Crime

Narcotics agents with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Shreveport man early last week after they found approximately $218,000 worth of illegal drugs in his car and residence, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

A Shreveport man involved in a savage beating at a local apartment complex six years ago was found guilty as charged Wednesday of attempted second-degree murder.

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Cortez L. Brown, 33, of Haynesville, Louisiana, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on numerous charges, including threatening to unlawfully damage and destroy buildings in Sarepta and Springhill, La.

A Shreveport man was arrested last week after officers were called in reference to a disturbance outside a north Shreveport business and found a man with a rifle had threatened a victim who had a protective order against him.

Caddo deputies who responded to a call about a vicious animal killing ended up arresting an armed felon last Friday, said Sheriff Steve Prator.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith wants the public to know that following a major weather event we often see increased reports of contractor fraud.

A woman is behind bars after she was seen on surveillance video ringing up lottery tickets without paying for them.

The Caddo Sheriff’s Office will participate in the "Buckle Up in Your Truck" statewide seatbelt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup truck drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up.