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Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington was honored to present a check totaling $70,000.00 to representatives from several youth-focused charities in our area. The funds were raised through the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office’s first annual “Kids Shoot for Youth Charities” event held earlier this month. The proceeds from this event were distributed to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, The Gingerbread House, Shriners Children’s, Easter Seals, and the March of Dimes. Each of these charities provide vital services and support to children and their families in need. Sheriff Whittington expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming community participation that made the event such a success. “Seeing local people come together for such a meaningful cause is truly inspirational. Every dollar raised represents hope, compassion, and the strong spirit of the community. I could not be more proud of our sponsors, deputies, volunteers, and young participants who made this possible”.

A man from DeBerry, Texas, has been arrested for committing sex crimes against juveniles, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. The Special Victims Unit of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) conducted an investigation into the sexual abuse of two victims. Although the victims are now adults, the abuse occurred when they were between the ages of 13 and 14. The offender has been identified as 67-year-old Walter Jeff Shadoin. During the investigation, both victims reported incidents of sexual abuse and grooming involving Shadoin. He exploited his position as a family friend and mentor to isolate the victims and engage them in conversations about sexual acts on multiple occasions. These incidents took place in Caddo Parish between 2007 and 2010. Detective Christopher Ardoin contacted Shadoin for an interview, which led to the investigation's findings. As a result, Shadoin has been charged with two counts of sexual battery, two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, and one count of misdemeanor sexual battery.

A Shreveport man’s attempt to make a quick profit from stolen metal ended with an arrest instead of a payday.

A now former Bossier Parish school teacher has been arrested on charges of domestic abuse and aggravated assault involving a child, according to the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The Shreveport Police Department recently partnered once again with SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) in a covert undercover operation aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals attempting to exploit minors online. SOSA is a nonprofit organization that works alongside law enforcement to combat child sex abuse and trafficking through undercover operations, advocacy, and education.

A deputy at the Caddo Correctional Center has been arrested for smuggling contraband into the facility, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

A deputy from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested on multiple charges, as announced by Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

A Shreveport man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian last month.