Domestic violence is a cancer that affects our community, and the Shreveport Police Department remains committed to addressing it with the seriousness it deserves.

Recently, the Shreveport Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit was notified of an incident involving Caddo Parish School Board employee Nicholaus Smith, principal at Huntington High School. On Monday, Shreveport Police were contacted by Caddo Parish Schools after allegations of domestic violence were made against Smith.

Following an investigation, on Tuesday, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Smith for two counts of Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment. Smith subsequently turned himself in to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Caddo Parish School Board.

Chief Wayne Smith commended Superintendent Keith Burton and his staff for taking allegations of domestic violence seriously and for their cooperation throughout the investigation.

It is important to note that this incident stemmed from matters that occurred during Smith’s personal time and did not take place on school property or during school hours.