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2026
APRIL
| Fri Apr 17 |
Former Caddo Deputy ArrestedThe Caddo Sheriff's Special Victims Unit has arrested a former Caddo Parish Sheriff's Deputy for sexual crimes involving a juvenile, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On April 16, investigators from the Special Victims Unit were alerted by a concerned citizen r... |
| Wed Apr 15 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Arrests Man for Threats Made on Social MediaCaddo Parish Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Shreveport man following an investigation into a series of threatening statements made on social media.On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, detectives were alerted to multiple Facebook Live videos in which an individual made exp... |
| Wed Apr 15 |
CPSO joins "Buckle Up in Your Truck" CampaignThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office will join law enforcement agencies across Louisiana in a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign to increase seat belt use among pickup truck drivers and their passengers. The campaign will run April 19–27 and is funded through a ... |
| Wed Apr 15 |
Guardian Arrested Following Domestic Abuse Investigation Involving JuvenileOn April 8, 2026, detectives with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into a reported domestic abuse incident involving a juvenile and her guardian after being notified by officials at a local High School.School personnel contacted authorities aft... |
| Tue Apr 14 |
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Kicks Off with Proclamation and CelebrationNational Public Safety Telecommunicators Week officially began yesterday morning with a proclamation ceremony and a spirited Oreo stacking contest, bringing together public safety agencies from across the parish to recognize the critical work of 911 communications profession... |
| Mon Apr 13 |
Blood Drive Hosted at the Sheriff's Safety TownThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA. Lifeshare will have their donor bus on-site. If you are able, please stop by to donate. Ou... |
| Mon Apr 13 |
AARP Shred Day EventSafeguarding citizens against identity theft is a top priority, prompting a collaboration between the AARP Louisiana Fraud Watch Network and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. We are excited to announce a community initiative offering free document shredding services.Joi... |
| Mon Apr 13 |
DEA National Drug Take Back DayCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. has announced that citizens can drop off unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25, at Sheriff's Safety Town. This event is part of the National Drug Take Back Day hosted twice each year by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Th... |
| Mon Apr 13 |
DEA NationalDrugTakeBackDayCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. has announced that citizens can drop off unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25, at Sheriff's Safety Town. This event is part of the National Drug Take Back Day hosted twice each year by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Th... |
| Mon Apr 13 |
DEA NationalDrugTakeBackDayCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. has announced that citizens can drop off unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, April 25, at Sheriff's Safety Town. This event is part of the National Drug Take Back Day hosted twice each year by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Th... |
| Fri Apr 10 |
CPSO Office Celebrates First Graduating Class of SUSLA Hazmat Program at Caddo Correctional CenterThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) proudly recognized the first graduating class of the Southern University of Shreveport Hazmat Program during a ceremony held on April 9 at 12:00 p.m. in the Programs Department at the Caddo Correctional Center.The ceremony honored... |
| Fri Apr 10 |
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week | April 1218Next week, we will proudly recognize the dedicated men and women of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Communications Division during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.Our communications deputies are the calm voices in moments of crisis—the first point o... |
| Thu Apr 9 |
CPSO to Host "College Bound Safety Program" for Graduating StudentsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Community Relations Division is proud to announce an upcoming College Bound Safety Program, designed to help students prepare for a safe and successful transition into college life.This one-day program will provide practical safety aware... |
| Wed Apr 8 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office to Host Sexual Assault Awareness WorkshopThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is hosting a Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop aimed at raising awareness about sexual assault, educating participants on prevention strategies, and connecting community members with valuable local resources. The workshop will take place... |
| Wed Apr 1 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office Hosts Blood DriveThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is partnering with LifeShare Blood Center to host a blood drive on Monday, April 6, as part of the "Step Up & Save Lives" event. Mobile donor coaches will be available at 1101 Forum Drive, Shreveport, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.To... |
| Wed Apr 1 |
CPSO to Illuminate Safety Town Blue in Recognition of Child Abuse Awareness MonthThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office invites the community to a special event, "Light Safety Town Blue," in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month.This event will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. at Sheriff's Safety Town, located at 8910 J... |
2026
MARCH
| Tue Mar 31 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Makes Arrest in Juvenile Sex Crime InvestigationThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a man from Frierson following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual activity involving a juvenile, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On Monday, March 30, 2026, Kenneth Sousa, 35, of the 800 block of... |
