2019
DECEMBER
| Mon Dec 30 |
CPSO seeks suspect in November credit union robberyCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Troy Donnell Baker, who’s wanted for the November 18 armed robbery of the Wesla Federal Credit Union in Shreveport. Baker is 38 years old, 5’10, 210-225 pounds, and has br... |
| Fri Dec 20 |
Seven cited for selling alcohol to underagedSeven people were recently cited for the illegal sale of alcohol to underage persons during an operation conducted by the Caddo Sheriff’s Youth Services Division, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Twenty-two businesses did not sell. The following is a list of employees who... |
| Thu Dec 19 |
Local FOP to host Shop with a Cop event Some area children will get a chance to Shop with a Cop this week at Wal-mart on Mansfield Road. The local Fraternal Order of Police organization - E.G. Huckabay Lodge #3 - is funding the shopping spree for 30 children who were selected based on need. Each child will be g... |
| Thu Dec 19 |
Group to deliver gifts to inmate familiesA simple desire to show love and kindness to her neighbors is what prompted one local woman to organize a toy drive for inmate families. Through her work and personal connections, Mandy Storer has gathered over 300 Christmas gifts for children of inmates participating in ... |
| Mon Dec 16 |
CPSO investigates armed robberyCaddo Sheriff's detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred earlier this morning at the Cash Magic near Vivian, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Just after 4:30 a.m., a man with a handgun entered the convenience store at 14347 Hwy. 1 North and demanded cash ... |
| Tue Dec 10 |
Bossier man wakes to find himself under arrestA Bossier man was arrested for drug possession on Saturday after Caddo deputies found him asleep in his vehicle on a restaurant parking lot, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Caddo Deputy Alvin Slay was contacted about the suspicious man who had reportedly been asleep in his run... |
| Thu Dec 5 |
Terrance Lyons back in custodyA Department of Corrections inmate who walked away from a work assignment in November has been taken into custody. Terrance Lee Lyons, 27, walked away from his job at a maintenance facility in the 1500 block of Monty Street on November 25. He was only nine days shy of bei... |
| Mon Dec 2 |
CPSO to hold recruiting eventThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office Personnel Division will hold a Recruitment Event from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, December 7, at the Sheriff’s Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive, behind the Caddo Correctional Center. The Sheriff’s Office has positions ava... |
| Mon Dec 2 |
CPSO investigates domestic call in VivianUpdate: The suspect arrested earlier today on Scarpengo Road has been identified as Zackery Summage, 31, of Shreveport. He is currently being booked into CCC for unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and flight from an officer. Original release: A ... |
| Mon Dec 2 |
Aircraft recovery begins on Red RiverAuthorities are on the Red River this morning preparing to remove an aircraft that crashed and sank near the downtown airport, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A barge from Blunt Brothers Construction carrying divers and law enforcement personnel began its journey down the Red ... |
2019
NOVEMBER
| Fri Nov 29 |
Man dies in accident involving trainOne man was killed in a crash involving a train near Mooringsport this evening, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. The crash occurred just before 6 p.m. on LA Hwy. 538 between Pitt and Daniels streets. A Nissan pickup and a KCS train were involved. ... |
| Wed Nov 27 |
Caddo Sheriff hosts First Gun Course for KidsIs Santa bringing your child their first hunting rifle or BB gun this year? Registration is currently underway for the Caddo Sheriff’s Office “First Gun Class for Kids.” The course is designed to teach gun safety to children ages 8-16. It provides basic ... |
| Sun Nov 24 |
Two men escape aircraft in Red RiverCaddo Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of an aircraft in the Red River earlier today, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. According to Sheriff's Lt. Mike Gray, just before 11 a.m., two men were practicing touch-and-go landings at the Downtown Airport when the... |
| Fri Nov 22 |
Caddo Deputies investigate fatality crashUDPATE: Early this morning, the driver of the black Chevy pick-up died from injuries sustained in the crash. ORIGINAL REPORT: Caddo Deputies investigated a fatality crash on LA Hwy 168 eastbound in north Caddo Parish this afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prat... |
| Wed Nov 20 |
Traffic AdvisoryParts of Buncombe Road are closed this morning while Caddo deputies try to remove an overturned 18-wheeler from the roadway. Around 5 a.m., a tractor trailer rig overturned forcing the shutdown of Buncombe between Hwys. 79 and 169. Motorists are asked to find an alternati... |
| Wed Nov 13 |
CPSO seeks clues in man's 2015 disappearanceNovember 21 marks the four-year anniversary that 33-year-old Kenneth Cole was reported missing. Today, his family and Caddo Sheriff’s detectives are still searching for answers about his disappearance. Caddo deputies say since that time there has been no word from C... |
| Fri Nov 8 |
CPSO holding November food driveCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator invites you to give thanks and give back! Throughout November, CPSO is hosting a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana. Join deputies by dropping off your non-perishable food items at the following l... |
| Wed Nov 6 |
