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- Caddo Deputies Arrest Shreveport Woman for Simple Assault
Caddo Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Shreveport woman for causing a disturbance on school grounds after hours, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On April 25 at 10 AM, Aquanita Turner, ...
04/28/2025 - Pursuit ends with the arrest of three individuals
Yesterday evening, one of our K-9 handlers, Deputy Vaitkus, attempted to make a traffic stop on a four-door sedan at South Lakeshore and I-220. The vehicle refused to stop and fled westbound on I-20 b...
04/22/2025 - ***UPDATE*** CPSO is currently investigating a Shooting in Vivian
At 8:25 PM on April 20, the Vivian Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of Pardue Street in Vivian, Louisiana, in response to a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers found a 17-year-old ...
04/21/2025 - Captain Shreve Student was arrested on weapon charges
Deputy Rivera, the School Resource Officer from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, was alerted by an assistant principal about a tip concerning a 15-year-old student who had been seen with a weapo...
04/17/2025 - Three wire Bandits arrested in a joint operation with BPSO
According to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr, three men, two from Bossier Parish and one from Caddo Parish, have been arrested for stealing and selling thousands of dollars worth of copper wire from ...
04/17/2025 - Fugitive Arrested in North Caddo
Caddo deputies arrested a wanted man in North Caddo on Thursday evening, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.Just after 6 p.m. on Thursday, CPSO patrol deputies received a tip that James Ray Culot...
04/10/2025 - CPSO joins "Buckle Up in Your Truck" Campaign
The Caddo Parish 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. Th...
04/11/2025 - "Revised" CPSO Cyber Crimes arrests man for distributing child pornography
A man from Blanchard has been arrested for allegedly distributing child pornography, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On Wednesday, April 9, Timothy Ouzts, 45, was taken into custody foll...
04/10/2025 - Caddo Sheriff's Office participates in Love the Boot Week
Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn and Caddo Sheriff's deputies collected trash on North Spring Street and the Spring Street Service Road in front of the Juvenile Justice Complex as part of Love the Bo...
04/09/2025 - AARP Shred Day Event
Safeguarding citizens against identity theft is a top priority, prompting a collaboration between the AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. They are excited t...
04/07/2025 - Woman arrested following a pursuit involving multiple agencies
A Caddo woman was arrested this afternoon on multiple charges following a car chase that resulted in injuries to a Caddo Deputy and a Blanchard Police Officer, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr...
04/02/2025 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution Event
Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, in partnership with Caddo District Attorney James Stewart, Chief District Public Defender Michelle AndrePont, Judge Donald Hathaway, Jr., and Clerk of Court Mike Spence, is al...
03/27/2025 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office to Honor Crime Victims at Walk in Downtown Shreveport
In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to participate in a Walk With Purpose, dedicated to the brave survivors of...
03/26/2025 - CPSO is hosting an event titled "Hip Hop to the Free Throw Line."
Registration Opens for Youth Basketball Event The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is announcing its inaugural “Hip Hop to the Free Throw Line,” a fun-filled basketball event for l...
03/14/2025 - CPSO investigating a single-vehicle fatality
Caddo Parish Patrol deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in one individual’s death this afternoon in South Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. ...
03/05/2025 - Sheriff's Safety Town Hosts Camp During Spring Break
Sheriff’s Safety Town will present the K.I.D. (Know, Initiate, Demonstrate) Safety Camp, a special program designed for 5- and 6-year-olds, is taking place March 10-14, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM a...
03/05/2025 - CPSO investigating a single-vehicle fatality
Caddo Parish Patrol deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in one individual’s death this afternoon in South Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. ...
03/05/2025 - Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatality
Late last night, Caddo Parish patrol deputies investigated a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.At 8:00 PM on March 4, deputies responded to a ...
03/05/2025 - Oil City Man Arrested at Northwood High School
An Oil City man was arrested at Northwood High School for battery on a peace officer and other charges, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On March 4, shortly after 9 AM, Northwood High School was place...
03/04/2025 - BTW Student was arrested on weapon charges
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested for pointing a BB gun at another student, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On March 3, just after 2 PM, Deputy Daniels, the School Res...
03/04/2025 - Bossier City man arrested after narcotics search warrant
Caddo narcotics agents arrested a man from Bossier City after discovering drugs and cash in a house in Shreveport late last month, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On February 28 at 6:20 AM, na...
03/03/2025 - Caddo man arrested for traffic violations and drug offenses
A Shreveport man has been arrested for hit-and-run and drug charges, according to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On February 28, just after 8 PM, Caddo Parish Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a c...
03/03/2025 - Caddo Parish Security Officer arrested for simple battery
A security officer at Northwood High School in Caddo Parish has been arrested for simple battery against a student, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. Hosie Thomas, 46, of Shreveport, was b...
02/28/2025 - CPSO Empowers Women with Situational Awareness Workshop
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Situational Awareness Workshop for women on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sherif...
02/26/2025 - Three are in custody following an early morning armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning in north Caddo Parish. According to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr., three men are now in custody in conn...
02/23/2025 - Safety Workshop to Focus on Disaster Preparedness
Every day, lives are disrupted by disasters—whether natural, like tornadoes, or man-made, such as an active shooter incident. The devastation can be life-changing, but preparation can make all t...
02/19/2025 - Caddo deputies investigate fatal train crash
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred this morning, February 18, in North Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.The accident took place shortly af...
02/18/2025 - CPSO arrests man for First-Degree Rape
A Shreveport man has been arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for sexually assaulting a juvenile, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.The investigation was conducted by Sheriff’s Ju...
02/12/2025 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Hosts Workshop to Empower Women
In recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a special workshop, “Unmasking Teen Dating Violence,” designed to equip ...
02/06/2025 - Caddo Deputy Arrested
A Caddo Parish Sheriff's Deputy, Earl Armstrong Jr., 61, has been arrested for battery against his dating partner.Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. reported that investigators were alerted by Armstrong&...
01/29/2025 - CPSO is searching for clues regarding a woman's disappearance in 2020
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating 44-year-old Dorothy "Dottie" Yates-McCathran, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. McCat...
01/22/2025 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. has announced the availability of a $1000 college scholarship for a Caddo Parish graduating high school senior.The scholarship is made available each year thr...
01/17/2025 - Potential winter storm is approaching
A winter storm is expected early next week, and Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. urges residents to check on elderly neighbors. Cold weather increases the risk of hypothermia, which can be li...
01/17/2025 - Major crash involving a Caddo School bus.
At approximately 7:25 AM, a tow truck driver traveling southbound collided with the rear of a school bus that had stopped to pick up a child. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies and Caddo Fire Distr...
01/16/2025 - Barricaded suspect surrendered without incident
On January 15 at 7:06 AM, the Vivian Police Department noticed a light-colored SUV parked in the northbound lane of the 1000 block of South Pines Road (LA Highway 1). When an officer approached the ve...
01/15/2025 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Launches Explorer Program for Youth
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr., is excited to announce the launch of the Explorer POST Program.A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Caddo ...
01/13/2025 - Caddo Sheriff Announces Promotions
Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. announced the promotion of 16 employees during a ceremony held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 13, at 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA, in the Council Chamber on t...
01/13/2025 - Assistant Police Chief in Oil City, along with a former CPSO deputy, have been arrested
On December 23, 2024, CPSO investigators began an investigation involving former Assistant Oil City Police Chief Kelvin Douglas and former Caddo deputy Barbara Allen for the false impersonation of a p...
01/13/2025 - Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatality
Caddo Parish Patrol deputies are currently investigating a vehicle crash that resulted in the death of an individual on the morning of January 11, as reported by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. A cr...
01/11/2025 - CPSO Launches Explorer Program for Youth
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr., is excited to announce the launch of the Explorer POST Program. This initiative will offer Caddo students...
01/10/2025 - CPSO essential offices will remain open
Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. would like to inform the citizens of Caddo Parish that all non-essential personnel with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be off tomorrow due to expected inclemen...
01/09/2025 - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Today, January 9, 2025, we honor the courageous men and women of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our communities. Your...
01/09/2025 - Sheriff's Office Hosts Situational Awareness Workshop
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit invites senior citizens aged 55 and older to an informative Situational Awareness Workshop. The workshop will take...
01/09/2025 - Updated Winter storm warning and advisory forecast
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office wants to provide citizens with an updated forecast regarding the upcoming winter weather. Please stay safe, and if you have an emergency, call 911 or the Caddo Pa...
01/09/2025 - Caddo officials hold weather planning meeting
Officials in Caddo Parish gathered at the Emergency Operation Center (E.O.C.) in Shreveport this morning to discuss the potential for a winter blast later this week and how it could impact ...
01/08/2025 - Sheriff has canceled the tax payment event
*****************************UPDATE*********************************Due to the expected winter weather, Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. is suspending tax payment services until further notice at our two ...
01/08/2025 - Winter Weather
Winter weather is here, making it an ideal time to check in on elderly neighbors, according to Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. During extremely cold weather, elderly individuals are at an in...
01/07/2025 - Caddo Sheriff urges pet owners to prepare for wintery conditions
It is a common misconception that dogs and cats are more resistant to cold weather than humans due to their fur; however, this is not true, according to Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. Pets are sti...
01/07/2025 - Sheriff Whitehorn opens sub-stations for tax payments
Sheriff Whitehorn understands that unexpected issues can arise, such as tax forms being returned to the Sheriff's Office. He is dedicated to maintaining transparency with the citizens of Caddo Par...
01/03/2025 - CPSO is actively searching for a white female
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help locating this female in the photos.Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are actively searching for a woman seen in the 5100 block...
12/27/2024 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office announces auction for one horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will host a silent auction for loose livestock that the Sheriff's Livestock Patrol has impounded. The auction will feature one horse (gelding) whose owner cou...
12/23/2024 - CPSO Hosting Movies & Pajamas at Sheriff's Candy Land
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office invites families to celebrate the grand finale of Sheriff’s Candy Land with Movies & Pajamas on Sunday, December 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sheriff&...
12/20/2024 - CPSO Hosting Movies & Pajamas at Sheriffs Candy Land
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office invites families to celebrate the grand finale of Sheriff’s Candy Land with Movies & Pajamas on Sunday, December 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sheriff&...
12/20/2024 - Tuesday is the Final Day to Donate to the Clean Out Your Closet Project
Sheriff’s Safety Town invites the community to participate in the 13th Annual Clean Out Your Closet for Christmas Project to make a difference in the lives of families in need this holiday seaso...
12/16/2024 - Top 12 Tips for a Safe Holiday
Caddo Parrish Sheriff's Office Wants to Protect You During the Holidays!Tip #1The holidays are a great time to get to know your neighborsThe holiday season is an excellent opportunity to get to kn...
12/13/2024 - Shop with a Cop
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Fraternal Order of Police - E.G. Huckabay Lodge #3 and the Shreveport Police Department for the Shop with a Cop program.We are excited to...
12/12/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Office is joining up with the Salvation Army this Holiday
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will participate in a friendly competition among our three divisions this Friday to raise money by ringing the Salvation Army's Red Kettle.Caddo deputies will be sta...
12/10/2024 - Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office D.A.R.E. Officers Host Angel Tree for Local Students
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. Officers are bringing holiday cheer to students at 13 Caddo Parish schools with a special Angel Tree project. These students, recognized for their outs...
12/09/2024 - ***REVISED*** Pancakes with Santa and Pictures with Santa this weekend
Pancakes with Santa is finally here! Join us this Saturday, December 14th, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Avenue, for a festive morning filled with holi...
12/09/2024 - Caddo Parish Sheriff Office Automated External Defibrillator Program
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has partnered with Cardiac Solutions and Stryker to equip our patrol deputies and School Resource Officers (SROs) with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). O...
12/07/2024 - Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr., was appointed to the Southern University System Board of Supervisors.
We are thrilled to announce that Sheriff Whitehorn has been appointed by Governor Jeff Landry to the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. Sheriff Whitehorn is one of six individuals appoin...
12/06/2024 - Open House for Candy Land at Safety Town Kicks Off Holiday Season
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office invites children and families to celebrate the holiday season during a special open house filled with festive fun! The Welcome to Sheriff’s Candy Land eve...
11/29/2024 - CPSO seeks owner of a sheep
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of a sheep that was found on November 24 in the 5700 block of Old Mooringsport Road. The owner has 10 days to claim the animal before it will...
11/27/2024 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of a horse that was found on November 26 on I-49, just north of Martin Luther King Drive. The owner has 10 days to claim the animal before it...
11/27/2024 - *REVISED* Two Caddo Deputies Arrested
Caddo Parish Correctional Facility deputies have been arrested on multiple charges.Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. announced that an ongoing investigation has uncovered that Preston Eichelberger, who was ...
11/21/2024 - CPSO Hosting Sheriff's Candy Land to Spread Holiday Cheer at Safety Town
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is excited to announce Sheriff’s Candy Land, a month-long celebration of festive fun for children and families. Safety Town will be transformed into Candy L...
11/20/2024 - CPSO Hosting Sheriffs Candy Land to Spread Holiday Cheer at Safety Town
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is excited to announce Sheriff’s Candy Land, a month-long celebration of festive fun for children and families. Safety Town will be transformed into Candy L...
11/20/2024 - CPSO Hosting Sheriffs Candy Land to Spread Holiday Cheer at Safety Town
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is excited to announce Sheriff’s Candy Land, a month-long celebration of festive fun for children and families. Safety Town will be transformed into Candy L...
11/20/2024 - Seniors Encouraged to Register for Situational Awareness Workshop
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit invites senior citizens aged 55 and older to an informative Situational Awareness Workshop. The workshop will ta...
11/20/2024 - Class 57 Graduate from Caddo Sheriff's Academy
On November 8, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office held graduation ceremonies for Class 57 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. The ceremon...
11/08/2024 - A Caddo Parish Correctional deputy has been arrested on multiple charges.
Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. announced that an ongoing investigation revealed Justin Harvey engaged in inappropriate contact with an inmate while serving in his role at the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s...
11/06/2024 - Registration Opens for Situational Awareness Workshop at Safety Town
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Community Relations & Crime Prevention Unit is hosting a Situational Awareness Workshop designed specifically for senior citizens aged 55 and up. This inter...
10/31/2024 - Tax Notices to Arrive in December for Caddo Parish Residents
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is informing residents that this year’s property tax notices will be delayed due to a change in the required approval process. As a result, notices that a...
10/31/2024 - CPSO is assisting Greenwood PD on a major crash on I-20
Deputies from the Caddo Sheriff’s Office are assisting the Greenwood Police Department with the investigation of a major crash that occurred on Interstate 20 eastbound, in front of the Louisiana...
10/31/2024 - Caddo Sheriff Provides Essential Safety Tips Ahead of Halloween
Before heading out for trick-or-treating this season, Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. advises parents to do their homework and know whose door they are knocking on. “Not everyone ...
10/30/2024 - CPSO seeking information on missing Vivian Man
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Kindley Thompson from Vivian, as stated by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. Thompson has been missi...
10/29/2024 - Caddo Sheriff Launches Agreement with Shreveport Police to Increase Patrols in City
Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. and Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith will announce the launch of a joint operation in south Shreveport. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) and the Shrevepor...
10/25/2024 - Caddo Deputy Arrested
A Caddo Parish Correctional Deputy has been arrested for smuggling contraband into the jail.Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. stated that, following an ongoing investigation, it was determined that Kevina M...
10/23/2024 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has a new app
We are excited to announce that the new Caddo Sheriff's App is live. You can access the app through the following link: https://www.caddosheriff.org/app. The link will recognize if you have an iPh...
10/22/2024 - CPSO is having a Unity Day Walk
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Sheriff’s Safety Town located at 8910 Jewella Avenue, the D.A.R.E. Officers of Caddo Pari...
10/14/2024 - REVISED Michigan Homicide Suspect Captured in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Deputies arrested a man who was wanted for murder in Oakland County, Michigan, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On Saturday, October 12, at around 4 p.m., Caddo depu...
10/13/2024 - CPSO investigators capture "wire bandit"
One man has been arrested for leading a theft ring involving telecommunication wire in Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.Between July 18, 2024, and September 18, 2024, AT&...
10/11/2024 - "REVISED" Shreveport couple were arrested for multiple sex crimes involving juveniles
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man and a woman from Shreveport for multiple sex crimes involving juveniles, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.October 3rd, Detective Thomas Lites arre...
10/07/2024 - Shreveport couple arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man and a woman from Shreveport for multiple sex crimes involving juveniles, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.October 3rd, Detective Thomas Lites arre...
10/07/2024 - CPSO to host a Recruiting Event
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to join their team. The agency will be hosting a recruitment event from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday,...
10/07/2024 - Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted an enforcement detail on I-220 on Friday.
Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted an enforcement detail on I-220 on Friday."On September 27, the Caddo Sheriff's Office, along with LSP, the Shreveport Police Department, and th...
09/30/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatality
Caddo Parish Patrol deputies are currently investigating a vehicle crash that resulted in the death of two individuals the morning of September 27, as reported by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.The c...
09/27/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Office hosts Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution Event
Caddo Sheriff’s Office hosts Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution EventCaddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a "Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution Event" in partnership with Caddo Di...
09/10/2024 - Mooringsport Man Arrested on two counts of Agg. Assault
At 12:53 PM on August 31, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at the 9700 Block of Dayton Road in Mooringsport. Deputies were informed that an 83-year-old man named Billy ...
08/31/2024 - Caddo Student Arrested After Terrorizing Threat
A Caddo Sheriff's School Resource Officer arrested a 17-year-old student at Woodlawn High School after the student made a threat to shoot up the school, said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On Aug...
08/30/2024 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting a public meeting.
Every four years, the Caddo Assessor reassesses property values in Caddo Parish. Due to the increased property values, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has decided to maintain the property tax mi...
08/28/2024 - UPDATE........CPSO investigating School Threat
On Monday, the 26th, at 7:55 am, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Caddo 911 Center regarding an active shooter at Keithville Elementary and Middle School, located at 12...
08/26/2024 - Caddo man arrested for attempted second degree homicide
Caddo Deputies were dispatched to the 10000 block of Buncombe Rd at 2053hrs, where the victim reported that her son, Fredrick D. Washington, 43, had set fire to their home while she was still inside t...
08/26/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Office swears in School Resource Officer
Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. swore in Deputy Kevin Brown at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, August 21.Brown will become the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Huntington H...
08/21/2024 - Caddo Deputies arrest two individuals on multiple charges
Detectives, along with patrol deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, apprehended a man and a woman who fired shots at a house in the 10000 block of Linwood Avenue, according to Sheriff...
08/17/2024 - Update on Train Derailment
Update: Old Mansfield Road, from Mansfield Road to Keithville/Springridge Road, and the intersection of Old Mansfield Road at Oak Hollow Drive has re-opened. Union Pacific used heavy machinery to clea...
08/16/2024 - Caddo Deputies are assisting in train derailment
Caddo Parish patrol deputies are currently assisting with a train derailment on the south end of the parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.This evening, around 4:45 pm, deputies were di...
08/15/2024 - Blanchard resident arrested after multiple counts of attempted murder
Caddo Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Blanchard resident for multiple counts of attempted murder. On August 3, Caddo Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to 7259 Dixie Blanchard Road to a...
08/03/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy welcomed class #57
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy welcomed cadet class #57 on July 29. A group of 13 recruits from multiple agencies entered the Academy for the first time to receive tra...
07/29/2024 - Caddo Sheriff hosts its first Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
The Caddo Sheriff's Office hosted its first Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Firearm Instructor School. The school is a two-week program that was held at the Caddo Parish Sheriff&#...
07/29/2024 - Georgia native arrested after a fatal hit-and-run
Caddo Sheriff's Detective Jeremy Edward arrested a Georgia native after he turned himself in for a fatal hit and run, said Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.On July 18, around 12:04 a.m., Cadd...
07/19/2024 - The Caddo Sheriff's Office hosted its annual Youth Firearms Safety Camp
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp on July 10, welcoming boys and girls from the local area. The camp took place at the Sheriff’s Regional Tr...
07/11/2024 - Texas man arrested on three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm
The detectives from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Joeseph S. Robinson (DOB - 09/17/1979) from Deberry, TX. He was taken into custody after firing multiple rounds into the air in the...
07/11/2024 - Shreveport City Marshal's Office along with the Caddo Sheriff's to host an active shooter exercise
The Caddo Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), along with the Shreveport City Marshal's Office, will host an active shooter training exercise from July 9 t...
07/09/2024 - Shreveport man arrested after narcotics search
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Special Response Team conducted a narcotic search warrant in the 5600 block of Buncombe Road, Shreveport, LA. They arrested a male for posses...
07/03/2024 - Sheriff-elect Henry Whitehorn, Sr. announces Command Staff
Sheriff-elect Henry Whitehorn has announced the following appointments to his command staff: Chief Deputy: Rickey FarrisFarris joined the Caddo Sheriff's Office in July of 1991. H...
06/28/2024 - Shreveport business owner arrested for extortion and false imprisonment
A Shreveport business owner is under arrest for extortion and false imprisonment, said Sheriff Jay Long.Victor Llanito, 34, owner of SBC Bail Bonds and co-owner of a thrift shop business, is accus...
06/26/2024 - Shreveport man arrested for car thefts
One man is under arrest for spearheading a Caddo Parish car theft ring, said Sheriff Jay Long. On June 18, Sheriff's Detective Adam Jones and the US Marshals Task Force arre...
06/25/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to host blood drive
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will hold a blood drive with LifeShare Blood Center on Friday, June 21, as part of the "Quench your heroic thirst!" blood drive event.Mobile d...
06/18/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatality
At approximately 2:20 am on June 16, Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a major crash at the intersection of North Market Street and McDaniel Drive. They discovered a 2005 Toyota Camry, reporte...
06/16/2024 - Search warrant leads to drugs seized and five arrested
Caddo Sheriff Jay Long announced the arrest of five people on drug charges following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Division.On June 10, a joint operation by Caddo Narcoti...
06/12/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Camp kicks off with 45 campers
Forty-five boys from across Caddo Parish arrived at Kinsey Scout Reservation on June 9 to attend the 2024 Caddo Sheriff’s Camp.The four-day camp, open to boys ages 9-12, is free fo...
06/11/2024 - Caddo Deputies investigate fatal crash
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a fatal crash that took place on Highway 1 Northbound, between Scarpengo Road and Roy Road Extension.At 5:22 p.m., deputies were ca...
06/10/2024 - Caddo Sheriff awards deputies for heroism, lifesaving acts
Caddo Sheriff Jay Long presented several deputies with departmental awards today, recognizing them for heroism and lifesaving efforts while on and off duty. Medal of Valor:Deputy Jon-...
06/04/2024 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions and recognition
Caddo Sheriff Jay Long recognized several deputies today during a ceremony honoring them for their promotions and years of service. Tiffiney Brown, a 27-year deputy, was promoted to ser...
06/04/2024 - CPSO to join Click It or Ticket National Mobilization
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will participate in a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at educating drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up. The campaig...
05/21/2024 - Local agencies to pay tribute to fallen officers during Police Week
Communities across the country will come together this week during National Police Week to remember law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and honor those they left behind.A me...
05/15/2024 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate class 56
Graduation exercises for the 56th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., May 14, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church, 93...
05/13/2024 - Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Keithville man for sexual assault of a juvenile and inappropriate behavior with another, said Sheriff Jay Long.On May 6th, Dete...
05/07/2024 - Local agencies to pay tribute to fallen officers during Police Week
A ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Police and Firefighters Memorial in Barnwell Gardens, south of the Shreveport Aquarium on...
05/04/2024 - Drug Take Back event planned at Sheriff's Safety Town
Gather all your unneeded medications for Drug Take Back Day. Caddo Sheriff Jay Long said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The ev...
04/24/2024 - Caddo detectives investigate I-20 shooting
Update: On April 23rd, Gurpreet Singh Judge, 36 out of California, identified as the victim in the I-20 on-ramp Homicide in Greenwood, Louisiana.After further investigation, Caddo Sherif...
04/23/2024 - Update: CPSO detectives investigate double homicide
Caddo patrol deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 3600 block of Back Path Road in Blanchard to conduct a residential check, said Sheriff Jay Long. About 1...
04/20/2024 - Update: CPSO detectives investigate double homicide
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Michael McKnight, who is a person of interest in a double homicide that occurred in Blanchard on April 18. McKnight...
04/19/2024 - Updated: Keithville man arrested for first-degree rape
update: added Caddo Sheriff's SRT--------------------------------------------Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville man for first-degree rape, said Sheriff Jay Long.On ...
04/11/2024 - Caddo School Board employees arrested for Felony Theft
Two Caddo Parish School Board employees were arrested in separate incidents for illegally receiving school funds, said Caddo Sheriff Jay Long. An int...
03/21/2024 - Shreveport man arrested for second-degree battery
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for second-degree battery in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Jay Long. On March 14, Detective Jeremy Edward arreste...
03/15/2024 - Greenwood man arrested for cruelty to juveniles
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a Greenwood man for cruelty to a juvenile in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Jay Long.On March 6, Detective BreAnna Gerbine investigate...
03/14/2024 - Shreveport man and juvenile arrested for shooting
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two people for firing a weapon at an occupied residence in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Jay Long. On Feb...
03/07/2024 - Two Caddo deputies promoted to top positions within Sheriff's Office
Caddo Sheriff Jay Long has promoted two deputies to key positions within his administration. The promotions became effective today. Captain John May was promoted to chief deputy and Cap...
03/05/2024 - Shreveport man arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for the sexual assault of a juvenile and improper behavior with another, said Sheriff Jay Long. &nb...
03/01/2024 - Jay Long sworn in as new Caddo Parish sheriff
Jay Long was sworn in as Caddo Parish’s 24th sheriff during a ceremony today at Government Plaza.The former chief deputy for the Sheriff’s Office took his oath of office from Louisiana...
03/01/2024 - Caddo Sheriff hosts appreciation ceremony for reserve deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator hosted an event to show his appreciation for the reserve deputies who volunteer their time to police the Caddo Parish community.The Sheriff's Office has around 50 re...
02/06/2024 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the availability of a $1000 college scholarship for a Caddo Parish graduating high school senior. The scholarship is made available each ye...
02/02/2024 - Prator announces early retirement from Caddo Sheriffs Office
Sheriff Steve Prator said he will retire early from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office to accept a state appointment to the Louisiana Board of Pardons.Prator will be leaving his elected posit...
02/02/2024 - REVISED Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy welcomed class #56
Corrected the number of hours in the academy's curriculum. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy welcomed cadet class #56 on January 22. A group of 25 recrui...
01/23/2024 - CPSO seeks person of interest for injuring Public Records
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a Shreveport man who has a warrant for his arrest, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On January 8, LaJavi...
01/22/2024 - CPSO seeking information on missing person
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 44-year-old Dorothy "Dottie" Yates-McCathran, said Sheriff Steve Prator.McCathra...
01/22/2024 - Shreveport man arrested for contributing to juvenile delinquency
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for inappropriately communicating with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On January...
01/19/2024 - Revised: Road closure due to Winter Weather
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: January 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m.Corrected LA Highway 169 closure.LA Highway 169 is closed starting north of Blanchard-Latex Road, going towards Mooringsport. No traffic can not...
01/15/2024 - Shreveport man arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for illegal behavior with a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On January 9, Detective BreAnna Gerbine arrested Trenten Baker,...
01/10/2024 - The Caddo Sheriff's Tax Department will be closed for the Christmas holiday
The Caddo Sheriff's Tax Department will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, and on January 1 for New Year's. Tax payments will be considered delinque...
12/22/2023 - Juvenile arrested for attempted carjacking
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for an attempted carjacking in Hosston, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In the early morning hours of November 28, ...
12/15/2023 - CPSO detectives arrests man for multiple burglaries
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man on multiple burglary charges, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The incidents occurred on June 12 when Charl...
12/05/2023 - CPSO seeks homicide suspect
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a second suspect in a recent homicide investigation, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jakendrion Gay, ...
11/28/2023 - Caddo Sheriff Office offers "First Gun Course"
Media Link with Video and Photos added.Registration is underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff's Office "First Gun Course." The cl...
11/28/2023 - CPSO arrests man for First-Degree Rape
A Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for sexually assaulting a six-year-old child, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The incident occurred on April 2...
11/10/2023 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate class 55
Update: Media for the press has been added. Graduation exercises for the 55th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 ...
11/08/2023 - Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to an oil spill on Hwy. 170
Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to an oil spill on Hwy. 170 between McArthur Drive and Roy Hoppy Hopkins Drive in Vivian earlier today.An oil tanker collapsed and leaked 243 barrels of crud...
11/02/2023 - CPSO seeking information on missing person
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 79-year-old Kindley Thompson of Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Thompson has been missing si...
11/02/2023 - Update: CPSO assists with KCS train derailment
Update: LA Highway 1 northbound and southbound lanes near Rodessa have re-opened. KCS Railway used heavy machinery to clear a train derailment, causing a temporary highway closure since November ...
11/01/2023 - Update: CPSO investigates school bomb threat
Update:Caddo Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 14-year-old juvenile in connection with a bomb threat at Donnie Bickham Middle School earlier today, said Sheriff Steve Prator. ...
10/30/2023 - CPSO arrests man for possessing child pornography
A Shreveport man was arrested for being in possession of pornography involving juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On October 25, Sheriff’s Detective Thomas Lites a...
10/27/2023 - Sheriff Prator Swears in 10 deputies
Sheriff Steve Prator swore in 10 new deputies to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on Thursday, October 26. The ceremony was held at the Sheriff's administrative offices on the seventh floor o...
10/26/2023 - CPSO launches new program for special needs citizens
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced a new program to assist parish residents with special needs during their encounters with law enforcement.The “Friends of Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Off...
10/03/2023 - Texas woman arrested for firing weapon at ex-boyfriend
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Texas woman for firing a weapon at a couple in Greenwood over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Alicia Whitfield, 40, of the 1400 block of Ireland ...
10/02/2023 - Update - 18 Wheeler rollover shuts exit down in Greenwood
Update: Interstate 20 Westbound at exit 3 is now open. -------------------------Caddo deputies are assisting Greenwood Police Department with a single vehicle traffic accident involving a 1...
09/30/2023 - Blanchard man arrested for rape of a juvenile
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Blanchard man for the rape of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On September 25, Detective BreAnna Gerbine arrested Anthony Hollis, 51, after a fore...
09/29/2023 - Husband arrested for attacking wife with hammer and knife
Caddo Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a man for attacking his wife with a hammer and a knife, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jeffery Callender, 51, of the 8900 block of Park Haven Place...
09/21/2023 - I-49 South update
I-49 South traffic lanes are now open for regular traffic. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Caddo Sheriff’s Office d...
09/18/2023 - Road closure
Caddo Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an early morning vehicle versus pedestrian accident on I-49 South and the Mayo Road Overpass, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Right now, I-4...
09/18/2023 - Former Sheriff's deputy arrested for battery
A Caddo Sheriff’s Corrections deputy was arrested after an investigation revealed he allegedly struck an inmate housed at the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator. &nb...
09/13/2023 - 18 year old arrested for Vivian Shooting
Caddo Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested an 18-year-old man for shooting two brothers, fatally wounding one and sending the other to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jadaveun Dillar...
09/13/2023 - Deputy arrested for battery
D’Varciea Small, a two-year deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, was arrested for simple battery after an incident at the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator.O...
09/12/2023 - Shreveport man arrested for robbery
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for robbing a local store, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Albert Fuggins, 60, of the 1200 block of Post Oak Place, was arrested after an inves...
09/08/2023 - Student arrested for making bomb threat
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 17-year-old juvenile for making a bomb threat at an area high school, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives said that at approximately 10:34 t...
09/08/2023 - Officer-involved shooting/homicide investigation
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a 911 call of a break-in that led to two fatalities, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo deputies responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:5...
08/30/2023 - Keithville woman jailed for stabbing family member
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville woman for stabbing her grandfather during a domestic dispute, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Carrington Harris, 22, of the ...
08/29/2023 - Arkansas fugitives captured in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men wanted on felony gun charges in Miller County, Arkansas, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Demarquez D. Dennis, 21, and King James...
08/27/2023 - Arkansas fugitives captured in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men wanted on felony gun charges in Miller County, Arkansas, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Demarquez D. Dennis, 21, and King James...
08/27/2023 - More charges for Shreveport man who is currently jailed for the rape of a juvenile
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives added more charges to a Shreveport man who is currently jailed for the rape of a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Demarquis Davis, 34, of the 2900 ...
08/25/2023 - Juvenile Arrest for Causing Disturbance at School Function
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a juvenile for causing a disturbance at a football game this past week, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The juvenile was arrested for sprayin...
08/25/2023 - Sheriff's Office banking account illegally used
CPSO detectives arrested a Bossier City woman for making unauthorized electronic transactions from a Caddo Sheriff’s Office banking account, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Aleshia Wil...
08/23/2023 - Blanchard woman arrested for aiming laser light at a helicopter
A Caddo Parish woman was arrested for pointing a green laser light at an aircraft, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The aircraft turned out to be a police helicopter. April Poitras, 44, of the...
08/16/2023 - Finance office promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted two employees working in the finance department during a ceremony Tuesday morning at Government Plaza. Diana Crawford was promoted to finance directo...
08/16/2023 - Shreveport man jailed after standoff
A Shreveport man was jailed after an hours-long standoff with Caddo Sheriff’s deputies, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeremy Small, of the 3600 block of Rusty Road, was arrested afte...
08/12/2023 - Two separate arrests take fentanyl off the streets
Caddo Sheriff’s Office detectives and members of a multi-agency drug task force arrested a couple for possession with the intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, in Caddo Parish, sai...
08/11/2023 - Thanks for your service
Five members of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s K-9 Unit received special recognition for their investigative work with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), said Sheriff Steve Prator. DE...
08/09/2023 - Caddo Sheriff promotes two deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted two deputies in a ceremony this morning at Government Plaza. Sergeants Carlos Walker and Zachery Thomas were promoted to security lieutenants for the Caddo...
08/09/2023 - Caddo student wins DARE Essay Award
A St. Joseph’s Catholic School student has been named the 2023 Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) essay winner by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. &...
08/07/2023 - Caddo deputy named First Responder of the Year
A Caddo Sheriff's deputy was recognized for his readiness to assist in a mass casualty incident in Shreveport last month, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrol Deputy John Flash was presented...
08/03/2023 - Caddo Sheriff's Training Academy to graduate 54th Basic Class
Graduation exercises for the 54th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will occur at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood A...
08/01/2023 - Update to this morning's shooting
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 19-year-old woman for unrelated crimes that occurred at the scene of this morning’s homicide on Ridgeway Avenue, said Sheriff Steve Prator. D...
07/28/2023 - Sheriff Prator swears in 18 deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator administered the Oath of Office to 18 newly hired deputies in a ceremony today at Government Plaza. “I am pleased to have such a large gr...
07/27/2023 - More images found on an arrested man's electronic device
More than 10,000 images depicting child sexual abuse have been found on a Shreveport man's electronic device, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On July 14, Robert Randall Reinhart, 58, of the 8100 blo...
07/20/2023 - Massive tree traps woman inside car
Caddo deputies helped rescue a woman after a large tree landed on her car during this afternoon’s thunderstorm, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The accident happened just before 2:30 p.m. in the 3...
07/19/2023 - Man jailed for possessing and distributing child porn
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for possessing and distributing child pornography, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Robert Randall Reinhart, 58, of the 8100 ...
07/17/2023 - Caddo deputies participate in fire rescue training
The Caddo Sheriff’s Special Response Team recently participated in specialized training focused on critical incidents involving fire rescue where there are hostages. T...
07/17/2023 - CPSO Patrol Request
The number of residential break-ins typically increases during the summer months when residents go on vacation and spend more time away from home. Here’s what you can do to protect your property...
07/14/2023 - Two people killed in a vehicle crash
Caddo Parish Patrol deputies are investigating a vehicle crash where two people died earlier today, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash happened just before 8:30 this morning on Highwa...
07/09/2023 - Update to this morning's stabbing
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Gracie Watson, 25, for stabbing her grandmother early this morning. She was charged with one count of Attempted Second-Degree Murder and booked into the ...
07/04/2023 - Update to this morning's stabbing
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Gracie Watson, 25, for the early morning stabbing of her grandmother. She was charged with one count of Attempted Second-Degree Murder. She was booked in...
07/04/2023 - CPSO Investigates the Stabbing Incident of a 77-year-old Woman
Caddo patrol deputies detained a 25-year-old Keithville woman for stabbing her 77-year-old grandmother, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 3:45 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified that an e...
07/04/2023 - CPSO Investigates the Stabbing Incident of a 77-year-old Woman
Caddo patrol deputies detained a 25-year-old Keithville woman for stabbing her 77-year-old grandmother, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 3:45 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified that an e...
07/04/2023 - CPSO Arrests a Granddaughter for Stabbing Her Grandmother
Caddo patrol deputies arrested a 25-year-old Keithville woman for stabbing her 77-year-old grandmother, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 3:45 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified that an e...
07/04/2023 - Caddo Sheriff announces plans to retire in 2024; will not seek re-election
Caddo Parish Steve Prator announced today that he will not be seeking re-election in October and instead will retire from law enforcement next year with over 50 years of service.Prator said the de...
06/30/2023 - Annual Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office held its annual Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp today, with 17 boys and girls attending. The camp took place at the Sheriff’s Regional Traini...
06/27/2023 - Youth Firearm Safety Education Camp
Tomorrow, June 27, the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy will be hosting a Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp. Children between the ages of 10 and 14 wil...
06/26/2023 - Latest updates from Caddo leaders on storm response (6-23-23)
State, parish, and city leaders met today to discuss the progress of ongoing restoration efforts in Caddo Parish following the storm that occurred in our area on June 15 and 16.During the meeting,...
06/23/2023 - Local man jailed for possessing sexual images of children and also animals
Detectives with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit arrested a Shreveport man today for possessing pornographic images depicting child sexual abuse and also the sexual abuse of animals,...
06/22/2023 - Large-Scale Drug Bust Lands Two Shreveport Men in Jail
The Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested two Shreveport men for selling hundreds of pounds of marijuana, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Agent John Berry initiated ...
06/22/2023 - Large-Scale Drug Bust Lands Two Shreveport Men in Jail
The Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested two Shreveport men for selling hundreds of pounds of marijuana, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Agent John Berry initiated ...
06/22/2023 - Mooringsport Man Arrested for Domestic Violence
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said detectives arrested a Mooringsport man on charges of domestic violence against his spouse.On June 17, Detective Jeremy Edward arrested Richard Pickett, 37, of the 5...
06/20/2023 - Caddo Parish to offer free ice distribution sites
The Parish of Caddo has established free ice distribution sites across Caddo Parish, in conjunction with the State of Louisiana and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security.Ice w...
06/18/2023 - Latest updates from Caddo leaders on storm response
CADDO PARISH, LA - On June 18, State, parish, and city leaders took part in a Unified Command Group meeting today at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedne...
06/18/2023 - Additional cooling stations opened in Caddo Parish
Update:Due to water disruption in Blanchard, Northwood will no longer serve as a cooling center location for Caddo Parish. All other sites are currently open.Citizens of Blanchard, please reac...
06/17/2023 - Four people arrested for handling machine guns or possessing illegal drugs
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested three Shreveport men and a juvenile for possession of illegal narcotics or possession of illegal firearms, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Jun...
06/09/2023 - Detectives Investigate Accidental Shooting by a 6-year-old Boy Who Wounded Himself
Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 6-year-old boy with non-life-threatening injuries, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The shooting occurred just aft...
06/06/2023 - Updated CPSO Offers Free Summer Camps
This release corrects the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp dates.Free summer camps and programs offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office are now in session,...
06/06/2023 - Teenager Arrested for Sexual Assault
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a teenager for sexually assaulting a child, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On June 2, Detective Ray Saunders with the Youth Services Un...
06/06/2023 - Theft of Broadcast Equipment
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested an Atlanta, Texas man for stealing more than $17,000 worth of television and radio station transmission equipment, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Det. Jeremy E...
05/31/2023 - Memorial Day Single Car Fatality
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal car wreck in the northern part of the parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The car accident involving a single vehicle took place around 1:17 ...
05/29/2023 - Fire in Rodessa
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is assisting two agencies with an investigation into a fatal fire, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The fire began just after 11 a.m. today in the 11000 bloc...
05/25/2023 - Click It or Ticket
CorrectionMedia outlets please be advised, the "Click It or Ticket" seat belt safety awareness campaign will run from Wednesday, May 24, through Sunday, June 4. Origina...
05/23/2023 - Keithville Man Arrested for Sexual Assault
Caddo Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Keithville man for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Robert Wayne Mathews, 56, was arrested on May 19 on a wa...
05/22/2023 - 2023 Educational Scholarship Winner
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator awarded an educational scholarship to Adriauna Wade this morning during a presentation at Government Plaza.Wade is a graduate of Caddo Magnet High School where she earne...
05/22/2023 - Caddo Sheriff's Scholarship Winner
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator awarded an educational scholarship to Adriauna Wade this morning during a presentation at Government Plaza.Wade is a graduate of Caddo Magnet High School where she earne...
05/22/2023 - Shreveport Man Arrested for Making Terrorizing Threats
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for making terroristic threats against Caddo Courthouses, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Chad Norris, 44, of the 4500 block...
05/17/2023 - Student Arrested for Bringing a Gun to School
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a teen following an investigation into a student who brought a gun into a local high school, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Wednesday mor...
05/17/2023 - Update to This Morning's Road Closures
I-49 and Hwy 170 in North Caddo Parish are now open to normal traffic.______________________________________________________________________________________________Deputies with the Caddo ...
05/16/2023 - Highway Closed Due to Fallen Powerlines
Deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have shut down traffic on Hwy 170 in North Caddo Parish due to fallen powerlines.Just before midnight a sheriff's deputy spotted a SW...
05/16/2023 - Overnight Accident Closed I-49 South
Deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office closed a portion of Interstate 49 south due to an overturned 18-wheeler accident. The accident happened just before midnigh...
05/16/2023 - Man Arrested for Carnal Knowledge of a Juveniles
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Detectives arrested a Bossier resident for sexually assaulting two juveniles.Roderick Johnson, 46, a horse-riding instructor, was suspected o...
05/09/2023 - Juvenile Arrested for Making Terrorizing Threat
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a juvenile for making a threat to a local high school.This morning, just before 9:30 a.m., the Caddo 911 Center received a call through the Shrevep...
05/05/2023 - Painted Horse Found
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Livestock Patrol is looking for the owner of this beautiful painted horse found in the 5300 block of Jefferson Paige Road in Shreveport yesterday.The owner ...
05/03/2023 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Academy Graduation
Sheriff Steve Prator is proud to announce the Graduation Exercise for the basic training Class 53 of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. The graduation will be May 2, at 4 p.m....
05/01/2023 - Early Morning Shooting Investigation
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that landed a man in a local hospital.Deputies were called out after a man was admitted to Ochsner LSU Health wit...
04/30/2023 - Shreveport Man Drowns at Wallace Lake
Deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call to rescue a man who had fallen into the Wallace Lake. Just before noon, Caddo Sheriff’s deputies were dispatch...
04/27/2023 - Caddo Parish Woman Arrested and Charged with Terrorizing
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Caddo Parish woman for making terrorizing threats.Nichole Miller, 36, of Rodessa, who is in a custody battle for her child, was arrested a...
04/25/2023 - Caddo Parish Woman Arrested and Charged with Terrorizing
Nichole Miller, 36, of Rodessa, who is in a custody battle for her child, was arrested after posting a direct message on a social media platform to shoot everyone she believed caused her to lose custo...
04/25/2023 - Shreveport Man Arrested for Making Terrorizing Threats
Detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit have arrested a Shreveport man for threatening to kill people on a popular social media site.Christopher T. Short, 32, of ...
04/25/2023 - Juvenile Arrested for Cyberbullying
Detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Byrd High School student for cyberbullying.On March 31, 2023, detectives opened an investigation into an incident ...
04/24/2023 - CPSO joins "Buckle Up in Your Truck" Campaign
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is participating in the statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup truck drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up.CPSO...
04/24/2023 - ***UPDATE***
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives say Mrs. Bozeman has been located and she is reported to be safe. CPSO would like to thank everyone who was concerned and helped with this investigation. ____...
04/22/2023 - Missing Caddo Parish Woman Sought
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help with locating a missing Caddo Parish woman.Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives say Chelsey Maria Bozeman was last seen Thu...
04/22/2023 - Caddo Parish Man Dies After Unusual Accident
A Caddo Parish man has died today after an unusual accident at his home.Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 10000 block of Buncombe Road just before 1:00 p.m. on a call of a m...
04/22/2023 - Student Arrested for Making Terrorizing Threat
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a juvenile for making a threat to harm someone at school.Shortly after the morning bell detectives arrested a C.E. Byrd High School student fo...
04/20/2023 - CPSO Investigate a Shooting and an Attempted Robbery
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a late afternoon shooting in the 3800 block of West Martin Luther King Drive.Deputies say the female victim who traveled with her thr...
04/08/2023 - Attempted Robbery and Shooting
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a late afternoon shooting in the 3800 block of West Martin Luther King Drive.Deputies say the female victim who traveled with her thr...
04/08/2023 - Caddo Parish Student Arrested for Threatening School Violence
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a juvenile for sending a message threatening school violence late last night. Detectives say yesterday a Herndon Magnet School student sent t...
04/04/2023 - Caddo School Resource Officer Thwarts a Potential School Shooting
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives have arrested a 19-year-old student for threatening to kill a coach at a Caddo Parish School.Detectives say the incident started in the school’...
