Legal staffer sentenced for $173k theft from law firm

A former employee of a Shreveport law firm was sentenced Monday, October 19, 2026, after pleading guilty to stealing $173,000 from the firm. Sarah Steiner, 43, pleaded guilty as charged to one count of felony theft involving $25,000 or more before Caddo District Court Judge John D. Mosely Jr. Judge Mosely sentenced Steiner to 10 years at hard labor, with all but two years suspended, followed by five years of active supervised probation. Steiner was also ordered to pay $147,000 in restitution to the Trey Morris Law Firm.

Former Southwood High School band director indicted on federal child pornography charges

A former Southwood High School band director has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges involving the sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child pornography. Lennard Holden, 50, of Shreveport, was indicted Oct. 8, according to an announcement Tuesday from U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller. Federal prosecutors allege Holden asked a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct and produce a video. The FBI is seeking information from additional potential victims, particularly former Southwood band students between 2011 and 2026. Holden faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in federal prison if convicted of all charges. The allegations have not been proven in court, and Holden is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.