Man Pleads Guilty to Carnal Knowledge in Caddo Court

A Shreveport man accused of sexual behavior with an underage girl pleaded guilty as charged after the first witness started to testify against him.

The jury had just started to hear testimony when 22 year-old Leangelo Ardison, changed his plea to guilty. He will return to court for sentencing in January of 2026.

Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash

Ardison was charged with a felony count of carnal knowledge of a juvenile between August and October of 2024.

At sentencing, Ardison is facing up to 10 years in prison with or without hard labor and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

From the Caddo DA:

"Assistant District Attorneys Fernando Grider Jr. and Kodie K. Smith prosecuted Ardison. He was defended by Royal Alexander, Dave Knadler and Silver Sanders.

The case was Docket No. 404627."

Caddo Correctional Center Booking Photos November 8th-14th

The following booking photos are those who were booked and kept in Caddo Correctional Center this week. All those pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Gallery Credit: Caddo Correctional Center

Caddo Correctional Center Booking Photos November 1st-7th

The following booking photos are those who were booked and kept at Caddo Correctional Center this week. All those pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Gallery Credit: Caddo Correctional Center

Caddo Correctional Center Booking Photos October 25th-31st

The following booking photos are those who were booked and kept in the Caddo Correctional Center this week. All those pictured are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Gallery Credit: Caddo Correctional Center