Drugs and guns found during traffic stopCaddo Sheriff’s Patrol deputies discovered drugs and guns after stopping a vehicle in south Caddo Parish on Tuesday, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Cpl. Mike McConnell was monitoring traffic around 3 p.m. when he stopped a 2012 Mustang on Jersey Gold Road. A 16-year-old... |
| Fri Nov 1 |
Caddo Sheriff's Academy announces graduation ceremony Graduation exercises for the 46th basic training class of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy will take place at 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, at Calvary Baptist Church, 9333 Linwood Avenue. Sheriff Steve Prator will be the guest speaker. Five agenci... |
2019
OCTOBER
| Wed Oct 30 |
Caddo Sheriff offers important safety information before HalloweenBefore trick-or-treating this season, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator advises parents to do their homework and know whose door you’re knocking on. “Not everyone has good intentions,” Prator said. “It’s important to know who your neighbors a... |
| Mon Oct 28 |
Traffic stop leads to drug arrestsA traffic stop in south Caddo Parish this past weekend landed two people in jail after the discovery of drugs and guns in their vehicle, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Sheriff’s Deputy Allan Wilson was on patrol Saturday night when he stopped an SUV for impro... |
| Wed Oct 23 |
Caddo Sheriff to host Drug Take Back eventCaddo Parish residents can dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs during a Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, October 26. The event will be held at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Avenue. The service is free and anonymous, no q... |
| Tue Oct 22 |
Dallas man flees from deputies, throws meth from vehicleA Dallas man led Caddo Sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit while throwing nearly a kilo of methamphetamine from his vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Deputies attempted to stop 55-year-old Bland Edward Mouncil for careless operation and other traffic violations on I-2... |
| Mon Oct 21 |
CPSO seeks information about stolen TVsThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying these men who may have information about the theft of several large screen televisions from Wal-mart in north Shreveport. On September 21, two men entered the store at 4701 Northport Blv... |
| Tue Oct 8 |
Woman struck by car overnight; taken to hospital with life-threatening injuriesCaddo Sheriff’s detectives are investigating incidents that led to a 33-year-old woman being struck by an Eastbound car on Southern Loop near Wallace Lake Rd. late Monday night, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Around 10:30pm Monday night, a man and... |
| Sat Oct 5 |
Driver dies in head-on collisionUpdate: Nathan Zachary Tarr, 33, of Shreveport, was killed in the collision that occurred in the 6300 block of southbound state Highway 1. Caddo Sheriff's deputies are investigating a head-on collision that resulted in a fatality Friday night on Hwy. 1 in ... |
| Thu Oct 3 |
Woman charged with stealing from pizza restaurantAn employee of a local pizza restaurant is charged with stealing over $8,300 from the business, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Ashlynn Cargill, 22, of Bossier City, was arrested by Sheriff’s Detective Mike King following an investigation into two incidents at Johnny&rsq... |
| Thu Oct 3 |
Houston man arrested for trafficking drugs in Caddo ParishA Houston man was arrested by the Caddo-Shreveport Narcotics Task force, in cooperation with the FBI, for trafficking meth in Caddo Parish. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond said the local Task Force was contacted by the FBI regarding the ... |
| Tue Oct 1 |
CSPO seeks information about shot horseThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking the public who may have information about a horse that was shot, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A homeowner’s horse was found shot in a pasture near the 1700 block of Cedar Hill Road in Keithville. The incident took place ... |
2019
SEPTEMBER
| Fri Sep 27 |
CPSO seeks information about car theftThe Caddo Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a man who may have information about a stolen vehicle, said Sheriff Steve Prator. A white 2017 Hyundai Sante Fe was stolen from the 9800 block of Snyder Road in Keithville on September 16. A man was se... |
| Thu Sep 26 |
Large Disturbance at Byrd High School leads to several arrestCaddo deputies made several arrest following a large disturbance at Byrd High School earlier this morning, said Sheriff Steve Prator. About 8:15AM this morning, School Resource Officer, Corporal Ray Saunders along with several Caddo Deputies arrested seven stude... |
| Wed Sep 25 |
Caddo Deputies worked major traffic accident on Interstate 220Caddo Deputies worked a major traffic accident on Interstate 220 westbound in south Caddo Parish this afternoon, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Earlier this afternoon, about 1:30PM, a vehicle lost a ladder on Interstate 220 westbound just before the Lakeshore Drive exit, the ... |
| Sun Sep 22 |
Sex offender arrested for violating terms of registrationA convicted sex offender was arrested in Caddo Parish for operating a limo service that catered to children, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Barry Carroll Hartsell, 60, of Atlanta, Texas, was arrested on Thursday after the Sheriff's Office learned he was passing ... |
| Sun Sep 22 |
Sex offender arrested for violating terms of registrationA convicted sex offender was arrested in Caddo Parish for operating a limo service that catered to children, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Barry Carroll Hartsell, 35, of ... was arrested on ... after the Sheriff's Office learned he was passing out business card... |
