SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A former deputy was arrested after allegedly exploiting an oversight, costing the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office $14,000.

In September, investigators learned of Arndra Stephens, 23, a former Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) deputy, who recently resigned.

While still employed by CPSO, Stephens enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in 2024.

According to CPSO policy, Stephens was allowed to remain a deputy while he was attending basic training and advanced training in an active-duty status.

During that time, CPSO provided Stephens with differential pay to bridge the gap between his military pay and his CPSO salary.

Stephens allegedly failed to inform the personnel office or his chain of command that he was no longer on active duty. The oversight continue

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