2026
AUGUST
| Mon Aug 31 |
CPSO seeks owner of nine cowsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the owner of nine cows that were found blocking the roadway near the intersection of Rodessa/Ida Road and Buffalo Road on August 28, 2026, creating a traffic hazard. The owner has ten days to claim the cows before they are sol... |
| Mon Aug 31 |
Grandparents Day Event at Safety Town Focuses on Family SafetyGrandparents play an important role in keeping their families safe, and Sheriff’s Safety Town is helping equip them with information to do just that during a special event in recognition of Grandparents Day.The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will celebrate Grandpa... |
| Mon Aug 31 |
Caddo Parish Man Arrested on Indecent Behavior ChargesA 70-year-old man from Caddo Parish has been arrested following an investigation into allegations involving juvenile victims. William Ethelbert Giles, who resides on the 5800 block of Colquitt, faces two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, according to Sheriff Henry ... |
| Mon Aug 31 |
September Youth Diversion Classes Offer Positive Path for TeensThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting parents and guardians to bring their pre-teens and teens to a free youth diversion program designed to help young people make positive choices.Two class session options will be offered in September. Teens may attend either ... |
| Sun Aug 30 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Investigates Fatal Crash on North Market StreetThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist in the 5600 block of North Market Street, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.At approximately 11:26 p.m., deputies were notified by Caddo Fire District One about a m... |
| Fri Aug 28 |
CPSO and Shreveport Fire Department Team Up for Community Safety WeeksCaddo Parish residents are invited to Safety Town for Community Week activities. In partnership with the Shreveport Fire Department, this is an opportunity for families and neighbors to learn about safety and preparedness while gaining access to vital resources.The first Com... |
| Fri Aug 28 |
Safety Town Opens for After School ProgramThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering an after-school program at Sheriff’s Safety Town this fall to provide youth with safety education once the school day ends. The Safety Town After-School Program will be held Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m.,... |
| Wed Aug 26 |
Free Reading Program Open to FamiliesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to provide families with a free reading program. Prime Time Family Reading is designed to help young children build a strong foundation in literacy, creativity, and critical... |
| Wed Aug 26 |
Deputies Arrest Man Following Armed-Person Report, Felony WarrantCaddo Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 28-year-old man on Wednesday afternoon after responding to reports of a masked individual carrying a long gun in the 5700 block of South Lakeshore Drive, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.At approximately 2 p.m., de... |
| Wed Aug 26 |
Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. Swears in Six New DeputiesCaddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in six new deputies to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, August 26.Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office welcomes:Corrections DeputyAlayziah LewisAlmanik KellyGiovanni SmithCCC Medical NurseMary JacksonFines & ... |
| Wed Aug 26 |
Free Safety Classes Available to Senior Citizens During Golden Years Safety WeekThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Community Relations & Crime Prevention Division will host Golden Years Safety Week, a free four-day series of safety classes designed for older adults. The event will provide seniors with information and skills to help prevent accide... |
| Wed Aug 26 |
Man Arrested on Four Counts of First-Degree RapeA man has been arrested on four counts of First-Degree Rape following an investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.Jermey Shane Gramm, 38, was taken into custody after investigators received a r... |
| Tue Aug 25 |
Caddo Deputy Arrested Following Contraband Investigation at Correctional CenterA deputy from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office was arrested following an investigation into contraband found in the Caddo Correctional Center, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. On August 24, 2026, personnel from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office c... |
| Sun Aug 23 |
Caddo Sheriff's Deputy Arrests Man After Drugs, Gun Found During Traffic StopA traffic stop on Saturday night led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man after a Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputy discovered a handgun and a large quantity of suspected ecstasy pills in his vehicle, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On August 22, 2026, at around 10:45 ... |
| Thu Aug 20 |
HONORING OUR K-9 HEROESThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office extends its heartfelt gratitude to the U.S. War Dog Memorial of Milford, Michigan, for helping us honor the lives and service of our fallen K-9 partners.We offer a special thank you to President Clint Symons and Vice Presi... |
| Thu Aug 20 |
Substitute Teacher Arrested After False Active Shooter Alerts at Five Caddo Parish SchoolsA substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at five schools in Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. On August 19, 2026, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office was alerted by officials from the Caddo Parish Scho... |
| Mon Aug 17 |
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has announced an auction for one horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is hosting a silent auction for impounded loose livestock. The auction will include one horse, as the owner could not be located.The auction will take place from Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to Thursday, August 20, 2026. Bids can be submitt... |
