SHREVEPORT, La. -- A former Caddo Parish sheriff's deputy has been arrested for allegedly drawing a salary that he allegedly was not entitled to, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday in a news release.

Arndra Stephens, 23, was arrested after surrendering today to the Caddo Correctional Center on a theft charge.

The sheriff's office said investigators received information two months ago about Stephens in connection with his enlistment in 2024 with the U.S. Army Reserves.

According to CPSO policy, Stephens was allowed to remain a deputy while attending basic and advanced training in an active-duty status. During this time, CPSO provided him with differential pay to bridge the gap between his military pay and his CPSO salary.

In February, Stephens completed his basic and advan

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