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Pedicini to serve life in prison for sex crimes
A Shreveport man convicted February 11, 2026, of rape and other sex crimes was sentenced in Caddo District Court Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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Feb 27


Smith brothers sentenced for 2023 slaying
Shreveport siblings convicted earlier this month for killing a local man in 2023 were sentenced to mandatory life terms in prison Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Caddo District Court.
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Feb 27


Tarance English pleads guilty to rape
An Alabama man who forced sex acts on a tender-age female victim in Caddo Parish more than a decade ago pleaded guilty in Caddo District Court to forcible rape Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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Feb 26


Steven Rubey guilty of vehicular homicide
A Bossier City man who crashed his motorcycle in southwest Shreveport almost four years ago, killing his passenger wife, was convicted of vehicular homicide Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Caddo District Court.
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Feb 25


Clarification of the Domestic Violence history of Jermoxers Mitchell
A Shreveport Police Department press release regarding Jermoxers Mitchell, issued Tuesday, February 24, 2026, stated "This marks Mitchell’s 6th arrest involving domestic abuse battery.”
That statement is inaccurate.
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Feb 25


Caddo Grand Jury indicts three for Lyft murders
In its session that ended Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Caddo Parish Grand Jury indicted three Shreveport men, all 18 years old, in connection with a high-profile double slaying that occurred on the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway late last year.
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Feb 25


Cornelious guilty of weapons charge, unauthorized use
A Caddo Parish jury Tuesday, February 24, 2026, convicted Jamaria Wanya Cornelious, 30, of unlawfully possessing a firearm and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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Feb 24


Ballard to serve 10 years as habitual offender
Arnold Ballard Jr., 49, was convicted October 14, 2025 in District Judge Donald Hathaway Jr.'s court by a six-person jury, which found him guilty of robbing a man outside a Shreveport center serving the homeless.
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Feb 23


Williams to serve maximum term for domestic battery
A Shreveport man who pleaded guilty to beating and severely injuring his wife in late October was sentenced to the maximum term possible in Caddo District Court Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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Feb 18


Smith brothers guilty of 2023 slaying
A Caddo Parish jury deliberated more than two hours Friday, February 13, 2026, before judging that two Shreveport brothers killed a man in 2023.
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Feb 13


Pedicini found guilty of multiple sex crimes
A Shreveport man charged with rape and a host of serious sex crimes was found guilty in Caddo District Court Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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Feb 11


Alleged slayer of Marc Brock indicted by Caddo Grand Jury
The Grand Jury of Caddo Parish returned two indictments against a man accused of slaying a Caddo Parish law enforcement officer last year in its session that concluded Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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Feb 10


Announcement today on domestic violence to feature DA, other leaders
A major addition to the arsenal available to the community in the fight against domestic violence will be announced today, February 10, 2026, at the luncheon of the North Shreveport Business Association, 11:30 a.m. at the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive.
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Feb 10


Culotta pleads guilty to strangling romantic partner
ames Culotta, 56, pleaded guilty-as-charged to the charge of domestic abuse with strangulation before District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr., who sentenced Culotta.
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Feb 5


January 2026 From the Desk of the District Attorney
January 2026 was Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. The month culminated in a breakfast and award ceremony by the FREE Coalition to End Human Trafficking in Northwest Louisiana, held at and sponsored by Margaritaville Casino and Hotels. Former Governor John Bel Edwards and wife Donna were praised for their efforts to bring attention and state resources to this problem in our state, and current Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has continued the fight.
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Feb 3


Caddo DA James E. Stewart Sr. announces re-election bid
Shreveport, LA – Caddo District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. today announced he will seek re-election to continue serving as Caddo Parish District Attorney. DA Stewart will announce his candidacy on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Norma Blake Community Center, 1666 Alston Street.
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Jan 28


Continued cold forces closure of DA, other offices
Due to continued freezing weather conditions and concern for the safety of Caddo Parish citizens, the Caddo Parish District Attorney's office and numerous other Caddo Parish agencies will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026 and Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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Jan 25


Caddo Grand Jury returns 10 true bills
The Grand Jury of Caddo Parish returned 10 indictments against seven individuals in its session that concluded Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
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Jan 22


Tresmone Kennedy guilty of drug crime
A Bossier City man on probation for domestic abuse battery with serious body injury was convicted in Caddo District Court Tuesday, January 13, 2026, of cocaine possession. Tresmone Devoue Kennedy, 35, was found responsively guilty of simple possession of a schedule II narcotic by the six-woman jury in District Judge Erin Leigh Waddell-Garrett's court after deliberations that took less than an hour. Through testimony from arresting officers, investigators and physical ev
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Jan 14


Trendell Wings guilty of weapon possession charge
A Shreveport man whose criminal history presented him from owning or possessing a weapon was found guilty in Caddo District Court Tuesday, January 13, 2026, of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Jan 13
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