03/30/2023 - Charges Updated on a Man Previously Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
***UPDATE***Detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have found more files on an electronic device belonging to Wayne Parks. After a further forensic examination of Wayne ...
03/27/2023 - Child Killed in a Single Vehicle Accident
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are working a car crash that killed an unrestrained toddler early this evening.Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office dispatchers were called at 4:15 p.m....
03/24/2023 - Child Killed in a Single Vehicle Accident
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies are working a car crash that killed an unrestrained toddler early this evening.Caddo Parish dispatchers were called at 4:15 p.m. about the accident tha...
03/24/2023 - Three Goats Found
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Livestock Patrol is looking for the owner of three goats found March 23, on the 6000 block of Highway One in Blanchard.The owner has 10 days to claim the an...
03/23/2023 - Three Goats Found
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Livestock Patrol is looking for the owner of three goats found March 23, on the 6000 block of Highway One in Blanchard.The owner has 10 days to claim the an...
03/23/2023 - Early Morning Shooting Investigation
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are continuing their investigation into an early morning shooting.Just before 2 a.m., patrol deputies were dispatched to the Grand Oaks Apartments...
03/20/2023 - Shreveport Man Arrested for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images
Detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Shreveport man for possession and distributing hundreds of pornographic images and videos involving juveniles and pornographic i...
03/16/2023 - Paying it Forward Blood Drive
Donate the Gift of Life The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the LifeShare Blood Center at the Patrol headquarters, 4910 Nort...
03/13/2023 - Phone Scam Warning
Detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are once again warning residents of a recent phone scam circulating in Caddo Parish.Detectives say if you receive a call from ...
03/08/2023 - Caddo Parish Sheriff names new Public Information Officer
Sheriff Steve Prator announced a new Public Information Officer for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office.Rod White was selected as the PIO to oversee Media Relations. He began his new...
03/07/2023 - Shreveport man behind bars for severely beating another person
A Shreveport man was arrested for severely beating another person, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On January 4, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to a business in the 7100 block of LA-...
03/03/2023 - Shreveport man busted with drugs, stolen gun
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s narcotics agents arrested a Shreveport man for several drug and gun related crimes, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In December of 2022, agents with the Sheriff’s Narc...
02/27/2023 - Driver in wrong way crash arrested
The driver held responsible for the wrong way crash on I-49 near Southern Loop turned herself in, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At 11:15 a.m. on February 27, Gorgette Riley, 25, was booked i...
02/27/2023 - Shreveport man jailed for sex crime against a juvenile
Caddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man for having sex with a 13-year-old, said Sheriff Steve Prator.An investigation by Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Detective Chris Ardoin revealed Des...
02/27/2023 - Keithville man behind bars for burglary and possession of illegal drugs
Caddo Parish deputies arrested a Keithville man after a theft investigation, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On February 24, a business owner reported the theft of metal from his property in the 8300 bl...
02/26/2023 - Keithville man wanted for domestic battery located in Texas
A Keithville man has been arrested for punching and choking his girlfriend over the span of two days, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:32 p.m. the Caddo Parish Sheri...
02/24/2023 - Driver in wrong way crash is wanted for causing serious injuries to others
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Shreveport woman who caused serious injuries to three others in a major crash on Interstate 49, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 10 p.m. on November 6,...
02/24/2023 - New vocational program provides more opportunities for inmates after release
A new vocational program offered at Caddo Correctional Center will give inmates a better chance at in-demand jobs upon release, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Two fiber optics curriculums are now...
02/23/2023 - Shreveport man faces an additional 1,214 charges for possessing child, animal porn
Caddo Parish Sheriff's detectives found new evidence in a child pornography and animal sexual abuse case against a Shreveport man, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Christopher Canizares, 43, now face...
02/17/2023 - Fentanyl investigation lands Shreveport man in jail
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics agents arrested a Shreveport man this week after finding $42,760 worth of illegal drugs and a firearm in his possession, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On ...
02/10/2023 - Oil City man found safe and unharmed
On Monday, February 6, at 8:20 p.m., Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies located Alfred Blankenship safe and unharmed. He was found in the wooded area behind the closed Oil City Elementary Magn...
02/06/2023 - CPSO Delivers New Louisiana Child ID Program Kits to K-5 schools.
Today our deputies distributed new in-home child identification kits to Caddo schools that teach kindergarten. There are no obligations to fill out the kit, but it will allow you to have a set of...
02/06/2023 - CPSO searches for 80-year-old man in Oil City
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies are searching for an Oil City man who was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at his home in the 200 block of N. Ardis Avenue, said Sheriff Steve Prator...
02/06/2023 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
01/31/2023 - Rainfall has local waterways on the rise
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office received updated weather information from the National Weather Service. Northwest Louisiana can expect two to four inches of rainfall throughout the week and lo...
01/30/2023 - Caddo Sheriff announces training for new auxiliary deputies
Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Unit are now available until March 10.Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time sheriff’s ...
01/20/2023 - Caddo Parish Deputy receives Life Saving Award
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office recognized Deputy Robert Fertal with the Life Saving award for his heroic actions on May 6, 2022.Deputy Robert Fertal, assigned to the patrol division, a...
01/19/2023 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions and recognition
Correction: The name Crystal Seay was mistakenly put on the list.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced the promotions of six employees and others for their years of service to the Sheriff's Off...
01/19/2023 - Caddo deputies catch burglar in progress
Caddo Parish deputies arrested a Springhill man for the burglary of a business, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, Caddo Sheriff's patrol deputies were dispatched to ...
01/15/2023 - Multi parish pursuit lands a Stonewall man and Shreveport woman in jail
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man and a woman after a multi parish pursuit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 4:30 a.m., Caddo deputies were notified of a vehicle pursuit ente...
01/14/2023 - Shreveport man arrested for possession of animal and child pornography
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for distributing child pornography and possessing animal pornography, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In October of 2022, Detective Thom...
01/13/2023 - CPSO searches for 22-year-old in Vivian
Update: On Saturday, January 14, just before 1 p.m., Micah Roberts was found deceased in a heavily wooded area behind his grandparents’ home, during an organized search.A death investig...
01/12/2023 - Annual crime report reveals drop in parish crime rate
Crime continued to drop in Caddo Parish during 2022, according to annual crime statistics released today by Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.About the decrease in crime, Prator said, “I am very pr...
01/10/2023 - Phone scammers acting as Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputies
Local citizens are receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be law enforcement and demanding payment over the phone to prevent arrest, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The complaints reference a...
01/04/2023 - Three arrested in connection with a homicide in Vivian
Two juvenile males and an adult male were arrested Friday morning in connection with a homicide that took place in the 700 block of N. Cypress St. in Vivian, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On Thu...
12/30/2022 - Caddo Sheriff to aid in water distribution
**Update**The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security secured 42 pallets of water to aid families in need, due to a water shortage. With the help of the Shreveport Volunteer Network...
12/26/2022 - Two Keithville men wanted for possessing stolen vehicles
Update: On Saturday, January 28, Nathan Martin, 21, was arrested for outstanding warrants through the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for (3) counts of illegal possession of stolen things. He was tr...
12/23/2022 - DeSoto Parish man arrested for felony theft
A DeSoto Parish man was arrested for stealing over $3,000 worth of services from a local business, according to Caddo Sheriff’s investigators.An investigation by Sheriff’s Detective Ju...
12/20/2022 - Update: Tornado touches down in Keithville, LA
Update: December 14th, at 2:27 a.m. the missing mother was found deceased one street over from where her home was destroyed in the Pecan Farms area of Keithville, LA. She was...
12/13/2022 - Update: Deadly crash on Buncombe Rd
Update: Buncombe Rd. is now open to traffic. One woman died and another transported to a hospital Monday morning after a vehicular crash on Buncombe Rd.Just after 7 a.m. on Monday, Ca...
12/12/2022 - Shreveport mother charged with failure to report missing child
Detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Shreveport woman for failure to report her son missing, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Thursday, Dec. 1, 41-year-old Stephanie Horach...
12/07/2022 - Man who hit coworker with hammer faces more charges
A Shreveport man now faces two additional charges after deputies arrested him for hitting a coworker in the head with a hammer, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, d...
12/07/2022 - Crash shuts down LA-169
Louisiana Highway 169 is completely closed from South Lakeshore Dr. to Interstate 20 following a major crash that sent one man to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately...
12/04/2022 - CPSO narcotics agents arrest Shreveport man
Narcotics agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Shreveport man last week after they found $7,590 worth of drugs in his possession, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Tuesday...
11/30/2022 - Caddo Sheriff offers First Gun Course
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. unti...
12/07/2022 - CPSO to host 4th Annual Steel Challenge Reindeer Games
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting the 4th Annual Steel Challenge Reindeer Games on Dec. 3, 2022 at the CPSO Regional Training Academy located at 15639 Hwy.1 South in Shreveport....
11/18/2022 - CPSO narcotics agents arrest a convicted felon, $14k worth of drugs seized
Narcotics agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Shreveport man after they found illegal drugs, packaging material and a firearm in his home on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve P...
11/18/2022 - CPSO arrests Keithville man for battery of a school teacher
Caddo deputies arrested a parent in Keithville after he hit a school employee with his car on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 4 p.m. on Nov.11, deputies were dispatche...
11/12/2022 - Four hospitalized following head-on collision, pile-up on I-49N
Four people remain in the hospital following a major crash on Interstate 49 on Sunday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Original release: https://www.caddosheriff.org/news.php?c=2826&p=1&a...
11/07/2022 - Caddo Sheriff announces mugshots are back
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is once again publishing mugshots on its website. This comes months after Governor John Bel Edwards signed a new law that makes it illegal to publish many mugshot...
11/04/2022 - CPSO to host law enforcement graduation ceremony
Graduation exercises for the 52nd basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., November 7th, 2022 at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwo...
11/03/2022 - Caddo agents arrest Shreveport man, $37k worth of drugs seized
Caddo narcotics agents arrested a Shreveport man after they found guns and drugs in his home on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Nov.1, agents executed a search warrant at 1706 Peach...
11/03/2022 - Arrest made in deadly hit and run
A Shreveport woman has been arrested following the death of a cyclist over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Sunday, Oct. 30, 24-year-old Victoria Woodfork turned herself in to the Caddo P...
10/31/2022 - CPSO investigates deadly hit and run in Shreveport
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit and run that happened in Shreveport on Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The initial investiga...
10/30/2022 - Sheriff's Safety Town Trunk or Treat rescheduled
We at Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff's Safety Town are excited to partner with the Shreveport Police Department and other local first responders in another Trunk or Treat eve...
10/27/2022 - CPSO deputy receives Trey Hutchison Memorial Award
The Caddo/ Bossier Domestic Violence Task Force presented Cpl. Timothy Johns the Trey Hutchison Memorial Award for his work as an advocate for domestic violence survivors on Thursday, said Sherif...
10/27/2022 - Deadly crash in Caspiana
One man died on Sunday following a car crash in Caspiana on Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s patrol deputies were dispatched t...
10/24/2022 - Bailiff fired after victimizing the elderly
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator fired a ten-year deputy after detectives determined he participated in the exploitation of an elderly person."I’m extremely disappointed in this person...
10/14/2022 - CPSO deputies nab thieves
Caddo deputies arrested two men after they were caught with drugs and stolen property in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, patrol deputies were dispatched to 341...
10/12/2022 - CPSO arrests two after stolen car chase
Caddo deputies arrested and charged a juvenile and a man after a high-speed chase on Saturday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.During a search for a wanted juvenile out of Dallas, Caddo deputi...
10/10/2022 - CPSO deputy named First Responder of the Year
Sergeant Chad Davis of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the Caddo Lodge #179 F&AM First Responder of the Year on Thursday, October 6. “We are proud of Sgt. ...
10/07/2022 - Winnsboro man arrested in Greenwood shooting case
The man who shot at a repossession agent and damaged private property on Tuesday has been booked into jail on multiple charges, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At 10:27 am on October 4,&n...
10/05/2022 - National Night Out Locations
Here are the registered locations within Caddo Parish (outside of city limits) for the 2022 National Night Out tonight. Party responsibily and stay safe. We can’t wait to see you all!...
10/04/2022 - Sheriff Prator announces 4th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sheriff Steve Prator invites all to participate in the fourth annual Caddo Sheriff’s Office Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.Each year we hav...
09/29/2022 - Shreveport man in jail for child porn
A Shreveport man has been arrested after cyber crime detectives found videos and images of child pornography on his devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office D...
09/22/2022 - CCC mugshots are back
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will once again be publishing mugshots on its website. This comes months after Governor John Bel Edwards signed a new law that makes it illegal to publish many mu...
09/19/2022 - Head-on collision shuts down LA 538
Both lanes of Old Mooringsport Road are closed between West Croom and Dawes Road.Just before noon, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and Caddo Fire District 7 responded to a crash on LA 538 in&n...
09/16/2022 - Three men arrested following violent attack
Caddo detectives arrested three men who severely beat up a coworker in Shreveport on Thursday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 8 a.m. on September 15, Caddo deputies were dispatched to a bus...
09/16/2022 - CPSO arrests Mooringsport couple for cruelty to a juvenile
Caddo detectives arrested a Mooringsport couple after they smoked methamphetamine in the presence of a child under the age of 13, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On August 14, Youth Services Detective R...
09/14/2022 - CPSO arrests substitute teacher
Caddo detectives arrested a substitute physical education teacher who encouraged students to commit battery and bully a classmate, said Sheriff Steve Prator.According to a report received by the C...
09/12/2022 - CPSO to hold recruitment event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 17, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Cadd...
09/12/2022 - CPSO arrests Shreveport man for child sex crimes
Caddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man who molested and had sex with a child on two separate occasions, said Sheriff Steve Prator.An investigation by Caddo Parish Sheriff's Youth Services ...
09/08/2022 - Million-dollar bond set for wanted man captured by CPSO
Caddo narcotics agents, U.S. deputy marshals, CPSO patrol and K9 deputies all worked to arrest a Shreveport man wanted for attempted second-degree murder on Tuesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prat...
09/07/2022 - CPSO arrests 4 teen burglars
Caddo deputies arrested four teenagers ages 13, 15 and 19 on Tuesday after they burglarized at least seven cars, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Caddo patrol deputies were ...
09/07/2022 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted seven deputies on Tuesday, September 20, during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony at the Re-Entry Facility at 1121 Forum Drive. The Sheriff also recognized 46 employees for the...
09/20/2022 - Teens arrested in Tuesday's shootout face multiple charges for crime spree
Four juveniles who were arrested following a shootout on Tuesday morning have been charged for their muti-day crime spree, said Sheriff Steve Prator.During the investigation, Caddo Parish She...
08/31/2022 - Shreveport man faces 1,695 child, animal sex charges
A Shreveport man was arrested by U.S. marshals in Ohio after Caddo detectives found over a thousand videos and photos of child pornography and animal sexual abuse in his posession, said Sheriff S...
08/31/2022 - CPSO arrests Texas escapee accused of double murder
An escaped inmate out of Cass County, Tx. is back in handcuffs after Caddo deputies chased and arrested him on LA 169 south of Moringsport this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Charles Spr...
08/31/2022 - CPSO arrests 12 at Southwood High School
Caddo deputies arrested 12 students after two gang-related fights broke out at Southwood High School Tuesday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The first fight broke out at the school's...
08/30/2022 - Missing boy is found
UPDATE: Tronez Johnson, 12, was found on Sunday August 28, at around 6:30 p.m. about 11 hours after he was reported missing. Deputies will conduct a follow-up investigation to make sure the ...
08/28/2022 - Shreveport man faces 220 child, animal sex charges
Caddo detectives have found new evidence in a child pornography and animal sexual abuse case against a Shreveport man, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jacob Butler, 25, now faces 141 counts of porn...
08/23/2022 - CPSO arrests Shreveport man with 70 pornographic images and videos involving children, dogs and horses
A Shreveport man is in jail after cyber crimes detectives found videos and images of child pornography and animal sexual abuse on his devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff'...
08/22/2022 - National Night Out applications now available from CPSO
Applications from the Caddo Sheriff's Office are now available for citizens of unincorporated areas of Caddo Parish who would like to close their streets for National Night Out block parties.T...
08/19/2022 - Vivian man in jail after encouraging a child to consider sex work
Caddo detectives arrested a Vivian man who asked a young teen to have sex with him in exchange for money, said Sheriff Steve Prator.According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office You...
08/18/2022 - Detectives arrest man caught stealing, selling fuel
Caddo detectives arrested a 32-year-old man who was caught selling fuel he stole from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Thursday, July 21, a fuel company reported Justin Price f...
08/17/2022 - Wrong-way driver arrested in Texas for deadly crash in Greenwood
A Marshall man has been arrested on Friday after causing a fiery crash that killed a driver and injured two others on U.S. Highway 80 late in May, Sheriff Steve Prator said.Just before noon on May...
08/16/2022 - CPSO agents arrest Shreveport man with over $65k worth of drugs
Agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Narcotics Unit arrested a Shreveport man on Tuesday afternoon after they seized approximately $65,120 worth of drugs from his home, said Sheriff St...
08/11/2022 - Former SPD captain arrested for filing false report
A former captain with the Shreveport Police Department has been arrested for falsely reporting to have been the victim of a hit and run while still employed by SPD, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On We...
08/05/2022 - Shreveport man in jail for child pornography faces 132 more charges
A Shreveport man faces additional charges after Caddo detectives uncovered more pornography on his electronic devices, this time not just involving children but also animals, said ...
08/01/2022 - CPSO arrests man after detectives find over 200 files of child pornography
UPDATE: After a digital forensic analysis was completed on several media devices, Merritt was found to be in possession of, an additional 1769 files of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material). Some of ...
07/27/2022 - Shreveport man in jail for child pornography
Caddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man on Tuesday after they found child pornography in his electronic devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deaundrick Fuller, 22, was booked into Caddo...
07/26/2022 - Teen arrested for distributing child abuse pornography
Caddo detectives arrested a teenager on Thursday after they found child abuse pornography in his devices, said Sheriff Steve Prator.During an investigation following a cyber tip, CPSO Cyber C...
07/21/2022 - Caddo deputies arrest man for communicating a planned attack, hate crime
Caddo detectives arrested a Shreveport man who threatened to blow up a Shreveport courthouse and kill African Americans on Monday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office first...
07/19/2022 - Shreveport woman arrested for indecent behavior with minor
Caddo detectives arrested a Shreveport woman for indecent behavior with a juvenile on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Saturday, June 25, CPSO Cyber Crimes Detective Thomas Lites was aler...
06/29/2022 - Deadline to apply for CPSO Youth Firearms Education Camp approaches
Parents have until July 5 to sign their children up for the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Education Camp, reminded Sheriff Steve Prator.The camp will be held July 11-13 at the Sheriff's...
06/27/2022 - CPSO investigates major crash on I49N
One 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 ...
06/22/2022 - Caddo Sheriff's Camp Media Day set for June 14
Fifty-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 cancel...
06/13/2022 - CPSO arrests police officer for sexual battery
Caddo 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...
06/12/2022 - CPSO arrests Shreveport man for video voyeurism
Caddo 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 Sau...
06/12/2022 - Deputies arrest Blanchard man after hitting CPSO K-9 unit
Caddo 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...
06/10/2022 - Keithville woman arrested for cruelty to a juvenile
A Keithville woman has been arrested after Caddo detectives investigated a report received by the Department of Children and Family Services, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Accordin...
06/01/2022 - CPSO detectives arrest Vivian shooter
Detectives 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 Vanscho...
05/26/2022 - Caddo Parish to hold annual online tax sale
The 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. O...
05/23/2022 - Caddo Sheriff announces auxiliary deputy class
Sheriff 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 s...
05/19/2022 - CPSO arrests Shreveport man, seizes drugs and fake checks
Caddo 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...
05/19/2022 - Caddo Magnet senior receives Caddo Sheriff's scholarship
Caddo 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 Hig...
05/11/2022 - 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...
05/09/2022 - Shreveport man arrested for domestic violence
A 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 dispa...
05/02/2022 - CPSO detectives arrest child abuser
Caddo 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, Ap...
04/29/2022 - 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.Ca...
04/21/2022 - Dog mauling leads to seizure of drugs and guns, sends felon back to jail
Caddo 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...
04/18/2022 - CPSO to join "Buckle Up in Your Truck" campaign
The 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 cam...
04/18/2022 - Shreveport man arrested after CPSO agents seize $218K worth of illegal drugs
Narcotics 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 resi...
04/13/2022 - Flag and service weapon presented to former deputy battling cancer
Deputies 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...
04/13/2022 - Two arrested after woman hits school employee
Caddo 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 S...
04/12/2022 - 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 an...
04/08/2022 - CPSO to hold recruiting event
The 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&rsquo...
04/07/2022 - CPSO investigates toddler's death
Detectives 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 befor...
04/04/2022 - Wrong-way driver crashes into car
Two 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 deputi...
04/01/2022 - Detectives investigate shooting threat, arrest teen
Detectives 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 be...
03/31/2022 - CPSO agents arrest Shreveport man, seize 1.5 pounds of illegal drugs
Agents 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., ...
03/25/2022 - CPSO arrests Shreveport man, seizes 67 grams of meth
Narcotics 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 ...
03/18/2022 - Caddo Sheriff's Office lowers hiring age to 18
As staff shortages plague law enforcement agencies nationwide, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has decided to welcome applicants starting at 18 years old."If you can join the military a...
03/16/2022 - CPSO deputies locate fugitive
What started as a traffic stop ended as a water search late Monday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 8:30 p.m., CPSO deputies were called to assist in the search for a man who...
03/14/2022 - Caddo deputies arrest Shreveport deacon for inappropriately touching juvenile
A Shreveport man turned himself in on Friday after detectives found out he inappropriately touched a minor, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Feb. 14, Detective Ray Saunders of the Caddo Parish...
03/14/2022 - Officials pull plug on "Mister Coffee Bean" program
A program which would have trained and placed convicted felons in elementary schools is dead before it started in Caddo Parish after Sheriff Steve Prator warned the school board, Louisiana S...
03/14/2022 - CPSO arrests five for illegal sales of alcoholic beverages
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish on March 10. Deputies checked 30 businesses for compliance with ...
03/11/2022 - Deputies search for missing man
UPDATE: Deputy Chris Davis located Wilmer Hill a little over two hours after he was reported missing. His motorized wheelchair got stuck in the woods. Without a cellphone, he was unable to call for he...
03/07/2022 - DEA Task Force investigation ends in arrest
A Shreveport woman remains behind bars after she was caught with one kilogram of methamphetamine last week, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Agents with the DEA Task Force arrested Misty O...
02/28/2022 - Caddo Sheriff offers concealed carry course
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training course for anyone 21 and older who would like to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can comple...
02/22/2022 - Shreveport man arrested for child porn
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man after they discovered multiple files of child pornography in his possession, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Wednesday...
02/16/2022 - Shreveport man arrested after narcotics search
Agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit seized over 47 grams of illegal drugs on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.CPSO Narcotics agents and the Special Response Team executed ...
02/15/2022 - CPSO donates K-9 to David Wade Correctional Center
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/sj5d2nLDk8Q It was a bittersweet Valentine’s Day for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office as deputies said goodbye to K-9 Shep who has a new home in ...
02/14/2022 - Bossier Parish man arrested after climbing into teen's bedroom
A man who trespassed into his underaged ex-girlfriend's home has been arrested by Caddo Sheriff's deputies with the help of a K9, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 8:21 ...
02/13/2022 - Crash investigation ends in arrest
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men following a major crash on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 8 p.m., deputies responded to a single-car crash at th...
02/11/2022 - Jury duty scammers impersonate deputies
The jury duty scam is back, and citizens are being warned to beware.Several citizens have recently reported that they have been targeted by phone and threatened with arrest&nbs...
02/11/2022 - Inmate attacks deputy
An inmate who has been awaiting trial at Caddo Correctional Center (CCC) for three years has been arrested after he attacked deputies at the jail for a third time, said S...
01/31/2022 - Vivian man in jail after Friday night shooting
One man is in jail while another remains on the run following a shooting that happened in Vivian on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At 6:54 p.m. on Friday, a C...
01/28/2022 - Shreveport student arrested for rape
An 18-year-old is in jail following an alleged sexual assault that happened at a Shreveport high school on Thursday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At around 1 p.m., Caddo Sheriff’s det...
01/27/2022 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
01/25/2022 - Bossier man arrested after stealing $31k
A Bossier City man has been charged with theft after issuing himself unauthorized paychecks totaling more than $31,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator.According to a report filed on December 29, 2021, ...
01/21/2022 - Family of missing woman appeals to public
Friday marks two years since the disappearance of a woman from north Caddo Parish.Dorothy “Dottie” Yates-McCathran was last seen at her residence in the 10000 block of Vivian Airport R...
01/21/2022 - Mooretown drug investigation sends three to jail
Caddo Sheriff's narcotics agents executed a search warrant in the Mooretown neighborhood on Wednesday where they recovered drugs, guns, and money, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prat...
01/13/2022 - Woman charged with stabbing husband
A Shreveport woman is in jail charged with stabbing her husband during a domestic dispute, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Suzanne Holcomb Adams, 46, was arrested on Jan. 11 and booked i...
01/13/2022 - CPSO: Crime continues 20-year decline
Crimes reported to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office dropped three percent in 2021 continuing a steady decline that started over 20 years ago, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator...
01/11/2022 - Bossier City man arrested for kidnapping, sexual battery
A Bossier City man was arrested for kidnapping two juvenile girls and illegally touching one of the victims, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeremy Mathew Paine, 25, ...
01/11/2022 - CPSO searching for missing juvenile
Update: 8 a.m.. / Jan. 6Bruce Anderson, 56, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center Wednesday night on a charge of simple kidnapping.Update: 7:47 p.m. / Jan. 5 Child has b...
01/05/2022 - Oil City man arrested for copper wire theft
An Oil City man is under arrest for possessing thousands of dollars worth of copper stolen from a Red River Parish power company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Stoney Woodell Sr.,...
12/20/2021 - CPSO conducts underage alcohol sales operation
The Caddo Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish on December 16. Deputies checked 28 businesses for compliance w...
12/20/2021 - Student arrested for bringing ammunition to school
A juvenile was arrested today for bringing ammunition to Donnie Bickham Middle School, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The 14-year-old boy turned in several bullets to his teacher t...
12/17/2021 - Suspect arrested for possessing three kilos of meth
A large-scale methamphetamine dealer was arrested in Caddo Parish following an investigation by Sheriff's Office narcotics agents and the DEA Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Pr...
12/16/2021 - Mooringsport man arrested following standoff
A Mooringsport man was taken into custody this morning following an early morning stand-off in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrol deputies were called to a domestic dis...
12/16/2021 - One arrested following Saturday shooting
Caddo deputies are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured Saturday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m. on West Antoine Loop...
12/12/2021 - Three deputies earn promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize three deputies for their promotions during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Dr...
12/06/2021 - Four offenders arrested in drug investigation
Four people were arrested during an investigation into illegal drug sales, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On December 2, agents with the Caddo Sheriff's Narcotics Unit conducte...
12/05/2021 - Woman arrested for defrauding SWEPCO
A Shreveport woman was arrested for defrauding SWEPCO of more than $5,000, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Tiffany Bendaw, 32, is accused of making over 40 fraudulent paym...
12/05/2021 - Registration underway for youth First Gun Course
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office “First Gun Course.” The four-hour course will be offered from 8 a....
11/22/2021 - Keithville woman arrested for battery
A Keithville woman was arrested after an infant in her care was found to be under the influence of methamphetamines, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The child was taken t...
11/21/2021 - Two juveniles arrested for theft of ATV
Two juveniles have been arrested for the theft of a $29,000 ATV, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The theft occurred on November 9 at a residence in the 4200 block of Roy Road in Shrevepo...
11/17/2021 - Man jailed for fraud faces more charges
A man in jail for credit card fraud is now facing more felony charges, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives say his actions account for more than $17,000 in related losse...
11/17/2021 - CPSO still searching for clues in missing persons case
It's been six years since the family of Kenneth Cole last spoke with him by phone. Today they are renewing their plea for help in locating the missing man.Caddo deputies say there ha...
11/17/2021 - Two arrested in connection with shots fired near Blanchard
Two people were arrested Monday night in connection with shots fired in the 4600 block of Quiet Acres Road in north Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximatel...
11/16/2021 - CPSO to hold December recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 4, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Cadd...
11/15/2021 - CPSO investigating fatal crash
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday tonight on Mansfield Road, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 10:30 p.m., patrol&nbs...
11/09/2021 - Two arrested on drug charges following execution of warrant
Two men were arrested on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Egan Street in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Agents with the Caddo Narco...
11/09/2021 - Man arrested on drug possession and distribution charges
A Shreveport man was arrested on multiple drug charges following an investigation on Tristan Loop, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On November 3, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcoti...
11/09/2021 - Work fight ends with man being stabbed
A fight between two co-workers at Calumet Packaging ended with one man being hospitalized for stab wounds, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff's deputies were called t...
11/04/2021 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy graduates milestone 50th class
Graduation exercises for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., November 2nd, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport. Cad...
11/01/2021 - Caddo Sheriff offers Live Scan fingerprinting service
Live Scan digital fingerprinting is now available to private employers, state agencies, and other entities through the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
10/28/2021 - Three men arrested after narcotics search, manhunt
SHREVEPORT, La. – Three men have been arrested following a manhunt in Shreveport’s Allendale neighborhood on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 5 p.m. on October 19, Caddo ...
10/19/2021 - CPSO to hold recruiting event
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. ...
10/18/2021 - Man arrested following shooting, high-speed chase
CADDO PARISH, La. – Christopher Basco, 36, has been booked into Harrison County Jail following a high-speed chase and shooting on I-20, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 11:...
10/14/2021 - Three teens in jail following drug deal, shooting, car wreck
VIVIAN, La. – Three teens have been arrested after a drug deal turned into a shooting resulting in a car wreck, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On October 1, just before 1:20 p...
10/12/2021 - Shreveport man arrested for illegal possession of drugs, guns
SHREVEPORT, La. – Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics agents arrested a Shreveport man after they discovered guns and drugs in his home and vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On September 28, an...
10/11/2021 - Greenwood man arrested for rape of juvenile
CADDO PARISH, La. - Detectives have charged a Greenwood man with rape for the sexual assault of a minor, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Robert Todd, 52, is accused of sexually assaulting a child unde...
10/08/2021 - Detectives arrest two teens following robbery on campus
SHREVEPORT, La. – Two teens are in jail tonight after they robbed two of their schoolmates on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Around noon on Thursday, Detective Thomas Lites w...
10/07/2021 - EVENT CANCELED: Faith & Blue Child Car Seat Fitting Event at Sheriff's Safety Town
SHREVEPORT, La. - Summer Grove Baptist Church and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be hosting the first Faith & Blue Child Car Seat Fitting Event located at Sheriff's Safety Tow...
10/07/2021 - Keithville man arrested after hours-long negotiations
KEITHVILLE, La. – Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies now have Larry Murray, 41, in custody after he barricaded himself for hours on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At about 2:30...
10/06/2021 - Deputies arrest two men following chase, manhunt
SHREVEPORT, La. - Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested two men after a traffic stop turned into a car chase and an hour-long manhunt throughout Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A...
10/05/2021 - Roofing salesman arrested for theft
SHREVEPORT, La. - A salesman for a roofing company in Shreveport has been charged with theft after his employer discovered a loss of more than $41,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator. ...
10/04/2021 - Teen arrested after posting photo with handgun
SHREVEPORT, La. – A teenager is in jail after posting a photo with a handgun on social media, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Monday, September 27, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Detective Ray Sa...
10/01/2021 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to host food drive benefiting Food Bank
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is hosting a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.Donations of dry goods and food staples are being accepted through...
10/01/2021 - Teenager found dead, deputies investigate
VIVIAN, La. - Caddo deputies are investigating the death of a teenager found on the train tracks in Vivian on Wednesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 9:30 p.m., officers with the Vi...
09/30/2021 - Caddo deputies arrest Texas man for stealing mail
CADDO PARISH, La. - Jefferey Stillwell, 36, is behind bars after stealing mail from the United States Postal Service, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At around 2 a.m. on September 27, Caddo Dep. Peter T...
09/29/2021 - Drug Task Force arrests Shreveport man
SHREVEPORT, La. – Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit seized over 86 grams of illegal drugs during a narcotics search on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On September 24, a...
09/27/2021 - Caddo detective arrests Bossier man for stealing thousands of dollars
SHREVEPORT, La. – A Caddo detective arrested a Bossier man after he stole thousands of dollars from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff’s Det...
09/27/2021 - CPSO to hold recruiting event
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 25, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. The ...
09/24/2021 - Shooting threat lands teen in jail
SHREVEPORT, La. - A teenager is behind bars after threatening to shoot up Byrd High School, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the threat was presented to a sch...
09/22/2021 - Caddo detectives arrest teen for posting a bomb threat
SHREVEPORT, La. - Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detectives arrested another teenager due to a social media threat, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At around 3:40 p.m., students and staff at By...
09/20/2021 - Caddo detectives arrest teenager for terrorizing
SHREVEPORT, La. – A social media threat has led to the overnight arrest of a teenager, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Detective Cpl....
09/20/2021 - Deputies arrest eight students after another fight at Southwood High School
SHREVEPORT, La. – Eight Southwood High School students were arrested after a fight broke out on campus around 9:30 a.m. today, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sgt. Andy Scoggin...
09/17/2021 - Deputies arrest 14 students after fight
Shreveport, LA - More than a dozen students at a local high school were taken into custody after a fight this afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 3 p.m., the school resource officer assign...
09/16/2021 - Shreveport man arrested for illegal possession of gun, ATF Task Force investigates connection to other crimes
An investigation into Shreveport gun crimes has led to the arrest of one man, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Information received from a national data base and provided to the ATF Task Force in Shrevep...
09/10/2021 - CPSO arrests juvenile after early morning pursuit
A 17 year old is in jail this morning after he and two others led Caddo Parish deputies on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle carrying guns, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Cpl. Timothy Johns had j...
09/09/2021 - Caddo deputy arrests three parents following aggressive behavior towards school principal
SHREVEPORT, La. – The parents of students at a local middle school are behind bars after being verbally and physically hostile towards a local school principal, said Sheriff Steve Prat...
09/08/2021 - Shreveport man arrested for sex crimes against a child
SHREVEPORT, La. - Michael Patrick Jordan, 68, is behind bars after molesting a young child, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On August 16, Caddo Sheriff’s Office Criminal Invest...
09/07/2021 - Caddo man arrested for sexually abusing juveniles
A Caddo Parish man has been arrested for committing sex crimes with juveniles as far back as the 1980s, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Clemon R. Hanson Sr., 57, of the 4800 block of Mansfield...
09/02/2021 - Man charged with injuring toddler
A Shreveport man is in jail today charged with injuring a two-year-old girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jason M. Mattingly, 30, is accused of causing injuries to the child’s f...
09/01/2021 - Local arrest made for assault on CA officer
A man wanted in Fresno, California, for assaulting a police officer was arrested Friday in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Steven Owen Youngblood, 44, of Sanger, California, was ...
08/31/2021 - Caddo deputies head south to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Ten Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are heading south today to help communities most affected by Hurricane Ida, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The deputies are part of the Louisiana Sher...
08/30/2021 - Local shelter to open in Shreveport for hurricane evacuees
A general population shelter for residents evacuating in advance of Hurricane Ida is scheduled to open tomorrow morning in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator, Director of Caddo Parish Hom...
08/27/2021 - Social media posts land two students in jail
Two students are in jail after making separate social media posts with threatening messages that alluded to gun violence, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.A 15-year-old juvenile at Woodla...
08/24/2021 - Man arrested for home improvement fraud
A Monroe man was arrested for home improvement fraud after failing to complete a $30,000 construction job, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Tauheed Mateen, 58, also known as Tyrone Elliot, was ...
08/24/2021 - Man arrested for home invasion
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a home invasion and battery that occurred in Keithville on Sunday. One man is in custody, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies ...
08/17/2021 - CPSO to conduct Labor Day holiday enforcement targeting impaired drivers
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced plans to participate in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign this Labor Day holiday. By increasing enforcement efforts and raising...
08/16/2021 - Woman arrested for robbing, macing victims
Caddo deputies have arrested a woman who was part of a band of thieves that stole vehicles to commit robberies. The robberies also involved macing their victims, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Pra...
08/10/2021 - Car burglar arrested after crashing into house
A man who was caught breaking into vehicles in south Shreveport is in custody this morning after fleeing from deputies and crashing his vehicle into a residence, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Pra...
08/10/2021 - Two men arrested for home improvement fraud
Caddo sheriff’s detectives have closed two cases of home improvement fraud, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Kenneth James Farnell, 55, of Shreveport, was arrested for operatin...
08/04/2021 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy reaches milestone with start of 50th basic training class
Cadets who are part of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy’s 50th basic training class have reported for duty marking a milestone for the law enforcement training facil...
08/02/2021 - Jury duty scam reappears
The jury duty scam is back and citizens are being warned to beware.Several citizens have reported recently that they have been targeted by phone and threatened with arrest for faili...
07/28/2021 - Desoto Parish woman arrested for distributing fentanyl and meth
An investigation involving local law enforcement agencies has resulted in the largest fentanyl seizure in Caddo Parish or the surrounding area, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Four pounds of fenta...
07/27/2021 - Funeral services for Deputy Thacker scheduled
A memorial service for Caddo Sheriff’s Auxiliary Deputy Lonnie L. Thacker, Sr., will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue. A memor...
07/27/2021 - CPSO deputy dies in crash
A Caddo Parish Sheriff's auxiliary deputy died today in a tragic crash on Interstate 49, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 11:56 a.m., Auxiliary Deputy Lonnie Thacker ...
07/23/2021 - Shreveport man faces more criminal charges following apartment search
A kilo of meth was recovered from a southeast Shreveport apartment during a DEA Task Force investigation, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. This was the second arrest at this location in the ...
07/14/2021 - Shreveport woman arrested for selling fake diplomas and transcripts
A Caddo Parish Sheriff’s detective arrested a Shreveport woman following a forgery investigation, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In September of 2019, the Caddo-Shreveport Fin...
07/09/2021 - Three arrested in drug investigation
An investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest and termination of a corrections deputy, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ashton Brown, 23, of Shreveport, was ar...
07/09/2021 - Toddler recovering from burns, adults arrested on drug and other charges
Caddo deputies were called to a Mooringsport apartment over the weekend after the interior caught fire and a child was burned, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies along with Caddo F...
07/06/2021 - Update: Local drug seizure valued at $100,000
Drug enforcement agents seized more than 150 kilos of marijuana and THC edibles during a search at a Shreveport garage on Monday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Ryan Pugh, 41, was ...
06/29/2021 - Four arrested for possessing fake motor vehicle documents
Hundreds of fake motor vehicle documents were recovered during the search of a Shreveport motel room this past week, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On Wednesday, June 16, agents with th...
06/24/2021 - Drug Task Force investigation ends with arrest
A Mooringsport woman is in jail charged with distributing meth in Shreveport and Bossier City, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Agents with the DEA Task Force arrested 31-year-old Kalynn ...
06/18/2021 - Shreveporter charged with theft from convenience store
Shreveporter Xavier Dewayne Green was arrested on Thursday and charged with stealing money from a convenience store where he was employed, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Green, 2...
06/18/2021 - Shreveport man arrested for crimes against juveniles
A Shreveport man was arrested for committing crimes against juveniles over the past several years, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.George Washington, Jr., 58, of the 8900 block of...
06/18/2021 - Two Shreveporters arrested for illegal drug possession
A Shreveport couple is now behind bars after Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics agents found illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia in their home, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On June 6, Caddo ...
06/11/2021 - Pursuit ends with arrest of juvenile car thieves
Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested two juveniles overnight for stealing a vehicle in north Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 1:45 a.m., the Sheriff&rsquo...
06/09/2021 - CPSO investigates fatal crash
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this afternoon in north Caddo Parish.Just after 2 p.m., a pickup traveling northbound on Gilliam Scot...
06/09/2021 - Shreveport man arrested for illegal drug and gun possession
A Shreveport man is behind bars again after Caddo Sheriff’s Narcotics agents found methamphetamine, guns, and drug paraphernalia in his home, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
06/09/2021 - Shreveport man arrested for Home Improvement Fraud
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested an unlicensed Shreveport contractor after failing to complete a home improvement job costing the victim thousands of dollars, said Sheri...
06/09/2021 - CPSO seeks info on missing man
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man missing from his home in south Caddo Parish.Michael Gage Johnson, 23, was last seen near h...
06/08/2021 - Man arrested for sex crimes against a juvenile
A Waskom man was arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Charles Warren Clayton, 64, was arrested on Monday and booked into the Caddo Correctio...
06/08/2021 - Plane crash victim identified as Fred L. Phillips
An experimental aircraft crashed into Cross Lake this afternoon killing its sole occupant, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Several witnesses to the crash called 911 around 2:47 this afternoon...
05/23/2021 - Drug Task Force seizes drugs, money in southeast Shreveport investigation
An investigation by the DEA Task Force has ended with the arrest of one person and the seizure of drugs and cash, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On Wednesday, May 19, members of the Tas...
05/20/2021 - Retail employee arrested for theft
An employee at a local home improvement retailer was arrested for theft following an investigation by the business and the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jazmone...
05/20/2021 - CPSO conducts operation to verify sex offender registrant information
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit conducted a check of 400 sex offenders in Caddo Parish this week to ensure compliance with state law and registration requirement...
05/14/2021 - Man arrested for having crack and other drugs in presence of minor
A Shreveport man was arrested for having crack cocaine in the presence of a minor, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On April 29, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force exec...
05/04/2021 - Two arrested after fleeing from deputies
Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to shots fired at Wallace Lake Dam Monday night and arrested two people with drugs and guns, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.At 6:37 p.m.,...
05/04/2021 - Bossier man arrested for sexual assault of juvenile
A Bossier City man has been arrested for improper sexual behavior with a juvenile, according to Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Christopher Eugene Allen, 44, turned himself in to autho...
04/29/2021 - Four arrested in local forgery, counterfeit check ring
Four people have been arrested and a fifth is being sought in connection with a forgery and counterfeit check ring being investigated by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force, sai...
04/22/2021 - Shreveporter arrested for sex crimes
A 34-year-old Shreveport man has been arrested for sexual offenses involving a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Rustin R. Middleton was arrested following an investigation ...
04/20/2021 - Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, April 24, at Sheriff's Safety Town.The Caddo Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation...
04/19/2021 - Two arrested in drug investigation
An investigation by the Caddo Narcotics Unit and Louisiana State Probation and Parole has resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, cash, and weap...
04/16/2021 - Sheriff Prator reminds drivers, occupants to "Buckle Up in Your Truck"
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup drivers and their occupants about the importance of buckling up. The ...
04/15/2021 - CPSO to hold April recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Caddo ...
04/14/2021 - Woman charged with ID theft
A Bossier City woman was arrested for stealing the identities of two people and using the information to open accounts and make purchases, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Mary Morgan Str...
04/13/2021 - CPSO to host blood drive
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host an emergency blood drive April 1 to assist LifeShare Blood Centers with replenishing blood supplies impacted by last month’s winter storm....
03/26/2021 - Pecan Road arrest warrant
The Caddo Parish Coroner has given a verbal report to the Caddo Sheriff that there was no indication of mistreatment in the death of William Walls, who died Thursday after dep...
03/18/2021 - Man arrested for sharing illicit pics on social media
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives charged a Ringgold man on Thursday with 60 counts of illegal activity for sharing nude images through Facebook, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Terry Lynn Cook...
03/12/2021 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has recognized three deputies with promotions and several others for their years of service with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office.Ma...
03/09/2021 - DEA Task Force investigation leads to man's arrest
A Shreveport man was arrested on drug charges following an investigation by the DEA Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sean Loston, Jr., 21, was arrested March 4 following a sea...
03/08/2021 - Two men arrested on drug charges following West Canal search
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 6814 West Canal Boulevard in Shreveport on Friday resulting in two arrests.Agents recovered 28 bags (approxim...
03/01/2021 - Three arrested in meth investigation
Three people were arrested following a DEA Task Force investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.John Bernos and Coralee Clotia...
03/01/2021 - Winter storm update (Friday, February 26, 2021)
Portions of the Shreveport Water System have been cleared from the boil advisory. Customers in the following zip codes may now resume the normal use of their water supplied by the City of Sh...
02/26/2021 - Winter storm update (Thursday, February 25, 2021)
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the City of Shreveport will distribute water at noon on Friday, February 26, at the following locations.&...
02/25/2021 - Winter storm update (Wednesday, February 24, 2021)
The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city, and parish governmental agencies will distribute water in Shreveport and Caddo Parish on Thursday, February 25, at the...
02/24/2021 - Winter storm update (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)
The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city, and parish governmental agencies will distribute water in Shreveport and Caddo Parish on Wednesday, Februar...
02/23/2021 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold recruitment event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 27, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Cad...
02/22/2021 - Caddo winter storm update (Sunday)
Over 750,000 units of water were distributed to citizens today at locations throughout the city and parish.Vehicles caravanned through at six locations in Shreveport, including Southern ...
02/21/2021 - Feb. 18, 2021 Overview
Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency PreparednessFeb. 18, 2021 Overview A hard freeze warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office repor...
02/18/2021 - Caddo Parish winter storm update
Winter storm conditions worsened today in Caddo Parish leaving more trouble behind for residents and city/parish leaders.Deteriorating road conditions, property damage, shelters, an...
02/17/2021 - Caddo Parish activates Emergency Operations Center
The Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated its 24-hour Emergency Operations Center to coordinate a unified agency response to the winter weather ev...
