Arnold Ballard Jr. found guilty of 2023 robbery
- Ivy Woodard
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A Caddo Parish jury found a Shreveport man guilty of simple robbery Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
The six-person jury in District Judge Donald E. Hathaway Jr's court deliberated just over one hour before returning its unanimous verdict against Arnold Ballard Jr., 49.
In September 2023, Ballard was at a Shreveport-based safe haven serving the homeless when he assaulted his victim and forcibly took the man's personal property. According to testimony, Ballard struck the victim several times. When the victim attempted to call police, Ballard seized the victim’s cell phone and headset from around his neck.
The trial included testimony from the victim and a sergeant with the Shreveport Police Department.
When Ballard return to Judge Hathaway's court for sentencing December 9, 2025, he faces up to seven years in prison with or without hard labor.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Ashlin N. Thomas and Christopher S. Bowman. Ballard was represented by defense attorney Carlos Prudhomme.
The case was docket No. 397289.