2011
OCTOBER
| Tue Oct 4 |
CPSO arrests Marshall man for molestationA 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 Center for operating a vehicle without a lawful presence when he was arrested M... |
| Tue Oct 4 |
Caddo Sheriff welcomes new reserve deputiesFifteen 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 reserve deputy from DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office and one part-time deput... |
2011
SEPTEMBER
| Fri Sep 30 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office to sell unclaimed animalsTwo donkeys will be auctioned off next week after their owner failed to claim them from the Caddo Sheriff's Office.Deputies captured the donkeys after receiving a call that the animals were running loose near Ward II Industrial Park near Vivian.The Sheriff's Office will acce... |
| Tue Sep 27 |
Alleman Cycle Plex donates Waverunners to Caddo Sheriff's Marine UnitThe 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 the Sheriff's Office through an agreement with Yamaha and local dealer Mark ... |
| Fri Sep 16 |
Women arrested for growing marijuanaTwo south Caddo Parish women were arrested Thursday for growing marijuana at their home on Shattalon Street, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were dispatched to 574 Shattalon about a possible burglary in progress call. Upon their arrival, they found two women who wer... |
| Fri Sep 16 |
Teen consequences program scheduledCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Judge Scott Crichton will host a program for teens on Tuesday illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.The program, called "Don't Let This Be You," is designed for teens 13 and up and their parents. It will be held from ... |
| Tue Sep 13 |
ATVs hot items for thievesWhile 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 corner, the Sheriff’s Office is beginning to receive reports of stolen four w... |
| Tue Sep 13 |
Man killed in I-49 construction accidentA Shreveport man was killed in an I-49 construction accident near Hosston this morning. Caddo Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Gray said the driver of a dump truck was backing up to dump a load of concrete in front of a paving machine when he backed over a man working on the road near... |
| Tue Sep 13 |
Caddo Sheriff to offer holiday safety course for womenCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting a personal safety course for women in preparation for the upcoming holiday shopping season.Participants will have three opportunities to attend the course: October 7-8, November 4-5, or December 2-3. Each session will be held from 6-9 p.... |
| Thu Sep 8 |
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 been investigating reports of several vehicle burglaries that occurred in l... |
| Thu Sep 1 |
Brass ring theft lands man in jailGrabbing the brass ring was no prize for one Minden man. Instead, it landed him in jail. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Jamarea Moore, 23, was arrested for stealing 1,795 brass rings from his employer, Frac Tech Services on Dinkins Drive, over the past year. Moor... |
2011
AUGUST
| Tue Aug 30 |
Caddo Parish store owner arrested for haz mat violationThe 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 Keithville, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Iftikhar Hussain, 43, owner of the... |
| Tue Aug 30 |
Caddo Parish law enforcement to hold checkpoint this weekendThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will lead a multi-agency sobriety checkpoint this Labor Day weekend, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.The checkpoint will be conducted on the south end of the parish on Friday, September 2, utilizing the recently acquired BAT mobile.Louisiana... |
| Wed Aug 24 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office joins FacebookSheriff 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 the department will use Facebook to release information on events, programs... |
| Tue Aug 23 |
Former PTSA president arrested for theftThe 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 block of Delaware, turned herself in to authorities at the Caddo Correctio... |
| Tue Aug 23 |
CSO 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, August 23, at the Caddo Correctional Center Re-entry Facility. Mickey McDaniel, a 23-year deputy, will be promoted to lieutenant and Margaret McClure, a 25-yea... |
| Wed Aug 17 |
Woman arrested for cruelty to a juvenile Caddo sheriff's detectives arrested a Mooringsport woman after a 4-year-old boy in her care was taken to the hospital with a broken arm, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The child told investigators that Amber Humphries Clark broke his arm, spanked him, and put soap in ... |
| Wed Aug 17 |
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, where she is accused of ringing up over $2,000 in money orders and pocketin... |
| Fri Aug 12 |
Drunk driving suspected cause of early morning crashThe drivers of two 18-wheelers were hospitalized this morning after their rigs were hit by a drunk driver, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Around 4 a.m., Henry Barrett II, 25, of Scott, LA, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 1 in Caspiana when he crossed the center line in his... |
| Thu Aug 11 |
Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone wanting to obtain a concealed handgun permit, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Citizens can complete most of the state requirements in one stop by attending a class at the Sheriff’s Regional Traini... |
| Wed Aug 10 |
Caddo Sheriff to conduct sobriety checkpointCaddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in north Caddo Parish on Thursday, August 11.The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. The focus of the grant is to reduce deaths and injuries from alcohol-related tr... |
| Tue Aug 9 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office to sell unclaimed animalsTwo animals - a quarter horse and a pot-bellied pig - will be auctioned off this week by the Caddo Sheriff's Office after being released or unclaimed by their owners.The Sheriff's Office will accept sealed bids on the animals from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, August 12, at the ... |
| Tue Aug 9 |
Caddo Sheriff's detectives arrest man for indecent behavior with juvenileCaddo 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 with the girl's family in Caddo Parish while he started a new job in the are... |
| Mon Aug 8 |
Financial agent arrested for theft A financial agent for an 81-year-old Shreveport man was arrested today for stealing over $124,000 from his client, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Achillea Kirkikis, 32, of Ruston, was arrested at the Financial Crimes Task Force office after an investigation by Caddo Sheriff... |
| Fri Aug 5 |
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.Cotten is accused of causing repeated physical and mental abuse to a juven... |
| Fri Aug 5 |
CPSO seeks public's help locating missing manCaddo 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 Wheeler in Shreveport. When his family awoke the next day, the side door to his b... |
| Thu Aug 4 |
Man arrested for attempted murder for striking by-stander with vanAn 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 9:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Blanchard Mobile Villa Road when the suspect, ... |