02/16/2021 - Caddo Parish officials prep for winter storm
Caddo parish and Shreveport city officials met today to make final preparations before a much-anticipated winter storm rolls in.At the Caddo Emergency Operations Center, offici...
02/14/2021 - Caddo Sheriff urges pet owners to prepare for wintery conditions
It's a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur, but that’s untrue, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Pets are still at r...
02/11/2021 - Student arrested for having gun at school
A student at Southwood High School was arrested today for having a loaded gun on campus, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The 17-year-old male was involved in a fight with another student on ca...
02/11/2021 - CPSO investigating multiple calls of shots fired in Vivian
Four cases of shots fired at residences in Vivian were reported in a 48-hour period this past week, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The first occurred at 2:55 a.m. Thursday in the 300 bl...
02/08/2021 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold recruitment event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, February 27, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Cad...
02/08/2021 - Keithville woman arrested in drug investigation
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in Keithville on Wednesday. One person was arrested.Agents executed the warrant at 10052 Chestnut Bay Oaks D...
02/04/2021 - Shreveporter arrested for rape of juvenile
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Shreveport man with rape for the sexual assault of a minor, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jacoys Thomas, 19, is accused of sexually assaulting...
02/01/2021 - Local man arrested in federal drug case
A Shreveport man was arrested on drug charges following an investigation by the DEA Task Force and the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Antonio Lamant Ware, 43,...
02/01/2021 - Two arrested in DEA Task Force investigation
Two people were arrested during a recent drug investigation conducted by the DEA Task Force, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Agents were investigating Michael Rossitter for distri...
01/28/2021 - Man arrested for juvenile sexual assault
A Vivian man was arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.David Wayne Chriss, Sr., 60, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 on...
01/22/2021 - Tennessee man charged with uncle's murder
A Tennessee man was arrested for the shooting death of his uncle earlier today, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Alan Wesley Jefferson was in a vehicle with family members ...
01/17/2021 - Man arrested after crashing into Caddo K-9 unit
A man is in jail today charged with DWI after crashing into a Caddo Sheriff's K-9 vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputy Bryant Mendolia and his K-9, Nero, were assisting Louisiana State Po...
01/16/2021 - Man charged with carnal knowledge of juvenile
A 42-year-old Morgan City man was arrested by Caddo detectives this past week for improper sexual behavior with a 15-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Roderick Voisin was charged on January...
01/13/2021 - Man charged with carnal knowledge of juvenile
A 42-year-old Morgan City man was arrested by Caddo detectives this past week for improper sexual behavior with a 15-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Roderick Voisin was charged on January...
01/13/2021 - Shreveporter arrested for impersonating a firefighter
A Shreveport man was arrested this morning for impersonating a fire investigator, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Dexter Dale Sims, 51, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for impers...
01/07/2021 - CPSO conducts second holiday operation targeting underage alcohol sales
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division conducted a second holiday operation this year aimed at stopping the sale of alcohol to underage persons. Twenty-eight businesses were che...
12/22/2020 - Woman's theft scam targets employer, others
A local woman was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars from a former employer and other unknowing victims, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Micquela Bell, also known as Micquela Reddix, 35, of the ...
12/16/2020 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to increase DWI patrols this holiday season
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that deputies will participate in a national traffic safety campaign aimed at removing drunk and drugged drivers from our roadways this holiday.The Caddo...
12/16/2020 - Caddo Patrol deputies arrest man for drugs, locate abandoned stash in Cross Lake
A Shreveport man who led Caddo deputies on a pursuit and burned his own vehicle to avoid capture is now in jail, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Frederick Rochell, 33, was arrested at his residence in t...
12/11/2020 - New option for paying Caddo property taxes
Caddo Parish property owners who pay their taxes online now have the option of paying by check in addition to credit card or PayPal.Using this new payment option will incur a convenience...
12/11/2020 - Two charged with stealing from elderly nursing home patient
A man and woman were arrested for having an elderly victim’s car and checkbooks while the victim was in a local nursing home, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Nathan McCall, 31, and...
12/08/2020 - Man arrested for forging stolen checks
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for forging checks stolen from local mailboxes, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff’s Det. Jeremy Edward arrested 28-year-old Travis Tho...
12/08/2020 - Caddo Sheriff offers youth gun safety course
Is Santa bringing your child their first hunting rifle or BB gun this year?Registration is currently underway for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office “First Gun Class for Kids.”...
12/02/2020 - Arrests made for shooting at riding club event
Caddo sheriff’s detectives have arrested two members of a security team who fired guns during an outdoor event on Gamm Road in November, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Trometric Humphre...
12/01/2020 - Vivian man arrested for lewd acts
A Vivian man has been arrested for committing lewd acts against two home health care nurses, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Andrew Moore, 39, is in Caddo Correctional Center charged with Sexu...
11/25/2020 - Caddo Parish Sheriff offers Black Friday shopping tips
Black Friday – or the day after Thanksgiving – is typically known as the start of the Christmas shopping season. And while shopping for the perfect gift may be a little different...
11/25/2020 - Task Force arrests man on drug charges
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant on Pines Road this morning and arrested one person, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief ...
11/13/2020 - Vivian man arrested on drug charges
A Vivian man has been arrested on drug possession and distribution charges, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.Rickey Easter, 40, of the 1000...
11/13/2020 - Man dies in south Caddo crash
Caddo deputies are investigating a fatality crash that occurred this evening on Linwood Avenue.The crash occurred just after 5:30 p.m. on Linwood near Tyre Road and involved one vehicle ...
11/09/2020 - Two injured by gunfire during weekend event
Two people were injured by gunfire during an outdoor event on Gamm Road this past weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol deputies were called to the 11000 block ...
11/09/2020 - Vivian man arrested on gun charge
A Vivian man was arrested this week on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a firearm.Roderick Dewayne Washington turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on Tue...
11/06/2020 - Vivian man arrested on gun charge
A Vivian man was arrested this week on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault with a firearm.Roderick Dewayne Washington turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Center on Tue...
11/06/2020 - Suspected drug dealer arrested following pursuit
A Shreveport man under investigation for trafficking large amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine locally was arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator ...
11/06/2020 - CPSO to hold recruiting event this weekend
REMINDER The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. this Saturday, November 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive,...
11/05/2020 - CPSO seeks leads in armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at CEFCO, 5875 North Market, early Saturday morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 3 a.m., a male s...
11/03/2020 - Mansfield man arrested for distributing meth in Shreveport
A Mansfield man was arrested in Caddo Parish this week for possessing and distributing large amounts of methamphetamine locally, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jamie Hill, 41, was arrested by...
10/27/2020 - Shreveport man accused of improper acts with juveniles
A Shreveport man is in jail charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and sexual battery, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Allan Chase Davis, 38, of the 3700 block of Fairfield Avenue, was ...
10/20/2020 - Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, October 24, at Sheriff's Safety Town.The Caddo Sheriff’s Office, in cooperati...
10/19/2020 - Man arrested for cutting girlfriend during domestic argument
A Shreveport man was arrested on battery charges today for cutting his girlfriend with a knife during an argument, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were called to a res...
10/15/2020 - CPSO to hold recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, next to the Cadd...
10/15/2020 - Family of missing woman appeals to public on her birthday
A woman missing from north Caddo Parish should be celebrating her 41st birthday today. Instead, Caddo deputies are continuing their search for her.Dorothy “Dottie” Yates-McCa...
10/15/2020 - Arrest made in storage locker break-in
A Keithville man is charged with breaking into a storage unit and stealing thousands of dollars in property, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The break-in occurred October 7 in the 7800 b...
10/14/2020 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to host food drive benefiting Food Bank
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is hosting a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana.Donations of dry goods and food staples are being accepted through November ...
10/07/2020 - Greenwood drug investigation leads to arrests
Three people were arrested during a drug investigation this week at a Greenwood apartment, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.On Tuesday, age...
10/02/2020 - Shreveport man arrested; drugs seized from apartment, storage units
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Ben Raymond announced the arrest of 58-year-old William Brooks on drug charges following an investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task F...
10/01/2020 - Woman arrested for altering court order
A Shreveport woman has been criminally charged for altering a court order and presenting it to her children’s school, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Stephana Garrett, 29, was detained S...
09/29/2020 - Greenwood man arrested for rape of juvenile
Update: Suspect is in custody after turning himself in to authorities on Monday, Oct. 5. Original Release: The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public'...
09/25/2020 - SBA offers low-interest loans to those impacted by Hurricane Laura
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to non-farm businesses of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters in the parishes of Acadia...
09/16/2020 - Caddo deputies assisting in south Louisiana make drug arrests
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Louisiana Sheriff’s Task Force have been conducting crime prevention patrols in the Moss Bluff and Iowa communities of Calcasieu Parish fol...
09/12/2020 - Caddo Sheriff offers concealed carry course
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is offering state-required training course for anyone 21 and older who would like to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens ...
09/09/2020 - Four arrested on drug charges
Four people were arrested during a drug investigation at 3019 Meadow Avenue in Shreveport on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff’s narcotics agents executed a search...
09/04/2020 - CPSO to hold recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, September 26, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, n...
09/03/2020 - Man arrested with gun on school campus
A Vivian man was arrested carrying a gun on the North Caddo High School campus on Tuesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Dickey, who is a School Resource Of...
09/02/2020 - CPSO seeks attempted homicide suspect
Update: Mosley was taken into custody around 8 p.m. last night at a residence in the 9800 block of Cook Road. Original News Release:The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Off...
09/01/2020 - CCC prepares to receive inmates from south Louisiana
The Caddo Correctional Center is preparing to accept inmates from south Louisiana for a brief stay until utilities can be restored at the C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center in Dequincy, said Sher...
08/29/2020 - Man dies after driving car into bayou
A Caddo Parish man has died after driving his vehicle into Black Bayou on Friday night, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 6 PM, the Sheriff's Office receiv...
08/29/2020 - Citizens asked to report home damages
Caddo Parish residents are being asked to report home damages from Hurricane Laura to the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, even if they have insurance, said Sheriff Steve ...
08/28/2020 - Hurricane Laura Update 2 (August 26, 2020)
Parish and city officials met today to finalize preparations for the local impact of Hurricane Laura.The following is a recap of today's meeting: Weather permitting, sandbags will be dis...
08/26/2020 - Deputy nabs robbery suspect as he flees crime scene
A Shreveport man was captured by a Caddo Sheriff’s deputy just minutes after robbing a woman at gunpoint Tuesday evening, said Sheriff Steve Prator.K-9 Deputy Justin Dunn was in hi...
08/26/2020 - Hurricane Laura Update (August 25, 2020)
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is encouraging residents to be prepared for significant weather-related issues over the next few days as a result of Hurricane Laura’s path.The National ...
08/25/2020 - Caddo Parish prepares for Tropical Storms Marco and Laura
Caddo Parish leaders met today to discuss the impact that Tropical Storms Marco and Laura could have on our area.The National Weather Service in Shreveport briefed Caddo Director of Home...
08/24/2020 - Deputy involved in crash
A Caddo sheriff's deputy is recovering today after being involved in a traffic crash on Hwy. 173, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At 11:42 a.m. this morning, K-9 Deputy Maggie Boykin was eastbo...
08/23/2020 - Wanted suspect captured in south Shreveport
A man who fled from deputies tonight as they attempted to arrest him on a felony warrant is now in custody, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jacob Martin, 37, was wanted for molestation of...
08/13/2020 - Task Force arrests ten in warrant round up
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force agents arrested ten people during a four-day operation that wrapped up on Thursday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymo...
08/06/2020 - Shreveport man arrested for felony theft
A Shreveport man is now behind bars after stealing and racking up charges to his former employer’s account.On July 6, First Choice Lawn Care reported Gabriel Williams, 48, used their company...
08/06/2020 - Local attorney arrested
A Louisiana attorney has been arrested for illegally accessing and disclosing confidential court documents, said Sheriff Steve Prator.After a thorough investigation involving search warrants ...
08/04/2020 - Shreveport man arrested for identity theft
A Shreveport man is charged with steali...
08/01/2020 - Wanted suspect injures self during capture
A burglary suspect under investigation by several local law enforcement agencies ended his flight from authorities Monday night with a self-inflicted injury, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ch...
07/28/2020 - Warrant leads to four arrests on drug charges
Four men were arrested on drug charges after an investigation at a Pecan Street residence in Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.On the mo...
07/28/2020 - CPSO seeks help locating missing man
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding Jesse Eugene Taylor, 32, of Keithville.Taylor is a white male, 5'9, 175 pounds and has br...
07/27/2020 - Family member arrested in death of infant
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a man for the death of his three-month-old nephew, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Don Lee Johnson, 21, was arrested today following an inves...
07/24/2020 - Caddo Sheriff names new commander of Caddo Correctional Center
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that Rick Farris has been named commander of the Caddo Correctional Center. Farris will replace Commander Bobby Wyche who is retiring in Septe...
07/16/2020 - Cattleman arrested for animal cruelty
A Shreveport man was arrested for animal cruelty after several hundred head of cattle on his property were discovered suffering from starvation and neglect, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
06/22/2020 - Teen injured in Vivian shooting
A 19-year-old Vivian man is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation with another teen Tuesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The incident took place just befor...
06/10/2020 - Teens arrested in connection to retail and car thefts
On Friday, May 22, at 4:19 a.m. three males wearing hoodies and masks entered the Triple J at 8311 Springridge Road, Keithville and stole e-cigarette vapor pens. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s ...
05/23/2020 - SHREVEPORT MAN ARRESTED AFTER HARASSING AND THREATENING TO KILL A DEPUTY
A 48-year-old Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday after threatening to kill a Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joaquin Jamon Frazier, 48, is accused of r...
05/20/2020 - SHREVEPORT MAN ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE AND STEALING A HANDGUN
A 42-year-old Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for domestic abuse battery with strangulation and theft of a firearm, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. John Kevin Davis, 42, is accuse...
05/20/2020 - Caddo deputies to participate in seatbelt enforcement campaign
As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, Caddo deputies are gearing up to participate in the national “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt campaign, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.D...
05/15/2020 - Two Shreveport men arrested for crimes involving juveniles
A 33-year-old Shreveport man was arrested today for indecent behavior with a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Dustin Henderson, 33, of the 7100 block of Jeanette Lane, is accuse...
05/13/2020 - CPSO has questions in case of missing woman
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are hoping to connect with a person who left information pertaining to Dorothy Yates-McCathran at a Vivian business in April.Detectives aren’t sayi...
05/13/2020 - Investigation nets six kilos of meth, two arrests
Two men were arrested on drug charges today following an investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than six kilos of methamphetamine.Anthony Allen Kellog, 38, and James Orv...
05/12/2020 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator recognized several employees recently with awards for service to their community and the Sheriff’s Office. The awards included promotions, a Lifesaving...
05/12/2020 - Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving children
A Keithville man is in jail charged with sexually assaulting three juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. David Wilson Waters, 59, of the 6400 block of Thistle Lane, was arr...
05/11/2020 - Caddo Sheriff warns of Bitcoin blackmail scam
The Federal Trade Commission says reports of Bitcoin blackmail scams have taken a big jump in the last few weeks, including in Caddo Parish, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Email...
05/06/2020 - Teen arrested for shooting Shreveport couple
A 13-year-old boy was arrested for shooting a Shreveport couple in their home Sunday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo deputies were called to 7357 North Noel in Shreveport just aft...
05/04/2020 - Task Force arrests three on drug charges
Three men were jailed on drug charges Friday following an investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, Street Level Interdiction Unit, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prato...
05/01/2020 - Coronavirus provides impetus for expanding video court
The coronavirus pandemic is providing the impetus for expanding video court proceedings at Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator. As of Monday, judges in all...
04/29/2020 - Man arrested for drugs after running into sheriff's patrol car
A Shreveport man who ran into the back of a Caddo Sheriff's Office patrol car was arrested after deputies found drugs and guns in his vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Dep...
04/28/2020 - Caddo mask distribution sites announced
Caddo Parish residents can pick up free face masks from 8 a.m. until noon Thursday, April 23, at pre-selected sites within the parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of Caddo's...
04/21/2020 - Caddo HSEP receives mask donation from Hanes company
Update: Sheriff Prator announced today that 70,000 masks have been provided to the City of Shreveport and 40,000 to the Parish of Caddo for distribution to the general public. Details on whe...
04/18/2020 - Testing site opens for first responders, health care workers
Update: The drive-thru testing site opened this past week for first responders and health care workers is now available to anyone in the general public who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19...
04/08/2020 - Shooting suspect fatally wounded
A man wanted for shooting at a Caddo deputy and killing a Shreveport woman is dead, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Derek Swanson, 28, was fatally injured during a shootout with law enfo...
04/07/2020 - CPSO continues search for shooting suspect
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are continuing their search this morning for a man who shot at a deputy Monday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies maintained a perimeter in the ar...
04/07/2020 - CPSO searches for shooting suspect
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are in the 8200 block of Jefferson Paige Road searching for a suspect who fired at a deputy, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 1 p.m. today, a Caddo patrol de...
04/06/2020 - Caddo deputy, recovered from COVID-19, donates plasma to other virus patients
A Caddo deputy who recovered from COVID-19 is now helping other critically ill coronavirus patients by donating his plasma. Cpl. Kevin Calhoun donated one of the ...
04/04/2020 - Caddo Sheriff requires all deputies to wear masks
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator is requiring all deputies to wear protective masks while on duty, according to an order that goes into effect at 6 p.m. tonight."This goes beyond m...
04/04/2020 - Juvenile charged with hit and run
A 17 year old has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run fatality on Roy Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff's Patrol deputies were called to the 4300 block about 9...
03/31/2020 - Man charged in charged in Calderwood shooting
Caddo Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Shreveport man in connection with a shooting March 7 on Calderwood Drive, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Brian Alexander ...
03/24/2020 - Caddo OHSEP lists public updates on website
The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is making community COVID-19 information and updates available in one location for the benefit of citizens.Caddo OHSEP Di...
03/17/2020 - Caddo leaders meet to discuss COVID-19
State, parish, and city leaders took part in a Unified Command Group meeting today at the Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness where they discussed pr...
03/13/2020 - Caddo Parish announces local case of COVID-19
A presumptive positive case of COVID-19 or coronavirus has been detected in Caddo Parish, according to officials.A middle-aged male with no risk factors and no history of travel self-presented to ...
03/11/2020 - Visitation suspended at CCC
On-site visitation for inmates at Caddo Correctional Center has been suspended until further notice in an effort to prevent the coronavirus from entering the facility, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
03/11/2020 - CPSO appeals to public in case of missing woman
It’s been seven weeks since a north Caddo Parish woman was reported missing to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, and there's still no clue as to her whereabouts, detectives ...
03/11/2020 - Man arrested for stabbing
One man is in jail today charged with stabbing another man during an argument in north Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo patrol deputies were called to the 7800 block of Edelwe...
03/11/2020 - Caddo Sheriff/Homeland Security Director talks COVID-19
Caddo Sheriff/Homeland Security Director Steve Prator is recommending that all residents be familiar with tips and information that will help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like ...
03/09/2020 - Greenwood man arrested for terrorizing
A Greenwood man was arrested by Caddo deputies on Friday for making threats that temporarily closed down several local banks, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Taylor Mullins, 24, was arrested b...
03/07/2020 - Two men arrested in connection with body found at Cameron Park
Two men are in jail this morning charged in connection with a body discovered near Wallace Lake Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo patrol deputies were called to Cameron Park at 5:17 p.m....
03/01/2020 - Man arrested in connection with trailer theft ring
A Greenwood man is behind bars after an investigation showed he was the mastermind in a trailer theft ring that targeted more than 20 victims, according to an announcement by Caddo Sheriff Steve Prato...
02/25/2020 - Caddo Sheriff issues warning about tech support scam
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has issued a warning about another scam making the rounds in our area. This one involves tech support.It begins with the scammer contacting the victim under th...
02/20/2020 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold recruitment event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a Recruitment Event at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, behind the Ca...
02/20/2020 - New dates announced for Women's Firearms and Personal Safety Class
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced upcoming dates for the women’s personal safety and firearms familiarization course offered by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office.The c...
02/19/2020 - Woman arrested for forgery, filing false public records
A Shreveport woman was arrested for forging signatures on four property deeds and filing the paperwork with the Clerk of Court, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Krystle Williams, 32, presented ...
02/18/2020 - Man dies after crashing vehicle into tree
One man is dead following a traffic crash on Cedar Creek Drive in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The man, who has not been identified, crashed his truck into a tree after fleeing from a&nbs...
02/13/2020 - Man arrested for theft involving LSU-Clemson tickets
A south Louisiana man is accused of overcharging a buyer for tickets to the College National Championship football game, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.The victim, who is fr...
02/12/2020 - Woman avoids hospital food but lands in jail
Hospital food. It often gets a bad rap. One woman thought she found a way to avoid it, but that plan eventually landed her in jail.Ashley Lee, 31, of Plain Dealing, was arrested for maki...
02/10/2020 - Shreveport lawyer arrested for theft
A Shreveport lawyer turned himself in to the Caddo Sheriff’s Office after warrants for his arrest were obtained charging him with theft, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Zachary Moffett, ...
02/05/2020 - Man arrested for home improvement fraud
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man for being an unlicensed contractor, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jason Youngblood was hired to remodel a house on Looney Street in May. Th...
02/04/2020 - Woman arrested for identity theft
A Shreveport woman is in jail today charged with committing identity theft, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Tiffany King, 32, is accused of making $13,047 in unauthorized charges to a former f...
02/04/2020 - CPSO seeks info on missing woman
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Vivian woman, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Dorothy Yates-McCathran, 40, was reported missing by ...
01/30/2020 - Third person arrested in Holiday Inn theft; other suspects identified
Update: Jamilah King was arrested on Jan. 29 after information was provided that she was working in Bossier City. BCPD was contacted and Jamilah was located and later transport...
01/29/2020 - Vivian man arrested for access device fraud
A Vivian man was arrested today for using a former employer’s gas card to purchase thousands of dollars of fuel for friends and acquaintances, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Cade C...
01/27/2020 - 3-yr-old in stable condition after accidental shooting
Caddo Deputies are continuing their investigation today into the shooting of a three-year-old boy in south Caddo Parish this past weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The child was driven to&nb...
01/25/2020 - Four arrested after vehicle pursuit
Traffic violation leads to a vehicle pursuit in south Caddo Parish that ended in Harrison County with four people in jail, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Deputies attempted to stop 32-year-old Ch...
01/24/2020 - Caddo Sheriff warns of scams
Two scams are circulating in the local area causing Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator to issue a word of warning.The first scam involves bogus text messages claiming to be from Fed Ex or anothe...
01/22/2020 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
01/22/2020 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions and employee recognitions
Three 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 se...
01/21/2020 - Overnight Storm Claims Life
An 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. ...
01/11/2020 - Rougarou the Rescue Dog joins Caddo Sheriff's K-9 Unit
The 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 departmen...
01/09/2020 - Caddo Sheriff to host AARP Safe Driving Class
The 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 ...
01/07/2020 - 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.I...
01/06/2020 - 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 H...
01/06/2020 - Barricade call ends peacefully in south Caddo
Two 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...
01/05/2020 - CPSO seeks suspect in November credit union robbery
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Troy Donnell Baker, who’s wanted for the November 18 armed robbery of the Wesla Federal Credit Union...
12/30/2019 - Local FOP to host Shop with a Cop event
Some area children will get a chance to Shop with a Cop this week at Wal-mart on Mansfield Road.The local Fraternal Order of Police organization - E.G. Huckabay Lodge #3 - is funding the...
12/19/2019 - Group to deliver gifts to inmate families
A simple desire to show love and kindness to her neighbors is what prompted one local woman to organize a toy drive for inmate families.Through her work and personal connections, Mandy S...
12/19/2019 - CPSO investigates armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff's detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred earlier this morning at the Cash Magic near Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 4:30 a.m., a man ...
12/16/2019 - Bossier man wakes to find himself under arrest
A Bossier man was arrested for drug possession on Saturday after Caddo deputies found him asleep in his vehicle on a restaurant parking lot, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Deputy Alvin ...
12/10/2019 - CPSO to hold recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a Recruitment Event from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, ...
12/02/2019 - CPSO investigates domestic call in Vivian
Update: The suspect arrested earlier today on Scarpengo Road has been identified as Zackery Summage, 31, of Shreveport. He is currently being booked into CCC for unauthorized entry of an inhabited...
12/02/2019 - Aircraft recovery begins on Red River
Authorities are on the Red River this morning preparing to remove an aircraft that crashed and sank near the downtown airport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A barge from Blunt Brothers Const...
12/02/2019 - Caddo Sheriff hosts First Gun Course for Kids
Is Santa bringing your child their first hunting rifle or BB gun this year?Registration is currently underway for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office “First Gun Class for Kids.”...
11/27/2019 - Two men escape aircraft in Red River
Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an aircraft in the Red River earlier today, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.According to Sheriff's Lt. Mike Gray, just before 11...
11/24/2019 - Caddo Deputies investigate fatality crash
UDPATE: Early this morning, the driver of the black Chevy pick-up died from injuries sustained in the crash. ORIGINAL REPORT: Caddo Deputies investigated a fatality crash on LA Hwy ...
11/22/2019 - CPSO seeks clues in man's 2015 disappearance
November 21 marks the four-year anniversary that 33-year-old Kenneth Cole was reported missing. Today, his family and Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are still searching for answers about h...
11/13/2019 - Drugs and guns found during traffic stop
Caddo Sheriff’s Patrol deputies discovered drugs and guns after stopping a vehicle in south Caddo Parish on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Cpl. Mike McConnell was monitoring tr...
11/06/2019 - Caddo Sheriff's Academy announces graduation ceremony
Graduation exercises for the 46th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, at Calvary Baptist Church...
11/01/2019 - Caddo Sheriff offers important safety information before Halloween
Before trick-or-treating this season, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator advises parents to do their homework and know whose door you’re knocking on.“Not everyone has good int...
10/30/2019 - Traffic stop leads to drug arrests
A traffic stop in south Caddo Parish this past weekend landed two people in jail after the discovery of drugs and guns in their vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff&rsqu...
10/28/2019 - Dallas man flees from deputies, throws meth from vehicle
A Dallas man led Caddo Sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit while throwing nearly a kilo of methamphetamine from his vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies attempted to stop 55-year-old Blan...
10/22/2019 - Woman struck by car overnight; taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating incidents that led to a 33-year-old woman being struck by an Eastbound car on Southern Loop near Wallace Lake Rd. late Monday night,...
10/08/2019 - Woman charged with stealing from pizza restaurant
An employee of a local pizza restaurant is charged with stealing over $8,300 from the business, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ashlynn Cargill, 22, of Bossier City, was arrested by Sheriff&rs...
10/03/2019 - Houston man arrested for trafficking drugs in Caddo Parish
A Houston man was arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task force, in cooperation with the FBI, for trafficking meth in Caddo Parish.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Polic...
10/03/2019 - CSPO seeks information about shot horse
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking the public who may have information about a horse that was shot, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A homeowner’s horse was found shot in a pasture near the...
10/01/2019 - CPSO seeks information about car theft
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a man who may have information about a stolen vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A white 2017 Hyundai Sante Fe was ...
09/27/2019 - Large Disturbance at Byrd High School leads to several arrest
Caddo deputies made several arrest following a large disturbance at Byrd High School earlier this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. About 8:15AM this morning, School Resource Officer, C...
09/26/2019 - Caddo Deputies worked major traffic accident on Interstate 220
Caddo Deputies worked a major traffic accident on Interstate 220 westbound in south Caddo Parish this afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Earlier this afternoon, about 1:30PM, a vehicle lost a la...
09/25/2019 - Sex offender arrested for violating terms of registration
A convicted sex offender was arrested in Caddo Parish for operating a limo service that catered to children, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Barry Carroll Hartsell, 60, of Atlanta, T...
09/22/2019 - Sex offender arrested for violating terms of registration
A convicted sex offender was arrested in Caddo Parish for operating a limo service that catered to children, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Barry Carroll Hartsell, 35, of ... was ar...
09/22/2019 - Woman arrested for posing as LPN
A Shreveport woman was arrested for posing as a licensed practical nurse at a local nursing home facility, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sandra Jeannett Martin, 59, was arrested on...
09/20/2019 - CPSO in search of two escapees from Work Release building
UPDATE: 4:32 P.M. BOTH SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY ...The U.S. Marshal's Task Force arrested both suspects this afternoon in Tyler, Texas. They were located together at a business after running out of...
09/20/2019 - CPSO welcomes five new reserve deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator swore in five new reserve deputies during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility on September 17.Taking the Oath of Office were Brandon Bounds, Co...
09/20/2019 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold job fair
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will hold a career fair at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 5, at the CPSO Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive in Shreveport.Recruiters will be on hand to ...
09/19/2019 - Caddo Sheriff to host women's self-defense class
Enrollment is open for a women’s self-defense course taught by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator.There are three opportunities to attend the class: 10 a.m...
09/19/2019 - Caddo deputy named First Responder of the Year
Caddo Sheriff’s Cpl. Matthew Lucky was named First Responder of the Year by the Caddo Lodge #179 F&AM during a banquet held at the organization’s Shreveport lodge on Septembe...
09/13/2019 - Caddo Sheriff offers boater safety course
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, in conjunction with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will conduct a free boater education cour...
09/06/2019 - Caddo Sheriff unveils new livestock holding facility
A new facility to hold loose livestock picked up by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is expected to see a lot of activity, Sheriff Steve Prator said when unveiling the space this morn...
09/04/2019 - Deputies seek man who fled following pursuit
Update, September 4, 2019:Glen Merrell was arrested Tuesday afternoon, September 3, by Lt. Ondray Miles after he was spotted walking near LA Hwy. 789 and Denise Road in south Caddo Parish . M...
08/30/2019 - CA man arrested for stealing thousands in text messaging scam
A California man was arrested in Shreveport on Saturday in connection with a text messaging scam that compromised the bank accounts of numerous customers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and...
08/28/2019 - Three City of Shreveport employees arrested
Three employees of the City of Shreveport, Department of Water and Sewerage have been arrested following an investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force, said Caddo Sher...
08/23/2019 - Caddo Sheriff opens range for public to sight-in rifles
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the range at the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming hunting season. ...
08/20/2019 - Mooringsport man charged with Video Voyeurism
A 29-year-old Mooringsport man was arrested last Sunday for allegedly making inappropriate videos of a 12-year-old female, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On August 11, the Caddo Sheriff&rs...
08/19/2019 - Desoto Parish man arrested for First Degree Rape
A Desoto Parish man was arrested last week for rape charges which occurred in the mid 1990’s, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Glenn Miller Sr., 64, of Keatchie, LA wa...
08/19/2019 - Local woman commits fraud against grandmother
A Keithville woman has been arrested for taking her grandmother’s car and debit card without permission, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On July 13, 21-year-old, Grac...
08/19/2019 - Alert: Text Scam targeting bank information
Local citizens and businesses are being targeted recently by a text message scam seeking banking information, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Recently, citizens of Caddo Parish an...
08/16/2019 - Annual state review gives high marks to Caddo Correctional Center
An on-site inspection of the Caddo Correctional Center conducted by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections gives high praise to the parish jail and the deputies who r...
08/16/2019 - Shreveport woman arrested with synthetic marijuana
A Shreveport woman was arrested over the weekend after she was found with synthetic marijuana and a large amount of cash.Around midnight on Saturday, Sheriff’s Deputy Marcus Jeanso...
08/06/2019 - Caddo deputy Doug Smith receives Louisiana law enforcement award
Caddo Sheriff's Sgt. Doug Smith was honored as Louisiana’s 40 and 8 Law Officer of the Year during the organization’s Grande Promenade Sunday in Opelousas. It was also announ...
08/06/2019 - Man who threatened Sheriff and deputies arrested for terrorizing
A Shreveport man was arrested this past week for making threats to harm Sheriff Steve Prator and Caddo Parish deputies.An investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Criminal Investigatio...
08/06/2019 - College-bound safety photos and update
Attached are some photos from this morning's opening of the college-bound safety course being held at Sheriff's Safety Town. Sheriff Prator greeted the full house, and Chief Eddie Walker of Ce...
08/05/2019 - Caddo Sheriff's deputy honored as state Sheriffs' Association Deputy of the Year
A Caddo Sheriff’s deputy was recognized by his peers as the state’s Deputy Sheriff of the Year during the annual conference of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association in Baton ...
08/01/2019 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions, recognitions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will promote six deputies tomorrow during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony at the Re-Entry Facility at 1121 Forum Drive. The Sheriff will also recognize several employees for...
07/29/2019 - Business owner arrested for fraud
Updated with additional charge:The owner of One Planet Solar was arrested on Thursday for home improvement fraud, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Matthew Roberts, 48, of Stonewall, is accused ...
07/26/2019 - Caddo Sheriff offers safety course for college students
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a FREE one-day safety course for college-bound students and returning college students between the ages of 17 and 21.The interactive course will be...
07/18/2019 - Caddo and Bossier deputies deploying to south Louisiana
Caddo and Bossier rescue teams will deploy to Baton Rouge as part of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The deputies and equipmen...
07/11/2019 - CPSO conducts underage alcohol sales operation
Eight people were recently cited for the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons during an operation conducted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Division, said Sheriff Steve Pr...
07/09/2019 - CPSO conducts underage alcohol sales operation
Eight people were recently cited for the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons during an operation conducted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Division, said Sheriff Steve Pr...
07/09/2019 - CPSO investigating double shooting
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting that occurred in south Shreveport early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrol deputies were called to...
06/30/2019 - Shreveport man arrested for twenty counts of identity thefts
A Shreveport man was arrested for twenty counts of identity thefts, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Cody Wayne Lyell, 30, of Shreveport was arrested by Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crime Detective Mi...
06/21/2019 - CPSO Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp now in its 17th year
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Safety Education Camp, which will be held July 15-17 at t...
06/13/2019 - Caddo Sheriff's Camp celebrates 30 years / Media Day set for Tuesday
It’s the 30th anniversary of Caddo Sheriff’s Camp, and 67 Caddo Parish boys are joining in the celebration this week at the Kinsey Scout Reservation, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
06/10/2019 - BR man arrested for crimes involving juvenile
A Baton Rouge man was arrested this past week in connection with Caddo Parish crimes dating back 19 years, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Gentry Vinson, 50, was arrested by the U.S. Marshal&r...
05/28/2019 - Shreveport man arrested for manslaughter
A Shreveport man is in jail for manslaughter following a shooting at his residence this past evening, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff's patrol deputies were called to the home of 19-ye...
05/27/2019 - CADDO PARISH TO CONDUCT ONLINE TAX SALE ON JUNE 4
On Tuesday, June 4, the Caddo Parish Sheriff will host their annual tax sale online at CivicSource.com. The auction opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m., subject to a sliding close. Over 2,000...
05/23/2019 - Man arrested for illegally using company credit card
A Shreveport man was arrested for felony theft for using a company credit card for personal benefit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Robert Welborn, 29, was booked into Caddo Correctional Cent...
05/22/2019 - CPSO investigate road rage shooting
Caddo deputies investigated a road rage shooting incident that occurred in south Caddo Parish on LA Highway 3132, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Late Sunday afternoon, just before 4 p.m., two vehi...
05/19/2019 - CPSO deputies to participate in seatbelt enforcement campaign
Caddo deputies will participate in the national “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt campaign May 20 through June 2, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies will be joining other l...
05/16/2019 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotion, awards
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator recognized several deputies during a ceremony today honoring them for promotions, lifesaving efforts, and years of service.Robert Presley, a 13-year veteran of...
05/14/2019 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate 45th Academy class
Graduation exercises for the 45th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwo...
05/13/2019 - Caddo officials briefed on weekend weather
Caddo-Shreveport officials received a weather briefing this morning as we head into the weekend where more rain is expected, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of Caddo Homeland Security an...
05/10/2019 - CPSO investigating train derailment
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a train derailment in south Caddo, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At this time, LA Hwy. 1 northbound is blocked at the Red River-Caddo parish line...
05/07/2019 - Caddo officials hold weather planning meeting
Officials in Caddo Parish gathered at the 911 Communications Building in Shreveport this morning to discuss the potential for more rain this week and how it could impact area waterways....
05/06/2019 - Man arrested in fatal hit and run
A Shreveport man was arrested today in connection with a hit and run fatality this past Saturday on LA 3132, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Zachary Dahl Sumlin, 46, turned himself in to the C...
05/03/2019 - Missing dog recovered
A Siberian Husky puppy taken from outside a store in south Shreveport has been recovered.The dog named Rocky was taken from Wal-mart on Mansfield Road on Thursday around 8 p.m. His owner, a long-h...
05/03/2019 - Caddo Sheriff to hold Recruitment Event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a Recruitment Event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. Safety Town is located at 8910 Jew...
04/29/2019 - Counterfeit suspect in custody after slow pursuit
A fleeing suspect who refused to exit his vehicle for an hour following a slow speed pursuit with deputies is now in custody and facing a number of charges, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
04/11/2019 - CPSO to commemorate Crime Victims' Rights Week
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator will host a proclamation ceremony on Monday, April 8, to commemorate the annual observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The ceremony will b...
04/05/2019 - CPSO investigating fatality crash
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred this morning on Mira Myrtis Road in the northern part of the parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. &...
04/03/2019 - Shreveport man arrested for drugs
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit, along with the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office, seized drugs and guns during a search warrant in the 400 block of Melrose Street in Shreveport on ...
03/19/2019 - Five charged in counterfeiting scheme
An investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Unit has led to the recovery of more than $4,000 in counterfeit money and the arrests of five people, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
03/18/2019 - New scam targets Medicare recipients
Scammers are trying to cash in on a change with Medicare, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In 2018, Medicare provided new cards for people receiving benefits. The new cards show an eleven digit...
03/18/2019 - CPSO responds to shooting
Caddo deputies are searching for a man who broke into a residence and held a family at gunpoint Wednesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 10 p.m., James Salone, 56, broke in...
03/14/2019 - Woman arrested with stolen mail
A Keithville woman was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for stealing mail from 53 different victims, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Early Friday morning, March 8, the Caddo Sheriff&rsquo...
03/11/2019 - Caddo deputy named Law Officer of the Year
Caddo Sheriff's Sgt. Doug Smith was honored as Law Officer of the Year by the 40 and 8 Voiture Locale 137 during a ceremony Thursday in Shreveport. He was also selected as the state orga...
03/08/2019 - Caddo deputies to be recognized during Tuesday ceremony
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will promote three deputies tomorrow in a ceremony at the Re-Entry Facility on Forum Drive. The Sheriff will also recognize one employee with a Lifesaving Award an...
03/04/2019 - Greenwood man arrested for killing cousin
A Greenwood man is in jail today charged with killing his cousin, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were called to the 7300 block of Golden Meadows in Greenwood about 7:...
03/04/2019 - Man arrested for sex crimes involving children
A Rodessa man was arrested on Monday for sex crimes involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Darin Gene Chandler, 47, was arrested at the CPSO Criminal Investigatio...
02/26/2019 - Phone scam targets registered sex offenders
A telephone scam is targeting registered sex offenders in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies have received several reports from offenders saying they were contacted by phon...
02/21/2019 - Woman charged with bank fraud
A Shreveport woman was arrested for defrauding four different banks out of $17,470, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Karen Miller, 39, was the subject of multiple investigations by th...
02/20/2019 - $7,000 reward offered in Vivian homicide
A $7,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the Jan. 5, 2016, homicide of J.D. Hill of Vivian.Caddo-Shreveport Crime S...
02/19/2019 - Juvenile arrested for battery
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for a battery on Redbud Lane in Vivian Sunday night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were notified after the victim, Annette Moore, walk...
02/18/2019 - Caddo Sheriff to host women's firearms class
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will hold a women’s firearms class from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, February 23, at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy.The ...
02/08/2019 - Vivian man arrested for drugs during traffic stop
A Vivian man was arrested by Caddo deputies this morning after drugs were found in his car during a traffic stop, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputy John Berry made the stop on West Arkans...
02/08/2019 - AR man arrested following shooting, chase
Caddo deputies got their man Tuesday night after searching throughout the day for the suspect involved in a litany of crimes, said Sheriff Steve Prator.James Allen Shultz, 33, of Fouke, ...
02/06/2019 - Caddo student arrested for terrorizing
A Caddo Parish student was arrested for terrorizing on Sunday after he made threats to commit a shooting at school, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The 15-year-old student at North Caddo Magne...
02/04/2019 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the availability of a $500 college scholarship for a Caddo Parish graduating high school senio...
01/30/2019 - Caddo Parish crime continues to decline
Crime in Caddo Parish dropped 14 percent in 2018 falling to its lowest level in at least 20 years, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Overall, there were 1,174 crimes reported in 2018...
01/22/2019 - CPSO to hold women's firearms class
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will hold a women’s firearms class from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, January 26, at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy.The class is fo...
01/18/2019 - LOCATED/CPSO asks for information on missing person
Update: Mr. Fleeks has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Johnny ...
01/18/2019 - Caddo deputy receives Public Servants Award
Caddo Sheriff’s Deputy Marc Herring received the Law Enforcement Public Servants Award from the VFW Post 2238 during a ceremony Friday at Savoie’s Restaurant.The VFW presente...
01/17/2019 - CPSO looking for missing man
Update: Mr. Bruner has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Keithville man who was reported miss...
01/16/2019 - Second suspect arrested in BHS gun case
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a second suspect in connection with a loaded gun found at a local high school this past week, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were n...
01/16/2019 - City, parish leaders briefed on weather event
Parish and city leaders met this morning at the Caddo Emergency Operations Center to discuss the impact of weather in the area.The National Weather Service briefed those attend...
01/03/2019 - Man who fled from deputies apprehended by Sheriff's K-9
Caddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a man and recovered stolen property following a pursuit tonight in south Caddo, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 5 p.m., Caddo Sheriff'...
12/24/2018 - Three people shot in Vivian
Three people were injured from gunfire in Vivian early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 2 a.m., deputies were called to North Caddo Memorial Hospital in Vivian whe...
12/23/2018 - CPSO seeks owner of livestock
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Stock Patrol picked up three horses and a mule Tuesday at King Oaks Loop and Joust Street. The livestock was transported to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s ...
12/19/2018 - Women's firearms course features "Shoot/Don't Shoot" scenarios
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold a Women’s Firearms and Critical Decision Making course from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, December 26, at the Sheriff&rsqu...
12/18/2018 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
A white horse was picked up by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Willie Mays Street at Avocado Drive on December 16. The horse will be sold at auction if the owner is not located within 10 d...
12/17/2018 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotion
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced the promotion of Doug Smith to sergeant today in a ceremony at the Re-Entry Facility on Forum Drive. The Sheriff also recognized several employees for th...
12/04/2018 - CPSO seeks owner of goat
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of a billy goat found Thursday, November 29, in the 12900 block of Mailbox Road. If the owner is not located within 10 days, ...
11/30/2018 - Caddo Sheriff's Academy to graduate Monday
Graduation exercises for the 44th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, December 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Li...
11/30/2018 - CPSO offers gun safety course for children receiving guns this Christmas
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from...
11/27/2018 - CPSO arrests two teens for car break-ins
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested two teens for committing multiple car burglaries in the Timberline and Deer Creek neighborhoods, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The burglaries occurr...
11/27/2018 - Family rescued from flooded vehicle
A family including six children ages 8 to 16 was rescued this morning from the top of an SUV stranded on Linwood Avenue. At 6:43 a.m., Caddo Deputy Kevin Calhoun was dispatched ...
11/13/2018 - Man arrested for domestic abuse and kidnapping
A Shreveport man is in jail today for hitting, strangling, and kidnapping his wife, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The 29-year-old victim was at a cousin's house in the 2400 block of...
11/03/2018 - Greenwood man arrested in double fatality
Caddo sheriff’s deputies have identified and arrested the driver who caused a crash that killed two people on October 17, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jessie Wade Disotell, 34, of Gre...
10/31/2018 - CPSO seeks info in bank fraud case
A traveling ring of bandits is believed responsible for more than $70,000 in debit card fraud that claimed victims in Shreveport-Bossier, New Orleans, and Dallas, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
10/26/2018 - Keithville woman arrested with suitcase full of marijuana
A Keithville woman was arrested on drug charges Monday after she was found with a suitcase full of marijuana, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Patrol deputies were called to the 1000 ...
10/09/2018 - North Caddo teacher dies in crash
A teacher and football coach at North Caddo Magnet High died in a two-vehicle crash earlier today, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At approximately 11:30 a.m., Les Mason, 56, of Vivian, was tr...
10/04/2018 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold recruitment event this Saturday
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a Recruitment Event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. Safety Town is located at 8910...
10/04/2018 - Mooringsport woman arrested for exposing unborn baby to meth
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Mooringsport woman for exposing her unborn baby to methamphetamines, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Rebecca Lynn Blevins, 32, was arrested this wee...
09/27/2018 - Man arrested for raping a child
A Shreveport man has been arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old child, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jatavius Atkins, 21, of Shreveport was arrested following an investigation by ...
09/26/2018 - Three in custody for late night home invasion
A quick response by deputies led to the capture of three teenaged males for their involvement in an armed home invasion in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Last night around&nbs...
09/26/2018 - Caddo Sheriff to hold recruiting event
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a recruitment event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. Safety Town is located at 8910...
09/24/2018 - Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving juvenile
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville man for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jackie Ray Webb, 60, of the 900 block of Bar...
09/24/2018 - Sheriff's Safety Town celebrates 10 years
Sheriff’s Safety Town in Caddo Parish is celebrating its 10-year ...
