Fri Jun 26

Last suspect arrested in cable ID theft caseThe last of 11 suspects wanted in a local identity theft case turned himself in to the Caddo Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Michael Jones, 39, of Palmetto, GA, one of the suspected ringleaders in the multi-million dollar theft case, re...

Thu Jun 25

June 25, 2015, Red River BriefingCaddo 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 Shreveport around July 1, according to their report today. Robert Jump, deputy dir...

Thu Jun 25

Theft suspect's vehicle caught on videoThe 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 Sheriff Steve Prator said someone removed the hinges and door on a gate leading to the...

Thu Jun 25

Kerr now faces charges in Caddo for inappropriate conduct with juvenilesA 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 warrant on Wednesday charging Reid Christopher Kerr, 26, of the 200 block of Melissa L...

Wed Jun 24

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 passes themselves off as an IRS agent and states that if you don’t send them money b...

Wed Jun 24

Theft suspect identifiedUpdate: 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 photograph will be available shortly.   Original release: The Ca...

Tue Jun 23

Caddo Sheriff issues warning about scamCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is warning residents to beware of a caller who identifies himself as a Caddo deputy and asks for money to keep you out of jail. Several people have reported receiving calls from someone who says they have a warrant for their arrest. The warrant ...

Tue Jun 23

FEMA teams to visit Caddo public locations on WednesdayThe second phase of a Caddo Parish FEMA assessment is set to take place on Wednesday when teams view public locations impacted by Red River flooding. Representatives from local, state, and federal agencies will gather at the Caddo Emergency Operations Center at 8 a.m...

Tue Jun 23

Felony suspect turns himself in to Sheriff's OfficeUpdate: 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 below.)  Following an interview with Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Donn...

Mon Jun 22

CPSO to hold char-broil benefiting Angel Tree program The Caddo Sheriff's Office will hold a chicken char-broil from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the south substation, 9956 Mansfield Road, near Keithville. Money raised at the event will support the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.     ...

Mon Jun 22

Auxiliary deputy to be honored for 10,000 hours of serviceA 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 Office Certificate of Appreciation during the department’s Leadership...

Mon Jun 22

VOAD plans Resource Center to assist Caddo flood victimsCaddo 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 Northwest Louisiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). Traine...

Fri Jun 19

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 today, NWS meteorologist William Parker told emergency responders the NWS is confiden...

Thu Jun 18

Caddo Sheriff offers tips to avoid contractor fraudFlood 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. “This is a devastating time for so many people who’ve lost homes or pr...

Thu Jun 18

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 to continuing rainfall in Arkansas and Oklahoma, so it’s still too early to know...

Tue Jun 16

Caddo Sheriff to offer distracted and impaired driving awareness class for teensCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a safe driving program for young drivers on Friday, June 26, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving.            &n...

Mon Jun 15

FEMA to visit Caddo neighborhoods on TuesdayFEMA teams will be visiting Caddo neighborhoods tomorrow to assess the extent of damages from recent flooding in our area, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.        Prelimi...

Mon Jun 15

Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks felony suspectThe 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 stolen Terix AL500 plant light valued at $14,000 at Page’s home in Waskom, Texas ...

Mon Jun 15

Caddo Sheriff to hold auxiliary graduationGraduation 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, Paul M. Clark, Jr., Douglas E. Fischer, Jr., Edward T. Grappe, Henry A. Kellogg, Marc...

Mon Jun 15

Shot clinics open on Tuesday for Caddo flood victimsThe Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo citizens who have been exposed to flood waters and do not have access to preventative health through a regular medical facility or practitioner.   &...

Thu Jun 11

Sandbag locationsSandbags will be available at the following locations throughout the weekend: Parish Public Works 1701 Monty Street Shreveport Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - assisted 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. - unassisted Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. - assisted 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. -...

Wed Jun 10

Citizens are asked to report flood damage to Caddo OHSEPCaddo 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 Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.             FEMA teams are...

Tue Jun 9

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 isolated areas with pumping operations. Public safety reported no new changes in area nei...

Mon Jun 8

Caddo officials planning emergency services for days and weeks to comeAt 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. After the crest, the river will slowly start to fall and remain at flood stage at l...

Sun Jun 7

New river crest projectedEmergency 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 level at 9 a.m. was 36.4 feet. In a planning meeting this morning, officials reporte...

Sun Jun 7

Briefing scheduled for 3 p.m. today Sheriff Steve Prator, Mayor Ollie Tyler, and Parish Commission President Lyndon Johnson will hold a news briefing at 3 p.m. today to discuss river conditions and emergency response. The briefing will be held at the Caddo 911 Building on Texas Street.

