Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Two in Home Invasion Investigation
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported home invasion in southeast Ouachita Parish at approximately 10:00 a.m. this morning. Investigation at the scene revealed two unidentified suspects,...
View ArticleAdditional Arrest Made in Ongoing OPSO Juvenile Pornography Investigation
Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit have arrested Dale E. Bernelle, age 64 of Monroe on warrants charging him with 3 counts of Molestation of a [...]
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Investigators Seek Identity of Robbery Suspect
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are seeking the identity of the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on October 7, 2015 in southwest Ouachita Parish. The suspect is described as a [...]
View ArticleNFL Raffle Tickets for Special Olympics Louisiana
2016 NFL Experience Raffle for Special Olympics Louisiana Win a trip for 2 to the 2016 Pro Bowl or a Super Bowl 50 Package! PRO BOWL PACKAGE Roundtrip Airfare [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Halloween Safety Tips
With tricks and treats fast approaching, Sheriff Russell would like to make the public aware of some Halloween safety tips to keep kids safe. Top tips to keep your kids [...]
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Suspect in Vehicle and Residential Burglaries
During the early morning hours of October 20th, while investigating a suspicious person complaint in the Harrell Road area of western Ouachita Parish, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jian...
View ArticleSheriff Russell Urges Parents to Check Sex Offender Registry Before Halloween
Did you know according to statistics from the Department of Justice and Watch Systems LLC, an estimated 80% of all addresses have at least one sex offender within one mile? [...]
View ArticleFour Arrested, One Sought for Home Invasion and Att. 2nd Degree Murder
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported shooting at 10:00 a.m. on October 24th at a southwest Ouachita Parish residence. Upon arrival, Deputies found a victim of a gunshot wound at the [...]
View ArticleOPSO Deputies Arrest Two for Armed Robbery of Convenience Store
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery at 6:30 p.m. November 3, 2015 at a convenience store in northeastern Ouachita Parish. Later that evening, patrol deputies...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT Anonymous Tip Line
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) has a designated Anonymous Tip phone line allowing the general public to call in any information concerning illegal drug or...
View ArticleOPSO Offers Concealed Carry Weapon Training for Church Security Team Members
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Division and Reserve Deputies Unit are offering an 8 hour course to certify area church security team members for Concealed Carry purposes. This is [...]
View ArticleOPSO Range to Host Civilian Marksmanship Program Match
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Public Rifle Range will be hosting a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) rifle match on December 12, 2015 at the range. The match begins with a required [...]
View ArticleOPSO Special Victims Unit Arrests West Monroe Resident on Child Pornography...
On November 10, 2015, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and the FBI Violent Crimes against Children Task Force arrested Patrick D. Goodwin, age 32, of [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Conducts Street Operations
The Ouachita Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force conducted street operations November 13th and 14th, 2015. Areas targeted in the sweep included Ouachita and Morehouse Parishes and the cities of...
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Advises “Keep Online Safety at the Top of Your Christmas...
As the countdown to Christmas rapidly approaches, more consumer are turning to the Internet to complete their holiday shopping lists. Last year $24 billion was spent through electronic shopping during...
View ArticleOPSO Mounted Patrol and SCAT Focus on Shopper’s Safety During the Holidays
During the holiday season, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol will be patrolling the Pecanland Mall parking lot, helping assure shoppers enjoy a safe holiday shopping experience. The Ouachita...
View ArticleSheriff Russell Offers Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Sheriff Jay Russell reminds everyone not to let the rush and excitement of the holiday season make you careless in protecting your home from potential criminals. Sheriff Russell and the [...]
View ArticleOPSO Offers Concealed Carry Course for Church Security Teams
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Division and Reserve Deputies Unit are offering an 8 hour course to certify area church security team members for Concealed Carry purposes. This is [...]
View ArticleOPSO Offers Online Purchasing of Crash Reports
As a service to our residents and the business community, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a partnership with BuyCrash.com to provide online access to all Ouachita [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Warns of IRS Phone Call Scam
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from Ouachita Parish citizens indicating they have received phone calls from a caller identifying themselves as an agent with the...
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