09/24/2018 - Caddo Sheriff opens range for sighting rifles
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming hunting season.Five da...
09/20/2018 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owner a horse found in north Shreveport today.The Livestock Patrol was called to the 1700 block of Boykin Boulevard for a sorre...
09/18/2018 - CPSO investigating fatal crash
Two suspects who fled the scene of a burglary earlier this evening were involved in a crash that left one of them dead, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The incident began just after ...
09/14/2018 - Texas man arrested for making fake checks
A Texas man was arrested on Wednesday after he tried to cash a counterfeit check at a local bank, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Brandon Colby Jones, 26, of New Summerfield, Texas, ...
09/14/2018 - Elderly victim almost loses thousands to scammers
The scams just keep a comin’, but thankfully one elderly Caddo Parish woman was able to get her money back before it was mailed off to a crook on Wednesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Pr...
09/13/2018 - Caddo Sheriff hosts sniper school
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting a law enforcement sniper school this week at the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy.The 40-hour course is for designated marksmen who a...
09/12/2018 - Sheriff Prator joins parish and city officials in announcing National Night Out
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator joined with other community leaders today to announce October 2, 2018, as the date to celebrate National Night Out in Caddo and Bossier parishes.National Night Out is a ...
09/05/2018 - Three cited in CPSO underage alcohol operation
The Caddo Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol sales operation in Caddo Parish on Thursday. Thirty businesses were checked for compliance with state laws. Th...
08/31/2018 - CPSO warns of scam
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of a scam involving phone calls purportedly from a sheriff’s deputy.The Sheriff’s Office has received several ...
08/30/2018 - Shreveport man charged with more crimes against juveniles
A Shreveport man who is in jail for sex crimes involving juveniles is now facing additional charges after an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
08/30/2018 - McDonnell named Hero of the Year
Caddo Sheriff's Cpl. Justin McDonnell, Shreveport Fireman Jae-Preston Pollard, and U.S. Air Force Captain Khalisha Starr were named Heroes of the Year by First Bossier on ...
08/27/2018 - Woman surprised to learn she is divorced
A Shreveport woman was surprised to find that she was recently granted a divorce in Caddo District Court even though s...
08/23/2018 - Two arrested for financial crimes in Caddo
Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man and a woman for separate financial crimes in Caddo Parish this past week, sa...
08/20/2018 - Nevada scammer strikes again
A Nevada man who was out on bond after committing financial crimes in Shreveport is back in jail for more of the same offenses, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Wade May, Jr., 40, of Las Vegas,...
08/16/2018 - Caddo Sheriff's OHSEP to host active shooter exercise
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) will host an active shooter training exercise Tuesday at Barret Paideia Academy in the Highland neigh...
07/30/2018 - Caddo deputies arrest armed robber
Caddo deputies used a drone and K-9s to track down a man who robbed a restaurant at gunpoint over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were dispatched to Zaxby’s on Nort...
07/30/2018 - Caddo Sheriff announces nine promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize nine employees with promotions and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, ...
07/23/2018 - Husband arrested for cruelty to infirm wife
A Mira man was arrested on Saturday after he failed to seek medical help for his infirm wife after several months, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Alice Essary, 68, had not moved from her couc...
07/19/2018 - CPSO offers safety course for college-bound students
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is helping students prepare for their college send-off by offering a free one-day safety course addressing issues that specifically apply to them.Young men and...
07/19/2018 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Caddo Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Straight-line Winds
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that occurred April 13‑14,...
07/18/2018 - Task Force seize drugs and guns while searching a residence in Shreveport
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit made an arrest and seized illegal narcotics and guns during the execution...
07/12/2018 - Texas man arrested for incest
A Texas man has been arrested for aggravated incest following an investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Larry Thomas, 65, of Bells, Texas, wa...
07/10/2018 - CPSO called to fatality crash near Vivian
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fatality crash east of Vivian Sunday night, according to Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred at 10 p.m. in the 9700 block of H...
07/02/2018 - CPSO seeks identity of man in stolen vehicle
Caddo Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning about a stolen vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.During the early mor...
06/21/2018 - Bossier murder suspect captured in Caddo Parish
Caddo Sheriff's deputies worked with Bossier Sheriff's detectives in capturing a wanted murder suspect in northern Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
06/15/2018 - Pot wrapped as gift seized in traffic stop
Fifteen pounds of pot concealed in a gift-wrapped box was seized by Caddo-Shreveport narcotics agents during a traffic stop on Sunday.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chi...
06/11/2018 - Deputies interrupt burglary in progress
Caddo Sheriff's K-9 deputies interrupted a burglary in progress tonight when they stopped to investigate a suspicious person complaint.After a citizen told deputies about a man ...
06/08/2018 - Keithville man arrested for Indecent Behavior and Pornography
A 45-year-old Keithville man was arrested today for indecent behavior with a juvenile and pornography involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives investigat...
06/04/2018 - Couple leaves young children alone while getting their marriage license
A 10-month-old baby boy and a 4-year-old boy were left alone in car with the air conditioner running while their parents were inside the Caddo Parish Courthouse getting a marriage license....
05/31/2018 - Four suspects connected to break-in at Vivian business
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested several suspects in connection with the theft of multiple vehicles from a business in Vivian earlier this month, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
05/31/2018 - Women arrested with illegal drugs in car
Three women were arrested on drug charges Tuesday after Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies found a large amount of suspected narcotics in their vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Depu...
05/30/2018 - Vivian man arrested in connection with traffic fatality
A Vivian man was arrested Saturday in connection with a traffic crash that left a woman dead, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Daniel McBride and his passenger, Sonja Martin, were travelin...
05/27/2018 - Two arrested in joint financial crimes investigation
Two men are in jail today for their involvement in crimes that netted over $143,000 through fraudulent wire transfers, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Patrick Tayon Babila, 33, and T...
05/24/2018 - CPSO investigating Vivian shooting
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left a Vivian man injured Wednesday night, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jason Davis, 32, was shot in the leg while...
05/24/2018 - Update: Suspect Identified/Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks man in connection with multiple investigation
Update: The Caddo Sheriff's Office has obtained a warrant for the arrest of 20-year-old Francisco Davis, seen in the attached photos. Davis is wanted for aggravated assaul...
05/22/2018 - Click It or Ticket traffic safety campaign starts today
As the official start of summer draws near and motorists take to the roadways for summer vacations, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to “Click It or Ticke...
05/21/2018 - CPSO to conduct Tax Certificate sales June 5
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Tax Certificate sales at CivicSource.com on June 5. The online auctions open at 8 a.m. and end at 8 p.m., subject to a sliding cl...
05/21/2018 - Realtor arrested for felony theft
A local realtor has been arrested for stealing $14,000 from a client in a fraudulent real estate deal, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The victim reported to authorities that she gave th...
05/16/2018 - CPSO seeks owner of goats
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of two male goats picked up by the CPSO Stock Patrol on May 12. The goats were located in the 9600 block of Hwy. 169.Anyone with i...
05/15/2018 - Shreveport man charged as accessory in drive-by shooting
A Shreveport man was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred on May 6 in the Lakeview neighborhood, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Tamario Jenkins, 22, of the 9000...
05/14/2018 - Caddo deputy locates vehicle from Texas carjacking
A vehicle stolen during a carjacking in Fort Worth, Texas, was recovered in Caddo Parish following a brief pursuit by deputies, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff’s Deputy Jus...
05/10/2018 - CPSO schedules public hearing
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Caddo Parish Law Enforcement District will be...
05/04/2018 - Caddo Sheriff to host Academy graduation
Graduation exercises for the 43rd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, May 7, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood...
05/04/2018 - CPSO seeks man in attempted murder case
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are searching for a man who fired shots into a vehicle carrying three adults and a 2-year-old child over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Quincy An...
04/30/2018 - Bush School researchers to present study on local Red River flooding
Students from Texas A&M’s prestigious Bush School of Government & Public Service are taking a close look at localized flooding of the Red River to offer potential solutions to ...
04/26/2018 - CPSO seeks owners of loose livestock
So many baaad goats! The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owners of these goats that were picked up by the Livestock Patrol.Two male goats were caught on Brown Street in Mooringsport ...
04/25/2018 - Man arrested for hit and run
Caddo sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in connection with this morning's hit and run on Wells Island Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Steve Brown, 42, of the 1900 block...
04/24/2018 - 2018 Property Tax Roll Forward Publication
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Caddo Parish Law Enforcement District will be held at t...
04/20/2018 - Caddo Sheriff announces results of Operation Zero Hour
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the results of warrant round-up "Operation Zero Hour."“ ‘Operation Zero Hour’ meant the offenders’ time ...
04/19/2018 - Disaster Declaration signed in CaddoParish
City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish officials are in the process of documenting damage from this past weekend’s storm, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.A Declaration of Disaster was...
04/16/2018 - Caddo Sheriff warns: Don't get caught in this bank card scam!
Caddo residents are being warned about a bank card scam involving the theft of personal information and money, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In recent days, CPSO has received reports from ci...
04/13/2018 - Crime victims awareness fair cancelled
A Community Awareness Fair and Safety Fun Day scheduled for Saturday at Sheriff’s Safety Town has been cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. The fair was to be held in conj...
04/12/2018 - Man arrested for beating child
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested an Oil City man for beating his 4-year-old son, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Luke Collins, 23 of the 10,000 block of Plum Point Road in Oil City wa...
04/06/2018 - 17-year-old arrested for having sex with minor
A 17-year-old was arrested by Caddo detectives for having a sexual relationship with a minor, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s deputies began an investigation...
04/06/2018 - CPSO to host 2018 Crime Victims' Rights Week events
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) April 8-14, is hosting several events to raise awareness about crime victims&rs...
04/02/2018 - Georgia man arrested for stealing money from night deposit boxes
A Georgia man was arrested on a Caddo Sheriff’s warrant for stealing money from several Shreveport apartment complexes, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In September 2016, money orde...
03/20/2018 - Juveniles arrested on sexting charge
Five teens were arrested on sexting charges for sharing a nude photo of a fellow student on social media, said Sheriff Steve Prator.School officials notified a sheriff’s deputy aft...
03/20/2018 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize two employees with promotions and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, ...
03/19/2018 - Two arrested for armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people on Wednesday for robbing a man during the sale of a handgun, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The robbery occurred around 5 p.m. at a church i...
03/15/2018 - Three arrested on drug charges
Caddo Shreveport narcotics agents executed two search warrants on Wednesday, March 7, resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics. At 301 West 68th Street, agents se...
03/09/2018 - 17 pounds of marijuana seized in bust
A bundle of marijuana weighing 17 pounds was seized during a drug investigation in south Shreveport on Tuesday, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump...
03/08/2018 - 26 arrested in drug operation
A two-day operation conducted by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit resulted in the arrests of 26 people on drug and other charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chi...
03/07/2018 - Body recovered on Wallace Lake
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a body was located earlier this morning in Wallace Lake.Deputies with the Sheriff's Office Marine Unit and agents with LA Wil...
03/02/2018 - CPSO investigating attempted burglary
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred this morning in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were dispatched to the 6300 bloc...
02/28/2018 - CPSO helps with livestock rescue
Some tense moments gave way to a happy ending this morning when several head of cattle were rescued from flooded Twelve Mile Bayou, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The cattle w...
02/26/2018 - Day three for CPSO in search for missing boater
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Unit is back at Wallace Lake this morning searching for a boater who was reported missing on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The girlf...
02/25/2018 - Caddo deputy seizes high-grade marijuana; arrests three
A Caddo deputy who was working a special detail to identify and arrest drunk drivers located more than that on Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputy James Norwood was working a DWI gr...
02/24/2018 - Caddo officials prepare for rise of the Red
Caddo Parish residents should prepare for more rain, flooding, and possible tornadic activity this weekend, a spokesman for the National Weather Service said today in a meeting at the C...
02/23/2018 - Caddo Sheriff proposes arming some school faculty
In an e-mail to Caddo Parish School Board members today, Sheriff Steve Prator asked that they consider allowing armed faculty in parish schools."Our schools currently brag...
02/22/2018 - Caddo Sheriff calls meeting to discuss weather's impact on the Red
Caddo Sheriff and Homeland Security Director Steve Prator will hold a meeting of local officials at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 23, to discuss the impact of our current weather system on the ...
02/22/2018 - CPSO investigates alleged threat
On Tuesday, February 20, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a post on Facebook regarding a possible threat at Northwood High School. The person posting the message all...
02/21/2018 - Teen charged with attempted murder of mother
A 19-year-old man is in jail today charged with stabbing his mother and her boyfriend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.At 7:15 p.m. Friday, Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a suspicio...
02/17/2018 - CPSO on scene of fatal crash
Caddo deputies are on the scene of a fatal crash that occured just before 7 p.m. tonight at the intersection of Simpson and Buncombe roads.Sheriff's Sgt. Mike Vaitkus said a pickup w...
02/13/2018 - Bossier man arrested for theft
A 21-year-old Bossier City man is in jail charged with theft for stealing from the company where he was employed, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Between September and December of 2017, James ...
02/13/2018 - Update: Are you missing a goat?
Update: Rowdy's owner has been located. We are told he escaped from the backyard of another residence on Dianne Street about a half-mile away. A friend of the owner saw our post on Faceb...
02/12/2018 - Caregiver charged with ID theft and exploitation
A Shreveport woman was arrested for felony crimes after she stole the identity of the woman she was caring for, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Dorothy L. Edwards, 37, was arrested on Thursday...
02/12/2018 - Bank scam ends with arrests in south Caddo Parish
Three people are in jail after they were caught by deputies following a botched attempt to defraud a south Shreveport credit union on Thursday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were ca...
02/09/2018 - Two arrested after road rage incident
Two men were arrested today following a road rage incident that led to gunfire, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. after an altercation at the four-wa...
02/06/2018 - Local couple charged with juvenile cruelty
A local couple has been arrested for physically abusing a 4-year-old girl in their care, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Kamre' Taylor, 20, and Antonio Nobles, 22, of the 9000 block of Par...
02/01/2018 - Shreveport man charged with multiple home burglaries
A Shreveport man who was arrested Monday following a foot pursuit with deputies has now been charged with multiple burglaries, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Darryl Glynn ...
02/01/2018 - Pedestrian fatality under investigation
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a Sheriff's Office vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 9:45 this evenin...
01/30/2018 - Caddo Sheriff warns of two scams
Caddo Parish residents are being warned about two phone scams currently targeting local residents.In one, a caller impersonates an IRS agent and demands money to keep the person from b...
01/26/2018 - Deceased person identified
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating the case of a deceased person found in the 200 block of Mayo Road early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputy Chris Wood...
01/22/2018 - Adult and infant ejected during rollover crash
Caddo deputies responded to a vehicle losing control this morning on LA 3132, where an adult and an infant passenger were ejected from the vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
01/15/2018 - Caddo deputies investigate early morning fatality crash
At 6:16 a.m. today, Caddo deputies were dispatched to a major traffic accident on the I-49 North overpass at LA Hwy. 173. Caddo Sheriff's Lt. Mike Gray said a car was traveling northbo...
01/14/2018 - Doyline man accused of rape
A Doyline man turned himself in to authorities Thursday on a Caddo Sheriff’s Office warrant for rape, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Marvin Bradley “Brad” Champlai...
01/12/2018 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotion
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize one employee with a promotion and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 9,...
01/08/2018 - Annual crime report reveals drop in parish crime rate
Crime continued to drop in rural Caddo Parish during 2017, according to annual crime statistics released today by Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.“Once again I’m happy to announce...
01/08/2018 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
01/03/2018 - Business' COO arrested for theft
The Chief Operating Officer for a local assisted living facility has been arrested for stealing nearly $90,000 from her employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Maryann Stewart, 50, of ...
01/03/2018 - Caddo deputies spread Christmas cheer
Caddo Sheriff's deputies spread Christmas cheer throughout the parish over the past weeks making deliveries to hospitals, shelters, families in need, and others. Among those bene...
12/22/2017 - Store clerk charged with theft
A Wal-mart store clerk was arrested for stealing nearly $5,000 while she worked as a cashier, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Tierra Williams, 18, was charged with felony theft for m...
12/20/2017 - Florida man charged in second local identity theft case
A Delray Beach, FL, man is facing a second charge of identity theft for stealing the personal information of a Caddo Parish resident, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Kevin James Lynch, 50, is ...
12/20/2017 - CPSO investigating accident involving deputy
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a major accident involving one of its patrol deputies.Deputy Joseph Fourcade was responding to assist another deputy on a call just afte...
12/19/2017 - Vivian man arrested for crimes against juveniles
A 60-year-old Vivian man was arrested on Friday for committing crimes against juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff’s detectives investigated a complaint that Hank Cook of t...
12/19/2017 - Former hotel clerk arrested for profiting from guests' info
A former hotel clerk was arrested for using information obtained through his job to fraudulently rent rooms and receive food deliveries, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Between April and June ...
12/18/2017 - Burglar travels by boat to steal property
Update: Norwood has been charged with three additional counts: illegal possession of stolen things for possessing a stolen boat trailer tag; illegal possession of stolen things for having a stolen boa...
12/18/2017 - Cable installer accused of theft; caught with the goods
Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested a man for stealing gold collector’s coins from a residence where he was installing cable, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On December 12, t...
12/15/2017 - Shreveport woman wanted for felony theft
Update: Jimison turned herself in on December 17.Original Story: A Shreveport woman is wanted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for defrauding a subcontractor of $42,598, said Sheriff Ste...
12/15/2017 - Hosston woman wanted for financial crimes
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has outstanding warrants for Penny Powell, also known as Penny Cross Beuton, for the offenses of unauthorized use of an access card and unauthorized use of a...
12/15/2017 - Vivian man arrested for operating meth lab
Caddo Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested a Vivian man this morning for operating a meth lab in his residence on Highway 1 North, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before midnight, Dep...
12/15/2017 - Two arrested for financial crimes
Two women were arrested in separate cases for committing crimes that caused financial loss to others, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Tuesday Bledsoe, 44, of Shreveport, was arrest...
12/11/2017 - CPSO investigating suspected murder-suicide
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred earlier today at 9960 Scaife Road in Mooringsport, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. &n...
12/07/2017 - Sheriff Prator hosts First Gun Class for Kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from...
11/21/2017 - Eleven agencies to be represented in Academy graduation today
Graduation exercises for the 42nd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. today, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue....
11/16/2017 - Woman arrested for stealing from credit union
A Bethany woman was charged with felony theft for stealing money from the credit union where she was employed, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Alyse Jones, 22, was a member service o...
11/10/2017 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of this sorrel horse picked up Thursday at Hwys. 169 and 71. There were two yearlings along with the horse but they managed to get away. ...
11/10/2017 - Sheriff Prator announces promotion and employee recognitions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize one employee with a promotion and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 7...
11/06/2017 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of this sorrel gelding located Thursday at Southern Loop and Norris Ferry Road. Anyone with information regarding the owner should contact...
10/27/2017 - Four arrested for Keithville burglary
Four men who planned to commit a burglary on Thursday were surprised by a gun-toting homeowner, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 10 a.m., deputies were called to the 11000 of Peggy ...
10/27/2017 - Drug Take Back event scheduled at Sheriff's Safety Town
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 28, at Sheriff'...
10/20/2017 - Woman lies about being victimized, now she is in jail
A Shreveport woman has found herself behind bars after falsely accusing a man of rape and kidnapping, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In July of 2014, Kalaesha Hall, 28, reported that she was ...
10/20/2017 - Benton man arrested for home improvement fraud
A Benton man was arrested this week in Caddo Parish for home improvement fraud, said Sheriff Steve Prator.In July, Myles Cavazos, 28, contracted a residential home improvement job for $1...
10/20/2017 - Shreveport man charged with molestation
A Shreveport man has been arrested for illegal sexual conduct with a minor, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator. Joey Richardson Sr., 46, of the 6600 block of Kim Street, was...
10/16/2017 - South Caddo car burglar faces charges
A Shreveport man was arrested for breaking into several cars in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Demarrious Jefferson, 19, was identified as one of several suspects who brok...
10/12/2017 - Suspect steals man's ID to buy sports car
Caddo deputies have arrested a man for posing as someone else to purchase a sports car, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On December 7, 2016, Allen Drent, 30, who has no known address, used a f...
10/11/2017 - Two charged with armed robbery on Wells Island Road
Two people have been arrested for robbing a man at gunpoint on Wells Island Road in September, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jennifer Washington, 21, and LilBrian West, 21, were arrest...
10/11/2017 - Sheriff says Justice Reinvestment NOT good for Caddo Parish
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator told citizens today that new legislation designed to reform Louisiana’s criminal justice system will NOT be good for Caddo Parish.The Louisiana Justice R...
10/05/2017 - CPSO seeks ID on attempted robber
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for any help the public can provide to identify an attempted armed robber at the Relay Station Casino on September 17.The crime occurred around 5...
10/04/2017 - Miami man arrested in local skimmer scammer case
A Miami man who took part in a local skimmer scam has been arrested in Florida on a Caddo Sheriff’s warrant, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Manuel Espinosa, 41, of Miami Beach, was arre...
10/04/2017 - Shreveport man arrested for carjacking, attempted murder
A Shreveport man is in jail today for a carjacking and attempted murder in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.D'Anthony Antwon Thompson is being held on $125,000 bond in connection ...
10/02/2017 - Man arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
A Keithville man was arrested on Wednesday for sex crimes involving juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Jacob Bergren investigated two cases of...
09/29/2017 - Caddo Sheriff opens rifle range to public
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the rifle range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer season.&nbs...
09/25/2017 - Man wanted for California murder arrested in Vivian
A man wanted for a 2015 murder in Stanislaus County, CA, has been arrested in Vivian, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The Caddo Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Stanislaus...
09/18/2017 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotion
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize one employee with a promotion and others for their years of service to the Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September ...
09/18/2017 - Local attorney charged with ID theft
A Shreveport attorney has been charged with numerous felony offenses, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Sices, 36, was arrested on Thursday following an investigation...
09/15/2017 - CPSO hosts high-risk warrant training
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy is hosting counterdrug training for area law enforcement officers involved in high-risk warrant entries, said Caddo Sheriff Steve P...
09/12/2017 - Caddo deputies take on new mission in south Texas
Caddo deputies are taking on a new mission in flood-stricken Port Arthur, Texas, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Now that rescue efforts are complete, deputies will turn their attention ...
09/01/2017 - Jewella shelter now open
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said a state-operated shelter at 8810 Jewella Avenue opened today for Hurricane Harvey evacuees.The shelter is a Critical Transportation Needs (CTN) shelter fo...
09/01/2017 - Caddo deputies leave tonight to help Texas flood victims
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will depart at 10 p.m. tonight for Port Arthur, Texas, where they will assist with rescue efforts during Tropical Storm Harvey, said Sheriff Steve Prator.&...
08/30/2017 - Eight arrested in drug investigations
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed three unrelated search warrants in Shreveport on Wednesday. During these investigations agents seized drugs valued at $15,430, weapons, and cash....
08/24/2017 - CPSO prepares for Hurricane Harvey
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is making preparations in the event services are needed here or in south Louisiana after Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deput...
08/24/2017 - Shreveporter jailed for scamming money
A Shreveport man was arrested for theft after scamming a woman over the telephone, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Alonzo Jackson called a local business posing as their regular UPS delivery p...
08/24/2017 - Longtime law enforcement chaplain passes away
It is with much sadness that Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the passing of department chaplain Durell Tuberville. Tuberville died on Sunday after a lengthy batt...
08/14/2017 - Deputies investigate fatality crash
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating an early morning fatality crash that occurred on East Kings Highway. Just after 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Caddo deputies along with...
08/12/2017 - Oklahoma lady killed during tragic incident on I-20
Caddo Sheriff deputies are investigating an early morning fatal crash on I-20 just across the Louisiana state line from Texas, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after midni...
08/05/2017 - Caddo Sheriff says NO to increasing property millages
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator held a public hearing today to determine whether the Sheriff’s Office would “roll forward” property tax millages to collect more revenue, ...
07/25/2017 - Texas man arrested for soliciting minor on-line
A San Augustine, Texas, man was arrested in Caddo Parish on Thursday for computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. ...
07/21/2017 - Safety course helps college-bound students succeed
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is helping students prepare for their college send-off by offering a one-day safety course addressing i...
07/19/2017 - CPSO cracking down on tinted windows
An effort to keep deputies and drivers safer on area roadways is behind a CPSO crackdown on vehicles with windows that are too dark.Sheriff Steve Prator said starting August 1 patrol dep...
07/19/2017 - State DARE conference taking place in Shreveport this week
DARE officers from around the state are in Shreveport this week for the 26th annual Louisiana DARE Officers Training Conference.The conference is being hosted by the Northwest District o...
07/18/2017 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotions of Mark Gay to lieutenant and Zachery Thomas to sergeant. Both will be recognized during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, at ...
07/17/2017 - CPSO seeks man for North Caddo break-ins
Update: Suspect was arrested by SPD and CPSO on July 18 in the 1600 block of Fullerton St. in Shreveport following a tip to Crime Stoppers.Original story: A Shreveport man is being sought in conne...
07/17/2017 - Oil City man arrested on multiple charges involving juveniles
An Oil City man was arrested for improper behavior with juveniles, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. William Entrekin, 60, was arrested on Tuesday following an investigat...
07/12/2017 - Shooting victim charged as aggressor in attack
A man who was shot in the neck during an altercation in south Caddo Parish has been arrested in connection with the incident, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives say Robert Charles Wood...
07/10/2017 - Vivian man arrested during drug investigation and search
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force made one arrest and recovered a quantity of meth and marijuana during the execution of a search warrant in Vivian on Friday, June 30.Agents cond...
07/03/2017 - Man arrested for home improvement fraud
Caddo deputies have arrested a Shreveport man for defrauding a couple who paid him to work on a relative’s home, said Sheriff Steve Prator. &nb...
06/29/2017 - Caddo SO seeks woman for bank fraud
UPDATE: Do was arrested today in Bossier Parish. Original Release: The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Vivian Kimonah Do, 43, who is wanted ...
06/29/2017 - Sheriff's campers prepare for adventure
More than 80 boys are readying their sleeping bags to attend 2017 Caddo Sheriff's Camp this Sunday through Wednesday at Kinsey...
06/09/2017 - CPSO seeks information about stolen excavator
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for information regarding a yellow 2004 Yanmar mini excavator stolen from Keith Road in Keithville between midnight and 11 a.m...
06/08/2017 - UPDATE: Suspect arrested
Update: Suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and outstanding CPSO warrants last night in Oceans Springs, Mississippi. Original Release: Caddo Sheriff’s detecti...
06/02/2017 - Livestock report
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of this goat found today on Manchester Drive in Keithville. It has a red collar with white bell.Also, found Tuesday, a bay mare on...
06/01/2017 - Caddo Sheriff's Tax Sale starts June 6
The Caddo Sheriff’s on-line tax sale will be held June 6-8. Anyone who has not yet paid their 2016 property taxes is encouraged to do so before the sale begins, said Sheriff Steve Prat...
06/01/2017 - Man arrested for cruelty to 2 year old
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a man and charged him with cruelty to a 2 year old, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Steven M. Funderburk, 30, of the 500 block of West 76th ...
06/01/2017 - CPSO arrests Shreveport man for August 2016 shooting
Caddo detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for a shooting that occurred this past summer in Rodessa, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Brian Devontae Carroll, 21, was booked into ...
06/01/2017 - Caddo SO arrests man for making bomb threat
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for making a bomb threat that targeted Caddo Juvenile Court in October, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The call was made to 911 on Octo...
05/30/2017 - Kissing bandit arrested
A man who forced a kiss from a woman at a local convenience store was arrested Wednesday by Caddo deputies, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On May 14, a 51-year-old woman reported th...
05/25/2017 - Citizens receive robo call from Code RED
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness conducted a robo call this morning to advise citizens about the parish's emergency alert notification system, ...
05/25/2017 - Sheriff Prator announces promotion
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotion of Kevin Stewart to the rank of sergeant. Stewart will be recognized during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at the Re-Entry Fa...
05/12/2017 - Bossier City man charged in connection with fatal crash
The investigation into a fatal accident on LA Hwy. 1 this past month has resulted in charges against one of the drivers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred on t...
05/11/2017 - Shreveport man faces charges after leading deputies on pursuit
Update: Suspect originally gave a false name upon arrest. (See strikethrough in release.) AFIS correctly identified him at the time of booking as Jessie Taylor. Original release: A Shreve...
05/09/2017 - CPSO homicide case to be featured on ID Channel
The April 2005 homicide of Tosha Lampkin will be featured on the ID Channel program “See No Evil,” airing at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. Producers were in Shreveport i...
05/09/2017 - Search to resume tomorrow for missing teen
UPDATE: Caddo Deputies have recovered a body from Black Bayou. Identification has not been confirmed. The recovery is still in progress at this time.Caddo deputies, the CPSO Marine Unit,...
05/07/2017 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to graduate class 41
Graduation exercises for the 41st basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, May 1, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood...
04/28/2017 - CPSO seeking information on missing teens
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are seeking information on three teen-agers reported as runaways.Taylor Capili, 16, left his residence in the 6000 block of Yukon Drive in Shreveport on ...
04/27/2017 - Sheriff Prator addresses DARE graduates
Graduation ceremonies are continuing this week for fifth grade students who have completed the Caddo Sheriff's DARE program. Today Sheriff Steve Prator was the guest speaker at DARE graduation for...
04/26/2017 - Law enforcement to hold Drug Take-Back Event
*Update: Caddo collected 1,004 pounds (45 boxes) of unwanted or expired prescription drugs during Saturday's Drug Take Back event at Sheriff's Safety Town. Caddo Sh...
04/24/2017 - Warrant scofflaws arrested during "Operation Zero Tolerance"
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies cleared 80 outstanding warrants this week during a roundup called “Operation Zero Tolerance,” according to Caddo Sheriff Steve ...
04/21/2017 - Georgia fugitive faces more local charges
An Atlanta, GA, fugitive arrested in Caddo Parish on Tuesday is now facing more local charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Alfredo L. Capote, a rape, robbery, and kidnapping suspect ...
04/20/2017 - Caddo Sheriff swears in reserve deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator held a Reserve Deputy Graduation Ceremony last night at the Caddo Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility in Shreveport.The ceremony honored 11 new deputies who are ...
04/20/2017 - Shreveport man arrested for sexual battery, indecent behavior with juveniles
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Shreveport man for inappropriate sexual behavior involving three victims, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Kenneth Dewayne McWilliams,...
04/19/2017 - Georgia fugitive arrested by Caddo deputies
An Atlanta, GA, man wanted for the rape, robbery, and kidnapping of his girlfriend was arrested by Caddo deputies in Oil City earlier today, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Alfred...
04/18/2017 - PTSA president arrested for theft
The president of the Herndon Magnet Parent-Teacher-Student Association was arrested on Monday for stealing money from the group, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. In August 2016,...
04/17/2017 - Man arrested for contractor fraud
A Shreveport man was arrested for contractor fraud after he failed to complete work for a woman from nearly two years ago, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Dale Mitchell was hired in June...
04/12/2017 - Afternoon crash claims life of Shreveport man
A crash on Hwy. 1 near KSLA Road earlier today claimed the life of a Shreveport man and sent three others to the hospital, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies responded to the two-v...
04/09/2017 - Woman arrested for stealing thousands from employer
A Shreveport woman was arrested today for stealing $173,000 from her employer by manipulating company checks, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Catherine Cloud Owens, 45, was employed by a loca...
03/27/2017 - Shreveport man arrested for molestation of juvenile
A Shreveport man was arrested for inappropriate sexual conduct with a juvenile three years ago, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmy Carl Ross, 50, of the 7300 block of Bark Ridge Drive...
03/24/2017 - Plant thieves caught red handed
Caddo patrol deputies arrested three people on Wednesday for stealing plants and other landscape supplies from Fred’s on Old Mooringsport Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputy Nat...
03/23/2017 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotion, awards
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotion of John Childress to the rank of sergeant. Childress was officially recognized during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 21, at the Re-Entry ...
03/22/2017 - Caddo deputies release video from December shooting
Caddo deputies are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect in the December 2016 shooting of Shreveport businessman Robert Creamer.Creamer was inside an apartment lo...
03/20/2017 - Man arrested for stealing thousands with neighbor's debit card
A Shreveport man was arrested for using his neighbor’s debit card to steal thousands of dollars, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Danny Jenkins, 52, of the 500 block of We...
03/15/2017 - Crime down in Caddo Parish again
Annual crime statistics released today by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office show parish crime is down seven percent from the previous year, said...
03/08/2017 - UPDATE** CPSO seeks information on missing person
UPDATE: This person was located this morning in the parking lot of Cash Magic on Hwy. 1 near Vivian. ORIGINAL STORY: Caddo deputies are asking for the public’...
03/07/2017 - Caddo deputy named 40/8 Law Officer of the Year
Caddo Sheriff's Lt. Philip Escude’ has been selected as Law Officer of the Year by the Voiture Locale 137 of the 40 and 8 veterans’ organization. He was recognized by the 40/...
03/03/2017 - Caddo Sheriff receives Spirit of Scouting Award
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator was honored Tuesday night with the Spirit of Scouting Award presented by the Boy Scouts of America, Norwela Council.The presentation was made during the...
03/01/2017 - Financial Crimes Wrap-Up
The following is a summary of some of the arrests this week by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force. &...
02/24/2017 - Shreveport man arrested for convenience store thefts
A Shreveport man was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office for stealing liquor from a local convenience store, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The owner of Super S at Roy and Pi...
02/23/2017 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking of the owner of a gray mare with a red halter found in the 2300 block of Hawkins Street in Shreveport this morning. The horse is ...
02/23/2017 - Sunset Acres man arrested on drug charges
A Shreveport man is in jail after a search of his Sunset Acres residence turned up narcotics, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump. Age...
02/22/2017 - CPSO investigating thefts from convenience store
Caddo Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying this man wanted for questioning about two local thefts.On February 6, a man entered the Super S at Pinehill ...
02/21/2017 - CPSO investigating thefts from convenience store
Caddo Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying this man wanted for questioning about two local thefts.On February 6, a man entered the Super S at Pinehill ...
02/21/2017 - Caddo deputies recover body of missing boater
The Caddo Sheriff's Marine Unit has recovered the body of a 41-year-old man from Jeems Bayou in northern Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A pair of fishermen called the ...
02/19/2017 - Caddo deputies respond to second body in Red River
The Caddo Sheriff’s Marine Unit has recovered a second body from the Red River. The recovery took place less than 6 hours after the first body was pulled from the river, said Caddo She...
02/18/2017 - Caddo SO seeks Work Release offender
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for Kevonte Dekorey Austin, a Department of Corrections offender assigned to the CPSO Transitional Work Release Program. Austin was emp...
02/10/2017 - CPSO seeks man on warrant
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate Martin Dewayne Allen, 47, of Shreveport. The Division of Probation and Parole has a warrant for All...
02/10/2017 - Caddo Sheriff seeks applicants for auxiliary deputy position
Applications are currently being accepted for the next Auxiliary deputy class, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’s...
02/09/2017 - Caddo Sheriff seeks applicants for auxiliary deputy position
Applications are currently being accepted for the next Auxiliary deputy class, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’s...
02/09/2017 - Man arrested for inappropriate conduct with juvenile
A 30-year-old Keithville man was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for his sexual involvement with an underage girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jeffrey Michael Pearson was arre...
01/20/2017 - Man arrested for strangling estranged girlfriend
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic call this morning where a woman was reportedly strangled by her estranged boyfriend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just after 5 a.m., p...
01/17/2017 - Caddo Sheriff to offer scholarship to graduating senior
Caddo 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 yea...
01/17/2017 - Deputy receives Certificate of Commendation
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator presented the department’s Certificate of Commendation to Sgt. Felix Thomas for his actions on September 29, 2016, when he assisted a driver involved in a tr...
01/13/2017 - Caddo Sheriff's Office accepting applications for auxiliary deputies
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the next Auxiliary deputy class.Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’...
01/12/2017 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced the promotions of Gilbert Roraback to captain and Bradley Acklen to lieutenant. Both deputies will be officially recognized during a ceremo...
01/09/2017 - CPSO arrests man for rape of 5 year old
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for the rape of a 5-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jaquayveon Malik McGee, 20, of the 1700 block of Kelsey Stree...
01/06/2017 - Owner of Marine Corps jacket has been located
Update:A US Marine Corps jacket that was found in front of the Caddo Sheriff's North Market substation has been returned to its rightful owner. Roger Fields claimed the jacket on Tue...
12/29/2016 - 3 jailed in Vivian shooting
Three men are in jail for a shooting in Vivian on Christmas Day, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The shooting took place in a parking lot at Monterrey Hills Apartments late Sunday afternoon. ...
12/26/2016 - Eight cited for underage alcohol sales
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division cited eight people on Wednesday during an investigation into the illegal sa...
12/23/2016 - Caddo sheriff announces holiday hours of operation for Tax Department
The Caddo Sheriff's Tax Department will be closed Monday, December 26, for the Christmas holiday. Tax payments will be co...
12/20/2016 - Caddo detectives to hold Baby Davis fundraiser this Saturday
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division will hold a jambalaya fundraiser this Saturday, December 17, benefiting baby Rowan Cade Davis. The event will take place fro...
12/15/2016 - Caddo Sheriff's Office receives traffic safety grant
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for increased traffic enforcement, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The grant for $...
12/01/2016 - Caddo Sheriff offers "first gun" safety class for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m...
11/22/2016 - Caddo Sheriff seeks help locating missing man
One year ago today, 33-year-old Kenneth Cole was reported missing by his family.Caddo deputies say since that time, there has been no word from Cole, no sightings. Only the discovery of ...
11/21/2016 - Caddo Sheriff seeks information on missing juvenile
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating 16-year-old Hannah Leann Sepulvado.Hannah was reported missing from her Keithville residence on October 29. She was l...
11/18/2016 - Keithville man accused of using elderly victim's ID to commit crimes
A Keithville man is in jail for using a 72-year-old woman’s personal information to obtain credit cards for his personal use, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Donald Ducharme, 34, is accu...
11/18/2016 - CPSO seeks information about 2015 homicide
The Caddo Sheriff's Office hopes the one-year anniversary of Darrian Jiles’ death will bring new leads in the case, said Sheriff Steve Prator.“Someone out there has infor...
11/18/2016 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy to graduate 21 on Monday
Graduation exercises for the 40th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, November 21, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 L...
11/18/2016 - CPSO investigating crash with injuries
Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded to an accident with injuries this morning on Hwy. 1 south near the Caddo-Bossier Port.CPSO Patrol Sgt. Carl Henderson said a Dodge pickup was trave...
11/15/2016 - Sheriff announces promotion
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today the promotion of Deputy Mike Gregory to Director of Fleet Management.Gregory is a 29-year employee of the Sheriff’s Office who started hi...
11/15/2016 - Man named in local warrant is arrested in Florida
A Georgia man accused of stealing over $27,000 while passing through Caddo Parish over Labor Day weekend is now in jail, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deandre Jerome Scott, 26, of ...
11/15/2016 - Shreveport Leadership class makes donation to Sheriff's Safety Town
Members of the Greater Shreveport Leadership Program presented Sheriff Steve Prator with a $6,000 donation today to benefit Sheriff’s Safety Town.Community leaders who ma...
11/08/2016 - Man arrested for counterfeit scheme
A Shreveport man was arrested for directing a counterfeiting scheme that cost a local business thousands of dollars, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Carlos Spann, 39, of the 2700 block o...
11/03/2016 - Caddo-Bossier S.O. to participate in auction
The Caddo and Bossier Parish sheriff’s offices along with the United States Marshals Service, Bossier Parish Emergency Medical Services and other agencies will conduct a public auction wher...
11/03/2016 - Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrests three for cocaine, marijuana possession
A search of a residence in the 6800 block of Oak Leaf Circle by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit turned up cocaine, marijuana, guns, and cash.On Monday, October 25, agents executed a ...
10/27/2016 - Texas man arrested on drug charges
A Tyler, Texas, man was arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit after agents found methamphetamine in his vehicle. On October 19, agents conducted surveillance of a loca...
10/24/2016 - Woman accused of stealing from former cellmate
Two women who befriended each other in jail are now at odds after one used a power of attorney to steal from the other, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arr...
10/20/2016 - Drug Take Back event to be held this Saturday
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, October 22, at Sheriff's Safety Town.The Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police, a...
10/18/2016 - Visitation cancelled at CCC
Visitation will be cancelled at Caddo Correctional Center until further notice due to security upgrades and construction. Please contact Sgt. Robert Montoya at 677-5254 with any questions re...
10/13/2016 - Suspect sought for theft, property damage
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying the two men in these videos.On September 30, 2016, they entered Auto X Change in the 5800 block of North Ma...
10/11/2016 - CPSO to receive "sweet" show of support
Being a law enforcement officer isn’t always easy, and no one knows the struggles law enforcement officers face better than their families.That’s why the Caddo Sheriff’...
10/07/2016 - Shreveport man arrested on drug and weapons charges
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Unit have arrested 55-year-old Darrell Ray Player Jr. on drug and firearms charges.On Thursday, agents received information about possible...
10/05/2016 - Juvenile charged with terrorizing
Another juvenile posing as a clown on social media has been arrested for threatening a classmate, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Larry Pierce arreste...
10/05/2016 - Texarkana men arrested on drug charges
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force arrested three men following an investigation into drug activity in Mira, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Thursday, agents went to 1672...
10/04/2016 - Suspect arrested in overnight drive-by
Caddo deputies have arrested a man in connection with an overnight drive-by shooting on Denny Drive, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. following an argumen...
09/28/2016 - California man steals from Shreveport employer
A California man was arrested for stealing over $5,000 from his Shreveport employer, according to Caddo investigators.Brandon Edward Davis, 28, of Fontana, California was arrested for fe...
09/26/2016 - Deputies looking for walk-off offender
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are looking for Jason Williams Sherrick, a non-violent offender who walked away from a job while assigned to the Caddo Correctional Transitional Work Program....
09/23/2016 - Shreveport man arrested for robbing repo agent
A Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for robbing a repo agent on I-20 this past weekend, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The robbery occurred just before 8 p.m...
09/20/2016 - Prator to officially tap new Chief Deputy
Jay Long, the new Chief Criminal Deputy for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, will be officially recognized during a promotional ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 13,...
09/12/2016 - Caddo Sheriff opens rifle range to the public
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the rifle range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer season.&nbs...
09/09/2016 - Caddo deputy receives award
Caddo Sheriff’s Cpl. William Mikesell was honored Thursday by the Caddo Lodge #179 F&AM for his service to the local community.Mikesell was presented with the First Responder o...
09/02/2016 - CPSO arrests man for kidnap, rape of juvenile 14 years ago
A Shreveport man is now behind bars for the kidnap and rape of a juvenile girl 14 years ago, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Eugene Matthews Ware, 38, of the 2200 block of Morningsid...
08/25/2016 - Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office to donate vehicles to Livingston Parish SO
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is helping the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office rebuild its fleet of police vehicles by donating six units that were headed to auction.&nb...
08/23/2016 - New team of Caddo deputies headed to south Louisiana
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will be sending six deputies to south Louisiana today to assist with flooding and patrol requests in that area, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. ...
08/16/2016 - CPSO seeks walk-off offender
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are looking for Joseph W. Hicks, a non-violent offender who walked away from a job while assigned to the Caddo Correctional Transitional Work Program.Hicks...
08/12/2016 - Caddo Deputy to represent state D.A.R.E. organization
Caddo Sheriff’s Deputy LaTienda Pierre Davis was sworn in as the 2016-17 President of the Louisiana D.A.R.E. Officers Association during the group’s annual awards banqu...
08/09/2016 - CPSO Chief Criminal Deputy announces retirement
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today the upcoming retirement of Chief Criminal Deputy D.E. Stevens. Stevens, who has 44 years in law enforcement, including 16 as...
08/05/2016 - CPSO investigating overnight shootings
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating two incidents involving shots fired in north Caddo Parish overnight, said Sheriff Steve Prator. At 9:44 p.m., patrol...
08/05/2016 - CPSO investigating armed robbery of Relay Station
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the armed robbery of the Relay Station on Hwy. 79 in Bethany early this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A black male armed...
08/01/2016 - Caddo Sheriff warns of scam
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said residents should beware of a scam where they’re told to pay a certain amount of money to receive a larger amount of money. A Keithville re...
07/28/2016 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to participate in BR critical incident stress debriefings
What was expected to be “routine” stress management training for Caddo Sheriff’s deputies in Baton Rouge this week took a different turn when three Baton Rouge law enforcem...
07/27/2016 - Four Caddo deputies to receive promotions
Four Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will receive promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow, July 26, at the Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive.Maurice Whitten is a 15-y...
07/25/2016 - No increase in property taxes from Caddo Sheriff
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he’s decided not to roll property taxes forward for 2016. Rolling forward would have provided additional revenue for the Caddo Sheriff&rsqu...
07/25/2016 - 81-year-old man arrested for rape of juvenile
An 81-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for the rape of a 6-year-old girl, said Sheriff Steve Prator. James Edward Dickens, of the 7400 block of Whi...
07/22/2016 - Update: Suspect arrested for threatening Sheriff in Facebook post
Update: Suspect was arrested tonight by the U.S. Marshal's Task Force in Sacramento, California, and the Fairfield, California, Police Department's Narcotics Unit. He was riding in a vehicle i...
