2015
MAY
| Mon May 18 |
CPSO seeks info in hit and runThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a hit and run crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The crash happened in the 2600 block of E. 70th St. around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday. Brandon Nichols, 26, of Shreveport, was... |
| Thu May 14 |
Narcotics agents make large meth seizure Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced that the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit arrested one suspect and seized nearly one pound of methamphetamine ice during the execution of a search warrant Thursday, May 14, 2015. Agents wit... |
| Thu May 14 |
Caddo Sheriff announces summer programs for kidsSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for children's summer camps and programs offered by the Caddo Sheriff's Office. The Caddo Sheriff's Youth Firearms Education Camp will be held June 15-19 at the Sheriff's Regional T... |
| Mon May 11 |
Local agencies to pay tribute to fallen officers during Police WeekCommunities across the country will come together this week during National Police Week to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind. A memorial ceremony ... |
| Mon May 11 |
Vivian teen arrested for stabbing parentsCaddo deputies arrested a Vivian teen-ager this morning and charged him with stabbing his parents, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shane Alexander, 17, woke his father and step-mother around 3 a.m. and stabbed both with a knife. LaDonna Alexander, 61, was stabbed ... |
| Sat May 9 |
Two suspects arrested for burglarizing high schoolCaddo Sheriff's patrol deputies arrested two suspects for burglarizing Northwood High School overnight, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies were alerted around midnight by Caddo School Board Security that persons were believed to be in the school. When dep... |
| Fri May 8 |
Caddo Homeland Security deputy director receives state accoladesRobert Jump, deputy director of the Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recently received the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association’s 2015 President’s Award for exceptional service and dedication, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve P... |
| Fri May 8 |
Tax Sale to take place next weekThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is advising property owners to pay their taxes by Monday, May 11, to avoid having their property included in the upcoming tax sale. The Sheriff’s on-line tax sale is scheduled for May 12-14. About 1986 properties – land, comme... |
| Thu May 7 |
ID theft suspect arrested in New YorkCharles Smith, 41, was arrested by the Genesee County, NY, Sheriff's Department Wednesday on a Caddo Parish warrant charging him with ID theft and criminal conspiracy. Smith was one of several suspects under investigation for a scheme in which over 1,200 stolen ident... |
| Thu May 7 |
Program to offer seniors information on protecting their investmentsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is offering a free class to teach seniors how to protect their nest egg by avoiding investment scams. The class is from 9 - 11:15 a.m., Thursday, May 21, at the Caddo Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Investors over the a... |
| Wed May 6 |
ID theft suspect turns himself in; faces 108 chargesOne of the suspected ringleaders in an ID theft case involving fraudulent cable accounts turned himself in at Caddo Correctional Center today, according to Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Willie James Jones, 42, of the 5400 block of Shreve Hills North in Shreveport, was book... |
| Wed May 6 |
Car burglars are on the hunt, targeting rural and city property ownersBoth rural and city property owners are being hit hard by car burglars, and there’s a strong possibility it’s the same group of thieves, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Since the end of March, Caddo deputies have investigated at least five separate occurrenc... |
| Tue May 5 |
Caddo Sheriff's Camp accepting applicationsSheriff Steve Prator announced today that applications are being accepted for this summer’s Caddo Sheriff's Camp. The overnight camp for boys ages 10-12 will be held at Garland Scout Ranch June 7-10. It is conducted by the Sheriff’s Office and the Boy Sco... |
| Mon May 4 |
Deputies on scene of major wreckCaddo deputies are on the scene of a major traffic accident on I-49 near Flournoy Lucas Road. Nicholas Blake Anderson, 17, was traveling southbound on the interstate just south of Flournoy Lucas when he lost control of his Jeep Liberty. Anderson overcorrected then t... |
| Mon May 4 |
Caddo Sheriff to hold Drug Take Back eventCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, May 9, at Sheriff's Safety Town. The Sheriff’s Office will be collecting old, unwanted, and expired pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications fro... |
2015
APRIL
| Thu Apr 30 |
Caddo schools celebrate DARE graduationsCaddo Parish fifth-graders at six local schools are celebrating their successful completion of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program with graduation ceremonies, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo deputies have spent the past 17 weeks teaching the D.A.R.E. ... |
| Wed Apr 29 |
Two more ID theft suspects turn themselves inTwo more suspects in a million-dollar identity theft case have turned themselves in to authorities. On Friday, Michael Gillenwater and Georgiana Wright were booked at the Caddo Correctional Center. Both were arrested on warrants charging them with one count each of ident... |
