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MARCH 2014
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Mar

10

CPSO launches Twitter accountThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is expanding its use of social media by launching a Twitter account, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The department’s account - @cpso - will provide real-time emergency information to its followers and will supplement the department&rsqu...
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Mar

10

Juvenile Detention employees arrested for batteryTwo security counselors at the Caddo Juvenile Detention Center were arrested on battery charges Friday for their treatment of juvenile inmates, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The arrests involved separate cases. Allan Bigham Brown II, 29, of the 3700 block of Dilg League in ...
Thu
Mar

6

Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit marks 10-year anniversaryThe Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit will mark its 10th anniversary on Saturday. Leaders of both the Caddo Sheriff’s Office and the Shreveport Police Department say the merger of the two departments’ drug units a decade ago was a successful move that continues to ...
Wed
Mar

5

Suspect in custodyA suspect wanted for illegal behavior with a juvenile was arrested by authorities today in south Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Trent Morgan, 20, was arrested in the 5500 block of Bent Tree after Caddo detectives received information that he may be there with a f...
Wed
Mar

5

Two arrested for aiding wanted manCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies have arrested two people as accessories in the search for Trent Lee Morgan, who is wanted for illegal behavior with a juvenile. Morgan’s girlfriend, 21-year-old Elizabeth Marie Jacobe, and his brother, 20-year-old Zachary An...
Tue
Mar

4

East Texas woman dies in morning crashAn East Texas woman died this morning in an early morning crash on Hwy. 2, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jessica Rene Lingo, 29, of Jefferson, died at the scene of the crash that occurred on Hwy. 2 (Trees City Road) at Section 22 Road near Vivian.  The on...
Mon
Mar

3

Shreveport man on the run after detectives obtain warrant for his arrestCaddo sheriff's deputies are searching for a Shreveport man wanted on numerous charges involving illegal behavior with a juvenile.   Detective Jared Marshall obtained a warrant today for the arrest of Trent Lee Morgan, 20, of the 9400 block of Pitch Pine Dr...
Mon
Mar

3

Man arrested for stealing from mentally challenged victimA Shreveport man was arrested on Friday for stealing the retirement savings of a mentally challenged acquaintance, according Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. In March 2013, the 55-year-old victim sought help from Terence Carthren, whom he knew from his neighborhood, in withdr...
FEBRUARY 2014
Thu
Feb

27

Teacher arrested for improper behavior with studentA teacher at Northwood High School was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's deputies today for improper behavior with a student, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jared Honea, 26, of Shreveport, was arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile following an investigation by Sh...
Wed
Feb

26

Some Caddo Courthouse offices closed on Fat TuesdayThe Caddo Parish Courthouse will be closed on March 4 (Fat Tuesday) with the exception of the Caddo Sheriff’s  and  Tax Assessor’s offices. Visitors to those offices should use the Texas or Marshall Street entrances if conducting business at the courtho...
Wed
Feb

26

Burglars stuck in jail after get-away car gets stuck in mudTwo burglars were arrested by Caddo sheriff’s deputies today after their get-away car got stuck in the mud, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Lots of Treasures, a thrift shop on Hwy. 1 North, was broken into around 4:30 a.m. this morning. The suspects backed a GMC Envoy t...
Wed
Feb

26

Man arrested on drug charges across from schoolThe Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant across the street from a local elementary school on Tuesday and arrested one person on drug charges, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents went to a residence at 3811 Conway Street, ac...
Tue
Feb

25

Caddo Sheriff to hold Spring Break CSI CampCaddo 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 25-27 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella A...
Mon
Feb

24

Caddo Sheriff to host AARP safe driving courseCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting an AARP safe driving course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older.  The course is a four-hour refresher that may qualify participants for an automobile premium reduction or discount. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to ...
Thu
Feb

20

Vivian woman dies after being struck by trainCaddo Sheriff’s deputies are assisting the Vivian Police Department at the scene of a train-pedestrian accident that occurred just before 3 p.m. today, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Brenda Martin, 50, of Vivian, was crossing the tracks at a pedestrian crossing in the ...
Wed
Feb

19

Caddo deputy receives VFW Outstanding Law Officer AwardCaddo Sheriff’s Cpl. Rickey Evans was honored by the VFW Post 2238 with the organization’s Gold Medal Award for Safety. Cpl. Evans is 9-year veteran of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office and currently serves as the school resource officer at North Caddo High Sc...
Tue
Feb

18

CPSO arrests man on multiple indecent behavior chargesA former Caddo Parish man was arrested Friday by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives on multiple counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Bruce Alan Thomas, 40, was arrested on a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Detective Dorothy Carter. Tho...
Tue
Feb

