Fri Mar 11

Caddo Sheriff's Office to sell unclaimed animalsSeveral horses are on the auction block at the Caddo Sheriff's Office after being unclaimed or abandoned by their owners.The Sheriff's Office will accept sealed bids on the animals from 8 a.m. until noon Wednesday, March 16, at the 4910 North Market Street substation.Up for ...

Thu Mar 10

Caddo Sheriff to offer Spring Break “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 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29-31 at Sheriff's Safety Town at 8910 Jewella Avenue.Participant...

Thu Mar 10

Caddo Sheriff offers class on home protectionHave you ever wondered about your rights as a property owner if someone breaks into your home?The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering a free course for homeowners to explain when they can legally defend themselves on their property and in their own home. The class will be hel...

Tue Mar 8

CSO arrests woman for burning down cabinA woman who was scorned by her ex-boyfriend was arrested on Monday for burning down the cabin where he lived, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Brenda Fore was arrested for setting fire to a bed inside the cedar cabin located on a farm in Blanchard's Nob Hill subdivision. The ...

Fri Mar 4

Caddo Sheriff’s Office to collect old cell phonesThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is partnering with the 911 Cell Phone Bank program to collect discarded cell phones that can be reprogrammed for use in emergencies.Citizens can drop off used phones, batteries, and chargers March 7-11 in the lobby of Government Plaza at 505 Travis...

Tue Mar 1

CSO arrests man for having sex with 13 year oldCaddo sheriff's detectives have arrested a Haughton man for having sex with a 13-year-old girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Ernest Ray Lewis Jr., 22, is accused of having sex with the girl twice over the past several weeks. Lewis was a friend of the victim’s family.Lew...

Mon Feb 28

Man arrested in connection with business break-insCaddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man in connection with a series of break-ins at a local business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Fredrick James Wells, 46, of the 500 block of Williams Road, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for burglary and ille...

Fri Feb 25

Man dressed as Coca-Cola employee arrested for theft from vending machinesA former soft drink company employee was arrested for stealing cash and soda from several vending machines located at the Louisiana Tourist Center in Greenwood, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Broderick Lashaun Jones, 32, of Monroe, was arrested in Monroe on a warrant obtai...

Wed Feb 23

Caddo SO arrests man for home improvement fraudA Shreveport man was arrested Tuesday for home improvement fraud after he failed to complete a job or return any money that had been paid to him.Detectives said Ryan Ross, 34, of the 7100 block of Bostwick Road, was paid $20,500 to complete a home improvement project but onl...

Wed Feb 23

Caddo Sheriff's Office to host AARP driver's courseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host an AARP Safe Driver Program on Friday, April 1, at Sheriff's Safety Town.This is a 4-hour refresher course for drivers over 50. The course may qualify participants for an automobile insurance premium reduction or discount.The class will...

Fri Feb 18

Woman charged with cruelty to 5 year oldCaddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Rodessa woman for cruelty to a juvenile after the 5-year-old victim showed up for school with two black eyes and a busted lip.Jessica Poindexter, 27, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center following an investigation by sheriff's D...

Fri Feb 18

Crop duster clips woman's SUV A Frierson woman is seeking medical treatment this morning after the roof of her SUV was clipped by a crop duster.Around 8 a.m., the Caddo Sheriff's Office and Fire District #5 responded to a collision between a Honda SUV and an AT401 Air Tractor plane that was attempting to...

Mon Feb 14

Caddo Sheriff's Office schedules women’s firearms courseCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator will host a personal safety and firearms familiarization course for women March 18-19.The free classes will be taught from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport, and from 8 a.m. until ...

Mon Feb 14

CSO deputies to receive promotions, awards Two Caddo Sheriff's deputies will be promoted by Sheriff Steve Prator during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, at the Caddo Correctional Center. Theressa Jefferson, a nine-year deputy, will be promoted to the rank of sergeant in the Corrections Division, an...

Fri Feb 11

Salesperson arrested for stealing from companyA salesperson for a local monument company was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office for stealing nearly $15,000 in payments, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Kristina Morgan, 33, of Stonewall, is accused of pocketing money she received from customers between July and Octobe...

Tue Feb 8

Meth lab discovered; six chargedSix people are in jail charged with operating a meth lab in south Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw.An investigation was initiated after a woman receiving treatment at a local hospital was found with 47 grams of suspected methamphetam...

Tue Feb 8

Man dies in tree trimming accidentA 52-year-old man was killed earlier today when he fell while trimming a tree in south Caddo Parish.The man, who has not been identified pending notification of next of kin, was working for Tim's tree service. He and another worker were cutting an uprooted tree that had fall...

Mon Feb 7

Caddo Sheriff taking applications for Citizens' AcademyThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for its Citizens' Academy, which offers insight into how deputies with the Sheriff’s Office perform their duties and serve the community.The Academy will be held from 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday from March 15 until April...