| Wed Apr 29 |
Update: Suspect arrested for domestic abuse batteryUpdate: Michael Brunker turned himself in at CCC Wednesday night and was booked on charges in the warrant. ............................................... Original story: The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Mic... |
| Wed Apr 29 |
One arrested following month-long investigationThe Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Unit recovered marijuana, cash, and firearms, and arrested one person following a month-long investigation in north Caddo Parish. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw said that earlier this morning agents execu... |
| Tue Apr 28 |
Search is on for contractors in million dollar ID theft case The Caddo Sheriff’s Office obtained arrest warrants for 10 suspects involved in a million dollar identity theft scheme involving out-of-state cable contractors, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The suspects are wanted for using the personal information of at least ... |
| Sat Apr 25 |
Caddo deputies take part in "Buckle Up In Your Truck" campaignCaddo deputies will step-up seat belt enforcement through the end of April in an effort to protect the lives of pickup drivers and their passengers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The Caddo Sheriff's Office received an overtime grant from the Louisiana H... |
| Fri Apr 24 |
Suspect wanted in cyberstalking case The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Michael Raymond Fremin, who is a suspect in a cyberstalking case. Fremin, 54, is a white male, 5’11, 170 pounds, with long gray hair that he wears in a ponytail. He is wanted for sen... |
| Thu Apr 23 |
Woman arrested for shooting at boyfriendA Keithville woman was arrested early this morning for firing a gun at her boyfriend, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Daisha Marie Benjamin, 36, was picked up at her work place on Mansfield Road after Sheriff’s deputies worked throughout the night to locate her. S... |
| Tue Apr 21 |
Shreveporter wanted on Caddo warrant * Update: Suspect arrested*** Update: Suspect was arrested this morning at a Monkhouse Drive hotel .......................... Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is asking the public to help find Darion Jackson, Jr. Jackson is a 21-year-old Shreveporter wanted for the unauthorized use of a motor v... |
| Mon Apr 20 |
Caddo Sheriff announces promotionsCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will promote three deputies during a 9 a.m. ceremony tomorrow, April 21, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive. Gary Baird will be promoted to lieutenant in Operations Records. Eddie Thomas will be promoted to sergean... |
| Mon Apr 20 |
Caddo Sheriff's Training Academy to graduate 37th class on TuesdayGraduation exercises for the 37th basic training class of the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Summer Grove Baptist Church. Graduates will take the oath of office, receive their badges, and participate... |
| Sun Apr 19 |
Body recovered from Red RiverThe Caddo Sheriff's Marine Unit has recovered the body of a man who authorities believe jumped from the Texas Street Bridge on Thursday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputy Casey Jones, who is assigned to the Marine Unit, located the body around 9 a.m. this ... |
| Fri Apr 17 |
Suspect wanted for cyberstalkingThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for help with locating Bryce Deangelo Hill, who made terrorizing threats to a family member. Hill, who has a history of domestic violence, made threats against his estranged wife and a small child by sending text messages to the... |
| Thu Apr 9 |
Are you prepared for a weather emergency?Shreveport and Caddo Parish could soon be in store for severe weather, which includes a risk for flooding, hail, high winds, and tornadoes. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator advises citizens to be prepared for weather emergencies and make necessary preparations before it’... |
| Wed Apr 8 |
Felony suspect wanted in Caddo arrested in Arizona Members of the U.S. Marshal's Task Force, acting on a tip from the Caddo Sheriff's Office, arrested Michael Thain Schuler in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Schuler was arrested on a Caddo Sheriff's warrant during a traffic s... |
| Thu Apr 2 |
12 cited for selling alcohol to underage personsThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division conducted an investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons on Wednesday, and nearly half of all businesses checked sold to people under the age of 21, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Prator sa... |
| Thu Apr 2 |
Haz Mat updateCaddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says evacuations are no longer being recommended for the area affected by a well control issue in south Caddo Parish. Residents within a half-mile radius of the well have been advised that the situation is stable and ... |
| Thu Apr 2 |
CPSO on scene of haz mat callThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a "well control issue" on Hwy. 1 South between Yearwood and Ellerbe roads, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The Sheriff's Office was advised of the call at the Chesapeake well around 2:30 a.m. ... |
| Wed Apr 1 |