| Fri Sep 20 |
Woman arrested for posing as LPNA Shreveport woman was arrested for posing as a licensed practical nurse at a local nursing home facility, said Sheriff Steve Prator. Sandra Jeannett Martin, 59, was arrested on a warrant obtained by Caddo Sheriff's Detective Mike King. Martin was booked int... |
| Fri Sep 20 |
CPSO in search of two escapees from Work Release buildingUPDATE: 4:32 P.M. BOTH SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY ... The U.S. Marshal's Task Force arrested both suspects this afternoon in Tyler, Texas. They were located together at a business after running out of gas. They were taken into custody without incident. Additional charges aga... |
| Fri Sep 20 |
CPSO welcomes five new reserve deputiesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator swore in five new reserve deputies during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility on September 17. Taking the Oath of Office were Brandon Bounds, Cody Daniels, Dave Morgan, Matt Richardson, and Garrett Turner. Reserve deputies are... |
| Thu Sep 19 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office to hold job fairThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will hold a career fair at 9 a.m., Saturday, October 5, at the CPSO Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive in Shreveport. Recruiters will be on hand to administer the Nelson Denny (general knowledge) test. Applicants with a college degre... |
| Thu Sep 19 |
Caddo Sheriff to host women's self-defense class Enrollment is open for a women’s self-defense course taught by the Caddo Sheriff’s Office, said Sheriff Steve Prator. There are three opportunities to attend the class: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on September 26 at the Sheriff’s Re-entry Facility, 1121 Forum Dri... |
| Fri Sep 13 |
Caddo deputy named First Responder of the YearCaddo Sheriff’s Cpl. Matthew Lucky was named First Responder of the Year by the Caddo Lodge #179 F&AM during a banquet held at the organization’s Shreveport lodge on September 5. Cpl. Lucky has served as a Caddo Sheriff’s deputy since September 2008.... |
| Tue Sep 10 |
AARP and Caddo Sheriff to host shred eventTo help protect citizens from identity theft, AARP and the Caddo Parish Sheriff‘s Office are teaming up to provide a safe location to shred your personal documents free of charge. It will take place from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, September 21, at Sheriff’s Safety T... |
| Fri Sep 6 |
Caddo Sheriff offers boater safety courseCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator and the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, in conjunction with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will conduct a free boater education course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 14 at the Sheriff’s Regional Training Academ... |
| Wed Sep 4 |
Caddo Sheriff unveils new livestock holding facilityA new facility to hold loose livestock picked up by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is expected to see a lot of activity, Sheriff Steve Prator said when unveiling the space this morning. The Sheriff’s Office now has a two-acre holding pen behind Caddo Correc... |
2019
AUGUST
| Fri Aug 30 |
Deputies seek man who fled following pursuit Update, September 4, 2019: Glen Merrell was arrested Tuesday afternoon, September 3, by Lt. Ondray Miles after he was spotted walking near LA Hwy. 789 and Denise Road in south Caddo Parish . Merrell was taken into custody without incident and booked into CCC for reck... |
| Wed Aug 28 |
CA man arrested for stealing thousands in text messaging scam A California man was arrested in Shreveport on Saturday in connection with a text messaging scam that compromised the bank accounts of numerous customers, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond. Dennis Busch, 39, of Laguna Woods, CA, was a... |
| Wed Aug 28 |
Sheriff Prator to host Hunter Safety Education coursesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator will host a series of Hunter Education classes in the fall. Participants can take the standard course by attending a three-day session at the Sheriff’s Office south substation located at 9956 Mansfield Road. The course will be offered from... |
| Fri Aug 23 |
Three City of Shreveport employees arrestedThree employees of the City of Shreveport, Department of Water and Sewerage have been arrested following an investigation by the Caddo-Shreveport Financial Crimes Task Force, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On August 16, an auditor with the City of Shreveport cont... |
| Tue Aug 20 |
Caddo Sheriff opens range for public to sight-in riflesCaddo Sheriff Steve Prator is making the range at the Caddo Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy available to the public for sighting in rifles for the upcoming hunting season. Five day have been designated for the public to make use of the facility: Septem... |
| Mon Aug 19 |
Mooringsport man charged with Video VoyeurismA 29-year-old Mooringsport man was arrested last Sunday for allegedly making inappropriate videos of a 12-year-old female, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. On August 11, the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Patrol division was dispatched to a home in Mooringsport, LA a... |
| Mon Aug 19 |
Desoto Parish man arrested for First Degree RapeA Desoto Parish man was arrested last week for rape charges which occurred in the mid 1990’s, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator. Glenn Miller Sr., 64, of Keatchie, LA was arrested by Caddo Sheriff Deputy, Justin McDonnell, on a warrant obtained by Det. Chris Ar... |