18

Man arrested for improper behavior with juvenileCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 20-year-old man on Friday for indecent behavior with a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Trent Lee Morgan was arrested by Det. Jared Marshall following an investigation into Morgan’s relationship with a 13-year-old gir...
Tue
Feb

18

Suspect arrested on attempted murder warrantA Caddo Parish man wanted for attempted murder was arrested this past weekend in northeast Louisiana, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Keynon Frazier, 18, was arrested by Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies early Saturday morning in a hotel parking lot in Monroe. He was boo...
Sat
Feb

15

Caddo Parish man dies in crashA one-car crash on Hwy. 169 Friday night claimed the life of a Caddo Parish man, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Edward Dickson, 34, of Keithville, was killed in the crash that occurred about 11:30 p.m. Cpl. Ken Davis, of the Caddo Sheriff's Traffic Sa...
Fri
Feb

14

Student arrested for aggravated arson at local high schoolCaddo sheriff's deputies arrested a student at Woodlawn High School today for setting a fire in the girl's restroom, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Kentria McCall, 17, of the 600 block of Harrison Street in Shreveport, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center by...
Thu
Feb

13

Vivian man arrested for aggravated rapeA Vivian man was arrested Wednesday for the aggravated rape of a juvenile girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Alfred Lee Tyler, 60, of 17993 Hwy. 1, was arrested at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division after he was interviewed by Detective...
Wed
Feb

12

Juvenile injured in morning shootingCaddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting involving juveniles that occurred earlier this morning in Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives say a 16-year-old boy was visiting another 16-year-old boy around 11:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Choctaw wh...
Mon
Feb

10

Mooringsport man arrested for possessing child pornographyCaddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Mooringsport man after finding numerous images of child pornography on his home computer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. John Sylvester Brown III, 26, of 410 Francis Ave., was arrested on three counts of pornography involving juven...
Wed
Feb

5

Caddo man faces more sex abuse chargesEvidence continues to mount against a Caddo Parish man accused of sexually abusing juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Loyd Karl Hastings, who pled guilty to similar charges in DeSoto Parish and has an outstanding warrant in Caddo for the sexual battery and aggravated ...
JANUARY 2014
Wed
Jan

29

Vivian man arrested for rapeA Vivian man was arrested by Caddo sheriff’s detectives on Tuesday for a rape offense that occurred more than four decades ago, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Earl Sheppard McGee is accused of having sex with a minor on numerous occasions between 1969 and 1980. Th...
Tue
Jan

28

Store cashier arrested for theftCaddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a discount store cashier for stealing from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Michael Johnson, 29, of 3555 Cedar Creek Drive in Shreveport, was booked into the City Jail on Monday for theft. He is awaiting transfer to the C...
Mon
Jan

27

Caddo Sheriff reminds property owners of pre-pay tax optionSheriff Steve Prator is reminding Caddo Parish property owners that they can pre-pay their taxes to avoid lump sum end-of-the-year payments. Taxpayers can estimate their own future tax liability and divide their payments throughout the year. Payments made either monthly ...
Wed
Jan

22

Caddo Sheriff plans reserve deputy academyThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for persons interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy.  Reserve Deputies are volunteers who complete state-mandated training similar to the training of full-time sheriff’s deputies. They are used to supp...
Tue
Jan

21

Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for 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...
Thu
Jan

16

Local tax preparer arrested for ID theftA local tax preparer was arrested Tuesday for identity theft for trying to collect a client’s refund, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Latrisha Beaudoin, 39, of the 8700 block of Emerald Loop, turned herself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on a warrant obtained...
Wed
Jan

15

Caddo Sheriff offers concealed handgun permit trainingThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who would like 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. to...
Wed
Jan

15

Alabama arrested for having stolen property in Caddo ParishAn Alabama man is back in Caddo Parish today where he’s facing criminal charges for possessing more than $100,000 in stolen property, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.           Matthew Ray Marsh, 26, of Cleveland, Alabama, was booked into t...
Thu
Jan

9

Crime drops 12 percent in Caddo ParishCrime dropped 12 percent in Caddo Parish in 2013, according to statistics released today by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Steve Prator said 209 fewer crimes were reported this past year - dropping from 1706 to 1497.  Included in those numbers were...
Wed
Jan

8

Former apartment manager arrestedThe former manager of a local apartment complex was arrested Tuesday for stealing $16,000 in rental payments, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Antonia Martinez, 38, was arrested on a warrant for theft and was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center. Martinez w...