07/21/2016 - Caddo deputies called to Baton Rouge
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has dispatched 10 Caddo deputies to Baton Rouge at the request of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Task Force. The deputies are from the CPSO...
07/21/2016 - Caddo man arrested for sending inappropriate messages, images to juvenile
A Caddo Parish man was arrested for sending sexually explicit messages and images to a Georgia 12 year old, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Sheriff’s detectives wer...
07/12/2016 - Caddo deputies dispatched to Baton Rouge
Eighteen Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrived in south Louisiana on Sunday to lend support to Baton Rouge area law enforcement during demonstrations and...
07/11/2016 - Suspect sought in robbery of Dairy Queen
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a suspect in the June 24 armed robbery of Dairy Queen in the 5900 block of Hwy. 1 in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve ...
07/08/2016 - Law Officers, Fire form Rescue Task Force; training set for Wednesday
For years, law enforcement officers have trained together to practice and perfect their response to an active shooter incident. Now, with the formation of a Rescue Task Force, Fire and EMS p...
07/05/2016 - Wal-Mart employee accused of theft
An employee of Wal-Mart in Blanchard was arrested recently for stealing loaded gift cards valued at $9,000, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Shtonya Webb, 36, of 2020 North Hearne in Shreveport...
06/29/2016 - Search continues for runaway
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for a missing child.Elizabeth Recandis Williams left her Belcher home on June 13 and is now thought to be in the are...
06/21/2016 - CPSO seeks information on man who damaged historic monument
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who climbed atop a historic monument on the Courthouse grounds and damaged part of the sculpture, sai...
06/21/2016 - Bookkeeper arrested for felony theft
A bookkeeper for Gem Electric was arrested for making unauthorized purchases with a company fuel card, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Connie Sims, 58, made...
06/20/2016 - Man arrested for illegally using company's credit card
Jason E. Gonzales, 32, of Keithville, was arrested today for using his company’s credit card without permission to charge merchandise and services valued at $6,100.Gonzales was an ...
06/17/2016 - Suspect charged in multiple theft cases
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies have closed multiple cases of theft with the arrest of Michael Anthony Casey, 31, of Shreveport...
06/15/2016 - Suspects arrested for stealing from elderly victim
Three suspects have been arrested for their part in stealing money from an 85-year-old woman, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Between May and October 2015, Andrell White, her daughter An...
06/15/2016 - CPSO auxiliary deputies to graduate Monday
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Class #33 will be at 6 p.m. Monday, June 13, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave.Graduates are Doug Allen, Anthony Bro...
06/10/2016 - Caddo Sheriff's Camp kicks off on Sunday
Nearly 100 Caddo Parish boys will enjoy a Boy Scout-style wilderness experience beginning Sunday when they depart for the 29th annual C...
06/10/2016 - Phone scammers claiming to be CPSO deputy
Phone scammers are calling people in the local area claiming to be the Caddo Sheriff's Office and asking for money, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The scam is similar to one that has circulat...
05/20/2016 - High school employee arrested for inappropriate texts to student
An in-school suspension facilitator at Northwood High School was arrested on Monday for sending inappropriate text messages to a student, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.A 16-year-old fe...
05/17/2016 - Five deputies promoted
Five Caddo Sheriff’s deputies received promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony today, May 17, at the Re-Entry Facility in Shreveport....
05/16/2016 - CPSO seeks information about car burglaries
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating more than 17 car burglaries that occurred in Mooringsport during t...
05/10/2016 - Restauant server arrested for theft
A server at a local restaurant was arrested for theft after an audit revealed missing money from the business, ...
05/09/2016 - Narcotics agents seize 32 marijuana plants
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit shut down a marijuana cultivation operation and arrested two suspects la...
05/05/2016 - Man arrest for sexual crimes with children
A Greenwood man was arrested this week for having illegal sexual conduct with juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Paul Lee Bedgood, 30, of Woodland Trails in Greenwood, ...
05/05/2016 - Traffic stop leads to arrest for drug and weapon charges
A Shreveport man was arrested early this morning after Caddo patrol deputies discovered a large amount of illegal pills and marijuana during a traffic stop, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.&...
05/04/2016 - Northern Caddo Parish road closures
The following road conditions in northern Caddo Parish were reported to the Sheriff's Office this evening.High water roads with signs:Hosston Rodessa Rd. (north)Fer...
05/02/2016 - Caddo Homeland Security Flooding Update
Officials with the National Weather Service met with parish and city leaders this morning to brief them on current and upcoming weather conditions, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The National Wea...
05/02/2016 - CPSO to host drug awareness discussion
A veteran Caddo Sheriff’s narcotics investigator will speak about current drug trends and the dangers of illegal drug use during a discussion that is open to the public, said Caddo Sheriff Steve...
04/25/2016 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy to hold graduation on Tuesday
Graduation exercises for the 39th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Gra...
04/25/2016 - Governor appoints Sheriff Prator to advisory board
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has been appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE), an advisory board for law enforcement throughout the state.The LCLE se...
04/22/2016 - Law enforcement to host Drug Take Back event
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, at Sheriff's Safety Town.The Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police, Louisiana Sta...
04/22/2016 - Caddo Emergency Preparedness monitoring weather conditions
The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is continuing to monitor heavy rainfall in the area to ensure the safety of parish residents, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of th...
04/20/2016 - CPSO to participate in enforcement campaign to protect occupants of pickups
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will participate in a grant-funded enforcement period for “Buckle Up In Your Truck” April 22-28. Deputies will be targeting those drivers and passen...
04/20/2016 - Former school bookkeeper arrested for theft
A former bookkeeper at Woodlawn Leadership Academy was arrested today for felony theft and unauthorized use of a moveable, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Bridget Michelle Lee, 52, of th...
04/19/2016 - Shreveport man arrested for committing multiple burglaries
A Shreveport man who was arrested for committing a vehicle burglary in Blanchard this past week now faces three more burglary charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Damon Wing, 19, of ...
04/18/2016 - Update: Suspects arrested in burglary
Update: CPSO Detective Chris Daniel has arrested two suspects in connection with this case.1. Damon Wing, 19, of the 8200 block of Paula Kay in Shreveport, charged with Simple Burglary a...
04/14/2016 - CPSO, city to recognize dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Officials will recognize 911 dispatchers for their dedication and work this week.The Caddo Sheriff’s Office and City of Shreveport will take part in the National Public Safety Telecommunicat...
04/12/2016 - CPSO to celebrate National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 10-16
Honoring crime victims and advocating on their behalf will take center stage in Caddo Parish next week as the community comes together to participate in National Crime Victims’ Rights ...
04/07/2016 - Four arrested in April 1 drug raid
Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics agents executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Lake Street on April 1 and seized illegal drugs valued at nearly $16,000 as well as cash, a gun, and a Chevy Corvette....
04/05/2016 - Deputies find horse on Elysian Fields Road
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a gray horse Thursday from Elysian Fields Road. The horse was seen a week ago in the same area with a brown stud horse. Deputies were able to catch th...
04/01/2016 - Sonic donation provides free child car seats to families in need
A generous donation from Kergan Bros. Sonic is making it possible to provide free car seats to Louisiana families, including those right here in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Kerga...
04/01/2016 - IRS scam
Caddo Parish residents are being warned about a phone scam involving a caller who impersonates an IRS agent, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. “We’ve received a number of calls fro...
03/31/2016 - Vivian man arrested for homicide
A Vivian man is in custody for the shooting death of another man at the Monterrey Hills Apartments overnight, said Caddo Sheriff Stev...
03/31/2016 - Forward Assist Center to open in Oil City
A Forward Assistance Center (FAC) will be set up on Tuesday, March 29, at the Oil City United Pentecostal Church gymnasium at 701 Hwy. 1 in Oil City. It will be open from 4-8 p.m, according ...
03/28/2016 - Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Caddo
A disaster recovery center opened today in Shreveport to help Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays until fur...
03/25/2016 - FEMA Rental Assistance Helps Louisiana Flood Survivors
What is the first step survivors must take to get FEMA assistance for a temporary place to stay? Both homeowners and renters must first apply with FEMA to determine eligibility...
03/24/2016 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a brown stud horse Monday from Elysian Fields Road at Bernard Road. The horse had on a maroon halter and was running with a gray stud horse that deput...
03/23/2016 - Shot clinics to open tomorrow
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo/Shreveport citizens who have been exposed to flood waters but do not have access to pr...
03/17/2016 - Shot clinics to open for Caddo/Shreveport flood victims
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo/Shreveport citizens who have been exposed to flood waters but do not have access to pr...
03/16/2016 - Caddo flood update
Caddo Flood Update for Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Twelve Mile Bayou is expected to crest today or tonight. Caddo Lake should crest today. Red River crested today. Cross Lake and Wal...
03/15/2016 - Caddo looks to be included in disaster declaration very soon
Caddo Parish is expected to be included in a future declaration that will open doors to federal aid for flood recovery efforts, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On Sunday, President Barack Obama declared...
03/14/2016 - Flood update
Bill Parker from the National Weather Service met with parish and city leaders this morning to brief them on current and upcoming weather conditions, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Areas o...
03/11/2016 - Evacuations top day's events in Caddo
A Red Cross shelter in Caddo Parish has opened at Southern University's campus at 3050 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Shreveport.Caddo sheriff's deputies and Fire District person...
03/10/2016 - Sheriff updates residents on flooding in Caddo Parish
Officials from the National Weather Service met with parish and city leaders today to brief them on current and upcoming weather conditions, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. As of this morning, 8-12 i...
03/09/2016 - Caddo responds to recent flooding
Caddo Sheriff's deputies have been working through the night in response to recent flooding and in preparation for more flooding to come, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Reports of high water, flood...
03/09/2016 - Sandbags available for Caddo residents
Caddo Parish residents can pick up sandbags from the Parish Public Works facility at 1701 Monty Street between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Each pick up is limited to 25 bags.The Natio...
03/08/2016 - Four CPSO deputies to receive promotions
Four Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will receive promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow at the Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive.Avery Leary and David Robinson are being prom...
03/07/2016 - CPSO accepting applications for next Auxiliary Deputy class
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the next CPSO Auxiliary deputy class.Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff&r...
03/03/2016 - Cashier jailed for voiding scheme
A cashier has been arrested for her involvement in the theft of nearly $5,000 in merchandise from a local department store, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Tomika Carroll, 36, of Shrevep...
03/02/2016 - Intruder Alert: Active Shooter - March 4, 2016
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, noted expert on active shootings, will present a symposium at Centenary College’s Marjorie Lyons Playhouse on how to manage an intruder in an institutional sett...
03/02/2016 - Cash rewards offered to public for information
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help for any information in two separate homicide investigations.On November 20, 2015, just after 9:30 p.m., depu...
02/29/2016 - Traffic stop leads to large drug seizure
A Bossier man was arrested late Friday night after Caddo patrol deputies discovered a large amount of illegal pills and marijuana during a traffic stop, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
02/28/2016 - Man charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives charged a 31-year-old man yesterday evening for sending sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Robert Alan Bri...
02/26/2016 - Contractor behind bars after taking advantage of an elderly victim
A local contractor has been jailed after taking advantage of a 70-year-old victim, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Andre Blaze of Minden entered into a contract for home repair with a 70-year old reside...
02/25/2016 - Sheriff Prator warns public of text scam
A new twist to a phishing scam involving WESLA Federal Credit Union has resurfaced in Caddo Parish. Caddo residents have been receiving texts purporting to be from WESLA Federal Credit Union. The text...
02/23/2016 - CPSO Marine Patrol discovers body
The Caddo Sheriff's Marine Patrol has discovered a body in the Red River, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 7 a.m., CPSO Cpl. Frank Edmondson was patroling the river in sea...
02/21/2016 - CPSO traffic stop leads to major drug recovery
A traffic stop by a Caddo Sheriff's K-9 deputy Friday night led to the discovery of 4.57 pounds of meth valued at $332,144, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 7 p.m., Cpl. Jessica Benevage...
02/20/2016 - Store employee arrested for theft
An employee of Academy Sports in Shreveport was arrested Thursday for stealing over $6,000 by making fraudulent returns, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Chasity Jimmerson, 28, is accused...
02/19/2016 - CPSO seeks information in obscenity case
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of this GMC pickup. It’s believed he may have information that could assist in CPSO&rsq...
02/09/2016 - Traffic stop nets large amount of drugs; two arrested
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of two people and the recovery of a large quantity of drugs and cash.On Monday, February 8, agents with the...
02/09/2016 - CPSO announces courthouse closings for Fat Tuesday
All offices at the Caddo Parish Courthouse will be closed on Fat Tuesday with the exception of the Caddo Sheriff's Office, Assessor's Office, and Parish Facilities and Maintenance. Only t...
02/08/2016 - CPSO to auction vehicles
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will auction off a fleet of retired vehicles this weekend, including cars, trucks, vans, an RV, and even a fork lift. The auction will be held at 10 a.m....
02/05/2016 - CPSO seeks man for indecent behavior with juvenile
UPDATE (2/4/16): Suspect turned himself in on 2/2/16. Original release is listed below. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for...
02/01/2016 - Stock Patrol picks up horse
On January 28, a red gelding with a white stripe on its forehead was picked up by the Caddo Sheriff's Stock Patrol in the 10000 block of Cap City Road in Rodessa. The owner could not be located. T...
01/29/2016 - Two men arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
Two men were arrested in separate cases this week for having illegal sexual conduct with juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Odis Dewayne Simmons, 50, of the 3000 block of Lillian...
01/28/2016 - Woman arrested for passing counterfeit checks
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Shreveport woman for using counterfeit checks to purchase a car and other items, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Kirstin O’Neal, 34, of the 9...
01/28/2016 - Five Caddo deputies to receive promotions
Five Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will receive promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow at the Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive.Steven Joe will be promoted to captain, replacing Capta...
01/25/2016 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
01/21/2016 - Woman arrested for battering husband
A Keithville woman was arrested for aggravated second-degree battery for stabbing her husband and hitting him on the head with a hammer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies and EMS were calle...
01/19/2016 - Contract nurse accused of theft
A contract nurse was arrested this past week for double billing and over billing a client, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Lisa Bain Phillips, 46, of Haughton, was arrested for stealing $39,896 fr...
01/19/2016 - Narcotics Task Force arrest 23 while seizing drugs and cash
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested 23 suspects during a narcotics operation late Friday night, January 15, 2...
01/16/2016 - Employee's boyfriend behind bars for stealing bank deposit
A former Pizza Hut employee’s boyfriend has been arrested for stealing a deposit bag full of cash, said Sheriff Steve Prator.James Winn of Shreveport was arrested by Caddo Detective Casey Jo...
01/15/2016 - CPSO investigating armed robbery of Subway
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred tonight at the Subway restaurant in Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Just before 9:30 p.m., two armed black...
01/14/2016 - CPSO seeks armed robbery suspect
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have obtained a warrant for one of two suspects in an overnight armed robbery at the Oil City E Z Mart, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Earlier toda...
01/14/2016 - CPSO seeks felony theft suspect
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating Donna Bryant Smith, who is wanted for felony theft.Smith, 34, of the 400 block of 5th Street in Benton, is 4’1...
01/13/2016 - Housekeeper arrested for stealing thousands from employer
A Shreveport housekeeper was arrested today for stealing from her long-time employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jessie Nelson-Collins, 67, of the 400 block of West 75th Street, was...
01/08/2016 - CPSO, VPD respond to shooting
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are on the scene of a shooting in Vivian. One man is dead, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo Patrol deputies, along with Vivian Police, responded to the 200 block o...
01/05/2016 - CPSO investigating theft of vehicle
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify two people who may have information about a car theft at the Longwood General Store on Sunday, December 27, said Sheriff Ste...
12/30/2015 - CPSO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a red mare with a start on its forehead in the 8200 block of Jefferson-Paige Road earlier this week. The mare was found on the property a mo...
12/30/2015 - Caddo, Shreveport officials keeping eyes on Red River
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Caddo Parish, hosted a meeting this morning for local officials to discuss the current Red River flood levels a...
12/28/2015 - CPSO announces extra patrols to address drunk driving
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is warning motorists that drunk driving won’t be tolerated through the holiday season. “If you’re over the limit and you drive, you’r...
12/17/2015 - Sheriff's Safety Town recognizes KCS locomotive engineer for promoting rail safety education
Stephen Prator Jr. received the Friends of Safety Town Award from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for serving his community by promoting rail safety education at Sheriff’s Safety Town an...
12/15/2015 - Three dead in fatality crash
Three people died in a fatality crash in north Caddo Parish Saturday night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.About 10:30 p.m., the Caddo Sheriff's Office was notified that a Toyota Corolla...
12/13/2015 - Shreveport man arrested for firing shots into home
A Shreveport man was arrested on a Caddo Sheriff’s warrant for firing shots into a Vivian home where several people were asleep inside, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.On November ...
12/11/2015 - Caddo students to graduate from DARE program
Caddo Parish fifth-graders at five local schools are celebrating their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program with graduation ceremonies, said Sheriff Steve Pr...
11/30/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy to graduate 38th class
Graduation exercises for the 38th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. ...
11/23/2015 - Man charged with threatening public officials
A city police officer who was fired in October was arrested overnight on a warrant for threatening public officials, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 6 p.m. Thursday, Caddo Sheriff&rsq...
11/20/2015 - CPSO seeks owners of loose livestock
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hoping to reunite several loose cows and horses with their owners after the animals were p...
11/20/2015 - Town clerk behind bars for theft
A town clerk for Oil City has been charged with stealing over $24,000, said Caddo sheriff Steve Prator.Melissa Doise, 44, of Oil City was charged with felony theft for embezzling cash and manipula...
11/19/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Captain escapes injury after tree falls on his vehicle
Caddo Sheriff’s Captain Larry Nunnery escaped with minor injuries after a tree fell onto his vehicle while traveling on Highway 538, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 12:50 p.m. today, Captai...
11/18/2015 - Caddo Sheriff announces First Gun Class for Kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be ...
11/18/2015 - CPSO unveils new look for marked vehicles
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new look for its marked vehicles.Sheriff Steve Prator said that beginning this week, new vehicles purchased by the Sheriff’s Office ...
11/05/2015 - CPSO offers Halloween safety tips
Halloween is almost here, but before your children head out to trick-or-treat, make sure you’re putting safety first, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Most importantly, know which h...
10/27/2015 - Man arrested for rape in '70s case
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man for the rape of a young girl in the 1970s, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Roy Leon Robertson, 74, of Montgomery, LA, was booked into the Caddo...
10/08/2015 - Motorcyclist killed in crash
Caddo deputies are on the scene of a fatality crash that occurred earlier tonight near the Texas-Louisiana state line, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The driver of the Kawasaki motorcycle wa...
10/01/2015 - Keithville man arrested for 62 counts of forgery
A Keithville man is in jail charged with 62 counts of forgery, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Paul Casabonne, 35, is accused of forging checks on an account for Life Quest Medical Supply in Shrev...
10/01/2015 - Bookkeeper arrested for stealing $90,000
A company bookkeeper was arrested today and charged with stealing over $90,000 from her employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Juanita Adams, 44, is accused of using her position at J...
09/29/2015 - Honorary deputy, 9, loses battle with cancer
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jamarion Daughtery, son of Caddo Deputy Jacqueline Daughtery.Jamarion, 9, passed away Sunday, September 27, after battling Alveol...
09/28/2015 - Drug Take Back event nets nearly 650 pounds
Caddo deputies along with State troopers and Shreveport Police officers collected 648 lbs of unused prescription drugs this Saturday during our National Drug Take Back event at Sheriff's...
09/27/2015 - Narcotics agents seize 26 marijuana plants
Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Murray Street in Vivian, Louisiana in reference to...
09/23/2015 - Drug Take Back event scheduled at Sheriff's Safety Town
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, September 26, at Sheriff&#...
09/17/2015 - Caddo detective solves another cold case
A Shreveport man was arrested today and charged with a 35-year-old cold case homicide, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmy Lee Tigues, 62, was arrested by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugi...
09/14/2015 - Red River boat ramps opening for Labor Day weekend
Two of the Red River boat ramps in Caddo Parish will be opening in time for Labor Day weekend and one will remain closed said, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The North Caddo Highway 2 boat ramp along ...
09/03/2015 - Caddo deputies honor 9-year-old boy fighting cancer
Members of the Caddo Sheriff's Office Special Response Team along with other Caddo deputies will be honoring 9-year-old Jamarion Daughtery at his home today at 5:30 p.m. Jamarion will be...
09/02/2015 - Keeping you and your money safe from scammers and con artists
Criminals are skilled at convincing you to turn over your hard earned money. If you find yourself in this position, whether in person or on the phone, STOP! Do your research and check them out. A list...
08/28/2015 - Caddo Sheriff opens rifle range to public
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the rifle range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer season.Four days have...
08/27/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9s
What better day than National Dog Day to introduce the newest members of the Caddo Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit? Cpl. Marcus Green is pictured with his new dog, Hunter, and Cpl. Jamie Hendri...
08/26/2015 - Citizen, deputies to be awarded for distinguished service
Shreveporter Billy Jeter will be honored by Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator on Tuesday for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle on Pinehill Road earlier this month.Jeter will receive the She...
08/24/2015 - Two women arrested for stealing from 96 year old
Two women are in jail charged with exploitation of the infirmed for stealing $400,000 from the bank account of a 96 year old, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jennifer Smith, 39, of Shrev...
08/21/2015 - Tractor stolen from Chimp Haven found in the possession of former employee
A former employee of Chimp Haven was arrested after Sheriff’s deputies found him in possession of a $26,000 tractor stolen from the chimpanzee sanctuary, said Sheriff Steve Prator....
08/18/2015 - Pizza restaurant robbery suspect faces charges in Caddo
One of the suspects wanted for robbing a Rotolo’s Pizza in Bossier Parish is also facing charges in Caddo Parish for taking $24,000 from a family member’s bank account without &n...
08/18/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Office accepting applications for fall Auxiliary Deputy class
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the fall Auxiliary Deputy class.Auxiliary Deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’...
08/17/2015 - SUSPECT ARRESTED - Deputies seek man for terrorizing
UPDATE: Davis turned himself in to authorities this afternoon and is being held at CCC. His bond is set at $500,000. Original release:Caddo Sheriff's detectives have obtained...
08/14/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Office responds to fiery crash; citizen pulls driver to safety
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single vehicle crash around 1:20 this morning where the vehicle involved was fully engulfed in flames, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jeremy Smit...
08/05/2015 - Bike Safety
Whether you're a motorist or cyclist, it's important to know these rules of the road. Please share this message with others....
08/04/2015 - Store clerk arrested for stealing $7,000 from business
A cashier at a Vivian convenience store was arrested for stealing over $7,000 from the store, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Wendy Corbett, 40, was arrested on Wednesday and charged wti...
08/01/2015 - Shreveport woman dies in George Road crash
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are working a fatality crash that occurred in the 4500 block of George Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A 2010 Ford Fusion driven by Kathleen Dian...
07/31/2015 - Mooringsport man arrested for crimes against children
A Mooringsport man was arrested Wednesday for crimes against children that occurred as far back as 1997, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.James Tony Jordan, 48, was arrested at the S...
07/30/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Office takes on litterbugs
Did you know the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Litter Crew picks up an average of 2,000 pounds of litter each week? Caddo Parish is a beautiful place. Help us keep it that way. Watch this short me...
07/29/2015 - Agents seize 30 pounds of pot, arrest one
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the seizure of 30 pounds of marijuana Tuesday from a residence in north Caddo Parish. One person was arrested.Acting on...
07/29/2015 - Self-proclaimed youth mentor arrested for having sex with juvenile
A man who claimed to be a youth mentor was arrested Friday for molestation of a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jeremy Tyrone Sims, 34, of the 3200 block of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, t...
07/28/2015 - Juvenile arrest closes multiple cases
Update: A second 15-year-old male suspect was arrested tonight for participating in this same series of crimes. He was booked into Juvenile Detention on the same charges as Suspect #1.The investigatio...
07/23/2015 - Man, 50, arrested for inappropriate talk with teen
A 50-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives on Wednesday for having an inappropriate conversation that was sexual in nature with a 13-year-old girl, said Sh...
07/23/2015 - Stonewall man arrested for cyberstalking
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Stonewall man for cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Scott Bailey, 42, was arrested in Desoto Parish on Friday and bro...
07/23/2015 - Suspect wanted for domestic abuse battery
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information that can lead them to Brian R. Tate, 33, of Shreveport.Deputies have a warrant for Tate’s arrest on a char...
07/17/2015 - CPSO seeks suspect in burglaries
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple burglaries that occurred at a local storage facility, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 12:30 a.m. on July 12 a passenger&...
07/15/2015 - 14 arrested during recent drug investigations
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of 14 suspects following separate drug investigations in Caddo Parish this past week.A six-month ...
07/14/2015 - Robbery suspect arrested by fugitive Task Force
A man wanted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for second-degree robbery was arrested after he was found hiding out at a relative’s house on Sumner Street in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
07/13/2015 - Robbery suspect arrested by fugitive Task Force
A man wanted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for second-degree robbery was arrested after he was found hiding out at a relative’s house on Sumner Street in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
07/13/2015 - CPSO arrests man for theft at local business
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for stealing a 4-wheeler and utility trailer from CES Compliance Envirosystems, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A security video released to the...
07/09/2015 - CPSO arrests two men for aggravated burglary
Two men are in jail this morning for breaking into a home while the residents were asleep inside, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.About 11:15 p.m. Tuesday night, the Sheriff’s Office receive...
07/08/2015 - Suspected counterfeiter arrested during search
Update: Late this afternoon, Spann was charged with an additional 11 counts of forgery and one count of criminal conspiracy for printing counterfeit checks in the name of a fast-food restaur...
07/08/2015 - Suspect wanted for robbery
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the location of Emmett Tillman in connection with a robbery that occurred in west Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.On...
07/01/2015 - Video captures theft at local business
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft at a south Shreveport business and is asking for the public’s help with identifying a person wanted for questioning.On Mon...
07/01/2015 - Herring named Kiwanis Law Officer of the Year
Caddo Sheriff's Detective Bobby Herring received the Law Enforcement Officer of Year Award from the Downtown Shreveport Kiwanis Club during the club's meeting on Thursday.Herring is a...
06/26/2015 - June 25, 2015, Red River Briefing
Caddo emergency responders attended a morning briefing in preparation for the new Red River crest projected for next week.The National Weather Service still expects a 32.5 foot crest in ...
06/25/2015 - Theft suspect's vehicle caught on video
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help identify this vehicle and the driver who is wanted for a theft at CES Compliance Envirosystems early this morning.Caddo S...
06/25/2015 - Kerr now faces charges in Caddo for inappropriate conduct with juveniles
A Bossier City man now faces charges in Bossier and Caddo parishes for inappropriate sexual activity with juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Detective Jared Marshall obtained a w...
06/25/2015 - IRS telephone scam targets local residents
An IRS telephone scam is targeting local residents much like a law enforcement telephone scam that Sheriff Steve Prator warned citizens about on Tuesday.In the IRS scam, the caller passe...
06/24/2015 - Theft suspect identified
Update:Melissa Renee Scioneaux, 32, was arrested today after being identified from the following video. She is currently being booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for theft, and her pho...
06/24/2015 - Felony suspect turns himself in to Sheriff's Office
Update:Kevin Michael Page turned himself in yesterday, June 22, at the Caddo Correctional Center on a warrant charging him with felony unauthorized use of a movable. (See original news release bel...
06/23/2015 - Auxiliary deputy to be honored for 10,000 hours of service
A Caddo Parish Auxiliary Sheriff’s Deputy who has donated more than 10,000 hours of service will be honored by Sheriff Steve Prator on Tuesday.Richard Gates will receive the Sheriff’s ...
06/22/2015 - VOAD plans Resource Center to assist Caddo flood victims
Caddo Parish residents whose homes were damaged or impacted by recent flooding can receive assistance all in one place this week at a Multi-Agency Resource Center organized by the North...
06/22/2015 - Caddo officials get latest update from NWS
Caddo Parish officials have been advised to prepare for a river crest of at least 34 feet later this month, according to officials with the National Weather Service.In a conference call ...
06/19/2015 - Caddo Sheriff offers tips to avoid contractor fraud
Flood victims looking for contractors to help return their homes to normal as soon as possible are encouraged to do their due diligence when hiring help, advised Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
06/18/2015 - Caddo Parish residents urged to prepare for possibility of more flooding
Caddo Parish residents are in for another round of high water, but it’s too soon to know when or how much, according to local weather experts.The forecast is still developing due t...
06/18/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks felony suspect
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin Michael Page, who is wanted for felony unauthorized use of a moveable.Authorities discovered a st...
06/15/2015 - Caddo Sheriff to hold auxiliary graduation
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Class #32 will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave.Graduates are John Adger, ...
06/15/2015 - Citizens are asked to report flood damage to Caddo OHSEP
Caddo Parish citizens who have businesses or homes damaged by the flood are being asked to report those damages this week to the Caddo Office of Homel...
06/10/2015 - Officials report few changes overnight
Caddo officials reported few changes this morning as they awaited official word that the Red River had crested.All levees continue to hold, and levee officials are staying on top of isol...
06/09/2015 - Caddo officials planning emergency services for days and weeks to come
At 10 a.m. this morning, the Red River was at 36.89 feet approaching its projected crest of 37 feet, according to National Weather Service experts who addressed Caddo emergency responders....
06/08/2015 - New river crest projected
Emergency responders in Caddo Parish are working around the clock to address citizens’ needs related to the rising river, which is now expected to crest Monday at 37 feet. The river le...
06/07/2015 - City and Guard to use helicopter for equipment transportation
The Army National Guard will be assisting the City of Shreveport today with the transportation of two pumps to the North Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant near Russell Road and I-220...
06/07/2015 - Projected crest remains at 36.5 feet
National Weather Service experts said this morning that they are still projecting the Red River to crest at 36.5 feet on Sunday. As of 10 a.m., the river was at 35.77 feet.Cadd...
06/06/2015 - CPSO arrests man for solicitation of murder
A Shreveport man in jail for murdering Harold Bruce Cotton is now charged with soliciting the murder of a witness in that case, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson ha...
06/05/2015 - Evacuations underway in Caddo
The projected crest of the Red River in Caddo Parish has been revised to 36.5 causing more residents to evacuate as water finds its way into their homes.During today’s briefing at ...
06/05/2015 - Caddo deputies rescue stranded horse
A horse that had retreated to higher ground off East 70th Street ended up being trapped by rising water and had to be rescued this afternoon by Caddo Sheriff's deputies.Bro...
06/04/2015 - Red River to crest at 35.5 feet Saturday afternoon
The Red River is expected to be at its highest level in 70 years when it crests on Saturday afternoon, according to National Weather Service experts.The NWS met with Caddo officials this...
06/04/2015 - Caddo opens shelter in North Shreveport
The NW Louisiana Red Cross has opened a shelter at Southern University in Shreveport for Caddo residents displaced because of flooding. The shelter is located in the university gymnasium...
06/03/2015 - Caddo to use FirstCall for emergency notifications
Caddo residents who live in areas that could be affected by flooding will receive an automated telephone message today from the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (C...
06/02/2015 - Caddo officials prep for area flooding
Officials on the Caddo side of the Red River met today to discuss impending flooding issues and review ongoing efforts to assist citizens in the coming weeks. Sheriff Steve Prator, director of ...
05/29/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to host blood drive
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will hold a blood drive with LifeShare Blood Center on Friday, May 29, as part of the “Cuffs and Hoses” annual blood drive event. Mobile donor coach...
05/26/2015 - Keithville couple steals neighbors' mail to commit ID theft
A Keithville couple was arrested this week on multiple counts of identity theft, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christina Renfroe, 37, and Anthony Stout, 33, are accused of stealin...
05/22/2015 - Caddo Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness monitoring upcoming weather event
The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is continuing to monitor weather activity for the possibility of more flooding in the coming days, said Sheriff Steve Prator. De...
05/21/2015 - Civil Live Scan experiences temporary shut down
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Civil Live Scan system is temporarily down due to technical difficulties with the Louisiana State Police data center, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
05/21/2015 - Alma Street search warrant ends in one arrest
A search warrant executed on Alma Street on Tuesday resulted in one arrest and the recovery of drugs and a weapon, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw...
05/20/2015 - CPSO seeks info in hit and run
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a hit and run crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The crash happened in the 2600 block of E. 70th St. ar...
05/18/2015 - Narcotics agents make large meth seizure
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested one suspect and seized nearly one pound of methamphetamine ice during ...
05/14/2015 - Local agencies to pay tribute to fallen officers during Police Week
Communities across the country will come together this week during National Police Week to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family m...
05/11/2015 - Vivian teen arrested for stabbing parents
Caddo deputies arrested a Vivian teen-ager this morning and charged him with stabbing his parents, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shane Alexander, 17, woke his father and step-moth...
05/11/2015 - Caddo Homeland Security deputy director receives state accolades
Robert Jump, deputy director of the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recently received the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association’s 2015 President...
05/08/2015 - ID theft suspect arrested in New York
Charles Smith, 41, was arrested by the Genesee County, NY, Sheriff's Department Wednesday on a Caddo Parish warrant charging him with ID theft and criminal conspiracy. Smith was one of seve...
05/07/2015 - Program to offer seniors information on protecting their investments
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a free class to teach seniors how to protect their nest egg by avoiding investment scams. The class is from 9 - 11:15 a.m., Thursday, May 21, a...
05/07/2015 - ID theft suspect turns himself in; faces 108 charges
One of the suspected ringleaders in an ID theft case involving fraudulent cable accounts turned himself in at Caddo Correctional Center today, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Willie Ja...
05/06/2015 - Car burglars are on the hunt, targeting rural and city property owners
Both rural and city property owners are being hit hard by car burglars, and there’s a strong possibility it’s the same group of thieves, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. ...
05/06/2015 - Caddo Sheriff to hold Drug Take Back event
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, May 9, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Sheriff’s Office will be collecting old, unwant...
05/04/2015 - Caddo schools celebrate DARE graduations
Caddo Parish fifth-graders at six local schools are celebrating their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program with graduation ceremonies, said She...
04/30/2015 - Two more ID theft suspects turn themselves in
Two more suspects in a million-dollar identity theft case have turned themselves in to authorities. On Friday, Michael Gillenwater and Georgiana Wright were booked at the Caddo Correctional Cen...
04/29/2015 - Update: Suspect arrested for domestic abuse battery
Update: Michael Brunker turned himself in at CCC Wednesday night and was booked on charges in the warrant. ............................................... Original story: The Cadd...
04/29/2015 - One arrested following month-long investigation
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit recovered marijuana, cash, and firearms, and arrested one person following a month-long investigation in north Caddo Parish. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and S...
04/29/2015 - Search is on for contractors in million dollar ID theft case
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office obtained arrest warrants for 10 suspects involved in a million dollar identity theft scheme involving out-of-state cable contractors, said Caddo Sheriff ...
04/28/2015 - Suspect wanted in cyberstalking case
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Michael Raymond Fremin, who is a suspect in a cyberstalking case. Fremin, 54, is a white male, 5&rs...
04/24/2015 - Shreveporter wanted on Caddo warrant * Update: Suspect arrested
* Update: Suspect was arrested this morning at a Monkhouse Drive hotel .......................... Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is asking the public to help find Darion Jackson, Jr. Jackso...
04/21/2015 - Caddo Sheriff announces promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will promote three deputies during a 9 a.m. ceremony tomorrow, April 21, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Gary Baird will be promoted to li...
04/20/2015 - Caddo Sheriff's Training Academy to graduate 37th class on Tuesday
Graduation exercises for the 37th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. ...
04/20/2015 - Suspect wanted for cyberstalking
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for help with locating Bryce Deangelo Hill, who made terrorizing threats to a family member. Hill, who has a history of domestic violence, ...
04/17/2015 - Are you prepared for a weather emergency?
Shreveport and Caddo Parish could soon be in store for severe weather, which includes a risk for flooding, hail, high winds, and tornadoes. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator advises citizens to be pre...
04/09/2015 - Haz Mat update
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says evacuations are no longer being recommended for the area affected by a well control issue in south Caddo Parish. Residents within a half-m...
04/02/2015 - CPSO on scene of haz mat call
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a "well control issue" on Hwy. 1 South between Yearwood and Ellerbe roads, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The ...
04/02/2015 - CPSO arrests man in domestic shooting case
A Keithville man was arrested for a domestic shooting that occurred at his home on Springridge-Texas State Line Road on Sunday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 5 p.m., deputies were dis...
03/30/2015 - Coach arrested for solicitation of minor
A Texas youth baseball coach was arrested Saturday after driving to Shreveport for the purpose of meeting underage boys for sex, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Scott Ty...
03/30/2015 - 10 arrested in overnight drug sweep
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of 10 people during a “buy-bust” operation conducted by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotic...
03/27/2015 - Felony suspect wanted in Caddo arrested in Arizona
Members of the U.S. Marshal's Task Force, acting on a tip from the Caddo Sheriff's Office, arrested Michael Thain Schuler in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday. Caddo Sheriff Steve ...
04/08/2015 - CPSO investigating early morning crash
Caddo deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning near Vivian, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 1:40 a.m., deputies along with Caddo Fire Di...
03/21/2015 - Murder suspect returned to Caddo
Murder suspect Henry Robinson was returned to Caddo Parish today to face charges in connection with the 1988 death of Claudell Staten. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Robinson exhaus...
03/18/2015 - Four arrested this morning on drug charges
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced four arrests made this morning during the execution of search warrants in Shreveport. The Caddo-Shrevepor...
03/13/2015 - Scam claims to raise money for fallen officers
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about a scam claiming to raise money for fallen law enforcement officers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The caller represents ...
03/09/2015 - Keithville couple arrested for juvenile cruelty
A Keithville couple is in jail charged with cruelty to a 5-year-old boy, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Rebecca Clark and Joshua Phillips turned themselves in to authorities after ...
03/05/2015 - Three arrested for drive-by shooting
Three men are now behind bars for a drive-by shooting that occurred in Vivian this past October, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff’s detectives obtained warrants o...
02/27/2015 - Caddo Sheriff announces Auxiliary deputy class
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the next Auxiliary deputy class. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff&r...
02/26/2015 - Inmate who walked away from hospital back in custody
* Update: Booker was located this morning hiding in an abandoned shed in the 1600 block of Milam. She will be booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for simple escape. &nbs...
02/21/2015 - Mooringsport family arrested on drug charges
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested a Mooringsport family on Tuesday for creating a drug lab for the purpose of manufacturing meth, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve ...
02/19/2015 - Shreveport woman arrested for stealing cattle
A former sheriff’s deputy was arrested by CPSO today for stealing three cows and selling them for nearly $3,000. Marilyn Roberson, 54, was arrested for felony theft following a...
02/18/2015 - Sheriff to promote new captain in Internal Affairs
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will promote Chris Abney to captain during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony tomorrow at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Abney will replace Ca...
02/18/2015 - Man charged with injuring wife
A Shreveport woman is in critical condition and her husband is in jail after she fell from the bed of the truck he was driving, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Allen Labon Wray, 46,...
02/10/2015 - Three suspects arrested for Vivian burglary
Three suspects have been arrested for burglarizing the home of a man in a wheelchair, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The burglary occurred on January 20 in the 200 block of East Ok...
02/03/2015 - Body identified
Authorities have identified a man found dead near a bridge off Mansfield Road on Friday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The body of Russell "Rusty" Carter Smith...
02/02/2015 - Caddo Sheriff offers safe place to conduct online business
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens who need a safe location to conduct business with people from classified advertisement websites such as Craigslist can do so at any of the Caddo ...
01/28/2015 - No demonstrations allowed during Braveheart trial
The trial of a man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly abandoning the pit bull now known as Braveheart is set to begin in Caddo District Court on Monday. Caddo Sheriff Steve Pr...
01/23/2015 - Crime down in Caddo Parish
Annual crime statistics released today by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office show parish crime is down two percent from the previous year, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
01/22/2015 - Third suspect arrested in 26-year-old homicide
A third suspect has been arrested for the 1988 murder of Claudell Staten in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Yesterday, U.S. Marshal’s Task Force members in Nevad...
01/21/2015 - Sheriff announces availability of college scholarship
Caddo 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 thro...
01/21/2015 - Bookkeeper arrested for stealing from legally blind employer
A bookkeeper for a 69-year-old legally blind man was arrested for the theft of assets of an aged or disabled person, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Anne Patin Barnes, 57, of the 20...
01/08/2015 - Update: Suspect arrested
* Update: The U.S. Marshal's Task Force captured James Taylor III today, Jan. 6, in the 2200 block of North Riverwood Drive, Bossier City. He was later transported to...
01/05/2015 - CPSO arrests suspects in 26-year-old homicide
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two men for a 26-year-old homicide that occurred in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Claudell Staten’s body was dis...
12/17/2014 - Three people arrested in forgery ring
Three people are in jail charged with participating in a forgery ring that netted nearly $12,000, said Caddo Sheriff St...
12/16/2014 - Caddo Sheriff promotes two deputies
Two deputies were promoted to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony this morning at the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ondray Miles and James Moore will serve as sergeant...
12/16/2014 - CPSO arrests man for soliciting murder
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for solicitation of murder, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Martin Robinson, 51, was transported to the Caddo C...
12/10/2014 - CPSO seeks suspects in armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are looking for three men that tazed a female employee at the Relay Station and stole her purse, said C...
12/09/2014 - Sheriff Prator to swear in auxiliary deputies
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program will be at 6 p.m. Monday, December 15, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are Kristi...
12/08/2014 - CPSO seeks two men for burglary
* Update: Ranney turned himself in at CCC today. Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are looking for two suspects who stole items from a home that was under construction, said Sheriff Steve Prator...
12/05/2014 - More marijuana found on Roy Road
A home identified in October as the site of a large-scale marijuana growing operation received another visit from law enforcement on Tuesday. This time agents found 47 marijuana plants i...
11/26/2014 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Academy to graduate 36th class
Graduation exercises for the 36th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, at Summer Grove B...
11/24/2014 - Man wanted for selling stolen oil field batteries
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in locating Scotty Sepulvado, who's wanted for the crime of unauthorized use of a moveable. Sepulvado is accused of selling...
11/19/2014 - Deputies arrest north Caddo vehicle burglar
Caddo detectives have arrested a Shreveport man for a string of vehicle burglaries and thefts in north Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives arrested P...
11/14/2014 - Four arrested, drugs seized during narcotics operation
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested four suspects during the execution of two search warrants W...
11/14/2014 - Caddo Sheriff offers
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class wil...
11/13/2014 - Restaurant burglar arrested
A man is in jail for breaking into two north Shreveport businesses, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joshua Deon Gay, 24, of Shreveport, was charged by Caddo detectives with breaking into Trejo&...
10/31/2014 - Computer chat lands Doyline man in jail
A Doyline man was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for participating in a sexual online chat with what he believed to be a 15-year-old girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
10/30/2014 - CPSO investigates vehicle break-ins
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins that have occurred over the past several weeks near Northwood High School, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Dete...
10/24/2014 - Sheriff Prator urges parents to check Sex Offender Registry
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is urging parents to check the Sex Offender Registry before Halloween. “It is critical to ‘Know Before You Go’ this Halloween,” he ...
10/23/2014 - Escapee captured
Update: Christopher Picard was arrested at approximately 7 p.m. tonight by the Caddo Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshal's Task Force. Following citizens' tips, deputies went t...
10/22/2014 - Seven deputies promoted
Seven Caddo deputies were promoted during a ceremony this morning at the Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Facility. Demetria Parker was promoted to captain; Alfred Dinkins, lieutenant...
10/21/2014 - Suspect wanted for domestic abuse battery
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate Tracey Damon McDonald, who is wanted for domestic abuse battery. McDonald is accused of strangling h...
10/15/2014 - Marijuana grow on Roy Road seized by law enforcement
A home on Roy Road was the site of a drug investigation that yielded evidence of a large-scale marijuana growing operation, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief ...
10/10/2014 - Suspect sought for crimes against juveniles
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Hunter Boone, a suspect in a criminal investigat...
10/10/2014 - Blanchard couple arrested for distributing marijuana
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested a Blanchard couple for distributing marijuana, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw. On October 7, age...
10/09/2014 - Four cited for alcohol sales to minors
An investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons resulted in four summonses being issued, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday and Thursday, September 2...
09/26/2014 - Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks missing person UPDATE
* Update: Coker returned home today. She provided no information regarding her whereabouts for the past few days. Original Story: The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the p...
09/28/2014 - Deadline nears to sign up for Caddo auxiliary deputy class
The deadline is approaching to sign up for the next Caddo Sheriff's auxiliary deputy class, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff&rsquo...
09/19/2014 - Man wanted for negligent homicide arrested in Texas
A Jefferson, Texas, man has been arrested in connection with a March 2014 crash in Caddo Parish that left a woman dead, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Phillip Ray Lilley, 30, was a...
09/18/2014 - Postal employee busted taking marijuana from packages
A United States Postal Service employee is behind bars after narcotics agents caught him in possession of a large amount of marijuana said Sheriff Steve Prator. Russell Leon Ellis of...
09/17/2014 - Michigan man charged with sexual battery
Caddo deputies arrested a Michigan man for sexual battery of a juvenile girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Eric Douglas, 26, of Muskegon, MI, was arrested Wednesday and booked in...
09/15/2014 - Couple arrested for cruelty to child
A Bethany couple was arrested for cruelty to a juvenile after they delayed seeking medical treatment for a toddler with a head injury, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeffrey Noble,...
09/15/2014 - Bones found on Red River sandbar
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Caddo Coroner’s Office are investigating the discovery of bones on a sandbar in Red River, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were a...