| Fri Aug 14 |
National Night OutNational Night Out will be held on October 6, 2026. The Caddo Sheriff's Office will begin accepting applications for street-blocking permits starting August 17, 2026. Residents in the unincorporated areas of Caddo Parish who wish to close their streets for block parties ... |
| Fri Aug 14 |
August Youth Diversion Classes Offer Positive Path for TeensThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting parents and guardians to bring their pre-teens and teens to a free youth diversion program designed to help young people make positive choices.Two class session options will be offered in August. Teens can attend either Sat... |
| Thu Aug 13 |
Road Closure ***UPDATE***All Lanes are back open-There is a complete road closure in the 12000 block of Mansfield Road due to a live power line crossing the road. The duration of the closure is currently unknown, but we will provide an update as soon as both lanes are reopened. Please se... |
| Wed Aug 12 |
CPSO thanks participants and community partners for successful summer campsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the children, teenagers, families, businesses, community partners, deputies, and staff who contributed to the success of this year's summer camps at Sheriff's Safety Town.During Ju... |
| Wed Aug 12 |
Caddo Parish Tax Assessor Opens Satellite Offices at Sheriff's Office SubstationsThe Caddo Parish Tax Assessor's Office has enhanced service access for residents by opening two new satellite locations within Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office substations. The grand opening events took place on August 11 and August 12 for the new offices in Oil City an... |
| Tue Aug 11 |
Caddo Parish Student Arrested for Bringing Knife to SchoolA student from Calvary Baptist Academy was arrested on Monday after a knife was found on school property, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.At approximately 2:05 p.m. on August 10, Caddo Parish Sheriff's Corporal Derek Owen, the School Resource Officer at Calvary B... |
| Mon Aug 10 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Announces Additional Charges in Nottingham Drive Burglary InvestigationThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has filed additional charges against two suspects as detectives continue to investigate the burglary of a residence in the 9000 block of Nottingham Drive and the death of the homeowner, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On August 1... |
| Mon Aug 10 |
Strengthening Our Response to Domestic ViolenceThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office recently participated in a one-day leadership training with the Shreveport Police Department, focusing on the realities of violence against women and enhancing law enforcement's response to domestic violence.The training was led by M... |
| Mon Aug 10 |
Caddo Parish Deputies Arrest Man in Connection with Sexual Abuse of JuvenileCaddo Parish Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested a man in connection with the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.The investigation began after deputies received a report from a mother who discovered during a medical appointm... |
| Mon Aug 10 |
Caddo Parish Deputies Arrest Man Accused of Violating Protective Order and Entering Victim's HomeCaddo Parish Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Thomas Scott Smith, 42, on charges stemming from an alleged violation of a protective order and unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On August 7, 2026, Detective Ardoin fr... |
| Wed Aug 5 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Investigating Death, Vehicle TheftThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a resident and the theft of the victim's vehicle following a welfare check that led to an arrest early Wednesday morning, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, deputie... |
| Wed Aug 5 |
CPSO seeks owner of horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is trying to locate the owner of a miniature red and white horse that was found running loose near 400 Block of Walnut St. in Oil City, Louisiana, on July 24, 2026. The owner has 10 days to claim the horse before it will be sold at aucti... |
| Tue Aug 4 |
Unlicensed Contractor Arrested on Residential Contractor Fraud ChargeThe Shreveport-Caddo Financial Crimes Task Force has arrested a Shreveport man in connection with an investigation into allegations of residential contractor fraud, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. In late June, the Shreveport Police Department received a compla... |
2026
JULY
| Fri Jul 31 |
Inmate Monitoring Device Scam NoticeThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is urging citizens to be vigilant about phone scams targeting our community. Individuals have reported that scammers are posing as Caddo Sheriff deputies from the Caddo Correctional Center. These individuals claim that an inmate you know... |
| Tue Jul 28 |
Greenwood Resident Arrested Following Domestic Violence InvestigationThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Greenwood resident following an investigation into a domestic violence incident involving a firearm.On Friday, July 24, 2026, Detective Thaddeus Scott of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit, under th... |
| Mon Jul 27 |
CPSO Arrests Three Individuals Following Investigation into Juvenile Runaway CaseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit has concluded a significant phase of an extensive investigation into a juvenile runaway case, resulting in the arrest of three individuals, including one charged with First Degree Rape, for their alleged roles in ass... |
| Sun Jul 26 |
