
Police Rescue Children After Armed Standoff
Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing.

Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing.

A Shreveport woman is facing serious charges after police say she struck a 12-year-old child in the head during a domestic disturbance.

A Shreveport woman is in custody after police say she attempted to flee with her children while officers were executing a court-authorized order connected to a medical neglect investigation.

A Shreveport Police K-9 helped capture a fleeing suspect following a high-speed pursuit early March 6.

A months-long investigation by the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office has ended with the arrest of a West Monroe man who was tracked down in Ohio after allegedly fleeing the state.

The Shreveport Police Department has arrested a man accused of violently attacking a victim inside a residence, leaving the victim with severe injuries that required extensive facial surgery.


A member of a Louisiana country band is in custody facing serious criminal charges. Authorities say 38-year-old Jonathon Wesley Rachal of Blanchard turned himself in to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office on Friday. He has been charged with two counts of firstdegree rape and additional charges of molestation of a juvenile. His bond has been set at $2 million, and he remains in custody at the Caddo Correctional Center.

On the morning of March 13, 2026, officers with the Shreveport Police Department responded to a reported disturbance at an Advance Auto Parts location.

Shreveport City Councilman Gary Brooks Announces Re-Election Campaign for District B Shreveport, LA – Shreveport City Councilman Gary Brooks today officially announced his campaign for reelection to represent District B on the Shreveport City Council, citing strong progress in infrastructure improvements and public safety while emphasizing that important work remains ahead.

Judge Edwin Byrd, of the 1 st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, assumed the bench in 2022. He has overseen hundreds of complex and difficult trials and hearings, as well as routine judicial matters. Judge Byrd recognizes that to every person appearing in court, their case is extremely important. Therefore, he ensures that every issue is carefully considered and every litigant is treated fairly.
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