09/10/2014 - Mooringsport man charged with molesting juvenile
A Mooringsport man who was arrested this past month for possessing child pornography is now facing additional charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Detectives continued their inv...
09/09/2014 - Arrest made in Vivian shooting
Caddo Sheriff's deputies, with the assistance of the Vivian Police Department, have arrested one man in connection with an afternoon shooting, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just bef...
09/08/2014 - Caddo Sheriff warns citizens of scam
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is warning citizens to beware of a scam where callers claim to have information about a friend or family member in need of help. Recent calls to citizens i...
09/03/2014 - Caddo Sheriff to hold auxiliary deputy class
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for the next auxiliary deputy class. Auxiliary deputies supplement full-time Caddo sheriff’s dep...
08/21/2014 - Caddo Sheriff opens rifle range to public
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he is making the rifle range at the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer sea...
08/20/2014 - Caddo narcotics officers recognized as best in state
Two Caddo Sheriff’s narcotics officers were recognized as the best in the state during a meeting of the Louisiana Narcotics Officers Association in New Orleans this past week, anno...
08/20/2014 - Caddo deputy promoted; others recognized for service
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted Michael Taylor to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony today at the Sheriff’s Office Re-Entry Facility. Taylor will serve as a sergeant in...
08/19/2014 - Children exposed to drugs and chemicals; adults arrested
Four adults were arrested for cruelty to juveniles after children were exposed to illegal drugs in their home, said Sheriff Steve Prator. All of the adults and two children, ages 18 ...
08/19/2014 - Registered sex offender arrested for having sex with minors
A 30-year-old registered sex offender from Greenwood was arrested today for having sex with minors, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies began an investigation into the actions of Jus...
08/15/2014 - Deputies find handcuff key on inmate during booking
Caddo deputies charged an Arkansas man with attempted simple escape after a handcuff key was found in his mouth while he was being booked into the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff...
08/13/2014 - Three men arrested in drug investigation
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit and Bossier Narcotics Task Force completed a joint investigation leading to the arrests of three people and the seizure of money, drugs and weapons....
08/12/2014 - Caddo Sheriff seeks help finding sex offender
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Jeri M. Allen Sr., a convicted sex offender who has repeatedly failed to register with authorities as r...
07/31/2014 - Caddo SO investigates early-morning fatal crash
U.S Hwy. 71 south of Hosston is partially closed this morning as Caddo deputies investigate a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler, according to Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurr...
07/31/2014 - Misdemeanor warrant leads to discovery of meth labs
Caddo-Shreveport narcotics agents thought they were going to arrest a man on a misdemeanor bench warrant on Tuesday, but when they arrived at the suspect’s house their attention qu...
07/30/2014 - Caddo deputy elected DARE vice president
La Tienda Pierre, a deputy with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, was elected 1st vice president of the Louisiana DARE Officers' Association during the annual DA...
07/28/2014 - Several arrested during parish, city drug investigations
Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of several people on drug charges following investigations in Caddo Parish and the City of Shreveport. On Thur...
07/28/2014 - Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery of restaurant
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating the early morning armed robbery of a fast food restaurant in north Shreveport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Three employees a...
07/26/2014 - Facebook user arrested for failure to register as a sex offender
A Shreveport man who thought he was setting up a meeting with a juvenile girl was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Chri...
07/22/2014 - Two killed in traffic crash
Two people died in a traffic crash in north Caddo Parish last night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Just before 11 p.m., the Sheriff's Office and Fire District #1 responded to ...
07/19/2014 - Man faces more charges for abusing boys
A Shreveport man who was arrested this past week for sexually abusing a teen-age boy is facing more charges now that additional victims have come forward, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Josep...
07/18/2014 - Man arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile
Caddo deputies arrested a man Friday for indecent behavior with an underage neighbor, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Joseph Michael Kurz, 61, initiated the inappropriate contact a few ye...
07/14/2014 - Caddo auxiliary deputy graduation to be held Monday
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Class #30 will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are Tom Brow...
07/11/2014 - Robinson extradited to Caddo for 2004 murder
A former Shreveporter was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Thursday to face charges that he murdered a man here in 2004, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson, 6...
07/11/2014 - Sheriff Prator to swear in Homeland Security staff
The newly formed Caddo Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will open its doors today, and the first order of business will be making its staff official. A s...
07/01/2014 - Rodessa man arrested for kidnapping
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Rodessa man for kidnapping a woman on Mira Levee Road overnight, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shontera Brown, 32, of Vivian, was a passe...
06/19/2014 - Caddo Sheriff's Office receives Belt Trauma Kit donation
Kellie Abbott, creator of the non-profit Blue Forever, donated 15 Belt Trauma Kits to the Caddo Sheriff's Office to help deputies involved in life-...
06/18/2014 - Three cited for selling alcohol to underage persons
An investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons resulted in three summonses being issued, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Friday, June 13, the Sheriff&rsquo...
06/16/2014 - Caddo Sheriff's Office collecting old flags
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will be collecting unserviceable flags to be retired by the American Legion Post 14 on Flag Day. Flags can be dropped off at the north substation on Hwy. 1 in Oil...
06/11/2014 - Drugs, silver, stolen goods seized during investigation
The DEA Task Force along with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested a Shreveport man on Saturday and seized drugs, silver bars, and suspected stolen goods during a search of his h...
06/04/2014 - Caddo - Shreveport Narcotics conduct operation in response to citizens' complaints
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducted an operation in the MLK area of Shreveport on T...
05/30/2014 - CPSO makes arrest in storage facility break-in
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after 20 storage units were broken into on Kay Lane, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Locks were cut on the storage unit doors and items wer...
05/22/2014 - Keithville family goes to jail for contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
A mother, father, and son were sent to jail by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for providing a haven of sex, drugs, and alcohol for underage teens. Melissa Greenwalt, 42, Robert ...
05/21/2014 - Man arrested for selling counterfeit DVDs, CDs
A Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for cheating the motion picture and recording industries out of $19,000 by possessing counterfeit DVDs and CDs, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
05/21/2014 - OK man arrested for Caddo cold case
An Oklahoma man who once called Shreveport home was arrested Friday for the 2004 murder of Bruce Cotton, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jake Robinson, 60, was arrested in Claremore, OK, where...
05/20/2014 - Vivian man charged with sister's murder
A Vivian man is facing murder and arson charges today after shooting his sister and setting their home on fire, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Chris McCauley, 45, of 620 Jackson Street, was b...
05/19/2014 - Caddo Sheriff launches Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement campaign
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will be buckling down on those not buckled up during the national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign today through June 1. Deputies are ...
05/19/2014 - Store clerk arrested for stealing $60,000
A former clerk at a Fairfield Avenue convenience store was arrested for stealing more than $60,000 from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Store management became suspici...
05/16/2014 - Woman arrested for operating meth lab in casino hotel
A Bossier City woman was arrested by agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit today after she was found operating a meth lab at a casino hotel, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Polic...
05/15/2014 - 4 arrested on meth charges
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit dismantled a meth organization in south Caddo Parish on Wednesday, announced Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents with the Na...
05/15/2014 - Prator asks to lead Caddo Homeland Security
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has asked to be named director of Homeland Security in Caddo Parish, a move that could save the parish and City of Shreveport nearly $200,000. A new direct...
05/14/2014 - Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducts "Operation May Day."
On May 9, 2014, the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, with the assistance from task forces with the DEA, ATF and U.S. Marshal wrapped up an investigation named “Operation May ...
05/09/2014 - 3 arrested for kick-in burglaries
Three men are in jail charged with burglary after kicking in the doors of several residences in Shreveport and Greenwood, said Sheriff Steve Pra...
05/08/2014 - Man arrested for trying to smuggle contraband into jail
A Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for trying to smuggle a cell phone into Caddo Correctional Center by hiding it in his rectal cavity, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Anthony...
05/07/2014 - Three arrested on drug charges
Caddo-Shreveport narcotics agents arrested three people on Friday while executing a warrant at 2247 Soda Fountain Place near Blanchard. Jeffrey Noble was in possession of methampheta...
05/05/2014 - 2 arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services detectives arrested two men in unrelated cases for illegal sexual behavior with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. James Hardy, 69, of Greenwo...
05/02/2014 - Caddo Sheriff announces mobile app
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a new mobile app for Apple and Android phones and tablets to help citizens stay connected with law enforcement, said Sheriff Steve P...
04/30/2014 - 4 arrested on drug charges in southeast Shreveport
Four people were arrested on drug charges after a search warrant was executed on Keysburg Court in Norris Ferry Landing subdivision this past week, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police C...
04/28/2014 - Free donkeys!
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is giving away four jack and three jenny donkeys that were recovered as lost or abandoned livestock by the Sheriff's Stock Patrol. The animals have...
04/24/2014 - CPSO, SPD to participate in Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, April 26, at Sheriff's Safety Town as part of National Prescripti...
04/22/2014 - Phone scammer says he's a deputy
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says citizens should beware of a man who represents himself as a deputy in a phone scam targeting local residents. One woman said she was contact...
04/17/2014 - Class 35 to graduate from CPSO Regional Training Academy
Graduation exercises for the 35th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Summer Grove Baptist Church....
04/17/2014 - Armed man injured following pursuit
A Spring, Texas man led law enforcement officers from three agencies on a pursuit that ended in gunfire early this morning, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and DeSoto Sheriff Rodney Arbu...
04/14/2014 - Brothers booked for illegal acts with juveniles
Seven girls between the ages of 13 and 16 have now come forward to bring charges against Trent Morgan for illegal acts involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Over the ...
04/04/2014 - Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks information about missing woman
Update: Ms. Anthony contacted her family and the Caddo Sheriff's Office today. She is no longer considered missing. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking fo...
04/04/2014 - Caddo Sheriff's Office plans Victims' Rights events
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a proclamation ceremony and awareness luncheon in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Monday, April 7. The luncheon ...
04/03/2014 - Woman arrested for producing porn involving juvenile family member
A Shreveport woman was arrested for production of child pornography for taking sexually explicit photos of a 2-month-old family member, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Brandi Nichole Brow...
04/01/2014 - Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force issues scam warning
The Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force has received complaints from residents regarding phone scams involving local banks. Victims are receiving telephone calls with a reco...
03/26/2014 - More charges filed against Trent Morgan
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have filed more charges against Trent Morgan for illegal behavior with juveniles. Morgan is currently in jail at the Caddo Correctional Center after ...
03/20/2014 - Caddo Sheriff seeks candidates for reserve deputy class
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for persons interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy. Reserve Deputies are volunteers who complete state-mandated trai...
03/19/2014 - Caddo Sheriff to hold auxiliary deputy class
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that the Sheriff’s Office will hold an auxiliary deputy class beginning May 5, and applications are currently being accepted. Auxilia...
03/18/2014 - Six given summonses for selling alcohol to persons under 21
An investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons this week resulted in six summonses being issued, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The Sheriff’s Youth Ser...
03/14/2014 - Bookkeeper accused of embezzling
A former manager/bookkeeper for Trinity Southern Foods was charged on Wednesday with stealing nearly $100,000 from his employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeffery N...
03/13/2014 - CPSO launches Twitter account
The 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...
03/10/2014 - Juvenile Detention employees arrested for battery
Two 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...
03/10/2014 - Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit marks 10-year anniversary
The 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 th...
03/06/2014 - Suspect in custody
A 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 t...
03/05/2014 - Two arrested for aiding wanted man
Caddo 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’...
03/05/2014 - Shreveport man on the run after detectives obtain warrant for his arrest
Caddo sheriff's deputies are searching for a Shreveport man wanted on numerous charges involving illegal behavior with a juvenile. Detective Jared Marshall obtained a...
03/03/2014 - Man arrested for stealing from mentally challenged victim
A 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-ol...
03/03/2014 - Teacher arrested for improper behavior with student
A 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 Shreve...
02/27/2014 - Some Caddo Courthouse offices closed on Fat Tuesday
The Caddo Parish Courthouse will be closed on March 4 (Fat Tuesday) with the exception of the Caddo Sheriff’s...
02/26/2014 - Burglars stuck in jail after get-away car gets stuck in mud
Two 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. ...
02/26/2014 - Man arrested on drug charges across from school
The 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 Prat...
02/26/2014 - Caddo deputy receives VFW Outstanding Law Officer Award
Caddo 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&...
02/19/2014 - CPSO arrests man on multiple indecent behavior charges
A former Caddo Parish man was arrested Friday by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives on multiple counts of indecent behavior...
02/18/2014 - Man arrested for improper behavior with juvenile
Caddo 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 De...
02/18/2014 - Vivian man arrested for aggravated rape
A 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 Sher...
02/13/2014 - Juvenile injured in morning shooting
Caddo 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 ...
02/12/2014 - Suspect arrested on attempted murder warrant
A 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 s...
02/18/2014 - Caddo man faces more sex abuse charges
Evidence continues to mount against a Caddo Parish man accused of sexually abusing juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Loyd Karl Hastings, who pled guilty t...
02/05/2014 - Vivian man arrested for rape
A 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 ...
01/29/2014 - Store cashier arrested for theft
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a discount store cashier for stealing from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Michael Johnson, 29, of 3555...
01/28/2014 - Caddo Sheriff reminds property owners of pre-pay tax option
Sheriff 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...
01/27/2014 - Caddo Sheriff plans reserve deputy academy
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for persons interested in becoming a Reserve Deputy. Reserve Deputies are volunteers who complete state-mandated trai...
01/22/2014 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for scholarship
Caddo 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 eac...
01/21/2014 - Alabama arrested for having stolen property in Caddo Parish
An Alabama man is back in Caddo Parish today where he’s facing criminal charges for possessing more than $100,000 in s...
01/15/2014 - Sheriff Prator to host Senior Citizens' Academy
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will hold a Senior Citizens’ Academy January 8-9 to familiarize senior citizens with the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and provide infor...
12/30/2013 - Ten cited for selling alcohol to minors
An investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons resulted in 10 summons being issued, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Friday, December 2...
12/26/2013 - CPSO seeks man for attempted murder
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for attempted first-degree murder, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Keynon Frazier, 18, ...
12/16/2013 - Caddo deputy recovering after car crash
Caddo Sheriff's Deputy Mark McLaughlin is recovering at University Health today after his patrol car was hit on I-220 this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. McLaughlin, who is ...
12/15/2013 - Married couple arrested for theft
A Blanchard women and her husband were arrested Thursday for stealing from the women’s deceased father’s Estate, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Teresa Brumley, 52, and Charles Bru...
12/14/2013 - CPSO investigates Colquitt Road accident
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a three-vehicle accident that occurred just after 1 p.m. today on Colquitt Road south of Haywood Drive. The driver of a northbound 2009...
12/11/2013 - Two men arrested for their roles in west Caddo shooting case
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two men for their roles in a shooting occurring on November 26th at a house located in the 5400 block of Asbury Lane in Shreveport, said She...
12/06/2013 - Fatality on 3132
Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal crash that occurred tonight on Hwy. 3132 between Walker Road and West 70th Street, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
12/04/2013 - Man faces more charges after failing to appear in court for battery
A Keithville man is back in jail after he failed to show up for court on aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges. Deputies went to the 2800 block of Holiday Lane in Shrevep...
12/04/2013 - Caddo schools celebrate DARE graduation
Caddo Parish fifth-graders at six local schools will celebrate their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program with graduation ceremonies next week,...
12/04/2013 - CPSO arrests man in theft case
A Shreveport man was arrested today in connection with the theft of a woman's credit card. Joseph David Ebarb, 47, of the 9200 block of Dawn Ridge, was identified when the Caddo ...
12/03/2013 - Caddo Sheriff's Academy graduates 34th class
Graduation exercises for the 34th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy took place Tuesday, November 26, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. ...
12/02/2013 - Man dies in overnight crash
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred Tuesday night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. when ...
11/27/2013 - Fatal accident occurs on day of I-49 opening
On the day that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was to officially open an expansion of I-49 in north Caddo Parish, a fatal accident occurred at its intersection with LA Hwy. 71. Dani...
11/26/2013 - Sex offender arrested after posing on-line as teen-age boy
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 46-year-old man today who posed as a 15-year-old boy on-line to meet juvenile girls for sex, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Dennis Lee M...
11/21/2013 - Man arrested for indecent behavior
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested 57-year-old James T. Smiley for indecent behavior with a juvenile. Smiley, of the 1600 block of Wells Island Road, was booked into the Caddo...
11/19/2013 - Joint investigation leads to drug arrests
Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of two men on drug charges following a month-long undercover operation by Caddo and Bossier narcotics agents. ...
11/05/2013 - Caddo Sheriff offers First Gun safety course for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m....
11/05/2013 - CPSO investigates armed robbery at Family Dollar
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night at the Family Dollar in north Shreveport. Employees were closing the business at 4915 North...
10/28/2013 - Caddo SO warns ATV owners to "lock them up"
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies say reports of stolen ATVs are a common occurrence this time of year. Owners can lessen their chances of becoming a target by practicing a few preventative...
10/25/2013 - Four people arrested in missing gun case
Four people are in jail in connection with an investigation into firearms that were stolen while in transport to a local gun distributor, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Oct. 15, Con-way Fr...
10/23/2013 - Drug Take Back Day to be held at Sheriff's Safety Town
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, October 26, at Sheriff's Safety Town as part of Nation...
10/22/2013 - Man arrested for extorting Voice contestant
A Texarkana, Arkansas, man was arrested tonight on a Caddo Parish Sheriff's warrant for extorting Cole Vosbury, a contestant on the television music competition "The Voice....
10/21/2013 - Caddo Sheriff's Office takes on new look
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies have been wearing the same uniform for more than 30 years, but that’s now changing, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies are hanging up the traditional...
10/15/2013 - Sheriff recognizes employees
One Caddo Sheriff’s employee was recognized for distinguished service and another was promoted during a ceremony today at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility. Sheriff Stev...
10/15/2013 - Deputies bust south Caddo burglary ring
Four teenagers are under arrest for a number of burglaries and other crimes in south Caddo Parish, and detectives say their investigation is far from over. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator...
10/09/2013 - Man arrested for juvenile cruelty
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man for causing injuries to a 3-year-old boy while spanking him. The incident was reported to the Caddo Sheriff's Office afte...
09/30/2013 - Vivian man stabbed during domestic fight
A Vivian man is recovering at LSUHSC after being stabbed in the neck by his wife during a domestic fight, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff's deputies responded to the 400 block...
09/25/2013 - Arrest made in case of Indecent behavior with juveniles
A Keithville man was arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles after three female victims reported being touched inappropriately by the suspect. Two of the victims - a teenager a...
09/25/2013 - Shreveporter arrested for having juvenile pornography
A Shreveport man was arrested on 10 counts of pornography involving juveniles following an investigation by the Caddo Sheriff's Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The Sheriff'...
09/25/2013 - Caddo Sheriff announces sight-in days
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he is making the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy firing range available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming deer season. Six days...
09/23/2013 - Super Safety Saturday to be held at Sheriff's Safety Town
The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier will hold its fourth annual Super Safety Saturday at Sheriff's Safety Town from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 21. Super Safety Sat...
09/10/2013 - Man commits bank fraud to further gambling habit
A man who moved to Shreveport only six months ago said he opened accounts at eight local banks and credit unions to scam money to further his gambling habit. John Darrien Hays, 46, o...
09/05/2013 - Man arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
A Vivian man was arrested on Tuesday for sex crimes involving juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Dapatrick Jones, 19, of the 400 block of West Nevada in Vivian, was booked i...
09/04/2013 - Sheriff promotes identification program
Stolen and lost property recovered by Caddo sheriff's deputies fill the department's property room and warehouse. Sheriff Steve Prator said he'd rather return the items than auction the...
08/29/2013 - Two arrested in marijuana bust
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested two people and seized marijuana valued at $14,000 during a brief investigation on Carl Terrace Monday afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator a...
08/27/2013 - Sobriety checkpoint takes impaired drivers off the road
Four drivers were arrested for driving while intoxicated during a sobriety checkpoint Friday on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop. The Caddo Sheriff's Office led the multi-agency checkpoint which ...
08/26/2013 - Vivian man arrested for attempted murder
A Vivian man is facing an attempted murder charge for pointing a gun at his estranged wife and running into the truck she was driving with his vehicle. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said the incid...
08/21/2013 - Meth lab discovery lands two in jail
Two people were arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force today after agents found five meth labs on their property in north Caddo Parish, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Sh...
08/16/2013 - 82 year old arrested for stabbing niece
An 82-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo deputies this morning for stabbing his 73-year-old niece with a steak knife, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Freddie Guy, of the 200 block o...
08/13/2013 - Missing person
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing Greenwood woman. Krishna Collins, 42, was last seen on Friday at her family's residence in the 4000 blo...
08/04/2013 - Bank robber sought here also strikes in Alabama
Caddo Sheriff's detectives say it appears that a man who robbed a credit union here on Friday also robbed a bank in Alabama over the weekend. While wearing the same "Sleep is for the R...
07/31/2013 - Meth lab discovery leads to arrest
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force were investigating a drug complaint on Wednesday when they discovered an active meth lab at the Blanchard Mobile Home Villa. The lab was lo...
07/25/2013 - Man arrested for stabbing brother
A Hosston man is in jail today charged with stabbing his brother, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were called to 15412 Christian Street in Hosston just after 10 p.m. Wednesday where M...
07/25/2013 - Man arrested for soliciting minor
A Shreveport man who sent inappropriate texts to a minor was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's detectives on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The 15-year-old victim told detectives that over t...
07/24/2013 - Woman drives trailer into lake
An Ida woman was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for driving a stolen travel trailer into a lake, then swimming away in the dark, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sarah Jane Bridges, 27, ...
07/12/2013 - Teller arrested for theft and forgery
A teller at a local credit union was arrested for theft and forgery after an audit showed she stole over $11,000, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sherita Gibson was employed by Northwest Louis...
06/25/2013 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold Mounted Patrol graduation
Click on thumbnail to enlarge Horsing around is usually discouraged among deputies participating in law enforcement training, but recentl...
06/14/2013 - Bookkeeper jailed for giving herself unauthorized pay raise
A local bookkeeper was arrested for giving herself a pay raise without the boss’s permission, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shirley Yates, 62, of the 400 block of Coventry Court, turne...
06/10/2013 - Caddo Sheriff chosen to chair LA Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator has been selected as chairman of the Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST). The Council is responsible for developing training standard...
06/06/2013 - Caddo Sheriff's Office schedules auxiliary deputy graduation
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program will be at 6 p.m. Monday, June 10, at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Graduates are James A. Brown, Willi...
06/06/2013 - Man arrested for stealing car at knifepoint
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man for stealing an elderly woman’s car at knifepoint over the weekend, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On Sunday evening, the 77-year-old victim was ...
06/03/2013 - Man arrested for sending juveniles nude pictures
A 26-year-old Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo Sheriff’s detectives for sending nude images of himself to three juvenile girls, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Derek Austin Boyd, of ...
06/03/2013 - Two arrested for operating meth lab
Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit Two people were arrested after a search of their residence at 1104 St. Vincent in Shreveport uncovered ingredients used to make meth. Agents with the Caddo-S...
05/29/2013 - Caddo deputies lend hand in Moore, OK
Two Caddo Parish sheriff’s deputies are on their way home tonight after providing law enforcement relief in tornado-stricken Moore, OK. Immediately after the tornado hit on Monday, Caddo ...
05/22/2013 - Man arrested for stealing cash during courthouse security stop
A man going through the security screening at the Caddo Parish Courthouse this morning is accused of stealing $1,200 from an elderly man who was in line with him, said Sheriff Steve Prator. An ...
05/22/2013 - Vivian man arrested for rape
A 19-year-old Vivian man was arrested Thursday for rape and related offenses, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Harkness, of the 1200 block of North Cypress, was arrested by Detectiv...
05/10/2013 - Local schools celebrate DARE graduations
Caddo Parish fifth-graders at seven local schools will celebrate their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program with graduation ceremonies starting Monday, sa...
05/09/2013 - Sex offender faces more charges after showing up on school campus
Caddo sheriff’s deputies arrested a registered sex offender on Tuesday for showing up on a high school campus where his victim was present, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputy Ed Rawl...
05/08/2013 - Man arrested for threatening judge, court officials
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man over the weekend for threatening several court officials, including a judge, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On May 1, David Allen Mann II ...
05/06/2013 - Emergency responders plan I-49 disaster drill
On Thursday, May 2, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the I-49 North Safety Coalition will hold a disaster drill on a closed section of the new Interstate 49 near Mira. The drill will simulate a major cr...
04/30/2013 - Spring and Summer Thefts
Law enforcement often sees an increase in thefts during the spring and summer, because residents leave more property outside, unattended, the sheriff said. But citizens can help deter thieves by be...
04/29/2013 - CSO-SPD Drug Task Force report results of four warrants
On April 17, the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed four non-related search warrants leading to the arrests of multiple suspects and the seizure ...
04/18/2013 - Man sought for unauthorized entry of critical infrastructure
Information Darien Whitehurst 37-year-old black male 6’2, 240 lbs. Caddo sheriff’s detectives are asking for assistance in locating a man wanted for un...
04/18/2013 - Agents find drugs and money hidden on suspect’s property
Click on thumbnail to enlarge Caddo-Shreveport narcotics agents are continuing their investigation today into the dealings of a local bus...
04/17/2013 - Vivian man arrested in morning drug raid
A Vivian man was jailed earlier today following a drug investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents executed ...
04/17/2013 - Local man faces charges for rape and sexual battery of juveniles
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has obtained an arrest warrant for a man wanted for rape and sexual battery involving juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Lloyd Karl Hastings, 53, of the 8100...
04/17/2013 - Body identified as missing West Monroe man
A body found Sunday by a fisherman near 12-Mile Bayou has been identified as that of a missing West Monroe man, said Caddo Sheriff...
04/16/2013 - Man sought by Caddo Sheriff’s Office after failing to register as sex offender
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating a Shreveport man who failed to register as a sex offender. David Breakfield, 51, was convicted of carnal knowledge of a juv...
04/16/2013 - Man jailed for stealing from business partners
A Shreveport man was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars from his new business partners, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. In December 2012 a New Orleans man invested $20,000 in Transport...
04/12/2013 - 33rd Basic Class to graduate Monday from Caddo Sheriff's Training Academy
Graduation exercises for the 33rd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the banquet room at Summer Grove Baptist...
04/12/2013 - S. O. S. Program
The S.O.S. (Sheriff's Operation Safeguard) is a program in which family members of memory-impaired persons can register their loved one with the Sheriff's Office and receive a free identi...
04/05/2013 - Agents arrest man for making meth in warehouse
Shreveport man was arrested Monday for making methamphetamine in a local warehouse. Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force contacted Larry James Moss at a warehouse on Wells Isla...
04/03/2013 - Office manager arrested
A local office manager was arrested for using checks and the company credit card to steal from her employer, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Jackie Marie Baker is accused of embezzling $13,719...
04/03/2013 - Suspect arrested for multiple burglaries
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies solved a string of open burglary cases on Monday with the arrest of a south Caddo Parish man, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jordan Brett Bowlin, of the 6700 block of...
04/02/2013 - Caddo-Shreveport TF arrests five on drug charges
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed three search warrants on Tuesday resulting in five felony arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, and money, said Caddo Sheriff Steve ...
04/02/2013 - Man arrested after pursuit by CPSO
A Shreveport man was booked into jail on multiple charges this morning after a car pursuit involving the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Terence Tyron Carthren had elud...
03/21/2013 - Caddo-Shreveport Drug Task Force locates multiple meth labs in one day
Two people were arrested Tuesday for operating meth labs in Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Tas...
03/13/2013 - Teacher faces more charges
A teacher who was arrested for sexually assaulting a student is facing more charges following an investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeremy A. P...
03/08/2013 - Local business loses $70,000 in credit card scheme
A Shreveport man is in jail accused of stealing $72,000 in merchandise from a local tire store, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. LaDarrius Taylor purchased tires from Moore’s Goodyear 18 ...
03/07/2013 - CPSO seeks tips on missing man
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Keithville man. Charles Cody, 34, left his home at 953 Barron Road around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and...
03/04/2013 - Keithville man arrested for sexual battery of juvenile
A Keithville man is in the Caddo Parish jail charged with sex crimes involving a juvenile, said Sheriff Steve Prator. John Steins, 42, was arrested on Monday after an investigation into allegat...
02/27/2013 - Underage alcohol operation nets 5 arrests
Caddo sheriff's deputies checked 31 businesses on Friday for compliance with laws governing the sale of alcohol to underage persons. Employees of five businesses were found in violation, said C...
02/26/2013 - CPSO recovers body on Red River
Caddo deputies recovered the body of man from the Red River early this morning. Cpl. Madison Cox of the Caddo Sheriff’s Marine Patrol located the body around 9:52 a.m. It was near the ban...
02/21/2013 - Unsolved murder approaches 9th anniversary
It’s been almost nine years since the body of Bruce Cotton was discovered inside his vehicle in rural south Caddo Parish. On February 29, 2004, two boys who were fishing in the area found...
02/21/2013 - Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting student
A teacher at Port City Christian Academy on Greenwood Road was arrested on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a student, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jeremy A. Pierce, 33, of Keithville, was booke...
02/14/2013 - Georgia gambler faces more local theft charges
A Georgia man with an extensive history of fraud and gambling is facing more trouble in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. William Franklin Hill, 49, of Atlanta, GA, was picked up in Las ...
02/14/2013 - Man who stole guns during jail escape booked on 2005 warrant
A 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 an...
02/12/2013 - Georgia man returned to Caddo to face theft charge
A 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...
02/12/2013 - Church treasurer arrested in connection with theft
The 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 hi...
02/12/2013 - 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 46...
02/11/2013 - Vivian man arrested for attempted murder
A 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&rsquo...
02/11/2013 - 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 Cadd...
02/11/2013 - Shreveport teen booked for indecent behavior
Caddo 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 ...
02/04/2013 - Caddo Sheriff launches new website
The 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 exp...
01/31/2013 - Caddo, Bossier City authorities seek information in theft cases
Caddo 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 t...
01/25/2013 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 thro...
01/22/2013 - Man arrested for stealing from employer
A 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...
01/17/2013 - CSO conducts underage alcohol sales op
The 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-thr...
01/02/2013 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office needs public’s help to locate accused child molester
Updated: 12/21/12Rogers was arrested yesterday, 12/20/12, in Miller County.The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a Blanchard man wanted for molesting a juvenile.De...
12/20/2012 - Caddo Sheriff’s auxiliary deputy class set to graduate tonight
Graduation for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Deputy Program will be at 6 p.m. tonight at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave.Eight deputies will be sworn in by Caddo Sheriff Steve Prato...
12/10/2012 - Traffic stop ends in arrest for drug possession
A Mooringsport man was arrested on Tuesday after narcotics agents found marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw....
12/05/2012 - Caddo SO investigating fatal crash
Caddo sheriff’s deputies have identified one of the two men involved in a fiery, fatal crash last night on Bostwick Road, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The passenger has been identified as Austin Guin, ...
12/04/2012 - Caddo Sheriff offers "First Gun Course” for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course."The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on December 15 an...
12/03/2012 - Bondman arrested in beating case
A Shreveport bondsman found himself behind bars on Wednesday after a man in his custody was brought to jail with injuries, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Gregory Johnson told deputies that on Novembe...
11/29/2012 - Employee arrested for stealing from Wal-Mart
A Shreveport woman was arrested on Monday for stealing cash from a local discount store while she worked there, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deequita Lewis, 28, of the 8200 block of Wildbriar, was ...
11/27/2012 - 33 to graduate tomorrow from Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy
Graduation exercises for the 32nd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, in the banquet room at Summer Grove Baptist Ch...
11/26/2012 - Robbery suspect charged in Caddo case
A suspect in a string of Shreveport robberies has been arrested for an attempted armed robbery in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Myles Robinson, 19, is being held at the Caddo Correctional Ce...
11/20/2012 - Narcotics agents arrest 8 on drug charges at State Fair
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducted “Operation Replay” this weekend in an to attempt to curtail the poss...
11/12/2012 - Mooringsport man arrested for possessing child pornography
A Mooringsport man was arrested this past week after he was found in possession of child pornography.Investigators with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Attorney ...
11/06/2012 - Two men arrested with synthetic marijuana
Two men have been arrested on drug charges after they were found with synthetic marijuana, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw.On Wednesday, agents with the Caddo-S...
10/26/2012 - CSO seeks info in auto break-ins
Caddo sheriff’s investigators are seeking information in connection with a string of car break-ins, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The Sheriff’s Office has received reports of four vehicle burglaries i...
10/26/2012 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office investigates morning shooting
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting involving Shreveport police officers that occurred earlier this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The shooting happened around 8:35 a.m. just...
10/24/2012 - Caddo Sheriff recognizes employees
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted four deputies during a ceremony this morning at the Northwest Regional Re-entry Facility.Promoted were Mike Christian to Patrol sergeant; Ardise Hicks to director o...
10/23/2012 - Man arrested for incest
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for aggravated incest, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Joe Nell Gilmer Sr., 54, of the 5600 block of Albany Road, was booked into the Caddo Correctiona...
10/15/2012 - Two arrested for improper behavior with juveniles
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested two people this week for improper sexual behavior with juveniles.In the first case, Det. Jared Marshall arrested 58-year-old Stephen Lee Moore Sr. of Vivian for t...
10/12/2012 - Former teacher arrested for stealing from school
A former teacher at North Caddo High School was arrested today for stealing $9,000 in materials from the school, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Rodney Doyle, 42, of Dubberly, was arrested on a charge...
10/12/2012 - Two arrested in aggravated burglary
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office arrested two people today in connection with an aggravated burglary that occurred in the 1000 block of Riding Club Lane, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Michael Hare, 32, and Wh...
10/12/2012 - Three arrested in theft ring
Three people were jailed over the weekend for their part in a theft ring that targeted inoperable vehicles.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said the ring has been linked to the theft of six vehicles in Cadd...
10/01/2012 - Caddo Sheriff announces rifle sight-in days for the public
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that the Sheriff's Training Academy firing range will be available to the public to sight in rifles for the upcoming deer season.Four specific days have been desig...
10/01/2012 - Caddo Sheriff, Shreveport Police to participate in Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, September 29, at Sheriff's Safety Town as part of National Prescription ...
09/25/2012 - Two arrested in fraudulent land transfer
Two people were arrested today in connection with a fraudulent land transfer involving property belonging to a woman who has been dead for 17 years.Eugene Boyd, 36, was booked into the Caddo Correctio...
09/25/2012 - Stolen sweets have bitter ending for Shreveport woman
A Shreveport woman was arrested for stealing cookie dough and chocolate from a fund raising company and reselling the items for cash, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Melinda Fuller, 31, of the 2900 bl...
09/17/2012 - Caddo Sheriff recognizes employees
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator promoted three deputies during a ceremony Tuesday at the Northwest Regional Re-entry Facility. Promoted were Brian Wilson, Director of Technical Resources; Pamiko Pin...
08/29/2012 - CPSO looks for owner of lost animals
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owners of two horses and a donkey recently picked up by the department’s Stock Patrol.The gray gelding quarter horses with an LB brand on the left hin...
08/29/2012 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office prepares to render aid in wake of Hurricane Isaac
Caddo sheriff’s deputies spent Monday readying emergency equipment in the event they are called to assist in south Louisiana, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Equipment acquired after Hurricane Katri...
08/28/2012 - School Board employee arrested for theft
An employee in the Caddo School Board’s Buildings and Grounds Department was arrested for theft for using School Board supplies to complete a personal job.Antonio D. Johns, 35, of 4548 South Fairway...
08/21/2012 - Shreveport man arrested for distributing cocaine and pills
A Shreveport man was arrested Friday on charges related to the distribution of cocaine and pills, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw.Agents with the Caddo-Shrevepo...
08/20/2012 - Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force dismantle lab at Vivian mobile home
A Vivian man was arrested on Sunday for making meth at a mobile home where three children were living.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw said agents with the Caddo-Shre...
08/20/2012 - Dropped cell phone leads CPSO to thieves
A cell phone dropped at the scene of a theft on Parkhaven Place in north Caddo Parish led Caddo detectives to their suspects on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies recovered the cell phone a...
08/16/2012 - More victims come forward in abuse case involving Vivian couple
More alleged victims have come forward in a child molestation investigation involving a Vivian couple, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Three new charges were filed this morning against Patrick Price W...
08/10/2012 - Jackson faces more charges
Eddie Jackson, convicted this past week in the kidnapping of Tracy Winslow and arson of her car, is facing new charges today, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff’s detectives obtained a warrant ...
08/07/2012 - Man leads officers on chase to jail
Bobby Parks had been on the lam for nearly two years but when his day of reckoning finally came he couldn’t get to the jail fast enough.Parks was wanted on two warrants obtained by Caddo Sheriff’s...
08/07/2012 - Man faces charges in crash that injured child
A Keatchie man was arrested by Caddo sheriff’s deputies on Thursday for being impaired when he crashed his vehicle and caused a 4-year-old boy to be ejected from the car, said Sheriff Steve Prator.T...
08/03/2012 - More victims claim they were molested by Vivian couple
A Vivian man and now his wife face more charges for molesting teen-age boys, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrick Price Williams, 44, and Jacqueline Renea Williams, 47, of 11104 Upper State Line Ro...
08/03/2012 - Woman arrested for vehicular negligent injury
Caddo deputies arrested a Keithville woman for vehicular negligent injury in connection with an injury accident that occurred on July 11, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Toxicology evidence obtained followi...
07/31/2012 - Man arrested for stealing neighbor’s cockatoo
A Shreveport man was arrested for stealing his neighbor’s cockatoo, which later showed up for sale on Craig’s List.Sunny, an umbrella cockatoo, was left in a cage on its owner’s patio on Soda Po...
07/31/2012 - CPSO looks for owner of lost hog
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking reunite a lost hog with its owner.The hog was found running loose last Monday on Sparks Davis Road. It is male, and black and white in color. Anyone with i...
07/30/2012 - Warrant leads to brothers’ arrest, seizure of drugs and guns
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task, assisted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, executed a search warrant at 629 Terrell Drive in Shreveport today and arrested ...
07/25/2012 - Man uses wire service to steal money
A Bossier City man is in jail in Caddo Parish for fraudulently wiring money through Western Union without paying, said Sheriff Steve Prator.James Barrett, 59, of the 200 block of Pecan Grove, was empl...
07/24/2012 - Teens’ guardian arrested for molestation
A Vivian man has been arrested by Caddo deputies for molesting two teen-age boys, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Patrick Price Williams, 44, of 11104 Upper State Line Road, was arrested at the Sheriff’s ...
07/20/2012 - Driver ticketed in weekend fatality
Caddo Parish deputies have cited the driver involved in a single vehicle crash that killed a young girl near Ida this past weekend.Elaine Knox, 59, of Shreveport, was issued tickets for three child se...
07/17/2012 - Citizens can help law enforcement combat summer thefts
The number of thefts in rural Caddo Parish has been inching its way up during the warmer months, but Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says property owners can help turn the trend around.In April, 60 thefts ...
07/05/2012 - Caddo deputy receives SAR award
The Galvez Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented its Outstanding Service Award this week to Caddo Sheriff’s Cpl. George Moore for his contributions to law enforcement and the comm...
06/21/2012 - Fatal crash investigated by CPSO
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this morning on Hwy. 79 near the Relay Station, said Sheriff Steve Prator.A convoy of 18 wheelers belonging to Frac Tech was t...
06/19/2012 - Caddo Sheriff to recognize employees with awards and promotions
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize three employees with promotions and others with departmental awards during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the Caddo Correctional Center Re-entr...
06/18/2012 - CSO investigates injury accident on North Market
A Mooringsport teenager was hospitalized this morning after driving his truck into oncoming traffic and being struck by an 18 wheeler, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The 16-year-old boy was traveling...
06/18/2012 - Blanchard man arrested for illegal behavior with juveniles
A Blanchard man was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes involving juveniles over 10 years ago, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmy Garland Canada, 63, of the 200 block of Juliet Street, turned himself...
06/14/2012 - Sheriff Prator offers specialized driver training to churches and non-profits
Drivers who operate passenger vans for churches and non-profit organizations can now receive specialized training in the safe handling of their vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.“These driver...
06/14/2012 - Agencies plan free booster seat distribution
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Shreveport Police Department and other agencies will conduct a child seat check-up and free booster seat distribution from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 16, at Shrev...
06/12/2012 - Bookkeeper arrested for theft
The bookkeeper for a local business was arrested for forgery and theft after it was learned that she used a company credit card for her own benefit, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sarah Harrell, 49, of Bo...
06/11/2012 - Deputies arrest man for attempted murder of girlfriend
Caddo deputies arrested a man for the attempted murder of his girlfriend after he tried to drovetheir vehicle into Cross Lake.Sheriff’s patrol units were dispatched to a vehicle in the lake in the 6...
06/07/2012 - CPSO captain receives FBI award
Captain Darwin Jones of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was honored recently by the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) with its prestigious Leadership Trilogy Award. The...
06/01/2012 - Man sentenced to prison for investment scheme
A man who admitted stealing $253,000 from elderly victims in an investment scheme was sentenced on Tuesday to prison time and ordered to pay restitution.Stanley Mangham, 49, of the 300 block of...
05/30/2012 - Caddo Sheriff to host rural crime prevention program
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a crime prevention program for rural communities from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the Vivian National Guard Armory, announced Sheriff Steve Prator.E...
05/16/2012 - Woman arrested for stealing from former employer
The former bookkeeper at a north Caddo oil field production company was arrested today on a warrant charging her with stealing from the company, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Carol Ann Williamson, 58, of ...
05/08/2012 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to locate missing man
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Greenwood man.Louis Clarence Jackson was last seen by his family at his house on Neptune on April 30.He travels by ...
05/08/2012 - Texas woman returned to Caddo Parish to face charges in local killing
A San Antonio woman who was indicted in connection with the contract killing of local resident Ernest Luttrell is back in Caddo Parish preparing to face charges of murder and forgery.Linda Kate Passan...
05/03/2012 - Caddo Parish Sheriff announces summer camps for kids
Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for four summer camps for kids offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office.Caddo Sheriff's Camp, an overnight camp for boys ages 10-...
05/03/2012 - Man arrested for holding three at gunpoint
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for breaking into a residence in north Caddo Parish and holding three people at gunpoint, said Sheriff Steve Prator.James Matthew Spearman, 28, o...
04/25/2012 - Crime Victims’ Rights Week to be recognized in Caddo Parish
A ceremony to honor crime victims and our nation’s progress in advancing the rights of victims will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Frost Rose Garden of Centenary College, 2911 Centenar...
04/23/2012 - Local schools celebrate DARE graduations
Caddo Parish fifth-graders at seven local schools will celebrate their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program with graduation ceremonies starting on Tuesday, s...
04/20/2012 - Man arrested for aggravated rape
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville man in connection with the aggravated rape of a juvenile in 2005, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Donald Ray Leone Jr., 40, of the 8900 block of Sebastian ...
04/20/2012 - Caddo Sheriff commissioned for Angola Rodeo commemorative poster
The Shreveport Regional Arts Council will host a reception to unveil the 2012 Angola Prison Rodeo commemorative poster commissioned from Sheriff Steve Prator. The event will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday...
04/18/2012 - Two CPSO deputies lauded
Two Caddo Sheriff’s deputies received recognition recently for outstanding service to law enforcement and the community.Jonathan Kennedy, a five-year deputy assigned to Investigations, received the ...
04/17/2012 - Caddo SO responds to major accident
Caddo sheriff’s deputies were called to a major accident that sent one woman to the hospital this afternoon.The 51-year-old woman was eastbound on I-20 west of the Hwy. 80 overpass when her vehicle ...
04/17/2012 - 14 to graduate tomorrow from Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy
Graduation exercises for the 31st basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the banquet room at Summer Grove Baptist Churc...
04/16/2012 - Caddo SO seeks info about missing man
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locatingDavid Lee Clark of Shreveport.Clark was last seen by relatives at his house on Feb. 5. He resides in the Pinehill Road area an...
04/16/2012 - Vivian shooter arrested
The man wanted in connection with a shooting at a Vivian apartment complex on Tuesday was arrested overnight in Shreveport, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jamario Cortez Norman, 20, of Shreveport, was arre...
04/13/2012 - Local business makes donation to the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force
A local business is teaming up with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force to help fight drug crimes, said Sheriff Steve Prator.SPF Depot of Bossier City recently donated safety gear for agents whe...
04/13/2012 - Caddo SO to host Red River Law Enforcement Day
Recreational boaters can meet deputies with the Caddo Sheriff’sMarine Unit and get valuable safety information during Red River Law Enforcement Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 14.The ...
04/11/2012 - Caddo SO investigates Vivian shooting
A Bossier City man is in the hospital today after being shot multiple times during an altercation at a Vivian apartment.Caleb Rhodes, 19, was shot at least two times in the leg and once in the abdomen...
04/10/2012 - Driver arrested in school bus accident
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin James Hall who is wanted on a felony bench warrant in a recent theft case.Deputies also believe Hall could have informa...
04/03/2012 - Caddo sheriff’s employees to be recognized for service
A number of Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will be recognized for their years of service with the department during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 3, at the Caddo Correctional Center Re-entry Fac...
04/02/2012 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office investigates copper theft from area high school
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of copper wiring that affected the air conditioning system at Northwood HS, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The theft was discovered around 9 a.m. tod...
04/02/2012 - CSO deputies make arrest in shooting
A man wanted for a shooting on Post Oak Place earlier this month was arrested by Caddo deputies on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Lloyd Carr, 50, of the 6700 block of North Lakeshore, was arrested...
