Crime

Shreveport police are looking for a man suspected of molesting a juvenile.

The Shreveport Police Department is asking for the public to assist in the investigation of a robbery of a local business in the 2100 block of West 70th Street.

A murder suspect wanted in Mansfield, La., has been arrested by police in Dallas, Texas.

HAUGHTON, La. -- On Saturday, June 24, shortly after 7 p.m., troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy. 157 north of LA Hwy. 528. This crash claimed the life of 80-year-old Terry Roath.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith promoted 13 officers from all different ranks within the Shreveport Police Department in a ceremony on June 21.

A Shreveport man accused of pornography involving juveniles pleaded guilty in Caddo District Court Monday, June 26, before District Judge Ramona Emanuel, who sentenced him to serve 10 years in prison.

Detectives with the Caddo Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit arrested a Shreveport man Thursday, June 22, for possessing pornographic images depicting child sexual abuse and also the sexual abuse of animals, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

In light of the widespread power outage exprienced in the area this week, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office of Homeland Security is reminding citizens to practice safety while running generators, as they can be a hazard if not operated correctly. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal suggests the following: For homeowners utilizing whole-home, standby generators, the SFM recommends the following tips: -- Have a CO monitor. -- Give the generator a break once or twice a day to allow for any exhaust build-up around your home to clear.