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Shreveport Police Department Gets 'Social'

Rick Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:21 +0000

Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw is pleased to announce the department is unveiling its official Facebook and Twitter pages today. For the past 18 months or so, officials at the department have been looking at how other law enforcement agencies and governmental entities use social media in their day to day operations. Based on information [...]

Big City Girl and Small Town Cops

Ally Brooks — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:51:32 +0000

You know, I have seriously been pulled over more times since I moved to Heflin than I have in my entire life in Shreveport. Interestingly enough, it’s all but once been on the same road. Here’s a rundown: 1. I was moving my cats from Shreveport to Heflin. They were escaping their carriers and howling [...]

Couple Arrested for Stealing Sandwiches, Lose Custody of Daughter [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:51 +0000

Police took custody of a Honolulu couple’s 3-year-old daughter after they were arrested for stealing $10 worth of sandwiches in a local Safeway, even after they offered to pay for the food. Nicole and Marcin Leczcyzynski, walked to the grocery store with their daughter to buy a few things on Wednesday. The expectant mother, who [...]

Feel Safer In Shreveport, Police Are Working hard To Keep Us Crime Free

Rick Taylor — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:54:02 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department will be putting additional officers out on the street to specifically target those violent criminals who would commit armed robberies. As we move into the holiday season, historically Shreveport has seen increases in some crimes, including armed robberies. The total number of robberies reported through the end of October is slightly [...]

Halloween Safety Tips From The Shreveport Police Department

Rick Taylor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:38:02 +0000

Fall is upon us, cooler weather is finally here, and the Shreveport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to stay safe this Halloween. The department wants everyone to have a safe, fun Halloween, and residents can take a few simple, common sense precautions to make sure they do: ALWAYS have [...]

Time Again For Another Drug Take-Back Day

Rick Taylor — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:13:31 +0000

Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and Police Chief Willie Shaw said citizens can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday at Sheriff’s Safety Town as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Local law enforcement agencies across the country will be working in co-operation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to set up collection sites [...]

Residents Around Southwood High School May Get A Visit From A Police Officer Thursday

Rick Taylor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:34:53 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department’s door-to-door crime fighting initiative will be stopping in the Cedars neighborhood tomorrow evening. Chief of Police Willie Shaw will join community liaison officers, neighborhood assistance team officers and other city officials at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2011 in the parking lot of Southwood High School in the 9000 block [...]

Police Pastors, Spar To Host Youth Activity Day Friday

Rick Taylor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:53:43 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department’s Police Pastors, working with officials from SPAR, will be holding one of their celebrated Youth Activity Day events this Friday at Valencia Park. The Youth Activity Day is a unique opportunity for the Police Pastors to give something back to the children of our city and afford kids from ages [...]

Local Fireworks Ban Violation Penalties Announced, More Details On City Ordinance

Rick Taylor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:02:32 +0000

The Shreveport Police and Fire Department’s Prevention Division announced plans to enforce the ban on the sale and discharge of Consumer 1.4 g Class C fireworks within the City of Shreveport. The decision was made ban consumer fireworks because of unprecedented drought conditions. All citizens and visitors are strongly urged to comply with the requirements of [...]

Police Need Help In Finding A Missing Local Teen

Rick Taylor — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:53:36 +0000

Thirteen year old Amber White was last seen on Tuesday June 21st, 2011, in the 7000 block of Woolworth Road in Shreveport. Amber was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt with blue sweat pants. She was also reportedly carrying a black and silver duffle bag containing clothing and other items. Amber White is a white female, 5’2”-5'3” tall, weighing approximately 150 lbs. Investigators have been in contact with family members and say they believe Amber has run away from home.

Morning Seatbelt Checkpoint Planned

Rick Taylor — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:54:03 +0000

The Shreveport Police Department will conduct a safety checkpoint tomorrow in south Shreveport. The checkpoint will be held Friday morning, May 27, 2011 as an integral component of an ongoing, singular commitment on the part of authorities to reduce the number of deaths and injuries reported on our roadways. Officers will be checking primarily for [...]

Shreveport Police Department Gets 'Social'

Rick Taylor — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:21:41 +0000

65 Year Old Asks Police To Buy Him Beer After Calling 911

dennisboddie — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:45:10 +0000

The AP reports that Raymond Roberge of Bridgeport, CT dialed 911 three times on Sunday. When authorities showed up at his house, the 65-year-old man allegedly gave them money “to go to the store and buy him some beer.” Not surprisingly, Roberge was arrested and charged with misusing the 911 system.He was later released on $500 bond [...]

An "Evening Of Heroes" Celebration Is Tonight

Rick Taylor — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:14:33 +0000

Fire Chief Brian Crawford proudly announced that members of the Shreveport Fire Department along with Shreveport Police Officers and LSU Health Science Center Trauma Center will be the recipients of the prestigious “Hero Awards” during an “Evening of Heroes” celebration at the Shreveport Convention Center. The event, which is sponsored by the LSU Health [...]

Fire Stations Added As Drop-Off Points

Rick Taylor — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:02:31 +0000

I told you earlier in the week about Caddo Sheriff’s Safety Town being a drop-off point for your unused or unwanted prescription meds, now Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw has announced that his department will join together with other local law enforcement agencies to participate in the national “Take-Back” initiative for prescription medications to be held this [...]

Why Are All These Cops Spending Their Lunch Hour On The Corner?

Rick Taylor — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:02:14 +0000

Well, that's a great question -- and I did some checking around. I discovered the lights at Pines and Greenwood Roads were working just fine earlier this afternoon, so why would there be 12+ Shreveport Police Officers on the corner just looking out at the intersection, all the while one lone officer was directing traffic? It was extremely puzzling to me, at least at first.

Keeping Drivers Safe On The Roadways

Rick Taylor — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:13:04 +0000

Law enforcement officers from several different agencies teamed up and worked together last weekend to help keep the streets of Shreveport safe.

A safety checkpoint was held Saturday night, March 26, 2011 in the 9200 block of Ellerbe Road as an integral component of an ongoing, singular commitment on the part of authorities to reduce the number of deaths and injuries reported on our roadways