Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr. has announced that citizens can drop off unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Sheriff’s Safety Town. This event is part of the National Drug Take Back Day hosted twice each year by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Caddo Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana State Police Troop G, and the DEA will be present at Safety Town from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to collect old, unwanted, and expired pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications. Sheriff’s Safety Town is located at 8910 Jewella Avenue at the west end of the Summer Grove parking lot.
Deputies and officers will collect and properly dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as tablets, capsules, and sealed liquids. It’s important to remove all identifying information including name, address, and prescription number. However, intra-venous solutions, injectables, and needles will not be accepted.
For more information, you can contact Sheriff’s Safety Town at 698-7233.