CPSO seeks suspects in felony property crimes caseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify the suspects in a felony property crimes case, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 10 p.m. this past Friday, March 27, two suspects squeezed through a fence at SI Precast in the 860... |
2015
MARCH
| Mon Mar 30 |
CPSO arrests man in domestic shooting caseA Keithville man was arrested for a domestic shooting that occurred at his home on Springridge-Texas State Line Road on Sunday, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 5 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 9800 block on a 911 call where Adam Darnell had been shot in th... |
| Mon Mar 30 |
Coach arrested for solicitation of minorA Texas youth baseball coach was arrested Saturday after driving to Shreveport for the purpose of meeting underage boys for sex, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Christopher Scott Tyre, 26, of Center, Texas, was arrested in the 8500 block of Youree Drive at a location wh... |
| Fri Mar 27 |
10 arrested in overnight drug sweepCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced the arrests of 10 people during a “buy-bust” operation conducted by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task Force. Agents conducted a short-term investigation Thursday night at areas thr... |
| Tue Mar 24 |
Man steals from employer and sells items on E-BayA Bossier City man is in Caddo custody for stealing merchandise from his employer and selling it on E-Bay, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Michael David Thompson, 60, was booked into Caddo Correctional Center on Monday on a charge of theft. Prator said Thompson&rsqu... |
| Sat Mar 21 |
CPSO investigating early morning crashCaddo deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning near Vivian, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 1:40 a.m., deputies along with Caddo Fire District #8 responded to a crash on Highway 2 between Caldwell Briggs Road and C... |
| Wed Mar 18 |
Murder suspect returned to Caddo Murder suspect Henry Robinson was returned to Caddo Parish today to face charges in connection with the 1988 death of Claudell Staten. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said Robinson exhausted all extradition hearings in Nevada. He was arrested on a Caddo Parish warrant in Janu... |
| Wed Mar 18 |
Caddo Sheriff announces death of K-9 Caddo Sheriff’s K-9 Victor passed away this morning due to a medical condition, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Victor was a Belgian Malinois purchased by the Sheriff’s Office in 2007. He was a dual purpose dog trained in patrol work and narcotics detection. His o... |
| Tue Mar 17 |
Caddo Sheriff plans spring CSI camp; registration underwayCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator announced 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. April 7-9 at Sheriff's Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. Participants will learn how to detect clues a... |
| Fri Mar 13 |
Four arrested this morning on drug chargesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw announced four arrests made this morning during the execution of search warrants in Shreveport. The Caddo-Shreveport Narcotic Unit assisted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Special Response Team executed the ... |
| Thu Mar 12 |
Offender back in custodyA Caddo Parish Work Release offender who walked away from his job on Tuesday is back in custody. Chester Clanton Moore, 43, was arrested by the U.S. Marshal's Task Force just before 3 p.m. today. He was located at a mobile home park in the 6500 block of Barksdale&nbs... |
| Wed Mar 11 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office issues warning to Caddo Lake boatersThe Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness advises that Caddo Lake is expected to crest at 174 feet sometime over the weekend. Piers, boat houses, and homes near the water face significant flooding. Boaters should be cautious near residentia... |
| Mon Mar 9 |
Scam claims to raise money for fallen officersThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about a scam claiming to raise money for fallen law enforcement officers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The caller represents himself as someone from the “Department of Safety” raising money on behalf of... |
| Thu Mar 5 |
Keithville couple arrested for juvenile crueltyA Keithville couple is in jail charged with cruelty to a 5-year-old boy, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Rebecca Clark and Joshua Phillips turned themselves in to authorities after Sheriff’s Detective Dorothy Brooks Carter obtained warrants for their arrest. Carte... |
| Wed Mar 4 |
CPSO investigating fatal traffic crashCaddo deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Mooringsport, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 2:30 a.m., deputies and Caddo Fire District #7 responded to the 1000 block of Greenwood Street where the driver of a 1997 For... |
| Tue Mar 3 |
Store manager arrested for theftA woman who managed a Shreveport convenience store was arrested on Monday for stealing nearly $37,000 from the business, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Shemekia Parker, 40, of Bossier City, worked at the Circle K in the 800 block of Olive Street, where she was responsi... |
2015
FEBRUARY
| Fri Feb 27 |
Media News AlertWHO: Sheriff Steve Prator, Executive Director Mary Alice Rountree WHAT: &nbs... |