03/28/2012 - Co-defendant in Luttrell homicide arrested in San Antonio
Caddo Parish District Attorney Charles Scott and Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced that a Caddo Parish Grand Jury returned a secret indictment against Linda Kate Passaniti for second-degree ...
03/23/2012 - Woman wanted for bar room beating
*Update* Dorice Bass turned herself in to Caddo sheriff’s deputies this morning Caddo sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to find Dorice Clair Bass, who is wanted for aggravated ...
03/13/2012 - CSO investigating pedestrian fatality
Caddo sheriff’s deputies are still investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred Sunday night in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies say the victim is believed to be an 18-yea...
03/05/2012 - CSO seeks persons wanted for theft
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a Shreveport couple wanted for theft. Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for David Yates, 41, and Lisa Ann Martin, 3...
03/01/2012 - Couple arrested for causing injury to a 9 month old baby
Caddo deputies arrested two people on Monday for causing injury to a 9-month-old baby girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Joseph Ouzts, 20, and Ashley Behan Bailey, 20, both of 8310 Dixie Blanchard ...
02/28/2012 - Transport company dispatcher arrested for stealing from employer
A dispatcher at a local trucking/transportation company was arrested Tuesday for stealing over $85,000 from his employer, said Sheriff Steve Prator.As a dispatcher, 26-year-old Joseph Patterson was al...
02/15/2012 - Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
02/10/2012 - Two men wanted for possessing stolen firearms
Update: On February 14, 2012, Timothy Swindle turned himself in on CPSO warrant for illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Travis Pillman turned himself in February 13, 2012 on CPSO warrant for illeg...
02/09/2012 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office searches for suspect who shot at school buses
Caddo sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man in a red Jeep SUV who fired a BB gun at two Caddo Parish school buses this morning.The first incident was reported around 6:45 a.m. on Williams Road ...
02/09/2012 - Woman arrested for using jailed roommate’s ATM card
A Shreveport woman was arrested for using her roommate’s ATM card while the roommate was in jail at the Caddo Correctional Center.Keisha Dorsey, 30, visited her roommate at CCC on December 9. The ro...
02/03/2012 - Man arrested for stealing from elderly
A Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo detectives today for stealing money from the elderly in an investment scheme, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Stanley Mangham, 49, was employed as an agent with a nati...
02/02/2012 - Caddo SO vehicles to use CNG
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is going green in 2012. In an effort to save money and help the environment, the department is converting 13 of its vehicles to bi-fuel, which will allow them to operate o...
01/31/2012 - Woman arrested for cashing counterfeit checks
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport woman for cashing five counterfeit checks at a local liquor store, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Evelyn Beverly, 25, was booked into the Caddo Correction...
01/24/2012 - Caddo sheriff’s employees to be recognized for service
A number of Caddo Sheriff’s deputies will be recognized for their years of service with the department during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, at the Caddo Correctional Center Re-entry ...
01/23/2012 - CSO seeks suspects in burglary
Caddo sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspects in a residential burglary that occurred Jan. 10 in the 9500 block of Bonnydune.Two suspects entered an unlocked f...
01/20/2012 - Student arrested in connection with stolen computers
A high school student was arrested today in connection with two computers stolen from a Caddo Parish school.Travion Hall, 17, was issued a summons for unauthorized use of a moveable after it was deter...
01/19/2012 - CSO searches for hit and run driver
A Bossier City man was hospitalized with a head injury on Wednesday after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in north Caddo Parish.Just after 6 p.m., the victim, 32-year-old Brandon Wilson, interru...
01/19/2012 - Greenwood man arrested for fake land deals; victims lose millions in land and royalties
A Greenwood man is in jail at the Caddo Correctional Center for swindling friends and relatives out of millions of dollars in land and royalties, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Willie Draper, 64, was...
01/11/2012 - Fatal Accident
Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to a fatal accident on January 7, 2012 in south Caddo Parish.Patrol deputies were dispatched at 1:30 a.m. to Keatchie-Marshall Road at Hwy. 169. Witnesses said the d...
01/08/2012 - Narcotics agent shot during raid, five behind bars
A Shreveport Police officer assigned to the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit was shot in the chest last night while authorities executed a search warrant at a west Shreveport motel.At approximately 9:4...
01/05/2012 - Shreveport man arrested for forgery
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for forgery after he deposited two counterfeit money orders into his bank account, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Eric Williams, 28, of the 2800 block...
01/04/2012 - Man arrested for church burglary
Caddo sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Rodessa man for a church burglary that occurred in 2008, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Sylvester Reed, 47, was arrested Wednesday by Detective Donnie Laney after...
12/23/2011 - Caddo deputy returns to post with CPSO after eight years of military service
It will be a homecoming of sorts for Caddo Sheriff’s Cpl. Levi Brown when he returns to work as a deputy January 3 after eight years serving his country in the U.S. Army.Brown had only been a sherif...
12/22/2011 - CPSO arrests tattoo artist for piercing juveniles
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a tattoo artist on Tuesday for piercing the tongues of two juveniles without parental consent, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Nicholas Bernard Gobert, 24, of Shrevepor...
12/21/2011 - Man arrested for indecent behavior with Facebook friend
Caddo sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old Shreveport man for having sex with a teen he met on Facebook, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Kevin T. Johnson of the 4200 block of Baxter was booked ...
12/19/2011 - Caddo Sheriff offers "First Gun Course” for kids
Is your child getting a BB gun or new hunting rifle for Christmas?Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course."The 4-h...
12/19/2011 - Sheriff Prator provides holiday safety tips
Only 12 more shopping days until Christmas! As people hurry with last minute preparations, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said staying focused on personal safety is key to having a safe and happy holiday ...
12/14/2011 - CPSO investigates theft of TVs
The Caddo Sheriff’s is asking for the public’s help to identify this woman who may have information about the theft of television sets from a store on Youree Drive.The woman is known to drive a Fo...
12/13/2011 - CSO seeks man for financial crimes
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has obtained warrants for the arrest of Joseph R. Colvard III for forgery and bank fraud, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Colvard, 27, of 7979 Holly Ridge Drive in Keithville, i...
12/09/2011 - Christmas celebration planned for Sheriff's Safety Town
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is inviting the public to attend a Christmas celebration at Sheriff's Safety Town from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, December 10.The celebration will follow the Southern Hills Homeowne...
12/08/2011 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office first to offer employers new fingerprint ID system
The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association has announced a statewide rollout of the Civil Inquiry Fingerprinting System, which has been speeding up pre-employment checks for local businesses since last May...
12/07/2011 - Two men wanted for home invasion
Caddo sheriff’s detectives need the public’s help to locate two men wanted for a home invasion on November 11.Arrest warrants have been obtained for Christopher Scott Mobley, 37, of the 7800 block...
11/29/2011 - CSO Deputy to hold State position
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that Lt. Philip Escude’ of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will be sworn in as the 2012 State Chapter President of the Executive Board for the Louisian...
11/23/2011 - 22 to graduate tomorrow from Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy
Graduation exercises for the 29th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, in the banquet room at Summer Grove Baptist Ch...
11/21/2011 - Caddo-Shreveport Task Force busts heroin ring
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced today the arrests of 10 people following an investigation into the operation of a heroin ring in Caddo and Bossier parishes...
11/21/2011 - Leader of counterfeit ring in jail after two-year investigation
A two-year investigation into a counterfeit check cashing operation in Texas and Louisiana has landed its leader in jail in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw.Detecti...
11/15/2011 - Caddo Sheriff offers "First Gun Course” for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course."The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on December 17 an...
11/15/2011 - Burglary suspects arrested with goods still in car
Two men were arrested for committing a burglary in south Shreveport Wednesday after a sheriff's patrol deputy found their getaway car with the goods still inside, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Neike...
11/10/2011 - Woodlawn coach arrested for battery
A coach at Woodlawn Leadership Academy was arrested this morning for slapping a student across the face, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.DeCarlos Holmes, 35, was issued a misdemeanor summons for simpl...
11/10/2011 - Narcotics Arrests
Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit conducted an operation to attempt to curtail the possession, use and distribution of illegal drugs at the ...
11/09/2011 - Caddo detectives arrest two Shreveport men for rape
Caddo deputies arrested two Shreveport men for raping a woman who attended a party at one of their homes.Joshua E. Meshell, 21, of the 9500 block of Mailhes Blvd., and Bradley P. Farnell, 30, of the 3...
11/04/2011 - Blanchard man faces more charges in sexual assault of mentally challenged woman
A Blanchard man arrested last week for sexually assaulting a mentally challenged woman now faces an additional charge of rape, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Garland J. Simpson, 49, was arrested Oct. 26 fo...
11/03/2011 - Sheriff Prator offers special driver training to churches and non-profits
Drivers who operate passenger vans for churches and non-profit organizations can now receive specialized training in the safe handling of their vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. “These ...
11/02/2011 - CPSO investigates deaths of exotic deer
Caddo sheriff's deputies are investigating the suspicious deaths of several exotic deer located on private acreage on Pinehill Road in north Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Monday evenin...
11/01/2011 - Super Safety Saturday
Contact: Amanda Speckman, 318-564-9090, amandaleb@gmail.comThe 2nd Annual Super Safety Saturday is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th. The Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, in conjunction with Sh...
10/14/2011 - Saturday last day for public gun sight-in
Saturday is the last day for the public to sight-in hunting rifles at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Training Academy.Each year, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator makes the shooting range available to the public...
10/14/2011 - CPSO arrests Marshall man for molestation
A Marshall, Texas, man was arrested by Caddo sheriff's investigators for molesting two young girls in south Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ruben Pineda, 26, was in the Caddo Correctional Cent...
10/04/2011 - Caddo Sheriff welcomes new reserve deputies
Fifteen deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office reserve program will graduate during a special ceremony at 6 p.m. tonight, October 4, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Joining them will be one...
10/04/2011 - Alleman Cycle Plex donates Waverunners to Caddo Sheriff's Marine Unit
The Caddo Sheriff's Office has received two Waverunner personal watercraft for its Marine Unit as part of the Yamaha company's Law Enforcement Loan Program.The watercraft were obtained at no cost by t...
09/27/2011 - ATVs hot items for thieves
While hunters prepare to set their sights on area wildlife, thieves are fast at work targeting their hunting equipment and ATVs.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said with hunting season just around the corn...
09/13/2011 - Teen charged with multiple car break-ins
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Keithville teen in connection with several car break-ins in south Caddo Parish, including an unmarked police car, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives have ...
09/08/2011 - Caddo Parish store owner arrested for haz mat violation
The owner of a south Caddo Parish convenience store was arrested by deputies on Monday for the unsafe and illegal transportation of gasoline, which authorities say was to be resold at his store in Kei...
08/30/2011 - Caddo Sheriff's Office joins Facebook
Sheriff Steve Prator said today the Caddo sheriff's Office is joining other government organizations in utilizing social networking services to provide information to the media and public.Prator said ...
08/24/2011 - Former PTSA president arrested for theft
The former president of the Arthur Circle Elementary PTSA was arrested by Caddo sheriff's detectives today for stealing from the organization, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Jennifer Jones, 41, of the 400...
08/23/2011 - Workers arrested for stealing from employers
Two suspects have been arrested in separate cases for stealing from their employers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Donna Roberts, 30, of Deberry, Texas, was employed at Circle K on East Bert Kouns, ...
08/17/2011 - Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrest man for indecent behavior with juvenile
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Ferriday man this morning for sending improper text messages to a 14-year-old girl, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.James E. Ola Jr., 35, was temporarily living w...
08/09/2011 - A Caddo Parish man is in jail charged with cruelty to a juvenile.
A Caddo Parish man is in jail charged with cruelty to a juvenile.Jimmy Dale Cotten, 34, of the 8700 block of Pinehaven in Keithville, was arrested Wednesday by Caddo Sheriff's Detective Dorothy Brooks...
08/05/2011 - CPSO seeks public's help locating missing man
Caddo sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in locating 36-year-old Eric Fuggins, who has been missing since Sunday.Fuggins was last seen around 10 p.m. at his residence at 1045 Wheele...
08/05/2011 - Man arrested for attempted murder for striking by-stander with van
An innocent bystander to a dispute between two men was sent to the hospital Wednesday night after he was struck by a van driven by one of the men, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The incident began around 9...
08/04/2011 - Caddo SO seeks suspect in armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 19-year-old LaTerrence D. Nelson, who's wanted for the armed robbery of a woman in north Shreveport this past week.Just after 2 a.m...
08/01/2011 - Third suspect arrested for attempted ATM break-in
A caretaker for a 72-year-old man was arrested by Caddo detectives this week for using his debit card illegally, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Vicky Brackens, 50, of the 4800 block of Shed Road in Bossier...
07/29/2011 - Man arrested for possessing stolen goods valued at $231,000
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a man for possessing thousands of dollars in property stolen from a Bossier City business, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Freddie M. Widmer, 41, of Shreveport, surrender...
07/29/2011 - Vehicle, trailer thefts could be related to recent spree
Caddo sheriff's detectives say the recent thefts of two vehicles and a trailer could be related to a series of equipment thefts that have occurred in the area over the past several weeks.Detectives sa...
07/27/2011 - Caddo Sheriff issues warning about equipment thefts
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is working several instances of commercial equipment and ATV thefts and is warning the public to take extra precautions to secure their property.Fourteen thefts of tractors,...
07/15/2011 - Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks info on stolen tractor
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a farm tractor stolen in Belcher on July 2.The 2006 Mahindra tractor, serial # 4510X100216, was stolen from a residence on Hwy. 71 sometime be...
07/12/2011 - CSO investigates overnight crash
Caddo sheriff's deputies are investigating an overnight crash that took the life of a 17-year-old Shreveport man, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Justin Hightower was traveling north in the 3100 block of Ro...
06/29/2011 - Tax preparer arrested for theft
The owner of a local tax service was arrested for felony theft and identity theft after it was discovered that she filed a fraudulent income tax return using a customer's name and information without ...
06/15/2011 - Caddo Sheriff’s Camp underway at Garland Scout Ranch
Seventy-five boys ages 10-13 are attending Caddo Sheriff's Camp at the Garland Scout Ranch this week with hopes that they'll return home to become Boy Scouts.The annual camp sponsored by Caddo Sheriff...
06/13/2011 - Second waitress arrested for stealing from restaurant patron
Caddo sheriff's detectives have arrested a second suspect for using credit cards stolen from a customer at a local restaurant to purchase gas and other items, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Latoya Le...
06/07/2011 - Waitress cashes in after stealing customer's wallet
A Shreveport restaurant employee was arrested for stealing a customer's wallet and using his credit cards to make over $1,000 in purchases, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Amber Blazer, 21, of the 16...
06/03/2011 - Three arrested during food stamp investigation
The Caddo Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police have concluded a five-month investigation into the illegal use of food stamps that resulted in the arrests of a store owner and two employees, sai...
06/02/2011 - CSO seeks info on missing trailer
Caddo sheriff's deputies are seeking information on a Big Tex goose-neck trailer that was stolen from the 1000 block of Wells Island Road sometime between May 19 and 20. The 35-foot trailer, black in ...
06/02/2011 - Seven cited for underage alcohol sales
Caddo sheriff's deputies conducted an operation Tuesday addressing the sale of alcohol to underage persons, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Thirty-two businesses were checked for compliance with state...
05/25/2011 - Child hit by dump truck in south Caddo
A 2-year-old boy was hit by a dump truck at a south Caddo Parish truck stop this morning, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The accident occurred at the S&A Truck Stop located at 12300 Mansfield Roa...
05/20/2011 - Man arrested for having sex with juvenile he met online
A Bossier City man is in the Caddo Parish jail for having sex with a 14-year-old girl he met online, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Turcuois Gay, 21, of the 4800 block of Sullivan, is accused of having sex...
05/16/2011 - Brothers arrested in food stamp fraud case
Two brothers were arrested on Wednesday for a food stamp scam that's becoming a widespread problem for law enforcement, taxpayers, and the local business community.Abdo Zamzami, 38, and Safwan Zamzami...
05/12/2011 - Plane goes down in north Caddo Parish
The pilot of a Europa experimental aircraft that went down just north of Shreveport today has been identified as David Williamson, 71, of Bossier City.Witnesses reported seeing the plane in distress a...
05/04/2011 - Pharmacist arrested for illegally possessing drugs
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a pharmacist on drug charges after finding her in possession of a large assortment of prescription pills, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.A concerned citizen called t...
05/03/2011 - Counterfeit investigation nets over $1 million in fake merchandise
An investigation into the sale of counterfeit merchandise in Shreveport has netted over $1 million in fake goods, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw.Over the past ...
04/29/2011 - Caddo Parish Sheriff announces summer camps for kids
Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for three summer camps for kids offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office.Caddo Sheriff's Camp, an overnight camp for boys ages 10...
04/28/2011 - Caddo D.A.R.E. ceremonies set to begin tomorrow
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has scheduled spring graduation ceremonies for area fifth-graders participating in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
04/26/2011 - Caddo Sheriff to participate in nationwide Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday at Sheriff's Safety Town as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.Local law enforcement age...
04/25/2011 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy to graduate recruits tomorrow
Graduation exercises for the 28th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in the banquet room at Summer Grove Baptist Churc...
04/18/2011 - Event to honor Justin Bloxom at Sheriff's Safety Town
Town Square Media and Sheriff's Safety Town will host the Justin Bloxom: We Care About Our Kids Dayfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue.The event will include a bike...
04/14/2011 - CSO seeks man for attempted murder
Caddo sheriff's deputies are searching for the man they suspect pistol-whipped his ex-girlfriend at her apartment on Roy Road early this morning.Sheriff Steve Prator said detectives have obtained an a...
04/12/2011 - Shreveporter tries to sell stolen merchandise to undercover detectives
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a man for stealing a competition bow and arrow set and attempting to sell it to undercover detectives, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The items, valued at $3,500, were sto...
04/08/2011 - Crime Victims’ Rights Week to be recognized in Caddo Parish
A ceremony to kick off National Crime Victims' Rights Week will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, at the Northwest Louisiana Technical College auditorium at 2010 North Market Street in Shreveport.C...
04/08/2011 - Man arrested for improper conduct with juveniles
A Shreveport man was arrested by Caddo deputies today for improper sexual conduct with juveniles, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Lawrence Brown, 57, of the 2300 block of Highland, was booked into the Caddo...
04/07/2011 - Underage alcohol operation nets 1 arrest
Caddo sheriff's deputies checked 22 businesses recently for compliance withlaws governing the sale of alcohol to underage persons, but only one was found in violation, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
04/06/2011 - Man accused of incest
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man on Thursday for incest, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Terry L. Cook Jr., 22, of the 300 block of West Garfield Avenue, is accused of havi...
04/01/2011 - Caddo SO seeks public's help to locate suspect
The Caddo Sheriff's Office needs the public's help locating Chase Hicks, 18, of Shreveport.Hicks resides in the 400 block of Washington in the Highland neighborhood but also frequents north Caddo Pari...
03/31/2011 - Teen arrested for aggravated rape
Caddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year-old Shreveport teen for multiple counts of aggravated rape, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Stephen Ray Williams, of the 6000 block of Margaret Drive in nor...
03/28/2011 - Man arrested for making $12,000 in unauthorized purchases with company card
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man for making over $12,000 in unauthorized purchases with a company credit card, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Israel Castro, Jr., 30, of the 5200 block ...
03/24/2011 - Shreveporter arrested for car break-ins in parish
Caddo Sheriff' Steve Prator announced the arrest of a Shreveport man today in connection with a series of car burglaries in north Caddo Parish.Jason Harris, 23, of the 5600 block of Crystal, was booke...
03/23/2011 - 58 pounds of pot seized by Task Force
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw said 58 pounds of marijuana were seized by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force on Tuesday following a brief investigation at th...
03/23/2011 - Homeowner catches burglars in the act
Four burglary suspects were arrested by Caddo sheriff's deputies on Wednesday after they were confronted at gunpoint by a suspicious homeowner, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The homeowner, who lives in th...
03/17/2011 - Caddo Sheriff warns area churches of suspicious mail
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is issuing a warning after several churches in Caddo Parish received suspicious mail containing CDs of pornographic images.Prator said the Caddo Sheriff's Office has receive...
03/17/2011 - Caddo Sheriff's Office to honor NW Regional Re-entry Volunteers
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will host a recognition and appreciation ceremony for volunteers of the Northwest Regional Re-entry Program at 11 a.m. today, March 17, at Caddo Correctional Center.Re-entry...
03/17/2011 - CPSO charges Arcadia man with home burglaries in Caddo
An Arcadia man who was arrested for a string of residential burglaries in Shreveport now faces more charges - this time from the Caddo Sheriff's Office.Donald Pickett, 44, of Arcadia, was charged with...
03/14/2011 - CSO arrests woman for burning down cabin
A 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 ...
03/08/2011 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office to collect old cell phones
The 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, batter...
03/04/2011 - CSO arrests man for having sex with 13 year old
Caddo 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 o...
03/01/2011 - Man arrested in connection with business break-ins
Caddo 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 William...
02/28/2011 - Woman charged with cruelty to 5 year old
Caddo 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 i...
02/18/2011 - 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 collisio...
02/18/2011 - Meth lab discovered; six charged
Six 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 trea...
02/08/2011 - Caddo Sheriff taking applications for Citizens' Academy
The 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.Th...
02/07/2011 - 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 sev...
02/03/2011 - More charges filed against kidnapping suspect
Charges 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 ...
01/27/2011 - CSO arrests missing woman's ex- boyfriend
Caddo 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,...
01/26/2011 - CSO seeks info on missing woman
The 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. Mon...
01/25/2011 - Man arrested for filing false report
Caddo 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 Iber...
01/13/2011 - Vivian woman arrested for stealing from terminally ill friend
A 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 i...
01/13/2011 - Caddo SO investigating discovery of deceased woman
Caddo 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 Nor...
01/12/2011 - Winter Weather
Winter 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, th...
01/07/2011 - Woman arrested for battery; sends man to hospital
Caddo 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-...
01/07/2011 - Man claiming to be booking agent arrested for theft
A 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 Peta...
01/07/2011 - Man arrested for driving drunk with juvenile in car
Caddo deputies arrested a Shreveport man for DWI after he crashed his car and injured his 9-year-old passenger. Anthony Lomas, 37, was westbound on Old Mooringsport Road Tuesday evening when he lost c...
12/30/2010 - Caddo Sheriff calls for safety this New Year’s Eve; checkpoint and extra patrols planned
New Year’s Eve marks the annual tradition of bidding farewell to the past year and ringing in the New Year with celebrations that often include alcohol.All too often, people drive after they have ha...
12/29/2010 - City burglary suspects now faces charges in parish
Two men who were originally arrested for committing burglaries in Shreveport now face additional charges for breaking into several homes in the parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.William Dean Bec...
12/28/2010 - Two men arrested for having sex with underage girls
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested two men in separate cases for having sex with underage girls. On Wednesday, detectives arrested Steven D. Deleon of Mooringsport for having sex with two 13 yea...
12/23/2010 - Caddo Sheriff offers second session of "First Gun Course” for kids
Registration is currently underway for a second session of the Caddo Sheriff’s Office's "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on Jan. 8 for children ages 8...
12/17/2010 - Caddo SO hopes to ID owner of horse
The Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office is looking for the owner of a horse that was recently picked up in Caddo Parish.The horse was found in the woods at Hwy. 79 and Bethany State Line Road. It is a red ge...
12/15/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Office schedules D.A.R.E. graduations
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has announced graduation ceremonies at area schools for fifth-grade students participating in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.The D.A.R.E. program inc...
12/10/2010 - Serial Bank Robbers Hit Again
David W. Welker, Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Division of the FBI, Robert E. Casey, Jr, Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Division of the FBI, and Willie L. Shaw, Jr, Shreveport Poli...
12/10/2010 - Local law enforcement teams up to nab three suspected armed robbers
Three suspects are in custody for armed robberies that occurred this morning at convenience stores in Shreveport and Bethany, Texas. Detectives say the three could be responsible for a string of conve...
12/03/2010 - Sheriff Prator opens Red River substation
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator officially opened a new Sheriff's Office substation on Red River today.The substation is located in the structure that once housed the former S-Port Marina at Stoner Avenue ...
12/02/2010 - Caddo Sheriff offers First Gun Course for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on Decembe...
12/02/2010 - Law enforcement encourages use of on-line system to track valuables
Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to encourage the use of an on-line system that will help locate personal property faster in the event that it's ever stolen.The Report It system is an on-...
11/29/2010 - Sitter arrested for stealing from elderly woman
A sitter for an 89-year-old Shreveport woman was arrested for stealing over $10,000 from the woman's bank account, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jennifer Hall, 48, of the 8900 block of Melanie Lane ...
11/29/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy to graduate recruits tomorrow
Graduation exercises for the 27th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, in the banquet room at Summer Grove Baptist Ch...
11/22/2010 - Investigation uncovers theft of money from construction companies
An investigation into theft of funds from local construction companies has landed two men in jail - one of them for the second time, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Mark Everett Williams, 38, and Bill...
11/03/2010 - CPSO responds to major accident at Southern Loop, I-49
Caddo sheriff's deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident in south Caddo Parish early in the morning on Tuesday November 2.Albert Martinez, 68, of Shreveport, was entering I-49 northbound from Sout...
11/03/2010 - Woman arrested for participating in forgery ring
A Shreveport woman believed to be part of a two-state forgery ring was arrested today on multiple charges.Ashley Nicole Lee, 18, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on 11 counts of forgery a...
11/03/2010 - Shreveport man arrested on drug charges
A Shreveport man was arrested today for operating a meth lab near a local high school, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw.Steven Beaird, 53, of 9117 Walker Road, was ...
11/01/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Office, Shreveport Police conduct Operation “Purple Ribbon”
Twelve people were arrested Tuesday night by Caddo Sheriff's deputies and Shreveport police during an operation to address domestic violence, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chie...
10/27/2010 - Two Caddo deputies to receive promotions
Two Caddo Sheriff's deputies will be promoted by Sheriff Steve Prator during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, at the Caddo Correctional Center. Darwin Jones will be promoted to the r...
10/25/2010 - Caddo Sheriff says avoid dangerous homes by using sex offender alert system
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is urging citizens to take advantage of a sex offender community notification program offered by his department this Halloween.Citizens can look up addresses and review a li...
10/20/2010 - Caddo Sheriff seeks info on armed robbery
Caddo Sheriff's detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday night at the Dollar General Store in Greenwood.Between 8:45 and 9 p.m. a black female entered the store and produce...
10/01/2010 - Apartment manager charged with theft
The manager of a Shreveport apartment complex was charged with theft for stealing money from the complex to pay her bills, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Tracy Diane Hawkins, 38, of Shreveport was em...
10/01/2010 - Caddo Sheriff introduces warrants on line
The Caddo Sheriff's Office website now features the names and photographs of people wanted by the sheriff's Warrants Division, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Beginning today, active Caddo Sheriff's O...
09/28/2010 - 74-year-old woman arrested for stealing identity of 87-year-old friend
A 74-year-old Shreveport woman was arrested today for stealing the identity of her 87-year-old friend, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Dorothy Johnson, of the 7400 block of Glen Leaf, was arrested for...
09/24/2010 - Local man arrested for sex crimes involving Virginia runaway
Caddo Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Shreveport man today for numerous sex crimes involving a Virginia runaway, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Kevin L. Lunsford was arrested at his apartment in...
09/22/2010 - Caddo Sheriff, Shreveport Police to join in nationwide Drug Take Back Day
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced today that their departments will join together to participate in the first-ever national "Take-Back" initiative for prescr...
09/22/2010 - Intruder dies after being shot by homeowner
Caddo sheriff's detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead on Old Mooringsport Road.Robert Green, 48, no address available, was shot in the upper body as he tried to for...
09/17/2010 - CPSO detectives arrest man for possessing child pornography
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced the arrest of a Shreveport man for possessing child pornography. Prator said sheriff's detectives executed a search warrant this morning at 4345 McKneely in Shreve...
09/17/2010 - Repeat ID thief back in jail
A man who went to jail in May for using stolen credit card information to purchase thousands of dollars in pizza is back in jail for committing a similar crime.Francis O. Gallagher, 21, used a stolen ...
09/16/2010 - CPSO arrests man for seven burglaries
Caddo deputies have arrested a Shreveport man and charged him with seven counts of burglary in south Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives say that within an hour and a half on Sept...
09/16/2010 - Hotel clerk arrested for theft
The front desk clerk at the Holiday Inn Express on Business Park Drive was arrested on Monday for stealing from the company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jennifer Renee Walker, 48, of the 4900 bloc...
09/14/2010 - Caddo Sheriff announces public rifle sight-in days at Training Academy
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that he is making the Sheriff's Training Academy firing range available to the public for sighting in rifles and muzzleloaders for the upcoming deer season. T...
09/14/2010 - Man arrested for having sex with teen
A 29-year-old Texarkana, Arkansas, man was arrested by Caddo sheriff's deputies for having sex with a 14-year-old girl.Sheriff's detectives were contacted by Mooringsport Police on Sunday after office...
09/07/2010 - Keithville man arrested in Florida on outstanding Caddo warrants
A Keithville man was located in Florida by the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force and was returned here to face felony charges brought by the Caddo Sheriff's Office, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jo...
09/07/2010 - Teen charged with rape
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year-old Keithville teen for the aggravated rape of a 12-year-old runaway girl..Justin Cody Jimes, of the 6800 block of Jade Lane, was booked into the Caddo Corr...
09/01/2010 - CSO seeks participants in next Citizens Academy
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the next session of the Caddo Sheriff’s Citizens' Academy. The academy offers insight into how the Sheriff’s Office p...
09/01/2010 - Caddo Sheriff opens doors to new Weather and Fire Safety House
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator unveiled the newest addition to Sheriff's Safety Town today - a safety house for children to explore and learn about home hazards, severe weather, fire safety, and more.The ...
08/25/2010 - Project manager accused of stealing $200,000
A project manager for McInnis Brother's Construction was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's deputies for stealing over $200,000 from the company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Mark Everett Williams, 38, o...
08/20/2010 - Teen charged with rape of four children
A 16-year-old boy was arrested by Caddo sheriff's detectives today and charged with four counts of aggravated rape, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The teen is accused of sexually assaulting four smal...
08/18/2010 - Joint investigation leads to suspect in burglary, car theft
Two Waskom teens were arrested on Monday for being in possession of a stolen car and burglarizing an elderly Waskom woman's residence while she slept.Dustin Martin, 18, of Waskom, and a 15-year-old ju...
08/18/2010 - Former manager arrested for stealing $30,000
The former manager of a local restaurant was arrested on Wednesday for stealing nearly $30,000 from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Heidi Harris, 36, was arrested in Parma, Ohio and extr...
08/12/2010 - Caddo Sheriff, State Fire Marshal to host fire prevention program in Caddo Parish
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and state Fire Marshal Butch Browning will host a presentation of Operation Golden Shield at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 12, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.Operation G...
08/12/2010 - Man arrested for hitting 5-year-old with fist
A Shreveport man was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office for hitting a 5-year-old boy in the face with his fist.Sheriff's Detective Jackie Winston said Frank Lam, 30, of the 9800 block of Amblewood...
08/05/2010 - Disbarred lawyer arrested for practicing law
A Shreveport lawyer who was disbarred in October 2009 was arrested on Tuesday for still practicing law.Ronnie K. Banks Sr. was hired in December 2009 by a 70-year-old woman to negotiate her mineral ri...
08/04/2010 - Six drowning victims identified
Six teen-agers who drowned while swimming in the Red River on Monday have now been identified.They are siblings Takeitha Warner, 13, JaMarcus Warner, 14, and JaTavious Warner, 17, and brothers Litrell...
08/03/2010 - Wife of Keithville murder victim arrested
The wife of a Keithville man murdered in his home on Sunday was arrested for the killing today following her husband's funeral, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ernest Luttrell was laid to rest this afternoo...
07/29/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Office makes second arrest in Keithville homicide
A family friend of 73-year-old Ernest Luttrell is the second person arrested in connection with his homicide, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Tina VanMoerkerque, 44, was booked into the Caddo Correcti...
07/28/2010 - Store clerk arrested for using customers' ATM cards
A convenience store clerk was arrested today for withdrawing funds from the bank accounts of her customers after they left their cards behind at the store.Candance Cooper, 21, of the 3300 block of Dar...
07/12/2010 - Man arrested for exposing himself
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a man for exposing himself to a 6-year-old girl.Charles Edward Hebert, 59, was arrested on Wednesday following an investigation by Detective Robert Greer. Hebert wa...
06/24/2010 - Hosston man held without bond for strangling his girlfriend
A Hosston man wanted for strangling his girlfriend was located by Caddo sheriff's patrol deputies on Monday and booked into the parish jail, said Caddo Parish Steve Prator.Bradley Christopher Linn, 27...
06/22/2010 - Caddo SO seek second suspect in theft
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is seeking a second suspect in the weekend theft of a 32-foot utility trailer from a business on East 70th Street.On Monday, Sheriff's Detective Terry Richardson obtained a ...
06/22/2010 - Investigators seek information about truck driver wanted for rape
A truck driver who was recently indicted in Texas for sexually assaulting a woman at a Lubbock truck stop is being investigated for a similar crime in Caddo Parish.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said CPSO...
06/18/2010 - Narcotics Arrests - June 17, 2010
Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Henry Whitehorn announced the arrests of four suspects during the execution of two search warrants Wednesday afternoon in Vivian.Information that led to the warrants was...
06/17/2010 - Narcotics Arrests
Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Henry Whitehorn announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested three suspects during a buy bust operation on Tuesday evening, June 15.Agents with the Caddo-...
06/16/2010 - Wife makes up story about domestic violence
A woman was arrested for criminal mischief on Sunday for making up a story that her estranged husband pushed her out of a moving car.Shannon Turner, 24, of the 8900 block of Countryaire in Shreveport,...
06/14/2010 - Van driver cited for accident involving train
A 32-year-old Texarkana, Texas, man was treated for minor injuries after he drove his van into the side of a stationary KCS train.Caddo Deputy Kevin Stewart said Damon Richardson was southbound on Hwy...
06/10/2010 - Task Force foils plan to swindle elderly doctor elderly
A local man was arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force after posing as an FBI agent to get money from a senior citizen, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Task force members were co...
06/10/2010 - Repeat offender back in jail for bank fraud
Sharon Denay Allen is no stranger to Caddo sheriff's detectives. She's been in and out of jail over the past year for various financial crimes. This past week, the 48-year-old Allen was arreste...
06/07/2010 - Shreveport man arrested on burglary charges
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced the arrest of a Shreveport man on Burglary charges.Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Jason Morgan arrested Willie Earl Thomas, 48, of Shreveport yesterday on one ...
06/04/2010 - Escaped inmate in custody
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced that escaped inmate Gavin Christopher Taylor has been apprehended and is in custody. This morning, at approximately 10:50, Detective Michael Pri...
06/04/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks escapee
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced the escape of Gavin Christopher Taylor from LSUMC early this morning.At approximately 1:15 am, while awaiting treatment, Gavin Tarylor escaped from custody....
06/04/2010 - Caddo SO seeks information about burglaries
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for information that could help solve several recent residential burglaries in north Caddo Parish, saidSheriff Steve Prator.Four break-ins have occurred within th...
05/28/2010 - Caddo deputies to be promoted
Sheriff Steve Prator will promote four Caddo sheriff's deputies during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m., June 1, at Caddo Correctional Center.Kevin Dunn, a 25-year deputy with the Sheriff's Office, will be pro...
05/28/2010 - Caddo Deputy to receive SAR award
Caddo Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Herring will receive the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Commendation Medal during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony Tuesday, June 1, at the Ca...
05/28/2010 - Woman arrested for cashing counterfeit checks
Shreveporter Robin Denise Williams was arrested on Monday for cashing counterfeit checks at a local liquor store, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Williams, 25, of the 1600 block of Snow Street, was bo...
05/25/2010 - Man arrested for home improvement fraud
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Bethany man for home improvement fraud, said Sheriff Steve Prator.David Capito, 51, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center on the felony charge following ...
05/25/2010 - Teen athlete jailed for battery
High school star athlete T.K. Fleming was arrested on Friday for striking another teen, which caused the victim to suffer a severe concussion.Fleming, 18, of Benton, is currently being held in the Cad...
05/24/2010 - Woman jailed for filing false tax return in ex-husband's name
A Shreveport woman filed a fraudulent income tax return in the name of her unemployed ex-husband and used the Child Support Office to pass the return on to her. Valarie Price, also known as Valarie Wi...
05/21/2010 - Vivian police officer receives summons
An off-duty Vivian police officer received a summons for aggravated assault after threatening a man with a gun.David Jones, Jr., 40, of the 600 block of Redbud Court in Vivian, was issued the summons ...
05/20/2010 - School cafeteria worker arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a 40-year-old high school cafeteria worker for propositioning a 12-year-old girl over the telephone, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Quenton Washington, of the 2100 block o...
05/18/2010 - Sisters arrested for using stolen credit card
A scheme to get cash back by making fraudulent purchases with a stolen credit card has landed two sisters in jail. Lakeshia Robinson, who is a manager at a local restaurant, and her sister, Kimberly R...
05/18/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's first on-line tax auction starts Wednesday
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold its first on-line tax sale auction Wednesday, May 19, through Friday, May 21. Participants can log on from home, work, or virtually anywhere in the world to partic...
05/17/2010 - Juvenile arrested for string of burglaries
Caddo detectives arrested a 16-year-old juvenile for a string of vehicle break-ins and other burglaries in the north Shreveport/Blanchard area.Detectives were working a special burglary operation Sund...
05/17/2010 - Third suspect arrested for buying pizza with stolen credit card info
The third suspect who used stolen credit card information to purchase thousands of dollars in food and beverages from Domino's Pizza has been arrested, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Ryan Olah, 20, of Boss...
05/12/2010 - CSO conducts underage alcohol sales op
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is putting alcohol vendors on notice: If your business repeatedly sells alcohol to minors, your employees are going to jail.The Caddo Sheriff's Youth Services Division condu...
05/11/2010 - Oil City man arrested for '07 sexual assault
DNA has landed an Oil City man behind bars in connection with a 2007 sexual assault cold case.Arthur Ray Jackson, 52, was arrested today by the Caddo Sheriff's Office after the North Louisiana Crime L...
05/10/2010 - Man arrested for theft of oil products
A man who used his lunch break to peddle property that he stole from his employer was arrested by Caddo sheriff's detectives.John Joseph Pouncy, 32, of the 4800 block of Westwood Park in Shreveport, w...
05/10/2010 - Community to remember fallen officers
A ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at the Barnwell Center on the Shreveport Riverfront. The public is invited to attend.The annual Peace Of...
05/10/2010 - Man arrested for beating child
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man for beating a 5-year-old boy, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Kevin Pringle, 27, of the 1000 block of Davidson Lane, was arrested for cruelty to a juveni...
05/05/2010 - ID thieves buy $10,000 in pizza with stolen info
Caddo sheriff's investigators arrested two men for using stolen credit card information to purchase $10,000 in food and beverages from Dominoes Pizza, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Francis Gallagher, 21, ...
05/04/2010 - Queensborough Neighborhood Association director pleads guilty in Caddo District Court
The executive director of the Queensborough Neighborhood Association pleaded guilty in Caddo District Court today to misspending association funds.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and District Attorney Char...
05/04/2010 - DEQ to resume testing; evacuation continues
Representatives from the DEQ will continue monitoring water wells today insouth Caddo Parish. Some areas where natural gas was detected in water wells will be retested, and new areas will also be test...
04/20/2010 - Evacuation near well site is precaution
About 25 homes in south Caddo Parish were evacuated as a precaution this morning after gas vapors were detected at a well site.Vapors were first detected at the drilling rig near the 11,000 block of N...
04/19/2010 - Man barricades himself in house; threatens to blow himself up
Caddo Sheriff's deputies responded this morning to a call from a Blanchard man who threatened to blow himself up, said Sheriff Steve Prator.The 45-year-old man called the Sheriff's Office around 3 a.m...
04/19/2010 - Former bank teller arrested
Another former bank teller has been arrested for diverting customer funds into her private bank account, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Stephanie King, 21, of the 8300 block of Dixie-Blanchard Road, was bo...
04/19/2010 - Four arrested for burglary, property damage
Caddo Sheriff's patrol deputies arrested four people for breaking into a north Caddo Parish cabin and damaging property valued at more than $25,000.Anthony Farris, 22, James Krogol, 21, Elizabeth Cart...
04/13/2010 - Investigation leads to arrest of metal thief
A two-state investigation led to the arrest of a local metal thief, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Glen Lee Merrell, 30, of Keithville, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center this morning foll...
04/13/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy
Graduation exercises for the 26th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Lt. Col. Thomas M...
04/08/2010 - Teens report burglary but ultimately go down for the heist
A group of teens who reported a residential burglary in Keithville have now been charged in connection with the crime.On Tuesday, two teens reported seeing a man wearing a ski mask running from a neig...
04/08/2010 - Checkpoint was no joke; 12 citations issued on April Fool's Day
Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputies conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Linwood in South Caddo Parish on Thursday night, April 1.Deputies checked 102 vehicles between 10PM and 3AM. In all 12 people were ci...
04/05/2010 - Sheriff welcomes new auxiliary deputies
Graduation exercises for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office's 22nd auxiliary class are scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Sheriff's Safety Town.Fourteen auxiliary deputies are joining the ranks of the Sheriff...
04/05/2010 - Teller arrested for taking money from customer's accounts
A former teller at a local credit union was arrested on Tuesday for making unauthorized withdrawals from customers' accounts, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Emily Wells, 27, of the 3200 block of Tom ...
03/25/2010 - Fourth arrest made in armed robbery
A fourth suspect turned himself in this morning in connection with the January 19 beating and robbery of a man who was attacked for his casino winnings.Christopher Moseley, 27, of the 800 block of Cou...
03/25/2010 - More arrests made in armed robbery
Two more suspects are behind bars in connection with the January 19 beating and robbery of a man who was attacked for his casino winnings, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Justin Casey Brown, 29, of Keatchie...
03/23/2010 - Caddo deputies to be promoted, awarded at Tuesday ceremony
Sheriff Steve Prator will promote six Caddo sheriff's deputies during a ceremony at 10 a.m., March 23, at Caddo Correctional Center. The sheriff will also present one deputy with a departmental Lifesa...
03/22/2010 - Accountant charged with stealing hundreds of thousands
A former accountant for Twin Cities Development was arrested on theft charges today for stealing nearly $300,000 from the company, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Stephanie Sullivan Hall, 39, of the 6...
03/22/2010 - Former caretaker arrested for stealing from disabled man
The former caretaker for a disabled Shreveport man was arrested on Tuesday for stealing $175,000 from his bank account, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Krystal Mack, 27, of the 7500 block of Harris St...
03/17/2010 - Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a Vivian woman on drug charges following a traffic stop in north Caddo Parish over the weekend, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Elizabeth Bussey, 33, was driving on H...
03/15/2010 - Church volunteer arrested for kidnapping, rape
A man who drove a church van for New Beginnings Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church was arrested by Caddo sheriff's detectives today for aggravated kidnapping and rape.Robert James Washington Jr., 34, of ...
03/05/2010 - Fatal crash involves Adkins tour bus
Caddo sheriff's deputies are investigating a double fatality traffic crash that involved a bus carrying members of Trace Adkins' band.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said none of Adkins' band members were ...
02/13/2010 - More charges filed against man man who shot, killed cows
A Mooringsport man is facing more charges today for the random shooting deaths of several cows in north Caddo Parish.Jonathan Caleb Tipton, 24, turned himself in at the Sheriff's Criminal Investigatio...
02/08/2010 - Caddo sheriff announces availability of scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
02/01/2010 - CSO arrests woman for armed robbery
A Keithville woman is behind bars for robbing a man of his casino winnings, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Vickie Lynn Smith, 37, of Keithville, was arrested by sheriff's detectives following a...
01/29/2010 - Caddo Parish Sheriff launches new notification service for citizens
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is launching a new service designed to deliver important and timely community information to residents using the latest technology.The service, created by Nixle, delivers tr...
01/29/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's chaplain heads for Haiti
Local counselor and Caddo Sheriff's chaplain Durrell Tuberville will leave for Haiti tomorrow to assist with emergency debriefing and crisis intervention for emergency workers there.Tuberville will ma...
01/22/2010 - Local contractor faces Caddo Parish charges
Shreveport contractor Randy Mason was arrested this morning for theft and contractor misapplication.Mason, 56, of the 2900 block of North Point Drive, turned himself in at the Caddo Correctional Cente...
01/22/2010 - Deputies find meth lab on Paula Kay Place
Caddo deputies discovered a working meth lab at 8141 Paula Kay Place when they went there to conduct an investigation on Tuesday.Deputies said a strong chemical odor could be smelled coming from the r...
01/20/2010 - CSO welcomes largest recruit class in a decade; three former BC officers among new hires
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is set to welcome its largest recruit class in at least a decade when 25 CPSO trainees report to work next week.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said three of the new hires...
01/13/2010 - Housing manager arrested for illegally trafficking in food stamps
The manager of Wilkinson Terrace public housing complex was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office today for illegally purchasing and spending food stamp benefits, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Dete...
01/13/2010 - Facial reconstruction reaises more questions than answers
Caddo sheriff's detectives now have a face to go with a surprising discovery made in the woods of north Caddo Parish in 2005.Experts have completed the facial reconstruction of a human skull discovere...