Sun Jun 7

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. The National Guard will be using a Blackhawk helicopter to deliver the pumps to ...

Sat Jun 6

Projected crest remains at 36.5 feetNational 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. Caddo officials gathered this morning to hear the latest projections and share information about on...

Fri Jun 5

Shreveporter arrested for aggravated rapeGuy Walter Terry, Jr., 58, of Shreveport was arrested by the Caddo Sheriff's Office on Wednesdsay for the aggravated rape of a child under the age of 13. Sheriff Steve Prator said Terry is accused of sexual acts involving a 12-year-old girl who was staying at Ter...

Fri Jun 5

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 has been an inmate at the Caddo Correctional Center since July awaiting trial for Cotto...

Fri Jun 5

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 the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city, parish, and s...

Thu Jun 4

Caddo deputies rescue stranded horseA 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. Brownie's owners tried to catch her and move her to safety but she was too scared to...

Thu Jun 4

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 morning in a regular briefing conducted by the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and...

Wed Jun 3

Caddo opens shelter in North ShreveportThe 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 at 3050 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. As of noon today, water was confirmed in four ...

Tue Jun 2

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 (COHSEP), said Sheriff Steve Prator. The message is generated through the Fi...

Mon Jun 1

Caddo officials continue planning for Red River floodCaddo officials are contining to prepare for the Red River’s highest crest in Shreveport since 1990, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of Caddo Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Today representatives from city, parish, and state agencies met at...

Sun May 31

Caddo sandbags available todaySheriff Steve Prator, director of Caddo Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said Caddo residents can pick up sandbags from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. TODAY  at Caddo Parish Public Works Fleet Services, 1701 Monty Street in Shreveport. Monday through Friday hours are...

Fri May 29

Caddo officials prep for area floodingOfficials 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 the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, hosted the m...

Fri May 29

Caddo Sheriff's summer rec program starts next week The annual youth summer recreation program sponsored by the Caddo Sheriff's Office kicks off June 1, providing safe, summer activities for area youngsters, said Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator. Children and teens ages 10 to 18 can participate in basketball and tabl...

Wed May 27

CPSO on scene of 18 wheeler accidentCaddo deputies are on the scene of an 18-wheeler accident on I-49 North, said Sheriff Steve Prator. The driver of the vehicle, Anthony Henderson, 31, of Lavonia, GA, was traveling northbound near Exit 231 (Vivian-Gilliam exit) around 10:30 a.m. when he ran off the road a...

Tue May 26

Caddo Sheriff's Office to host blood driveThe 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 coaches will be available at the following locations to receive donations from law ...

Tue May 26

Caddo Sheriff offers teen course in distracted and impaired driving Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a safe driving program focusing on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The safety course will cover distractions including texting, cell phones, and music, and different forms of impairment such as alcohol and drug use. Pa...

Fri May 22

Keithville couple steals neighbors' mail to commit ID theftA 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 stealing mail from their neighbors and using it to obtain stolen credit cards, make unauthorized...

Fri May 22

One Caddo location for sandbags this weekendCaddo Parish Public Works will have one location open this weekend for Caddo residents needing sandbags.  They will be open Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 3 PM.  They will be CLOSED Monday. Sandbags can be picked up at: Caddo Public Works Fleet Services O...

Fri May 22

Civil Live Scan operating againCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said the Civil Live Scan fingerprint system is operating again after a temporary outage on Thursday. The system was shut down yesterday after a morning fire at the Louisiana State Police data center in Baton Rouge.

Thu May 21

Caddo Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness monitoring upcoming weather eventThe 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. Deputies with the Caddo OHSEP are receiving daily updates from the National Weat...

Thu May 21

Civil Live Scan experiences temporary shut downThe 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. If you use the Civil Live Scan system and are able to log in, you should s...

Thu May 21

Caddo Sheriff announces scholarship recipientErin Arcement is the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced today. Arcement is a resident of Shreveport and a graduating senior at C.E. Byrd High School. She will use the $500 schola...

Wed May 20

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. The warrant was executed at 1651 Alma by agents with the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotic ...

Wed May 20

Shreveporter arrested for car burglariesA Shreveport man was arrested today for committing several car burglaries on Scarpengo Drive, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The burglaries occurred just after midnight on Sunday, May 17. The suspect fled the scene when deputies arrived but his abandoned vehicle was lo...