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FEBRUARY 2013
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Man who stole guns during jail escape booked on 2005 warrantA man who stole guns in Caddo Parish while on the lam from a Jackson, MS, jail in 2005, has been returned to Caddo Parish on an outstanding warrant. In October, 2005, James Kenneth Bruce and another man escaped from the Hinds County jail in Jackson, where Bruce was being...
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Feb

12

Georgia man returned to Caddo to face theft chargeA Georgia man accused of stealing money from a local business then fleeing out of state is back in Caddo Parish, this time behind bars. William Franklin Hill, 49, of Atlanta, GA, was extradited to Louisiana on Friday on a felony theft warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff&rs...
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Feb

12

Church treasurer arrested in connection with theftThe former treasurer at a Rodessa church was arrested in connection with the theft of $31,746 from the church building fund, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Demario Thomas, 31, of Rodessa, turned himself in to the Caddo Sheriff’s Office after Detective Doug Smith obtain...
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11

Man arrested for attempted rape Caddo deputies arrested a Shreveport man over the weekend for a break-in on Dellwood Avenue and the attempted rape of a young woman, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Brandon Lee Gibson, 27, of the 4600 block of North Lakeshore Drive, faces charges of attempted forcible rape, a...
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Vivian man arrested for attempted murderA Vivian man was arrested today in connection with a shooting last weekend in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Earlier this morning, detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office executed arrest and search warrants at 202 E. California and took 30...
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Shreveport man arrested for aggravated rape Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for aggravated rape, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Mark Steven Dupree II, 30, of the 300 block of Fontaine, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Wednesday after an investigation by Sheriff’s D...
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11

Search continues on Red RiverThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation this morning into whether a person was hit by a KCS train crossing over the Red River, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 9:30 last night, the Shreveport Fire Department received two 911 ...
Mon
Feb

4

Shreveport teen booked for indecent behaviorCaddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Shreveport teen for pornography involving juveniles and indecent behavior with juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives said they warned 17-year-old Jules Sompayrac to stay away from his 13-year-old girlfrien...
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4

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truckThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatality accident that occurred Sunday night on LA Hwy. 1 south of Lake End Road. At approximately 8:40 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office, Caddo Parish Fire District No. 7, and North Caddo EMS responded to a pedestrian s...
JANUARY 2013
Thu
Jan

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Caddo Sheriff launches new websiteThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office has launched a new version of its website at www.caddosheriff.org. The new site is easier for the public to navigate and will make for easier website expansion, said Sheriff Steve Prator.  It still allows viewers to pay taxes,...
Wed
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Woman arrested for stealing from employerThe former officer manager for a local animal hospital was arrested Tuesday for stealing over $100,000 from her employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Amy Jefferson, 38, of Elysian Fields, Texas, was arrested at the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes office following ...
Fri
Jan

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Caddo, Bossier City authorities seek information in theft casesCaddo and Bossier City detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man and woman who may have information in connection with a local theft investigation. Detectives say the couple was seen on video at a local discount store where a stolen credit ca...
Wed
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Caddo Sheriff’s lieutenant receives national certification in homeland protectionCaddo Sheriff’s Lt. John Fourcade was recently designated as a Certified Homeland Protection Professional by the National Sheriff’s Association and National Domestic Preparedness Coalition. He is the first law enforcement officer in Louisiana to achieve the desig...
Tue
Jan

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Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarshipCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the availability of a $500 college scholarship for a Caddo Parish graduating high school senior. The scholarship is made available each year through the Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Membership Program to help defray the...
Tue
Jan

22

Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older wanting 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.m. ...
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Jan

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Man arrested for stealing from employerA Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Parish sheriff’s detectives for using a company debit card to swindle his employer out of $18,000. Jeremy Byles, 31, of the 4100 block of Linda Lane, was an operations manager at Brown Brother LA, LLC, where he had access to c...
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Teen consequences program scheduledThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” a program for teens illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.  The program, designed for those ages 13 and up as well as their p...
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Jan

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CSO conducts underage alcohol sales opThe Caddo Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division conducted an operation Monday, December 31, targeting businesses who sell alcohol to underage customers, according to Sheriff Steve Prator.Thirty-three businesses in Caddo Parish were checked for compliance with state laws. ...