| Wed Aug 3 |
Caddo Sheriff to host on-line hunter ed classesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is hosting a class to teach adults and children how to take the Hunter Safety Education Course on-line in the convenience of their own home.The one-hour prep course will be held at 6 p.m. September 9 at the Caddo Correctional Center. Deputies from ... |
| Mon Aug 1 |
Caddo SO seeks suspect in armed robberyCaddo 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. on July 25, the woman arrived home in the 1000 block of Wilton Place. She... |
2011
JULY
| Fri Jul 29 |
Third suspect arrested for attempted ATM break-inA 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 City, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for unauthorized use o... |
| Fri Jul 29 |
Man arrested for possessing stolen goods valued at $231,000Caddo 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, surrendered at the Caddo Correctional Center Wednesday night and was booked into jai... |
| Fri Jul 29 |
Third suspect arrested for attempted ATM break-inA third suspect is behind bars, charged with trying to break-into a Citizen's Bank automated teller machine on June 28, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Ray Dale Jimmerson III, of the 4700 block of N. Lake Drive in Shreveport, turned himself in today at the sheriff's Criminal... |
| Wed Jul 27 |
Vehicle, trailer thefts could be related to recent spreeCaddo 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 say a white Chevy Silverado 3/4-ton extended cab truck and an attached black ... |
| Wed Jul 27 |
Man, 81, arrested for molesting juvenileCaddo sheriff's detectives arrested an 81-year-old man on Tuesday for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in 2005, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Charles A. Inman, of the 100 block of Inman Drive in Bossier City, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on one count of mo... |
| Fri Jul 15 |
Caddo Sheriff issues warning about equipment theftsThe 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, ATVs, and trailers in northern Caddo Parish have been reported to the... |
| Thu Jul 14 |
Caddo sheriff offers safety course for college-bound studentsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a one-day safety course for college-bound students ages 17-21."College Bound 101" will be held from 1-5 p.m. August 9 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. Instructors will provide crime prevention tips and techniques that can ... |
| Thu Jul 14 |
Man dies following fiery crashA man involved in a fiery crash in north Caddo Parish earlier this week has died at a local hospital, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jimmy Clark, 63, of Rodessa, had been receiving treatment at LSU Health Sciences Center where he was airlifted after the crash on Tuesday. Th... |
| Tue Jul 12 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks info on stolen tractorThe 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 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. It had a front-end loader and bush-hog, both red, ... |
| Mon Jul 11 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office to sell unclaimed animals Six donkeys and two horses are on the auction block at the Caddo Sheriff's Office after being unclaimed by their owners.The Sheriff's Office will accept sealed bids on the animals from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, July 15, at the 4910 North Market Street substation.Up for sale ... |
| Fri Jul 8 |
Caddo deputy to receive state awardCaddo Sheriff's Cpl. Richard Porter will be in Lafayette on Sunday to receive the Louisiana 40 and 8 Law Officer of the Year award for his efforts to prevent drunk driving, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Porter was unanimously chosen from nominees submitted by 40 and organization... |
| Fri Jul 8 |
Caddo Sheriff’s Office plans summer Youth Firearms Education CampThere are still spots available to attend the Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Education Camp the week of July 25, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Five one-day mini camps will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy at 15639 Highway One South.... |
| Thu Jul 7 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks owner of animalsThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owners of two stray animals found loose in south Caddo Parish.Deputies corralled an Appaloosa mare this past Thursday on Jolly Napier Road. Earlier this week, a spotted male donkey was caught on Keith Road near Colquitt.If the an... |
| Thu Jul 7 |
Teen consequences program scheduledCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator, Judge Scott Crichton and Assistant District Attorney Ron Stamps will team up July 12 to provide a program for teens illustrating the serious legal consequences of criminal behavior.The program, designed for those ages 13 and up as well as their pa... |
| Tue Jul 5 |
Two suspects jailed for attempted break-in at ATMCaddo Sheriff's detectives have arrested two suspects in connection with the June 28 attempted break-in at a Citizen's Bank ATM, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Donald Ray Reed, 20, of the 3100 block of Montana in Shreveport, turned himself in to authorities on Friday after ... |
2011
JUNE
| Thu Jun 30 |
Frierson man faces charges for burglary and attempted rapeCaddo sheriff's deputies arrested a Frierson man overnight for a burglary and attempted rape in north Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator.Deputies were called to the 3300 block of Nadene Street in Shreveport where a 25-year-old woman reported she was awakened by a man cr... |
| Wed Jun 29 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks owner of animals The Caddo Sheriff's Office is looking for the owner of two donkeys found Sunday in north Caddo Parish.The animals - one red female and one brown and black male - had been running loose near Gamm Road for about a week, said Deputy Justin McDonnell. On Sunday, they were caught... |
| Wed Jun 29 |
CSO investigates overnight crashCaddo 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 Roy Road when his Ford Ranger pickup veered off the road to the right. Crash ... |
| Wed Jun 22 |
Visitation cancelled at CCCThere will be no family visitation at Caddo Correctional Center this Thursday through Saturday, June 23-25, while the Sheriff's Office completes upgrades to its computer system.Attorney and clergy visitation will be allowed. |
| Thu Jun 16 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office to sell animals Several animals that were released to the Caddo Sheriff's Office by their owner will be auctioned off on Monday. The Sheriff's Office will accept sealed bids on the animals from 8 a.m. until noon June 20 at the 4910 North Market Street substation.The animals, two female donk... |
| Thu Jun 16 |
Receptionist arrested for theftA woman who once worked as a receptionist at a local doctor's office was arrested on a warrant Wednesday for stealing cash payments from patients, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.Jeri Lynn Bruner, 35, of Keithville, was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on a felony t... |