| Tue Mar 31 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Announces Opening of Domestic Violence Unit Operations for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office’s new Domestic Violence Unit will begin on April 13, 2026, providing immediate support for victims. The unit will deliver services and protection to victims of domestic and gender-based violence throughout Caddo Pa... |
| Tue Mar 31 |
Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office Announces Opening of Domestic Violence Unit Operations for the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office’s new Domestic Violence Unit will begin on April 13, 2026, providing immediate support for victims. The unit will deliver services and protection to victims of domestic and gender-based violence throughout Caddo Pa... |
| Mon Mar 30 |
Workshop Helps Teens Make Safe Choices on Prom NightAs prom season approaches, many teens are looking forward to one of the most memorable nights of their high school experience. To help high school students make safe and responsible decisions, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a Prom Preparedness Workshop f... |
| Fri Mar 27 |
CPSO swears in new deputiesCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in ten deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on March 27. The newly appointed deputies are as follows:**Corrections:**- Contrell Capers- Kayja Mack- Kaitlyn Harvey- Angel Hines**Property Clerk:**- Brandi Jenkins*... |
| Wed Mar 25 |
CPSO partners with Community to Host Royal BallThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Caddo Parks and Recreation, and SPAR are proud to announce the Sparkle to Shine Royal Ball, an inclusive prom-style celebration honoring individuals of all ages with special needs and disabilities.This community-led celebration is des... |
| Mon Mar 23 |
CPSO to Host Detention Bureau Job Fair March 28The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Detention Bureau will host a job fair on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Caddo Correctional Center, located at 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport.This event is open to individuals interested in pursuing careers in dete... |
| Mon Mar 23 |
Youth to Explore Future Career Paths at CPSO Day CampCaddo Parish youth will have the opportunity to explore future careers at the upcoming Career Expo Day Camp on Monday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Youth ages 9-13 are invited to attend the one-day camp.Students will have... |
| Mon Mar 23 |
Youth to Explore Future Career Paths at Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office Day CampCaddo Parish youth will have the opportunity to explore future careers at the upcoming Career Expo Day Camp on Monday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sheriff’s Safety Town, 8910 Jewella Ave. Youth ages 9-13 are invited to attend the one-day camp.Students will have... |
| Fri Mar 20 |
Community Invited to Stand Together for Child Abuse PreventionCommunity members are encouraged to join families and law enforcement at the Pinwheel Garden Awareness event in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event will take place Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Communit... |
| Tue Mar 17 |
Memorial Notification for Retired K-9 NeroThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is deeply saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Nero, a loyal and dedicated member of our agency. Nero faithfully served the citizens of Caddo Parish from August 2019 until his retirement in February 2024.His work alongside dep... |
| Wed Mar 11 |
Post 4910 Explorers - Class 002 Begins at Caddo Parish Sheriff's Safety TownThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office proudly welcomed a new group of young leaders as the second annual 4910 Explorers Class officially began on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Sheriff's Safety Town facility located at 8910 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport.The Explorer prog... |
| Tue Mar 3 |
Caddo Sheriff Announces Promotions and Years of ServiceCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. held a ceremony today to honor several deputies for their promotions and years of service at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3.The following promotions were announced:- Chad Davis - Lieutenant, Patrol Division- Steve Douglas - Lieutenant, Patrol... |
2026
FEBRUARY
| Thu Feb 26 |
Beware of the Bond Payment Phone ScamA phone scam calling for bond payments is currently targeting our community. Investigators with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office have reported that scammers are impersonating Caddo Sheriff's Deputies and asking individuals to pay bonds to have an inmate released. Pl... |
| Wed Feb 25 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Honors Reserve Unit for Service and DedicationThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office would like to express its sincere appreciation to the members of its Reserve Unit for their ongoing dedication, volunteerism, and support of the agency's mission to serve the citizens of Caddo Parish.During a recent award ceremony fo... |
| Wed Feb 25 |
Caddo Sheriff's Office seeks information on missing juvenileThe Caddo Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl named Ava Harrison. Ava was last seen leaving a residence on Four Fork Road in Keithville, LA, on January 20. She is a Black female, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 212 pounds, with bl... |
| Tue Feb 24 |
CPSO deputies investigate a fatalityThis afternoon, patrol deputies from the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality and three individuals suffering life-threatening injuries, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.At approximately 12:19 p.m., patrol de... |
| Mon Feb 23 |
