2016
MAY
| Thu May 19 |
Caddo Sheriff offers teen safe driving courseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office will host a safe driving class for teens from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Sheriff’s Safety Town. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. ... |
| Tue May 17 |
High school employee arrested for inappropriate texts to studentAn in-school suspension facilitator at Northwood High School was arrested on Monday for sending inappropriate text messages to a student, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. A 16-year-old female student reported that Thomas Dewayne Humphrey, 24, sent her several text message... |
| Mon May 16 |
Five deputies promotedFive Caddo Sheriff’s deputies received promotions during an 8:30 a.m. ceremony today, May 17, at the Re-Entry Facility in Shreveport. Don Gibbs was promoted to captain, Alan Davidson and Darin Marsha... |
| Mon May 16 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff announces summer programs for kidsSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for youth summer camps and programs offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office. The Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Edu... |
| Mon May 16 |
Disaster drill to take place Tuesday in Caddo ParishA disaster drill planned by BHP Billiton will involve local public safety agencies when it takes place Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon on Robinson Road in southeast Caddo Parish, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. BH Billiton is a Global Energy company that has gas well sites i... |
| Fri May 13 |
Caddo Sheriff to award scholarshipCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will award an academic scholarship to Belcher resident Jonathan David Reich, Jr., during a ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Monday, May 16, on the seventh floor of Government Plaza. &... |
| Tue May 10 |
CPSO seeks information about car burglariesCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating more than 17 car burglaries that occurred in Mooringsport during the early morning hours on Friday, May 6, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Thr... |
| Mon May 9 |
Man arrested for charging building supplies to friend's accountA Haughton man was arrested for making unauthorized purchases on a friend’s business account at a local building supply company, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Willie A. Jones, 58, was arrested for unauthorized use of an access card. He was booked into the Caddo Correct... |
| Mon May 9 |
Restauant server arrested for theftA server at a local restaurant was arrested for theft after an audit revealed missing money from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Sheppard was a server at Ch... |
| Thu May 5 |
Narcotics agents seize 32 marijuana plantsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit shut down a marijuana cultivation operation and arrested two suspects late Wednesday night, May 4, 2016. Based on a tip, agents with the Caddo-Shreveport ... |
| Thu May 5 |
Man arrest for sexual crimes with childrenA Greenwood man was arrested this week for having illegal sexual conduct with juveniles, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Paul Lee Bedgood, 30, of Woodland Trails in Greenwood, is accused of sexual battery and rape involving two different children. Both of the c... |
| Wed May 4 |
River and lakes updateThe following lakes and river conditions were reported by the National Weather Service to the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. 12 Mile Bayou at Dixie is currently at 36.9’ and will crest at 38’ on Friday evening. Caddo Lake is currently at 175... |
| Wed May 4 |
Traffic stop leads to arrest for drug and weapon chargesA Shreveport man was arrested early this morning after Caddo patrol deputies discovered a large amount of illegal pills and marijuana during a traffic stop, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Bryan Odell Rasco, 34, of Shreveport was traveling in the 3900 blo... |
| Mon May 2 |
Northern Caddo Parish road closures The following road conditions in northern Caddo Parish were reported to the Sheriff's Office this evening. High water roads with signs: Hosston Rodessa Rd. (north) Ferry Lake School Rd. Crawford Rd. (Oil City) High water roads closed: ... |
| Mon May 2 |
Caddo Sheriff offers teen course on distracted and impaired drivingCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host an opportunity for young drivers to attend a safe driving program at Sheriff’s Safety Town this month. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired drivin The safety course will cover distractions including te... |
| Mon May 2 |
Caddo Homeland Security Flooding UpdateOfficials with the National Weather Service met with parish and city leaders this morning to brief them on current and upcoming weather conditions, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The National Weather Service reported areas of Caddo Parish received 7” of rainfall i... |
2016
APRIL
| Sat Apr 30 |
Road closuresThe following road conditions were reported to the Caddo Sheriff's Office between 10 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. overnight. 1 VEH MVA NO INJURIES 22:23HRS 9... |
| Wed Apr 27 |