01/13/2010 - Crime declines in Caddo Parish in 2009
Parish crime statistics have been released for 2009, and the numbers show both violent and property crimes are down, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Violent crimes dropped seven percent (964 to 896) w...
01/07/2010 - Prepare now for cold weather driving
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said it's not too early to prepare for cold temperatures that are expected to impact the area later this week.To stay safe, motorists should keep their vehicles in top worki...
01/05/2010 - Caddo Sheriff's Office employs help make season bright for those in need
U.S. soldiers, two children's hospitals, a nursing home, and several families in need are among those who benefited this Christmas from charitable donations made by employees of the Caddo Parish Sheri...
12/22/2009 - Christmas celebration planned for Sheriff's Safety Town
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is inviting the public to attend a Christmas celebration at Sheriff's Safety Town from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, December 12.The celebration will follow the Southern Hills Homeowne...
12/07/2009 - Caddo Sheriff's Office schedules D.A.R.E. graduations
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office has scheduled graduation ceremonies at area schools for fifth-grade students participating in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.The D.A.R.E. progr...
12/04/2009 - Three men arrested in counterfeit scheme
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested three men for producing counterfeit bills and passing them on to unsuspecting Shreveport businesses.Gary Weems, 37, and Wayne Rice, 34, both of Keithville, and Jess...
12/01/2009 - Caddo Sheriff offers "First Gun Course” for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on two dates - D...
11/25/2009 - Drug investigation ends with arrests
A six-month investigation by the Caddo- Shreveport Narcotics Task Force concluded with the arrests of three people on Thursday, November 19, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief...
11/23/2009 - Keithville couple arrested for hit and run
Caddo Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Keithville couple for a hit and run accident that left a teenager injured.On November 9, a 15-year-old pedestrian was struck by a black Ford pickup in the 1000...
11/19/2009 - Caddo Sheriff announces formation of Special Investigations Unit
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced on Tuesday, November 18, 2009, the formation of a special unit to investigate allegations of government corruption.The Caddo Sheriff's Office Special In...
11/19/2009 - Caddo Sheriff seeks home invasion suspect
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating Lance White, 27, of Shreveport.White is wanted by the Sheriff's Office for aggravated burglary. He is suspected in a home invasio...
11/19/2009 - Detectives continue to pound area forgery rings
More arrests were reported this week by Caddo sheriff’s detectives who are investigating several area forgery rings, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Elnora Armstrong, 23, of the 2900 block of DeSoto...
11/05/2009 - Twelve-year-old boy charged with rape
A 12-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for the aggravated rape of three boys, seven years old and younger.Caddo Sheriff’s Lt. Sam Hall made the arrest following an in...
11/04/2009 - Fatality attributed to weather
(posted 10/29/09 at 7:02p.m.)Caddo Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatality accident that occurred earlier tonight on Hwy. 170 in north Caddo Parish.A 1998 Ford Taurus traveling eastbound on ...
10/30/2009 - Improper acts with juveniles leads to couple’s arrest
Caddo Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Keithville woman who purchased alcohol for a group of juveniles and allowed them to drink it at sleepovers at her house.Tammie Swain, 46, of 6364 President Lane, ...
10/29/2009 - Housekeeper charged with theft
A woman employed as a maid with a local cleaning service was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for stealing from the homes she cleaned.Sally Mildred Bays, 27, of Converse, was booked into the C...
10/23/2009 - Woman charged in stabbing
Caddo deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute Tuesday night that resulted in the victim being stabbed on Hiawatha Drive in north Caddo Parish.Upon arrival, deputies learned that the female ...
10/21/2009 - Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit makes arrests in three north Caddo Parish towns
The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed three search warrants in north Caddo Parish towns on Wednesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Henry Whitehorn.The first occurred at 1522...
10/16/2009 - Caddo SO investigating home invasion
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred just after 3 a.m. today at 1135 Oak Grove Lane in Shreveport.The homeowner told deputies that he was awakened by someone ki...
10/15/2009 - Caddo SO investigating home invasion
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred just after 3 a.m. today at 1135 Oak Grove Lane in Shreveport.The homeowner told deputies that he was awakened by someone ki...
10/15/2009 - Girl charged with raping step-siblings
A 14-year-old girl was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office for the aggravated rape of two step-siblings.The victims, who include an 8-year-old female and a 10-year-old male, told family members t...
10/13/2009 - Caddo Sheriff’s Office receives grant funding for traffic safety initiatives
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has received two traffic enforcement grants from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission for the period of October 2009 through September 2010. The goal of the g...
10/13/2009 - Caddo Sheriff offers pre-paid tax program
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said parish property owners now have the option to pre-pay their taxes to avoid lump sum end-of-the-year payments.Payments made either monthly or quarterly will be deposited...
10/13/2009 - More cows shot in Caddo Parish
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is investigating its third report of cattle being shot and killed in the Dixie-Shreveport area.Sheriff Steve Prator said an unknown suspect shot two cows Wednesday night i...
10/05/2009 - District fireman arrested for stealing MDA money
A fireman with Fire District #6 was arrested today for stealing money the department collected for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.Lt. Kevin Talmedge, 38, of Shreveport, was booked into Caddo Corre...
09/30/2009 - Sheriff Prator to appear on CityWide TV
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is the featured guest with local radio show host Tom Pace in a special one-on-one interview which will air over the next three weeks on Comcast CityWide TV.The 30-minute pro...
09/29/2009 - Caddo Sheriff announces hunting rifle sight-in days
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that he is making the firing range at the Sheriff’s Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles and muzzleloaders fo...
09/29/2009 - Woman arrested for child desertion
Caddo deputies have arrested the mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found walking by himself on Highway One this morning.The boy was spotted around 10 a.m. by a motorist who was concerned for his safe...
09/29/2009 - CSO arrests man for raping child
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Shreveport man for raping a child some 10 years ago, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Dale Owen Lowe Sr., 68, of the 200 block of Boulevard, was booked into Caddo Corr...
09/14/2009 - Caddo SO investigating collision involving train, 18-wheeler
An 18-wheeler hauling salt water apparently failed to stop at a railroad crossing this morning and hit an oncoming train, causing it to partially derail.The accident occurred around 9 a.m. on Preston ...
09/04/2009 - Woman charged with using stolen credit card numbers
A Shreveport woman is facing criminal charges for stealing credit card numbers obtained when she was an employee at a retail store.Dawanna C. Crowley, 23, of the 4300 block of Illinois, was in ja...
09/04/2009 - Keithville man arrested for sex crimes involving juveniles
Caddo sheriff’s detectives arrested a Keithville man for molesting two girls, ages eight and nine years old, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmie Carl Lee, 44, is being held at the Caddo Correctional Ce...
09/02/2009 - Caddo Sheriff’s inmate website offers new feature for crime victims
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that crime victims can now use the Caddo Sheriff’s Office webpage to register to be notified of an inmate’s release.The sheriff’s website, www.caddoshe...
09/01/2009 - Investigation exposes misconduct in city’s Community Development office
Three city inspectors and four independent contractors were arrested today for crimes resulting from their participation in a federally-funded program that provides home repairs for low-income and eld...
08/31/2009 - Two arrested; cash and drugs seized
Agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force arrested two people and seized cash and drugs during an early morning operation on Lyons Street today.Agents along with the Caddo Sheriff’s Spec...
08/27/2009 - Meth ingredients found in Rodessa home; three people arrested
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after they were found to be in possession of chemicals and equipment used to make meth, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Henry...
08/27/2009 - Discovery of marijuana patch leads to arrest
A marijuana patch was discovered today tucked away in a wooded area of Keithville, and the man responsible for growing the plants is now behind bars, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreve...
08/27/2009 - Man arrested for threatening girlfriend with knife
Caddo deputies arrested a Shreveport man for threatening his girlfriend with a knife.Renaldo Franklin, 33, was arrested for aggravated assault and domestic battery. He was booked into the Caddo Correc...
08/26/2009 - Texas woman jailed for bank fraud in Shreveport
A Texas woman faces fraud charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from other people's bank accounts.Caddo Parish investigators say 38-year-old Heather Jones of Fort Worth was arrested at a...
08/24/2009 - Boys Home director arrested for theft
The director of the Joy Home for Boys in Bethany was arrested Thursday for stealing money from the facility, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Robert Douglas Scudder, 47, of Keatchie, was booked into the Cadd...
08/14/2009 - Two arrested for tasing juvenile
Two men were arrested this morning for tasing a 12-year-old boy with a home-made taser, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Justin Medlin, 20, was arrested around 8:30 a.m. at a relative’s residence on ...
08/14/2009 - CSO seeks suspect’s identity
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying this woman, who is wanted for questioning in a local bank fraud case.The woman is suspected of using bank counter checks a...
08/13/2009 - Man charged with breaking into church
A Shreveport man is in the parish jail today charged with three counts of burglarizing a religious building.Kevin Patrick Murphy, 27, was arrested today at his residence for breaking into the Shrevepo...
08/10/2009 - Man arrested for aggravated rape of two juveniles
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced the arrest of a West Monroe man for the aggravated rapes of two juveniles.Nathaniel Lashawn Kelly, 31, was arrested at his residence today by Caddo ...
08/10/2009 - Shreveport teacher/coach arrested
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport teacher/coach for having improper sexual conduct with a student.Sheriff Steve Prator said 26-year-old Joshua D. Alexander was issued a misdemeanor...
08/10/2009 - Caddo deputies to monitor school zones
Caddo sheriff's deputies will be enforcing speed limits in school zones when classes resume on August 17, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said.Deputies assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit and Patrol Divisi...
08/05/2009 - Caddo Sheriff honors deputies, fireman for lifesaving acts
Four Caddo Sheriff’s deputies and a Shreveport fireman received the Sheriff’s Office Certificate of Meritorious Service today for acts that saved the lives of two women and a child.Caddo Sheriff S...
07/21/2009 - Caddo Sheriff opens new work release facility
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator today announced the official opening of a new facility built to house inmates participating in a Sheriff’s Office work release program.The facility was paid for in ...
07/21/2009 - Man arrested for drug violations, battery on officers
A suspect who was stopped for speeding is now facing more charges after he battered two Caddo deputies and was found with 222 grams of cocaine in his shoes.Damione Brock was stopped around 10:30 p.m. ...
07/20/2009 - Couple rescued from Caddo Lake
Caddo deputies rescued a Shreveport couple whose boat capsized in Caddo Lake this afternoon.Theman and woman, ages 43 and 40, were fishing in an aluminum boat about 300 yards off the bank at Shady Res...
07/20/2009 - Robbery suspects now face Sheriff's charges
Two men who face robbery charges in Shreveport were also charged by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office today with the armed robbery of a convenience store in south Caddo Parish.Mikeo Euron Johnson, 25, and ...
07/16/2009 - Juveniles arrested for break-in at former Grawood school
Two juveniles were arrested on Tuesday for breaking into the old Grawood school and vandalizing it with paint and profanities, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The break-ins occurred on June 28 and 29....
07/15/2009 - Probe widens into man’s involvement in forgery and theft ring
A Shreveport man who is in jail for operating a major mail theft and forgery ring is facing more charges today, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. With the new charges, financial crimes investigato...
07/10/2009 - Caddo deputy selected for national Officer of the Year Award
A Caddo Parish deputy known for developing and presenting crime prevention programs for all ages has been selected for national recognition by the Forty & Eight. Cpl. Lifford Jackson will...
07/09/2009 - Crash sends one to hospital
A crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in north Caddo Parish sent one person to the hospital on Tuesday.Caddo sheriff’s deputies say a Nissan pickup driven by Marc Weddleton, 43, of Mooringspor...
07/08/2009 - Rodessa man arrested for committing church burglary
A man who is currently serving time for breaking into the Rodessa Town Hall was also arrested Wednesday for a 2008 break-in at a Rodessa church, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.For the second time, DN...
07/02/2009 - CSO investigates more cattle deaths
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana Livestock Brand Commission are investigating the deaths of six cows found today in a pasture at Ellerbe and Robson roads, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.A l...
06/22/2009 - Suspect sought in trailer break-ins at church campgrounds
Caddo sheriff’s detectives are searching for Christopher Adam High in connection with a number of trailer break-ins at the Praise Temple Baptist Church Campgrounds in Rodessa.Sheriff’s Detective D...
06/11/2009 - Clerk jailed for $10,000 in store thefts
A former convenience store clerk was arrested for theft for allowing customers to take items from the store without paying.David Rough, 25, of the 10000 block of Lomita Drive in Shreveport, was arrest...
06/04/2009 - Seven church trailers broken into at Rodessa campgrounds
Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating break-ins at seven trailers located at the Praise Temple Baptist Church Campground in Rodessa.The trailers, which were once owned by FEMA but now belong ...
06/04/2009 - Mooringsport man arrested for sex crimes
A Mooringsport man is in the Caddo Correctional Center charged with committing a sex crime this past weekend and another dating back to 1972.Michael Wayne Harris, 54, of the 5700 block of North Hwy. 1...
05/29/2009 - Mom arrested after toddler is found on highway
Caddo sheriff’s deputies arrested a Hosston woman for child desertion after her 2-year-old son was found wandering along a highway after dark.Deana Son, also known as Deana Sorenson, 35, of the 6500...
05/18/2009 - Former office manager charged with theft
A Caddo Sheriff’s detective charged a woman with theft for stealing more than $70,000 while employed as an office worker at a surgery center.Shelia Millican, 49, of Jonesville, Texas, turned herself...
05/13/2009 - Law enforcement officials announce heightened enforcement to stop littering
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator, LA State Police Troop G Commander Tom Madden, and Caddo District Attorney Charles Scott are warning Caddo Parish residents to stash their trash or face fines for littering....
05/07/2009 - Caddo Sheriff’s deputies locate suspects after Dixie Garden burglary
A Keithville couple is being questioned by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies in connection with a home burglary in the Dixie Garden neighborhood today.The burglary occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the 5100 bloc...
05/01/2009 - Under Age Sales Arrests
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Henry Whitehorn announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics/Vice Unit and the Caddo Sheriff’s Juvenile Services Division conducted an underag...
04/20/2009 - Father and son booked on drug charges
The Caddo/Shreveport Narcotics Unit executed an arrest warrant at 3650 Rusty Road in Shreveport on Friday, April 18, and arrested a father and son.Christopher Medlin, 39, and his father, Leslie Gene M...
04/20/2009 - Sheriff Prator announces Academy graduates
Graduation exercises for the 24th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Caddo Sheriff Stev...
04/06/2009 - Underage Sales Arrests
Sheriff Steve Prator and Chief Henry Whitehorn announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics/Vice Unit conducted an “Underage Alcohol Sale” operation to reduce the sales of alcohol to minors in Sh...
04/06/2009 - Women accused of vandalizing trailer
Three women were jailed by the Caddo Sheriff's Office for vandalizing a mobile home and allowing two toddlers to leave painted footprints and handprints on the walls and ceilings. Brenda Kirkland, 42,...
04/02/2009 - CSO arrests substitute teacher
A substitute teacher at Green Oaks High School was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Friday for contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jordano Maxie, 25...
03/30/2009 - Governor Jindal Announces New Re-Entry Program for State Inmates
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03/19/2009 - Inmate workers give back to community
Inmates at the Caddo Correctional Center have worked nearly 40,000 labor hours during the first two months of 2009.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said sentenced parish and state inmates housed at CCC are ...
03/09/2009 - Keithville man charged with stabbing
Caddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a Keithville man on Sunday after he stabbed a man three times during an altercation.Deputy James Willis said Christopher Arone Budds, 23, was arrested for aggravated ...
03/04/2009 - School employee arrested for improper behavior involving juveniles
An employee at Oak Terrace Alternative School was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Tuesday for sending sexually-explicit messages to a student, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Van Rogers Good...
03/04/2009 - Employees cited for selling alcohol to minors
Employees of four businesses were cited Thursday night for selling alcohol to minors.Deputies and officers with the Caddo-Shreveport Street Level Interdiction Unit issued citations for underage alcoho...
02/27/2009 - Caddo Sheriff issues warning about solicitation
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said a letter mailed to Caddo residents soliciting funds on behalf of the Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Membership Program should not have included his name or endorsement.Th...
02/27/2009 - Waskom man wanted for beating victim with rock
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have obtained a warrant for a man who beat another man with a rock during a bar fight Tuesday night, sending the victim to the hospital.Roger Hamilton is accused of striking...
02/26/2009 - Caddo murder suspect arrested
Caddo Sheriff's Detectives arrested 46-year-old David Alan McAvoy today in connection with Tuesday's night fatal shooting of Randy Howell.Detectives received word that McAvoy might be headed to LSU He...
01/29/2009 - It's pay back time: crime victims receive reparations from criminals
Caddo Parish crime victims received $272,000 in 2008 from a state program that requires criminals to pay into a victims' reparations fund.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said his office processed 162 appli...
01/28/2009 - Warrant issued for murder suspect
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is searching for David Alan McAvoy, 46, in connection with the fatal shooting of man at Drift In Landing on Caddo Lake Tuesday night.Caddo detectives obtained a warrant char...
01/28/2009 - Caddo sheriff announces availability of scholarship
Caddo 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 ...
01/22/2009 - K-9 finds more drugs at bus station
For the second straight week, a Caddo Sheriff's K-9 has located a large amount of marijuana on a bus traveling from Dallas to Jackson, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Sheriff's K-9 Diesel and his hand...
01/21/2009 - Man arrested for sending harassing messages to local media
A Keithville man is in Caddo Correctional Center today after he was arrested for sending threatening and harassing messages to employees at a local television station.Russell Davenport, 51, of the 140...
01/13/2009 - Crime is down in Caddo Parish
Violent crime, property crime, and total crime in Caddo Parish was down in 2008, according to statistics released today by Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator.Violent crime in the parish dropped 11 perc...
01/08/2009 - Suspect takes on identity of other woman
A Shreveport woman was arrested for identity theft after she stole personal documents to get a job in another woman's name.Chrystal Rippey, 29, of the 5400 block of Leisure, stole her former roommate'...
01/07/2009 - Sheriff’s Safety Town to open on Tuesday
Second-grade students driving electric cars and riding bicycles will lead a parade to officially mark the opening of Sheriff's Safety Town during a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2.Commun...
12/01/2008 - Sheriff Prator announces Academy graduates
Graduation exercises for the 23nd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Caddo Sheriff S...
12/01/2008 - Local internet investigation leads to arrest of Virginia man
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said today that a local internet investigation has led to the arrest of a Virginia man.Christopher Keith Hicks, 33, of Suffolk, Virginia, was arrested this past week at ...
11/14/2008 - Burglary suspects arrested in Texas
Two suspects wanted in connection with the burglary and beating of two men in south Caddo Parish was arrested Thursday in Texas.Crystal Wilt, 30, also known as Crystal Shearer, and Jeremy David Strick...
11/14/2008 - Woman shot after being mistaken for an intruder
A Keithville woman is recovering from a gunshot wound after she was mistaken for an intruder at her home on Wednesday night.Denise Giddens, 40, was taken to LSU Health Sciences Center after being shot...
11/14/2008 - Caddo Sheriff offers "First Gun Course” for kids
Registration is currently underway for children ages 8 to 12 to participate in the Caddo Sheriff’s Office "First Gun Course." The 4-hour class will be offered from 8 a.m. until noon on two dates - D...
11/12/2008 - Meth lab discovered in Vivian
Caddo deputies discovered a meth lab today while investigating a person for making a threatening phone call.Deputies went to 316 West Mississippi in Vivian to question 38-year-old Nathan Davis Jr., al...
11/11/2008 - Sheriff welcomes new auxiliary deputies
Graduation exercises for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office's 20th auxiliary class are scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Summer Grove Baptist Church.Fourteen auxiliary deputies are joining the ranks of the Sh...
11/10/2008 - CSO looking for missing teen
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for 15-year-old Deaunna Dewayne Howard of Shreveport, who hasn't been seen since October 8.Howard was classified as a runaway by the Sheriff's Office after she le...
10/21/2008 - Man wanted for child molestation arrested by CPSO
A Mooringsport man wanted on child molestation charges turned himself in to the Caddo Sheriff's Office today after learning there was a warrant for his arrest.Terry Lynn Terry, 45, was booked into the...
10/21/2008 - Fingerprinting program aids law enforcement in cases of missing kids
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will be fingerprinting parish first-graders next week in accordance with the state's Missing Children Identification Act.The legislation, enacted in 1985, provides fo...
10/20/2008 - CSO seeks man on child molestation charges
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have a warrant for the arrest of Terry Lynn Terry on child molestation charges.Terry, 45, of Mooringsport, is accused in the warrant of molesting three children between 1985...
10/15/2008 - Man recovering from gunshot wound
A Shreveport man is recovering from a gunshot wound today after he was injured following a domestic disturbance with his wife.James Stanley was shot in the abdomen by a homeowner in the 4400 block of ...
10/15/2008 - Chesapeake Energy becomes major contributor to Safety Town
Chesapeake Energy Corporation became the most recent supporter of Sheriff's Safety Town by committing $50,000 to the project's building fund. Kevin McCotter, Chesapeake's corporate development directo...
10/01/2008 - Man charged with cruelty to animals
Two severely malnourished pit bulls were rescued from a home on Tierra Drive today by agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force.Agents executed a narcotics search warrant at 6337 Tierra Dr...
09/26/2008 - CPSO plans free on-site child safety seat inspection
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will recognize National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 21-27) by conducting a child safety seat check-up event and distributing free booster seats this Saturd...
09/26/2008 - Shreveport man sits in jail after stealing from the Sheriff
A Shreveport man was arrested Sunday after stealing more than $7,300 in pipe from the Caddo Parish Sheriff.Johnny Henderson Jr., 51, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for theft, criminal tresp...
09/22/2008 - More charges for Eichelberger
Caddo detectives have filed more charges against a man who was arrested Thursday for breaking into vehicles in south Caddo Parish.Today, Detective Andy Scoggins charged Adam K. Eichelberger with simpl...
09/22/2008 - Unlocked cars too tempting for thief
Caddo Sheriff's detectives and patrol deputies arrested a 21-year-old Shreveport man on three counts of simple burglary and other charges early this morning.The investigation started when co...
09/18/2008 - California attempted murder suspect arrested in Caddo Parish
A man wanted in California for attempted murder was arrested here by Caddo sheriff's detectives on Tuesday.Joshua Jerome Cava, 21, of Palmdale, California, was arrested without incident in the 2600 bl...
09/18/2008 - Man arrested for cutting friend's throat
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a Rodessa man on Monday for cutting his friend's throat with a box cutter.Sheriff Steve Prator said 34-year-old Richard Lee Brooks Jr. was booked into the Caddo Corre...
09/16/2008 - Motorcyclist dies in crash
A Shreveport man died Thursday night after crashing his motorcycle in south Caddo Parish.Henry C. Cella, 47, of the 4900 block of Albany Road, was airlifted to LSU Health Sciences Center after he coll...
09/12/2008 - Caddo Sheriff announces hunting rifle sight-in days
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that he is making the firing range at the Sheriff’s Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles and muzzleloaders fo...
09/08/2008 - Gustav Update 2: 9/3/08
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said he has received word that Caddo deputies are not needed right away in south Louisiana as requested earlier today. Deputies were ready to head south within the hour...
09/03/2008 - Gustav Update: 9/3/08
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said his department is preparing to send deputies south to assist with enforcement duties in hurricane-striken south Louisiana.The Louisiana Sheriff's Association Task Force...
09/03/2008 - Evacuees arrested for inciting a riot
A New Orleans woman and teen-ager were arrested today after creating a disturbance at the Red Cross shelter at Hirsch Coliseum.Tammy Stalbert, 35, and a 16-year-old female relative were arrested by Ca...
09/02/2008 - Caddo Sheriff's Office prepares for Gustav
The Caddo Sheriff's Office will establish a command post at Hirsch Coliseum at 3 p.m. today in preparation for south Louisiana evacuees. Four deputies will be assigned to man the command post and prov...
08/29/2008 - Warrant for armed robbery suspect
The Caddo Sheriff's Office has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a fourth suspect in the armed robbery of the Relay Station casino in July.Clyde Ray Jackson, Jr., dob 03/20/78, is being soug...
08/25/2008 - Haz-mat spill
Caddo Sheriff's deputes were called to a hazardous materials spill around 10:30 a.m. today near Rebel Road in Vivian.Sheriff's Sgt. John Briery said vandals caused about 70 barrels of oil to spill int...
08/25/2008 - Three arrested: meth lab discovered
Three people are in jail following the discovery of a meth lab in north Caddo Parish and a related car crash in Bossier Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Caddo sheriff's deputies were conducting...
08/25/2008 - Sheriff's Safety Town kicks off Living Legacy project
A fundraising project to sell red maple and crepe myrtle trees that will be planted at Sheriff's Safety Town will help raise money for construction of the children's safety education center.Sheriff's ...
08/15/2008 - Back-to-school countdown begins
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is reminding motorists to slow down, watch for pedestrians, and practice safe driving habits as children return back to school. "Drivers should watch for school zones w...
08/15/2008 - Caddo Sheriff seeks auxiliary deputies
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced that the department is now taking applications for a new auxiliary deputy class that will begin September 22.Classes are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays ...
08/15/2008 - Stonewall man charged with two counts of armed robbery
A Stonewall man was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office for robbing the same Circle K convenience store twice in two days.Tony Culverhouse, 18, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on two ...
08/15/2008 - License plate reader system helps nab fugitive
A man accused in Texas of sexually assaulting a minor was arrested in Caddo Parish today after he was identified by deputies using a new license plate recognition system.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prato...
08/13/2008 - Law enforcement graduation to be held today
Graduation exercises for the 22nd basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. today, August 11, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Caddo Sheriff Stev...
08/11/2008 - Convenience store clerk caught using stolen credit card number
A clerk at a local convenience store was jailed for using a stolen credit card number to make 110 purchases at the store where she worked.Caddo Sheriff's Detective Frank Edmondson arrested Erica Mason...
08/08/2008 - Juvenile charged in break-ins
A Shreveport teen has been charged by Caddo detectives in connection with two recent break-ins.Detective Terry Richardson arrested the 14-year-old juvenile for simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling...
08/06/2008 - Credit Union employee charged with theft
A credit union employee was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Tuesday for manipulating accounts for personal gain.Elaine Harris Carr, 42, of the 4900 block of General Rusk Drive in Bossier Cit...
07/30/2008 - Juvenile pleads guilty in connection with chase
A 16-year-old teen who took Caddo deputies on a pursuit into east Texas pleaded guilty to related charges Monday in Caddo Juvenile Court.The teen pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated flight and t...
07/30/2008 - Man arrested for obscenity
Caddo deputies arrested a man on obscenity charges over the weekend after he exposed himself to three women and a child.Ronnie Dale Goodman Jr., 32, was arrested on Saturday and booked into the Caddo ...
07/30/2008 - Two charged in car break-ins
Two men are in jail charged with multiple car break-ins in North Park Subdivision.The burglaries occurred in the early morning hours on Monday, July 7. Thieves entered five unlocked cars and sto...
07/16/2008 - Detectives seek leads in vehicle thefts
The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for information regarding the theft of a Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle and a 1994 Ford Mustang.Both vehicles were taken from the same area around the same tim...
07/16/2008 - Shreveporter linked to stolen car
used in robbery
A stolen vehicle used in Tuesday's armed robbery of the Relay Station casino on Highway One has been linked to Shacorey Remond Bell of Shreveport. Caddo sheriff's Detective Donnie Laney has obta...
07/03/2008 - Keithville man charged with stealing gas
A 35-year-old Keithville man has been charged with stealing gasoline from a local business's fleet.John E. Robinson was arrested late Tuesday night after Caddo K-9 deputies Gary Bailey and Jamie...
07/03/2008 - Woman arrested for soliciting murder of husband
A Caddo Parish woman is spending her 12th wedding anniversary behind bars after being arrested for trying to have her husband killed.Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator said Lynette Blow, 50, of t...
07/03/2008 - Caddo Sheriff to be sworn in Monday
Steve Prator will be sworn in for a third term as Caddo Parish Sheriff during a ceremony scheduled for noon Monday, June 30, in Courtroom G of the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The public is invited to at...
06/27/2008 - Keithville man arrested; now under investigation for robberies
Caddo deputies arrested a man who is now under investigation by Shreveport Police for several overnight armed robberies.Kevin D. Young, 19, of Keithville, was booked into Caddo Correctional Cent...
06/17/2008 - Deputy catches burglar in the act
A Caddo Sheriff's deputy caught a man leaving the scene of a burglary on Monday and arrested him on related charges.Deputy Jack Anderson was responding to a burglary alarm at Rodessa Foods on We...
06/17/2008 - Caddo Parish man shot during burglary
A Greenwood man is recovering at a local hospital after being shot during a weekend residential burglary.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Michael Blow, 52, was shot by two intruders after he retu...
06/17/2008 - Jewelry thief arrested
Caddo detectives are continuing their investigation into the theft of approximately $60,000 in jewelry stolen from a south Shreveport residence earlier this month.John M. Cameron, 31, no address...
06/16/2008 - Caddo SO seeks owners of animals
The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is looking for the owners of a yearling and two goats found loose in Caddo Parish recently.The red yearling was picked up in the 6400 block of Colquitt Road on June ...
06/16/2008 - Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program to stop in south Caddo
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies with the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program will be in south Caddo Parish on Saturday, June 21, to meet informally with citizens and answer law enforcement q...
06/16/2008 - Two arrests made following Internet Task Force investigations
Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announced two arrests made by the Northwest Louisiana Internet Crimes against Children’s Task Force.Caddo Sheriff’s Task Force agents Robert Greer, Jill Jon...
06/16/2008 - Arrests made in catalytic converter thefts
Three men have been arrested for the theft of catalytic converters from area businesses, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Thomas E. Kinnaird, 31, and Sean E. Nelson, 19, both of Bastrop, and Ryan...
06/16/2008 - Texas minister arrested for soliciting minor
Shreveport, LA -- A Plano, Texas, minister is being held on Caddo Parish charges of computer-aided solicitation of a minor.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Joe David Barron, 52, was arrested in B...
06/05/2008 - Caddo Sheriff to conduct occupant protection checkpoint
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct an occupant protection checkpoint in north Caddo Parish Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. until noon.The checkpoint is part of the national "Click It ...
06/04/2008 - School Security
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is bringing premier law enforcement instruction to the region this week with an intense training program on school security. The purpose of the program is to prepare law enf...
05/29/2008 - Caddo Parish Sheriff takes lead role
in school violence training
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is bringing premier law enforcement instruction to the region this week with an intense training program on school security. The purpose of the program is to prepare law enf...
05/29/2008 - Caddo deputies recover 14 pounds of marijuana
Caddo deputies have obtained arrest warrants for a man who fled from authorities during a pursuit that led to the recovery of more than 14 pounds of marijuana.Marlon Jackson, 21, of 2615 North P...
05/28/2008 - Sheriff's Office arrests substitute teacher
A substitute teacher was arrested on Tuesday for having sex with a student.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Monica Michelle Martin, 27, of Oil City, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center ...
05/25/2008 - Patrol deputies find man with drugs
Patrol deputies in north Caddo Parish arrested a man on drug charges over the weekend after finding 162 grams of marijuana inside his vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Estaban Deshun Foun...
05/06/2008 - Caddo detective files kidnapping charge
against Shreveporter
A Shreveport man now faces kidnapping charges in addition to charges for shooting his girlfriend in the leg.Caddo Sheriff's Detective Terry Richardson filed the second-degree kidnapping charge t...
05/04/2008 - Caddo Sheriff's Office puts new
speed trailers to work
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator hopes two new speed display signs will have a positive impact on unsafe drivers in Caddo Parish.At a news conference today, Prator and Tommy Head of the Louisiana High...
05/04/2008 - Teen booked for assault and battery
A teen-ager was jailed Thursday night after attacking a family member with a knife.Aaron Nissen, 17, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for simple battery and aggravated assault after he ...
05/04/2008 - Elderly man charged with shooting
A 69-year-old man faces attempted manslaughter charges after shooting a Vivian man in the abdomen.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Riley Thomas, 65, of the 900 block of South Pine, was shot twice...
05/02/2008 - Convicted sex offender arrested for involvement with 16 year old
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested Richard Humphrey for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and being a non-compliant sex offender.Humphrey, 24, of Atlanta, Texas, is accused of having a rela...
05/02/2008 - Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program to stop in south Caddo
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies with the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program will be in south Caddo Parish on Saturday to meet informally with citizens and answer law enforcement questions....
04/30/2008 - Traffic stop leads to burglary arrests
A traffic stop by a Caddo Parish patrol deputy Tuesday evening led to the arrests of four people in connection with a recent burglary and the recovery of stolen property.Around 5 p.m., Deputy Je...
04/30/2008 - Charges mount for man with stolen property
Charges continue to mount for a man accused of selling stolen guns in Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Earlier today, Caddo Detective Michael Escude' added seven counts of illegal pos...
04/23/2008 - Child safety seat checkup event
scheduled for Saturday
It's not enough to have your baby or toddler ride in a child safety seat. Law enforcement officials say to keep your child safe, the seat must also be installed properly.Parents or caretakers ca...
04/23/2008 - SAR to honor public servants
Members of the Sons of the American Revolution will honor public safety officials from Caddo Parish during an 11:30 a.m. luncheon Tuesday, April 22, at the University Club.Honorees include Caddo...
04/21/2008 - Hosston man arrested for crimes against children
Matthew Broussard, 22, of Hosston, was arrested for crimes against children on Thursday by the Northwest Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Broussard was booked into the Caddo...
04/18/2008 - Man falls from oil field rig in south Caddo Parish
A man was airlifted to a local hospital this morning after falling 40-90 feet from an oil field rig.Everett Cobbs, 28, was coming down the rig with safety gear on when he fell and landed on the ...
04/16/2008 - *Update* Man back in jail after 53 arrests
*Update**As a result of Pilinski's April 2 arrest reported below and the investigation that followed, additional victims on Freeman Drive and Freedom's Way came forward to report offenses. It wa...
04/16/2008 - Brothers face charges
in series of burglaries, thefts
Caddo Sheriff's detectives say they plan to close a number of burglary and theft cases with the arrests of two brothers.Merlin Wright, 34, and Steven Wright, 38, both of Greenwood, are facing ch...
04/16/2008 - *Update*
Temporary workers arrested for
stealing from employer
*Update**A fourth suspect was arrested today by Det. Bobby Herring. The suspect is Frisco Wade, 22, of the 1900 block of Highland Ave. Wade was arrested for forgery. He received one $500 paycheck as...
04/16/2008 - Temporary workers arrested for stealing from employer
Three people used jobs received through a local temporary employment agency to create fraudulent timesheets and receive extra paychecks, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Detectives with the Caddo...
04/15/2008 - Caddo Parish shows support
for crime victims
Local law enforcement, crime victims, and the public joined together today to mark the beginning of National Crime Victims? Rights Week, April 13-19.The event at River View Park on Clyde Fant Pa...
04/14/2008 - CSO deputies to be recognized
Caddo Sheriff's Deputy Maurice Whitten will be promoted to the rank of sergeant during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony Tuesday, April 15, at Caddo Correctional Center, announced Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator....
04/14/2008 - Arrested: Two of CSO's Most Wanted
Two of the Caddo Sheriff's Office's Most Wanted suspects are in custody today in Gulfport, Mississippi, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Mark Cayton, 41, and Lisa Smethers, 42, were arrested after Cadd...
04/09/2008 - Men in country illegally are charged
with obstruction
Two Hispanic men in the country illegally were arrested by Caddo deputies Wednesday night following a hit and run crash on Mansfield Road in Keithville.Julio Uriegas, 27, and Jesus Rogue, 26, we...
04/09/2008 - CSO on lookout for cat burglars
The Caddo Sheriff's Office has obtained warrants for the arrests of two people who broke into a house, gathered up the goods, then slipped away undetected by the four people sleeping inside, said Cadd...
04/09/2008 - Woman jailed for stabbing
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a woman for stabbing her roommate this morning on Amblewood Lane in south Shreveport.Laketra Williams, 32, of the 9700 block of Amblewood, was booked into Cad...
04/03/2008 - Man back in jail after 53 arrests
John Wesley Pilinski, 34, is no stranger to jail. That's where he is again today after being arrested for the 53rd time Wednesday night.Pilinkski, of Keithville, was arrested by Caddo Sheriff's ...
04/03/2008 - Deputies find flight suspect's weapons
Caddo deputies returned to the scene of Wednesday's manhunt in east Texas to search for weapons Ethan Chumley was believed to have when he fled from deputies.During an interview with Caddo Detec...
04/03/2008 - Spring is here, and so are the stolen property reports
Spring has arrived, and so has an influx of stolen property reports.Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said the Sheriff's Office traditionally gets more reports of stolen outdoor lawn equipment in the s...
04/03/2008 - Law enforcement graduation set for today
Graduation exercises for the 21st basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff?s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. today at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will ...
04/03/2008 - "Silent partner" helps Caddo deputies
identify, recover stolen vehicles
It's called the "silent partner" and with good reason. A new automatic license plate recognition system acquired by the Caddo Sheriff's Office can quietly do the work of more than 100 deputies in one ...
04/01/2008 - Man charged with burglary, stolen property
Caddo Sheriff's deputies arrested a Bossier City man on a series of charges related to recent burglaries and stolen property.Donald Southerland, 34, of the 1100 block of Clarence, was booked int...
04/01/2008 - Traffic stop leads to drug seizure
Caddo Sheriff 's patrol deputies arrested two men early this morning after making a traffic stop in north Caddo Parish and finding a large amount of marijuana concealed in one of the men's pants....
03/26/2008 - Man makes up story of stabbing
A Belcher man cut himself on the arms then made up a story that he was stabbed, Caddo Sheriff's investigators say.Stephen Sumner Jr., 17, was arrested for criminal mischief after Sheriff's Detec...
03/26/2008 - Houston man charged with contributing to delinquency of local teen
A Houston man who picked up a local teen on Jewella Avenue was arrested by Caddo deputies for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.Caddo Deputies Greg Ardoin and Jeremy Bergren received a ...
03/25/2008 - Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program to make first stop on Saturday
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today a new Community Outreach Program aimed at bringing his deputies closer to the citizens they serve.Prator said deputies will take the department's mobil...
03/25/2008 - Deputies make arrest for filing false complaint
A man who claimed he interrupted a burglary in progress and was shot at by one of the suspects made the story up, according to Caddo Sheriff's investigators.Kasey Knight, 22, of 14552 Parkway Dr...
03/25/2008 - CSI: Crime Scene Camp for Kids
Who: Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator will hostWhat: CSI: Crime Scene Camp for KidsWhen: Tuesday, March 25, through Thursday, March 27Where: Summer Grove Baptist Church, Jewella Avenue...
03/24/2008 - Man arrested for bank fraud
An investigation into a local check kiting scheme has led to the arrest of a Bossier City man on bank fraud charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Richard Borek, 33, was booked into the Caddo ...
03/24/2008 - March 20, 2008
Vivian - The number of victims continues climb in an investigation into prepaid funeral plans that were cashed in illegally by a local funeral home director, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreve...
03/20/2008 - More arrests in Pinehill Road shooting
Two more people have been arrested in connection with Monday's shooting at 4584 Pinehill Road, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On Wednesday, Caddo detectives arrested the victim, Kevin Dominiq...
03/20/2008 - Caddo deputies recover houseful of furniture
Imagine coming home from a trip and finding everything gone, right down to the curtains on the windows and the pictures on the walls. That's what happened to one Shreveport woman in September....
03/19/2008 - Vivian woman accused of assault
with a firearm
Caddo deputies arrested a Vivian woman for aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated criminal property damage.Connie Fitzgerald, 38, of Gator Hole Road, was arrested following an investig...
03/18/2008 - Deputies arrested a Shreveport man on drug charges
South Caddo Parish - Caddo Sheriff's patrol deputies arrested a Shreveport man on drug charges after they stopped his vehicle on Mansfield Road.Barney Noel Holt III, 46, of the 400 block of Will...
03/18/2008 - Forgery suspect benefits from funds intended for Katrina victims
An employee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Shreveport was arrested for using grant funds intended for Katrina victims for her own personal gain.Angela Rice, 47, of the 1000 block of Qu...
03/17/2008 - Changes to Caddo Sheriff's Marine Unit
will improve response times
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has ordered two patrol boats to be stationed at the Stoner Marina for immediate response to emergencies on Red River.Prator said the Sheriff's Office reached an agreem...
03/12/2008 - Changes to Caddo Sheriff's Marine Unit
will improve response times
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator has ordered two patrol boats to be stationed at the Stoner Marina for immediate response to emergencies on Red River.Prator said the Sheriff's Office reached an agreem...
03/12/2008 - Funeral home director arrested for theft
Vivian - Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Henry Whitehorn announced today the arrest of Vivian funeral home director William J. "Jimmy" McGuire on theft charges.McGuire, 61...
03/12/2008 - Battery suspect arrested with marijuana
A Mooringsport man under investigation for battering a woman found himself in even more trouble when Caddo deputies discovered a large amount of marijuana in his possession.Caddo Deputy Gary Pac...
03/10/2008 - Man charged with DWI third offense
following automobile crash
Caddo deputies arrested a Shreveport man for DWI third offense after he crashed his vehicle on a state highway.Christopher S. Baranovic, 35, of the 500 block of Wichita Street, was booked into C...
03/07/2008 - Deputies arrest suspect for cutting man with knife
A Shreveport man is in the Caddo Correctional Center today after cutting another man with a utility knife.Caddo Sheriff's deputies were called to Crest Street inside Hillside Trailer Park in Bla...
03/06/2008 - Keithville man charged with arson
A Keithville man was charged today with aggravated arson after setting fire to his mobile home in September, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Matthew Aaron Broughton, 20, was booked into the Cadd...
03/06/2008 - Sheriff's Safety Town to receive
$75,000 donation from S-B Junior League
Sheriff's Safety Town is in line to receive one of its largest donations to date at a luncheon Thursday celebrating the Shreveport-Bossier Junior League's 75th anniversary.Sheriff Steve Prator w...
02/28/2008 - CSO arrests two for financial crimes
Caddo Sheriff's investigators arrested two people after separate investigations into financial crimes in Shreveport.Daphanie Sadler, 34, of the 3300 block of Linda in Shreveport, was arrested by...
02/28/2008 - Suspect charged with damaging oil tank
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrested a man for unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure and simple criminal property damage.Travis DeYoung, 20, of the 9000 block of Hilton Drive in Shrevep...
02/25/2008 - Man sought in theft of three dozen guns
Caddo Sheriff's detectives have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Robert S. "Bo" Guyer in connection with the theft of weapons from a Keithville residence. Detective Terry Richardson said Guy...
02/04/2008 - Sex offender violates new law
A Vivian man is back in jail for failing to comply with new requirements for convicted sex offenders. James Gibson, 44, of Vivian, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center for failing to regist...
02/04/2008 - Caddo SO seeks owner of horse
The Caddo Sheriff?s Office is looking for the owner of a horse found near Shirley Francis and Kimberly roads south of Greenwood on December 21.The horse will be sold at auction if the owner is n...
01/03/2008 - Suspects arrested for stealing, forging checks
Caddo Sheriff's investigators have charged suspects in two separate cases for stealing and forging someone else's personal checks.Anthony Claville, 33, of the 3300 block of Milton, is accused of...
12/22/2007 - CSO identifies man found in river
A deceased man found in the Red River over the weekend has been identified as 52-year-old Marvin Jones Jr.The Caddo Sheriff's Office identified Jones through fingerprints on Saturday but has bee...
12/19/2007 - Teens arrested for smashing mailboxes
Three teenagers were arrested Tuesday morning for property damage after they smashed more than 20 mailboxes on Roy Road and Shreveport-Blanchard Highway.Caddo Sheriff's deputies were called to i...
12/16/2007 - Caddo Sheriff's Community Outreach Program heads to Rodessa
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said deputies with the Sheriff's Community Outreach Program will be in Rodessa on Saturday, July 12, to meet informally with citizens and answer law enforcement questions....
12/16/2007 - Teen arrested after Sheriff's Office pursuit
Caddo sheriff's deputies arrested a teen-ager for unauthorized use this morning after he led deputies on a 20-minute pursuit across Shreveport.Around 8:30 a.m., Cpl. Mike Lowery attempted to sto...
12/15/2007 - CSO deputies to be recognized for promotions, career advancements, and years of service
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will recognize several deputies for their years of service with the Sheriff's Office during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony Tuesday, February 19, at Caddo Correctional Center. Many wi...
12/15/2007 - Two brothers under investigation
in separate crashes
For the second time in less than a month, a member of one local family is under investigation for his part in a major vehicle crash.Caddo Sheriff's deputies say Billy G. Wright Jr., 20, was sout...
12/12/2007 - Funeral home director arrested for theft
Vivian - Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Henry Whitehorn announced today the arrest of Vivian funeral home director William J. "Jimmy" McGuire on theft charges.McGuire, 61...
12/12/2007 - CSO makes arrest in stabbing
Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Shreveport man in connection with a stabbing Sunday morning at the Twelve Mile Bayou Bridge.Detective Kay Ward said the suspect, Kyle J. David, was at the b...
12/11/2007 - Caddo Sheriff seeks auxiliary deputies
The Caddo Parish Sheriff?s Office is taking applications for the position of auxiliary deputy, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Applicants must be at least 21 years old, be a high school graduate...
12/05/2007 - Caddo Sheriff offers course on agro-terrorism
Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and the Sheriff's Regional Training Academy are hosting a course to raise awareness regarding the impact of agro-terrorism on the food system, animal and plant health, and c...
12/05/2007 - Back to school
It 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 m...
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