Caddo Sheriff Announces Spring Break Event at Safety TownThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is excited to invite families to an action-packed week of learning and fun at Sheriff's Safety Town during Spring Break!This week-long event runs from March 9 through March 13 and is designed to educate and inspire children thro... |
| Sun Feb 22 |
Armed Suspect Arrested Following Early Morning Pursuit in BlanchardThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Blanchard Police Department, responded to a disturbance call early in the morning on February 22, 2026. At approximately 4:30 a.m., deputies and officers were dispatched to the Emerald Bay Loop area in Bla... |
| Tue Feb 17 |
Student Arrested After Threat Investigation at Northwood High SchoolOn February 17, 2026, Deputy Billy Nunnery, the School Resource Officer at Northwood High School, was informed of a gun threat allegedly made by a 14-year-old student. Deputy Nunnery quickly located the student and conducted a search, but no weapons were found.Further invest... |
| Mon Feb 16 |
Caddo Sheriff Launches Reading Program to Combat Literacy GapsThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities to provide families with a free reading program. Prime Time Family Reading is designed to help young children build a strong foundation in literacy, creativity, and critical... |
| Thu Feb 12 |
CPSO Investigating Reported Shootout at Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and Pines RoadThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a reported shootout that took place this afternoon at the intersection of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop and Pines Road, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On February 12, 2026, at approximately 4:27 p.m., dep... |
| Thu Feb 12 |
CPSO Arrests Shreveport Man Following Traffic StopOn February 11, 2026, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Corporal Notarianni with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of East Flournoy Lucas Road and Crooked Creek after observing a black Kia sedan commit a traffic viol... |
| Thu Feb 12 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Conducts Underage Alcohol Sales OperationOn February 11, 2026, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office conducted an underage alcohol sales enforcement operation in various locations throughout Caddo Parish.During the operation, Cpl. Shonda Musco and Det. Roosevelt Tadlock checked multiple businesses licensed to sell ... |
| Thu Feb 12 |
CPSO swears in new deputiesCaddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. swore in four new deputies for the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office on February 12.The newly appointed deputies are:**Corrections:**Peter StatenThomas ArkansasTroy Crawford**Nurse**Kayla Reeves The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Offi... |
| Thu Feb 12 |
Warning: A phone scam impersonating a Caddo deputy has reemergedThe Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam affecting our community, as stated by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.Deputies have received reports of scammers impersonating members of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office. During these calls, the... |
| Wed Feb 11 |
North Caddo Teen Arrested on Charges Involving a JuvenileThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit has arrested a 17-year-old North Caddo man in connection with sexual offenses involving a juvenile, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On February 10, CPSO Detective Roosevelt Thadlock initiated an investigation... |
| Tue Feb 10 |
CPSO Arrests Keithville Man in Vehicular Homicide InvestigationSheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. announced the arrest of a Keithville man in connection with a fatal traffic crash that occurred in May 2025.On May 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a head-on collision on Colqu... |
| Tue Feb 10 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Arrests Student Following a School Threat The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a student on Monday evening after investigating a reported school-related threat at Calvary Baptist Academy, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.On February 9, the School Resource Officer, Deputy Owen, assigned to Calvary Ba... |
| Mon Feb 9 |
Regional Law Enforcement offering Disability Decal Initiative The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, along with regional agencies, is offering a Voluntary Disability Decal Program to enhance communication and safety for individuals with special needs. This initiative is a joint effort between the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, Boss... |
| Mon Feb 9 |
Participants Begin Moving Into CPSO Transitional Work Release FacilityThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office announced today that participants have officially begun moving into the Transitional Work Program Facility located at 1125 Forum Drive in Shreveport. This facility, which recently underwent improvements, was formally reopened during a pr... |
| Mon Feb 9 |
CPSO Launches Stop With the Excuses Program for Parents The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, through its Community Relations and Crime Prevention division, is launching the "Stop With the Excuses" program. This initiative aims to encourage parents and guardians of at-risk youth to intervene early, preventing risky beh... |
| Fri Feb 6 |
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Enters Crisis Response Partnership with CADAThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) has entered into a Joinder Party Agreement with the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest Louisiana (CADA). This collaboration aims to enhance crisis intervention and mobile response services for individuals facing men... |
| Tue Feb 3 |
CPSO Arrests Suspect Following Overnight CarjackingA suspect was taken into custody early this morning following a reported carjacking in Caddo Parish, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.At approximately 1:33 a.m., deputies with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office responded to Glen Road after a resident reported that ... |