Boy Scouts accepting Caddo Sheriff's Camp applications Sheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for this summer’s Caddo Sheriff's Camp. The overnight camp for boys ages 9-12 will be held at Kinsey Scout Reservation Ju... |
| Mon Apr 25 |
CPSO to host drug awareness discussion A veteran Caddo Sheriff’s narcotics investigator will speak about current drug trends and the dangers of illegal drug use during a discussion that is open to the public, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The event will take place at 6 p.m. May 3 at Sheriff’s S... |
| Mon Apr 25 |
Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy to hold graduation on TuesdayGraduation exercises for the 39th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Graduates will take the oath of office, receive their badges, and participate ... |
| Mon Apr 25 |
CPSO seeks owner of lost sheepThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up two sheep that were running loose near Greenwood and Pines roads this past week. They are being held by the Caddo Sheriff’s Stock Patrol until the owner can be located. To claim them, contact Deputy Gary Bailey at 681-1... |
| Fri Apr 22 |
Governor appoints Sheriff Prator to advisory boardCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator has been appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE), an advisory board for law enforcement throughout the state. The LCLE sets policy, develops programs, and administers federal grant funding to law ... |
| Fri Apr 22 |
Law enforcement to host Drug Take Back eventCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police, Louisiana State Police, and DEA will be collecting old, unwanted, and expired pharmaceut... |
| Wed Apr 20 |
Caddo Emergency Preparedness monitoring weather conditionsThe Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is continuing to monitor heavy rainfall in the area to ensure the safety of parish residents, said Sheriff Steve Prator, director of the local office. Officials with the National Weather Service sa... |
| Wed Apr 20 |
CPSO to participate in enforcement campaign to protect occupants of pickupsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office will participate in a grant-funded enforcement period for “Buckle Up In Your Truck” April 22-28. Deputies will be targeting those drivers and passengers who fail to buckle up in pickup trucks, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prato... |
| Tue Apr 19 |
Former school bookkeeper arrested for theftA former bookkeeper at Woodlawn Leadership Academy was arrested today for felony theft and unauthorized use of a moveable, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Bridget Michelle Lee, 52, of the 2700 block of Ridge Lake Drive in Shreveport, surrendered herself on a warrant obta... |
| Mon Apr 18 |
CPSO accepting applications for reserve deputiesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a reserve deputy class expected to begin this summer, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Reserves are volunteer deputies. This level reserve deputy receives a minimum of 100 hours of POST training in areas... |
| Mon Apr 18 |
Shreveport man arrested for committing multiple burglariesA Shreveport man who was arrested for committing a vehicle burglary in Blanchard this past week now faces three more burglary charges, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Damon Wing, 19, of the 8200 block of Paula Kay, was first arrested on Friday for simple burglary an... |
| Thu Apr 14 |
Update: Suspects arrested in burglaryUpdate: CPSO Detective Chris Daniel has arrested two suspects in connection with this case. 1. Damon Wing, 19, of the 8200 block of Paula Kay in Shreveport, charged with Simple Burglary and Contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile; and 2. 16-year-ol... |
| Tue Apr 12 |
CPSO, city to recognize dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekOfficials will recognize 911 dispatchers for their dedication and work this week. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office and City of Shreveport will take part in the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which spans from Sunday, April 10, to Saturday, April 16, Sheriff... |
| Thu Apr 7 |
CPSO to celebrate National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 10-16Honoring crime victims and advocating on their behalf will take center stage in Caddo Parish next week as the community comes together to participate in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). The annual observance will be held April 10-16 to highlight the impo... |
| Wed Apr 6 |
Caddo Sheriff offers teen course on distracted and impaired driving preventionCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host two opportunities for young drivers to attend a safe driving program at Sheriff’s Safety Town this month. The program will focus on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The safety course will cover distractions includi... |
| Tue Apr 5 |
Four arrested in April 1 drug raidCaddo-Shreveport Narcotics agents executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Lake Street on April 1 and seized illegal drugs valued at nearly $16,000 as well as cash, a gun, and a Chevy Corvette. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw said a... |
| Mon Apr 4 |
