2013
MAY
| Mon May 20 |
CPSO to accept bids on livestockThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will accept bids on two horses and three donkeys from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 23, at the sheriff’s substation at 4910 North Market. Up for sale are a sorrel gelding picked up on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and a bay st... |
| Fri May 10 |
Vivian man arrested for rapeA 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 Detective James Moore following an interview with the Sheriff’s Office. Hark... |
| Thu May 9 |
Local schools celebrate DARE graduationsCaddo 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, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies have spent the past 17 weeks teach... |
| Wed May 8 |
Sex offender faces more charges after showing up on school campusCaddo 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 Rawls arrested Odarrien McCray, 19, after McCray showed up at the school reportedl... |
| Wed May 8 |
Caddo sheriff announces recipient of college scholarshipRecipient Ansley Burlison C.E. Byrd High School Ansley Burlison of Caddo Parish is the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today. Burlison is a graduating senior at C.... |
| Mon May 6 |
Man arrested for threatening judge, court officialsCaddo 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 was attending a class for chemical dependency at Juvenile Court. Mann became u... |
2013
APRIL
| Tue Apr 30 |
Emergency responders plan I-49 disaster drillOn 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 crash with mass casualties on the new Interstate. The Caddo Parish Sheriffâ€... |
| Mon Apr 29 |
Spring and Summer TheftsLaw 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 being more careful with their personal items. “The majority of thefts ... |
| Thu Apr 25 |
Sheriff's Office prepares for tax saleThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is advising property owners to pay their taxes before close of business at 5 p.m. on May 13 to avoid having the property included in the upcoming tax sale. The Sheriff’s on-line tax sale is scheduled for May 14-16. About 3,000 prope... |
| Tue Apr 23 |
Teen Consequences Program ScheduledThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” 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 parents... |
| Thu Apr 18 |
CSO-SPD Drug Task Force report results of four warrantsOn April 17, the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force executed four non-related search warrants leading to the arrests of multiple suspects and the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, money, and firearms. The execution of these warrants resulted in seven felony and three mi... |
| Thu Apr 18 |
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 unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure. Around 10 p.m. on March 14, Darien Whitehurst... |
| Wed Apr 17 |
Agents find drugs and money hidden on suspect’s propertyCaddo-Shreveport narcotics agents are continuing their investigation today into the dealings of a local businessman accused of selling marijuana on the side, said Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw. Agents said Billy Keckler was a mid-level dealer who rece... |
| Wed Apr 17 |
Vivian man arrested in morning drug raidA 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 a search warrant at 208 NE Front Street in Vivian and recovered 153.8 grams of... |
| Wed Apr 17 |
Local man faces charges for rape and sexual battery of juvenilesThe 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 block of Treyway in Shreveport, is currently in jail at the DeSoto Parish Det... |
| Tue Apr 16 |
Body identified as missing West Monroe manA body found Sunday by a fisherman near 12-Mile Bayou has been identified as that of a missing West Monroe man, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office used dental records to identify Christopher Ryan Grant, 23. A man fishing in a creek t... |
| Tue Apr 16 |
Man sought by Caddo Sheriff’s Office after failing to register as sex offenderThe 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 juvenile in September 1996 and molestation of a juvenile in October 2006. He was ... |
| Fri Apr 12 |
Man jailed for stealing from business partnersA 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 Transporters Driver Outsource LLC, a company formed by Jeremy Reed Byles of Shreveport.... |
| Fri Apr 12 |
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 Church. Graduates will take the oath of office, receive their badges, and... |
| Fri Apr 12 |
Caddo Sheriff to offer training for concealed handgun permitThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older 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 from 8 a.m.... |
| Fri Apr 5 |
S. O. S. ProgramThe 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 identification bracelet to help bring them safely home. Upon enrolling in th... |
| Wed Apr 3 |
Agents arrest man for making meth in warehouseShreveport 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 Island Road where Moss worked as a mechanic. A search of the area produced a small... |
| Wed Apr 3 |
Office manager arrestedA 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 through check fraud and the misappropriation of the business credit card. ... |
| Tue Apr 2 |
Suspect arrested for multiple burglariesCaddo 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 Jefferson-Paige Road, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center on six counts... |
| Tue Apr 2 |
Caddo Sheriff’s captain graduates from FBI National AcademyCaddo Sheriff’s Captain Darwin Jones graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia, on March 22. Jones was among 268 law enforcement officers who participated in the 252nd session of the National Academy Program, which is internationally kn... |
| Tue Apr 2 |
Man arrested for selling bogus newspaper ads A Minden man is facing charges in at least six parishes and one county for a scam that involved selling bogus newspaper ads, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. David Dix, 61, went into several businesses in Caddo Parish stating he worked for a local newspaper. Dix so... |
| Tue Apr 2 |