Caddo Deputies Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect Following Peaceful SurrenderA Caddo Parish Sheriff's deputy's keen observation and the composed, professional response of our patrol deputies led to the peaceful arrest of a domestic violence suspect on Saturday, ensuring that no injuries occurred to those involved, according to Sheriff Henry W... |
| Fri Jul 24 |
Safety Event to Help College-Bound Students Navigate Campus LifeThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is helping students prepare for a successful transition to college by hosting College Bound: Smart, Safe, Ready on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Avenue ... |
| Wed Jul 22 |
Phone scam portraying a Caddo deputy has resurfacedA phone scam is currently affecting our community. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating deputies. During these calls, they demand money and falsely claim that a warrant has been issued for the individual's... |
| Wed Jul 22 |
CPSO Preparing Families for a Safe and Healthy School YearThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office invites families to attend its Back-to-School Safety Kick-Off & Health Fair on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town. The free community event is designed to help students and parents prepare ... |
| Tue Jul 21 |
CPSO Assists with Emergency Closure of I-49 Southbound Due to Heat-Related Roadway BucklingThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is assisting with traffic control due to the emergency closure of southbound Interstate 49, just north of the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive interchange, according to SHeriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.The Louisiana Department of Transportation an... |
| Tue Jul 21 |
A New Class of Recruits Began Training The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy welcomed cadet class #61 on July 20. A group of 12 recruits from multiple agencies entered the Academy for the first time to receive training and education in accordance with the Peace Officers Standards and Tra... |
| Fri Jul 17 |
A New Monitoring Device Scam Has AppearedA new phone scam is targeting our community. Individuals have reported that scammers are posing as deputies, specifically a "Sergeant Patterson" from the Caddo Correctional Center. These scammers will claim that an inmate you know qualifies for a 30-day house arres... |
| Wed Jul 15 |
Free Youth Diversion Program Offers Positive Path for TeensThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting parents and guardians to bring their pre-teens and teens to a free youth diversion program designed to help young people make positive choices.The classes will be held Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p... |
| Thu Jul 9 |
Caddo Sheriff's Safety Town to Host Stalking Awareness and Response TrainingThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will host a specialized training seminar, "Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking," at the Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport.The training is designed for professionals w... |
| Mon Jul 6 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office swears in six new deputiesCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in six new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on June 8. The newly appointed deputies are:***Corrections:***- Chastine Dias- Hylisha Ambler- Earnest Brown- Hollie Goodwin***Digital Forensic Specialist:***- Chelse S... |
| Mon Jul 6 |
Driver Arrested Following Impaired Driving Investigation After Single-Vehicle CrashA Caddo Parish man was arrested following a single-vehicle crash on July 4, which led to an investigation for impaired driving and drug possession, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. At approximately 9:26 a.m. on that day, deputies from the Caddo Parish Sher... |
| Thu Jul 2 |
Two Arrested Following Exchange of Gunfire in VivianTwo men were arrested following a shooting incident on Thursday at an apartment complex in Vivian, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On July 2, 2026, the Vivian Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at the apartment complex located in the 100 block of ... |
| Thu Jul 2 |
CPSO Executes Search Warrants, Seizes Illegal Narcotics, and More Than $318,000 in Drug InvestigationAfter a year-long investigation into suspected illegal narcotics trafficking, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of Schedule I controlled substances, along with over $318,000 in U.S. Currency, according to Sheriff Henry... |
| Thu Jul 2 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Launches Data-Driven Domestic Violence Prevention InitiativeThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has partnered with Simsi to launch a data-driven initiative aimed at preventing domestic violence through enhanced collaboration among law enforcement, government agencies, and community organizations.This initiative will utilize Simsi&#... |
| Wed Jul 1 |
Suspect Arrested in Deputy Shooting InvestigationDetectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a shooting incident involving a Caddo deputy, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. Detective Purgerson and other members of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's O... |
2026
JUNE
| Tue Jun 30 |
CPSO Arrests Suspect in Courthouse Vandalism CasesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in connection with two separate incidents of property damage at the Caddo Parish District Courthouse, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On March 11, 2026, an individual threw a large piece of concrete through... |
| Tue Jun 30 |
Caddo Man Arrested on Domestic Abuse Battery WarrantA man from Shreveport was arrested on June 26 under a warrant for domestic abuse battery after an investigation by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On June 18, 2026, deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the... |