deputies assisted after two men rescued a driver preventing him from drowning in the Black Bayou in northwest Caddo Parish on Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 8 p.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies were called to Mira ...

Fri Mar 25

CPSO agents arrest Shreveport man, seize 1.5 pounds of illegal drugsAgents with the Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested a Shreveport man after they found drugs and guns in his home early on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At approximately 9 a.m., agents searched the home of 42-year-old Michael Mosley, in the 7800 bl...

Tue Mar 22

High water in CaddoA severe thunderstorm warning and flash flood warning is currently in effect. Please be advised of high water in the following roads: • I-20E at mile marker 4 • Roy Rd. at MLK Dr.  • LA-173 AT N. Lakeshore Dr.  • LA-173 AT BOSTWICK &bu...

Fri Mar 18

CPSO arrests Shreveport man, seizes 67 grams of methNarcotics Agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office seized over 67 grams of illegal drugs earlier this week, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday, deputies found 51-year-old Charles Guiden with 3.1 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Agents later ...

Fri Mar 18

Skull found in KeithvilleDetectives, K-9, CSI and coroners all worked together to investigate following the discovery of a human skull in Keithville on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 12 p.m., Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area off Colquitt Rd. near ...

Fri Mar 18

CPSO and AARP Louisiana to Host Contactless Shred Event in ShreveportTo help protect citizens from identity theft, the AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to provide a safe location to shred your personal documents free of charge.  The drive-through, contactless shred event wil...