Teacher arrested on obscenity charge A teacher at Woodlawn High School was arrested and booked into the Caddo Correctional Center on Tuesday for obscenity, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Michael D. Parsons was overseeing in-school suspension at the high school on February 13 where he was accused of showin... |
| Tue Apr 2 |
Caddo-Shreveport TF arrests five on drug chargesAgents 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 Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw. During a search warrant at... |
2013
MARCH
| Mon Mar 25 |
Caddo Sheriff to recognize employeesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will promote two deputies during a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Northwest Regional Re-entry Facility, 1101 Forum Drive. The deputies receiving promotions are Garnette Darby, sergeant in the Detention Bureau, and Steve Douglas... |
| Thu Mar 21 |
Man arrested after pursuit by CPSOA 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 eluded sheriff’s deputies for the past three months after failing to show up... |
| Wed Mar 20 |
CPSO seeks man for ID theft and fraudThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 35-year-old Anthony Scott Guidry, who has a history of committing financial crimes and white-collar schemes. Guidry bonded out of jail in February after his arrest for bank fraud and theft... |
| Wed Mar 20 |
Juveniles arrested for property damageThree teenagers were arrested Tuesday for property damage in the Ellerbe Road area, said Sheriff Steve Prator. On March 10, several citizens awoke to find their homes and property damaged. They reported yard lights broken, light poles pushed down, flower pots smashed, wo... |
| Mon Mar 18 |
Teen consequences program scheduledThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” 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 parents... |
| Thu Mar 14 |
Caddo Deputy Michael Vaitkus named Louisiana 40 and 8 Officer of the YearCaddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Vaitkus has been selected as Louisiana’s 40 and 8 Law Officer of the Year for 2013. Vaitkus was chosen to receive the Law Officer of the Year Award for the Voiture Locale 137 in Shreveport earlier this month and went on t... |
| Wed Mar 13 |
Caddo-Shreveport Drug Task Force locates multiple meth labs in one dayTwo 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 Task Force received tips from citizens about labs at 5915 Jefferson Paige Road an... |
| Fri Mar 8 |
Teacher faces more chargesA 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. Pierce, who worked at Port City Christian Academy on Greenwood Road, was charge... |
| Thu Mar 7 |
Local business loses $70,000 in credit card schemeA 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 times over a two-week period from February to March. Each time, his credit car... |
| Wed Mar 6 |
Caddo Sheriff to offer Spring Break “CSI Camp”Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced that the Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a Crime Scene Investigations Camp for 11 and 12 year olds during Spring Break. The class will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 26-28 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue.... |
| Tue Mar 5 |
CPSO to accept bids on livestockThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will accept bids on five horses from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, March 8, at the sheriff’s substation at 4910 North Market. Up for sale are an Appaloosa gelding picked up off Alma Street in Shreveport, a chestnut gelding picked u... |
| Mon Mar 4 |
CPSO seeks tips on missing manThe 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 hasn’t been seen since. He was headed to a store. Cody was driving ... |
2013
FEBRUARY
| Wed Feb 27 |
Keithville man arrested for sexual battery of juvenileA 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 allegations that he had inappropriately touched a juvenile girl on more than one occa... |
| Tue Feb 26 |
Stonewall man uses company fuel cardA Stonewall man was arrested for using a company fuel card to make purchases that weren’t company related, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Keith R. Irvin was issued a fuel card when he went to work for Amega West Services in June 2012. Sheriff’s Detect... |
| Tue Feb 26 |
Underage alcohol operation nets 5 arrestsCaddo 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 Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The following people who worked as clerks were ... |
| Thu Feb 21 |
Man arrested for damaging vacant propertiesA Shreveport teenager was arrested today for destroying the interiors of two vacant homes on Teal Glen in Mooringsport. Jesse Taylor Ayers, 19, of the 1200 block of Captain Shreve, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center after turning himself in to Det. Michael Price a... |
| Thu Feb 21 |
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 bank on the Shreveport side of the river across from Boom Town Casino. The bo... |
| Thu Feb 21 |
Unsolved murder approaches 9th anniversaryIt’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 Cotton’s Olds 98 pulled to the shoulder of White Springs Road. Inside w... |
| Tue Feb 19 |
18-wheeler accident sends one to hospitalCaddo sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of an 18-wheeler accident in north Caddo Parish that sent one man to the hospital, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 8:30 a.m., a northbound P.A.M. Transport truck driver failed to yield while making a left turn from Hwy. 1... |
| Thu Feb 14 |
Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting studentA 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 booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for aggravated rape, sexual battery, and ... |
| Thu Feb 14 |
TEEN CONSEQUENCES PROGRAM SCHEDULEDThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office and Judge Scott Crichton will present “Don’t Let This Be You,” 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 parents... |
| Thu Feb 14 |
Georgia gambler faces more local theft chargesA 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 Vegas and returned to Caddo Parish on Friday where he was booked into the Cadd... |