2025
APRIL
| Wed Apr 2 |
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.On April 2 at approximately 2:54 PM, the Blanchard Police Department recei... |
2025
MARCH
| Thu Mar 27 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Misdemeanor Warrant Resolution EventSheriff 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 allowing individuals with outstanding Caddo Parish Misdemeanor Warrants to pu... |
| Thu Mar 27 |
Sheriff Whitehorn swears in 11 new deputiesOn March 27, Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr., swore in 11 new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. The newly appointed deputies are as follows:- Jessycu Smith: Food Services- Tanika Thomas: RN- Erica Hawk and Constance Graham: Part-Time Tax Clerk ... |
| Wed Mar 26 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office to Honor Crime Victims at Walk in Downtown ShreveportIn 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 violent crimes and their families.The event will take place on Monday, Apr... |
| Fri Mar 14 |
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 local youth, set to take place at Legion Hills Community Center, 1004 S. Par... |
| Mon Mar 10 |
Phone Scams Have Resurfaced***Attention Residents of Caddo Parish:***A recent phone scam is targeting our community. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating a lieutenant named Joshua Williams from the Sheriff's Office Civil Division. D... |
| Fri Mar 7 |
CPSO and BFCU to host free shred eventBarksdale Federal Credit Union and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office are partnering to host a shredding event designed to help protect citizens from identity theft.The event will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town, loca... |
| Wed Mar 5 |
CPSO investigating a single-vehicle fatalityCaddo 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. At 12:40 PM on March 5, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in th... |
| Wed Mar 5 |
Sheriff's Safety Town Hosts Camp During Spring BreakSheriff’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 at 8910 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118.The daily Spring Break camp provid... |
| Wed Mar 5 |
CPSO investigating a single-vehicle fatalityCaddo 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. At 12:40 PM on March 5, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash in th... |
| Wed Mar 5 |
Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatalityLate 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 three-vehicle collision involving an eighteen-wheeler and two passenger veh... |
| Tue Mar 4 |
Oil City Man Arrested at Northwood High SchoolAn 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 placed on lockdown due to a possible tornado in the area. Gary W. Fenner, 70, ar... |
| Tue Mar 4 |
Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative - LECJSupport the Anglin/Myers Public Safety Initiative and end the cycle of senseless gun violence in our community!https://www.lecjf.org/anglinmyers |
| Tue Mar 4 |
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 Resource Officer at BTW, was notified about an altercation involving a male ju... |
| Mon Mar 3 |
Bossier City man arrested after narcotics search warrantCaddo 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, narcotic agents from CPSO executed a search warrant at a residence located in... |
| Mon Mar 3 |
Caddo man arrested for traffic violations and drug offensesA 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 crash at I-49 and North Market. Before their arrival, the suspect, Jimmy Wel... |
2025
FEBRUARY
| Fri Feb 28 |
Caddo Parish Security Officer arrested for simple batteryA 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 booked into the Caddo Correctional Center after an investigation conducted b... |
| Wed Feb 26 |
CPSO Empowers Women with Situational Awareness WorkshopIn 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 Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118. The... |
| Sun Feb 23 |
Three are in custody following an early morning armed robberyCaddo 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 connection with the incident.The robbery took place shortly after 8:30 AM on Fe... |
| Wed Feb 19 |
Safety Workshop to Focus on Disaster PreparednessEvery 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 the difference.Join us at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at Sheriff’s Sa... |
| Tue Feb 18 |
Sheriff Whitehorn opens sub-stations for tax paymentsSheriff Whitehorn, Sr. recognizes that managing time can be challenging, so he has arranged for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office - Tax Department to be open on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Both sub-stations will operate from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The North Sub-Stati... |
| Tue Feb 18 |
Caddo deputies investigate fatal train crashCaddo 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 after 10:00 AM on the railroad tracks near Trey Way and Puala Kay Place, just... |
| Mon Feb 17 |
Youth Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball to Raise Awareness on Bullying PreventionThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will present "Hiding Behind the Mask: The Faces of Bullying" Mardi Gras Masquerade & Sneaker Ball on February 23, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118. The Mardi Gra... |
| Fri Feb 14 |
Sheriff Whitehorn Swears in Seven New DeputiesOn February 14, Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in seven new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.The newly appointed deputies are as follows:***Corrections:***- Gage Dubois- Alonzo LeBlanc- Gabrielle Morgan***Patrol:***- John Lacaze Jr.- Thaddeus Scott... |
| Wed Feb 12 |
CPSO arrests man for First-Degree RapeA 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 Juvenile Detective Roosevelt Tadlock, who obtained a warrant for MacGregor Ky... |
