Wed Jan 22

Back to schoolIt is that time again.  Caddo Parish will resume classes on August 13, 2012.  It is recommended that drivers begin to take notice of school zones in their area. School zones are usually marked by flashing overhead lights, safety cones or crossing guards. Speeds ...

Tue Jan 21

Caddo Sheriff announces promotions and employee recognitionsThree deputies were promoted during a ceremony this morning at the  Caddo Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility. Sheriff Steve Prator also recognized several employees for their years of service with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office. Donnie Laney was promoted to the rank...

Thu Jan 16

Train, truck collide in north Caddo Parish A KCS train and an 18-wheeler collided in north Caddo Parish this morning. There were no injuries, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 6 a.m., the driver of the truck was traveling westbound on Mira Myrtis Road when he crossed the tracks and got the cab ...

Tue Jan 14

Caddo Parish Emergency Alert ProgramGet alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing perso...

Sat Jan 11

Overnight Storm Claims LifeAn Oil City man lost his life after a tree fell on his home during the storms affecting Caddo Parish overnight, said Sheriff Steve Prator.     Around 1 A.M. Saturday Morning, Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies responded to the 300 block of North Kerley St....

Fri Jan 10

Phone Scam AlertLocal citizens are being targeted by phone scammers claiming to be law enforcement and demanding money be paid over the phone in lieu of arrest, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   A recent investigation has unveiled a scheme targeting Caddo Parish residents.  Pho...

Fri Jan 10

Weekend Weather AlertCitizens of Caddo Parish and the surrounding areas need to be aware of a severe weather event expected to impact the area Friday evening and overnight into Saturday.  Those living in the area are asked to be vigilant about staying updated and prepared as this weather sy...

Thu Jan 9

Rougarou the Rescue Dog joins Caddo Sheriff's K-9 UnitThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is giving a rescue dog from the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana a new “leash” on life after officially making him a member of the department’s K-9 Unit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.   Rougarou is a “ball...

Tue Jan 7

Caddo Sheriff to host AARP Safe Driving ClassThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host an AARP Smart Driver course from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility located at 1121 Forum Drive in Shreveport. This 4-hour refresher course is for drivers 50 and over...

Mon Jan 6

Credit Union robbery suspect now in custody Troy Donnell Baker, the suspect in the November 18 armed robbery of the Wesla Credit Union on Williamson Way, was arrested this morning in Bossier City, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Information from Crime Stoppers led detectives to Baker, who was located by the U.S. M...

Mon Jan 6

Bossier woman charged with home improvement fraud A Bossier City woman is in jail in Caddo Parish for committing home improvement fraud, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On October 26, the victim reported he had hired No Ends Landscaping and Handyman to do contract work outside his residence. The total for the contract was $10...

Sun Jan 5

Barricade call ends peacefully in south CaddoTwo men are in now custody after the peaceful end to a stand-off in south Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. It all started around 11:41 a.m. when Deputy Alvin Slay stopped LaCory Henry for a traffic violation on Leonard Road east of Red Haw Lane. When Slay re...