Man killed in crash identifiedThe Caddo Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died in a fatality crash on Southern Loop on Sunday as Michael Thomas DuBois, 29, of Shreveport. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said DuBois was headed westbound on Southern Loop near Wallace Lake Road when he lost cont... |
| Fri Apr 1 |
Deputies find horse on Elysian Fields Road The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a gray horse Thursday from Elysian Fields Road. The horse was seen a week ago in the same area with a brown stud horse. Deputies were able to catch the brown horse last week, but the gray one got away until yesterday. To clai... |
| Fri Apr 1 |
Sonic donation provides free child car seats to families in needA generous donation from Kergan Bros. Sonic is making it possible to provide free car seats to Louisiana families, including those right here in Caddo Parish, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Kergan Bros. Sonic donated $48,000 to purchase approximately 1,000 child safety ... |
2016
MARCH
| Thu Mar 31 |
IRS scamCaddo Parish residents are being warned about a phone scam involving a caller who impersonates an IRS agent, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. “We’ve received a number of calls from citizens who report they were contacted by someone claiming to be with th... |
| Thu Mar 31 |
Vivian man arrested for homicideA Vivian man is in custody for the shooting death of another man at the Monterrey Hills Apartments overnight, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. James Taylor III, 18, of the 200 block of East Davis Stre... |
| Tue Mar 29 |
Man dies after being struck by dragsterAn Atlanta, Texas, man died after being struck by a dragster at the Thunder Road Raceway Park in Gilliam on Monday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Steven Smith, 60, was part of the Smith-Fair Racing crew that was conducting test runs at the raceway as part of the Nation... |
| Tue Mar 29 |
Seven people cited for selling alcohol to underage personsThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division cited seven people on Monday during an investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies checked approximately 30 businesses throughout the parish. The fol... |
| Mon Mar 28 |
Forward Assist Center to open in Oil CityA Forward Assistance Center (FAC) will be set up on Tuesday, March 29, at the Oil City United Pentecostal Church gymnasium at 701 Hwy. 1 in Oil City. It will be open from 4-8 p.m, according to Caddo Homeland Security Director/Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The FAC is a &lsqu... |
| Fri Mar 25 |
Caddo SO investigating firey crashA crash on I-49 this morning left two vehicles in flames but only one driver received minor injuries, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred around 9:45 a.m. in the southbound lane of the interstate near the Caddo-Desoto parish line. A Caddo Sheriff... |
| Fri Mar 25 |
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in CaddoA disaster recovery center opened today in Shreveport to help Louisiana flood survivors. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays until further notice. The center will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 27. The disaster re... |
| Thu Mar 24 |
FEMA Rental Assistance Helps Louisiana Flood Survivors What is the first step survivors must take to get FEMA assistance for a temporary place to stay? Both homeowners and renters must first apply with FEMA to determine eligibility for temporary rental assistance. They can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by call... |
| Wed Mar 23 |
CPSO seeks owner of horseThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office picked up a brown stud horse Monday from Elysian Fields Road at Bernard Road. The horse had on a maroon halter and was running with a gray stud horse that deputies were unable to catch. To claim the horse or for more information, conta... |
| Wed Mar 23 |
Caddo Sheriff to offer Spring Break CSI CampCaddo 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 29-30 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewell... |
| Thu Mar 17 |
Shot clinics to open tomorrowThe Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo/Shreveport citizens who have been exposed to flood waters but do not have access to preventative health through a regular medical facility or practitioner. &n... |
| Thu Mar 17 |
Woman arrested after refusing to return moneyCaddo Sheriff’s detectives arrested a woman for felony theft after she failed to return thousands of dollars that were deposited into her bank account in error, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Cheralyn Coatney, 40, of Shreveport, was an office manager for Central Managem... |
| Wed Mar 16 |
Shot clinics to open for Caddo/Shreveport flood victimsThe Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, will offer free tetanus shots to Caddo/Shreveport citizens who have been exposed to flood waters but do not have access to preventative health through a regular medical facility or practitioner. Th... |
| Wed Mar 16 |
Update: Second person dies from I-220 crashUpdate, 3/18/16, 9:52 a.m.: A second person has died from injuries sustained in this crash. Cynthia Ashley, driver of the Jeep, died late Thursday night. Original Story: A crash on I-220 Tuesday evening has claimed the life of a Shreveport woman, said Ca... |