| Tue Feb 11 |
Phone scams have resurfacedPlease be advised of a recent phone scam targeting residents of Caddo Parish. Investigators from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating the Honorable Judge Chris Victory and the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, Mike Spence. During the... |
| Mon Feb 10 |
Sheriff Whitehorn Swears in 14 New DeputiesOn February 7, Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in 14 new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.The newly appointed deputies are as follows:***Patrol:***- Jeremiah Carroll- Carlos Ratliff***Corrections:***- Marquadis Allen- Rashida Clay- Shirley Wilson- J... |
| Mon Feb 10 |
S.T.E.A.M. in Law Enforcement Day Camp for Kids on February 14The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting the Intro to S.T.E.A.M. in Law Enforcement Day Camp, which will offer children ages 7 to 9 a hands-on opportunity to discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) are applied in law enforc... |
| Thu Feb 6 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Hosts Workshop to Empower WomenIn 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 teenagers with the knowledge and resources to recognize abusive relati... |
| Sun Feb 2 |
Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatalityCaddo Parish Patrol deputies are currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of an individual on the morning of February 2, as reported by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.At 4:40 AM on February 2, deputies were responding to a separate call on Inter... |
2025
JANUARY
| Wed Jan 29 |
Caddo Deputy ArrestedA 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's girlfriend, who accused him of committing battery against her after s... |
| Tue Jan 28 |
CPSO has arrested a student for terrorizingA student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested following a social media post he made yesterday, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office received a tip this morning about Thomas M. Ross, a 17-year-old student at Booker T. W... |
| Wed Jan 22 |
CPSO is searching for clues regarding a woman's disappearance in 2020The 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. McCathran was last seen at her home in the 10000 block of Vivian Airport Road on... |
| Sun Jan 19 |
Winter Blast is approaching soonSheriff Whitehorn would like to inform the citizens of Caddo Parish that winter weather is expected early this week. He urges residents to check on their elderly neighbors, as cold weather increases the risk of hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms of hypother... |
| Fri Jan 17 |
Caddo Sheriff accepting applications for college scholarshipCaddo 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 through the Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Membership Program to help defray... |
| Fri Jan 17 |
Potential winter storm is approachingA 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 life-threatening. Symptoms include confusion, fatigue, shivering, and numbnes... |
| Thu Jan 16 |
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 District 1 responded to the scene. The school bus was carrying seven children an... |
| Wed Jan 15 |
Barricaded suspect surrendered without incidentOn 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 vehicle, the driver refused to exit. The officer also reported that the indiv... |
| Mon Jan 13 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Launches Explorer Program for YouthThe 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 Parish Sheriff's Office and the Norwela Council of Scouting America was... |
| Mon Jan 13 |
Caddo Sheriff Announces PromotionsCaddo 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 the first floor.The following promotions were made:- ***Lieutenants in Patro... |
| Mon Jan 13 |
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 peace officer.During the investigation, it was discovered that Barbara had b... |
| Sat Jan 11 |
Caddo Sheriff's deputies investigate fatalityCaddo 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 crash occurred just before 8:00 a.m. on LA Highway 171 (Mansfield Road) at th... |
| Fri Jan 10 |
CPSO Launches Explorer Program for YouthThe 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 an opportunity to explore career pathways in law enforcement and develop e... |
| Thu Jan 9 |
CPSO essential offices will remain openSheriff 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 inclement weather. However, essential personnel, including those in the Patrol Divi... |
| Thu Jan 9 |
National Law Enforcement Appreciation DayToday, 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 steadfast bravery, resilience, and commitment to justice inspire us to wor... |
| Thu Jan 9 |
Sheriff's Office Hosts Situational Awareness WorkshopThe 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 place on Saturday, January 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Safety Tow... |
| Thu Jan 9 |
CPSO advises everyone to be cautious while on the roadwaysSevere winter weather is approaching, and driving conditions will be affected over the next few days. Please remember to slow down and minimize distractions while driving. |
| Thu Jan 9 |
Updated Winter storm warning and advisory forecastThe 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 Parish Sheriff's Office at (318)675-2170. |
| Wed Jan 8 |
Caddo officials hold weather planning meetingOfficials 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 the parish.Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr., who serves as Caddo Parish’s Homel... |
| Wed Jan 8 |
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 sub-stations this Saturday. We apologize for any inconvenience. Public safety remains Sheriff Whitehorn's top priority._Sheriff... |