Thu Feb 3

Women arrested for cruelty to juveniles Two women are in jail for beating four siblings with an extension cord and other items, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The children - ages 13, 10, 8, and 5 - received multiple beatings, sometimes several a week, as discipline for what the women said was bad behavior. Most r...

Wed Feb 2

Caddo Sheriff plans Reserve AcademyThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a Reserve Peace Officer’s Academy for persons who would like to serve as a reserve deputy or police officer.Reserves are volunteers who complete the same state-mandated training as full-time sheriff’s deputies or...

Thu Jan 27

More charges filed against kidnapping suspectCharges continue to mount against an Oil City man arrested for his ex-girlfriend's kidnapping.Earlier today, officials with the state Fire Marshal's Office charged Eddie Jackson with simple arson for burning the vehicle belonging to his ex-girlfriend, 30-year-old Tracy Winsl...

Wed Jan 26

CSO arrests missing woman's ex- boyfriendCaddo sheriff's deputies have arrested the ex-boyfriend of a missing woman whose car was found burned, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Eddie Lee Jackson, 40, of Oil City. Jackson was located about 10:30 p.m. traveling north on H...

Tue Jan 25

Elderly grandmother victim of theftAShreveport woman is accused of using forged counter checks to steal $2328 from her grandmother's bank account, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Christina Cox, 33, turned herself in to authorities today after Caddo Sheriff's Detective Bobby Herring obtained a warrant for her ...

Tue Jan 25

Temporary employee accused of stealing from companyA temporary employee at Lawler Auction Group was arrested today for stealing cash money from the company and altering her time sheets said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Brittany Gaudet, 26, of Shreveport, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for felony theft and forger...

Tue Jan 25

Woman uses credit card stolen from case workerA woman was arrested for stealing credit cards from her child support case worker and using them to purchase baby supplies and other items.Christina Alvord was visiting the District Attorney's Child Support Offices in November when her case worker left the office to retrieve...

Tue Jan 25

CSO seeks info on missing womanThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a missing Oil City woman whose car was found burned Monday morning.Tracy Winslow, 30, was reported missing by her family around 6 a.m. Monday, January 24,2011. Family members said she went out with friends Sunday ...

Thu Jan 20

Man arrested for stealing from Rescue MissionCaddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a man for stealing $13,000 from the Shreveport Rescue Mission, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Edward Geiger, 51, was the resident manager for the Rescue Mission at 2033 Texas Street where he was accused of pocketing rent payments ...

Thu Jan 13

Man arrested for filing false reportCaddo deputies arrested a Shreveport man for criminal mischief and filing a false report after he lied about being the victim of a sexual assault.Devallon Leroy Newhouse, 46, of the 3100 block of Iberville Ave., went to a local hospital this morning and claimed he had been s...

Thu Jan 13

Vivian woman arrested for stealing from terminally ill friendA Vivian woman was arrested for taking advantage of a terminally ill friend to gain control of his finances, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Retia T. Adcock, 55, was arrested on Wednesday and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for exploitation of the infirm and identi...

Wed Jan 12

Caddo SO investigating discovery of deceased womanCaddo sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in her vehicle on West Antoine Loop this afternoon.The woman was in the driver's seat of a Ford F250 truck with North Carolina plates discovered around noon today parked under a shed at a va...

Wed Jan 12

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed weapons permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed weapons permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional Traini...

Wed Jan 12

Crime down in Caddo Parish in 2010Annual crime statistics released today by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office show parish crime is down six percent from the previous year, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Violent crimes dropped 11 percent (from 904 to 806), and property crimes dropped one percent (from 936 to...

Fri Jan 7

Winter WeatherWinter weather is expected to move into the area by this weekend, so there's no better time to check in with elderly neighbors, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.During extremely cold weather, the elderly have an increased risk ofhypothermia, a potentially life-threaten...

Fri Jan 7

Woman arrested for battery; sends man to hospitalCaddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a Fort Worth, Texas, woman after she beat a man with a glass mug, sending him to the hospital with lacerations.Celeste Horton, 32, was arrested for aggravated second-degree battery. She was booked into Caddo Correctional Center by Det. Terry...

Fri Jan 7

Caddo Sheriff to conduct sobriety checkpointCaddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish tonight.The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The focus of the grant is to reduce deaths and injuries from alcohol-related traffic crashes.S...

Fri Jan 7

Caddo Sheriff to conduct sobriety checkpointCaddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish tonight.The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The focus of the grant is to reduce deaths and injuries from alcohol-related traffic crashes.S...

Fri Jan 7

Man claiming to be booking agent arrested for theftA man who claimed he was a booking agent for Grammy-nominated singer Keyshia Cole was arrested for stealing money from a college student who wanted to hire Cole for an event.Percy Pittman, 25, of Petal, MS, was arrested Wednesday in Shreveport after he came to town to collec...