Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Selects Deputy of the Year
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce Cpl. Russ Buntyn has been selected as Deputy of the Year for 2015. Cpl. Buntyn was selected by OPSO supervisors based [...]
View ArticleOuachita Correctional Center Announces New Visitation Policy
The Ouachita Correctional Center announces a new visitation program effective January 4, 2016. A Visitation Center is now located at the entrance to OCC, near the guard house, that contains [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Arrest Three in Shooting Incident
The investigation into a shooting on Dec. 9, 2015 by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has resulted in three arrests. Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the Lilac Street [...]
View ArticleOPSO Teams with Local Books-A-Million to Help Children Cope with Trauma
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies regularly face situations where young children have to cope with a traumatic event. It might involve a car accident, the death or serious injury of a [...]
View ArticleChildren’s Christmas is Safe: Sheriff Russell Arrests Mr. Grinch
Press Release December 24th, 2015 Children in Ouachita Parish can sleep soundly tonight knowing Christmas is once again safe this year. Earlier this morning, Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell issued...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Property Tax Deadline Extended
Property owners in Ouachita Parish now have until Monday, January 11, 2016 to pay their property tax without penalty. Due to the holiday schedule, the Ouachita Parish Sheriffs’ Office has [...]
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Two in Burglary Investigation
An ongoing investigation into several recent burglaries and thefts in west Ouachita Parish has resulted in the arrest of Dylan McKnight, age 29, West Monroe and Patrick R. Redmond, age [...]
View ArticleDeputies Arrest Three Suspects Committing Residential Burglary
On January 5, 2016, Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress call at a residence in west Ouachita Parish. Upon arrival, Deputies located and [...]
View ArticleOPSO Announces First Concealed Carry Class for 2016
The first concealed carry weapon class for 2016, sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit, is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. [...]
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Two in Burglary Investigation
On January 11, 2016, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported residential burglary in progress in the Town and Country area of Ouachita Parish. Deputies arriving at the scene [...]
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery Investigation
An armed robbery investigation by Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators has led to the arrest of a suspect on armed robbery charges. Vondario M. Williams, age 18, of Monroe, has been arrested [...]
View ArticleOPSO & Training Force USA Present Safety & Security for Places of Worship
“Protecting Your Place of Worship in an Uncertain World” FEBRUARY 22, 2016 ∙ WEST MONROE, LA (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) TOPIC: As a church/synagogue/temple leader have you ever thought about these [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Arrest Suspect in Robbery Investigation
As a result of an investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators of a robbery at a convenience store on Jackson St. in Monroe, Chaddrick Morehead, age 23, of Monroe has [...]
View ArticleOPSO Offers Free Gun Locks to Local Gun Owners
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is now offering free gun locks to gun owners in Ouachita Parish. “We have seen an increase in gun sales during the holiday season and [...]
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit Arrests Suspect in Child Pornography...
Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit have arrested a suspect on child pornography related charges. Glenn Edward Deramus II, age 26 of Calhoun, was [...]
View ArticleOPSO Announces the Concealed Carry Weapons Courses for 2016
Concealed Carry Weapon courses, sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit, are scheduled for the following dates for 2016 at the Ouachita Parish Range: February 13th...
View ArticleSheriff Russell Offers Vehicle Burglary Prevention Tips
Sheriff Jay Russell reminds Ouachita Parish residents that motor vehicle burglary is a crime of opportunity. Often, a vast array of items, such as firearms, laptops, GPS devices, cell phones [...]
View ArticleFour Suspects Arrested In Narcotics Investigation
On January 31, 2016, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT, in conjunction with Metro Narcotics of Ouachita and the Louisiana State Police, conducted an operation in west Ouachita [...]
View ArticleOPSO Rifle Range Announces February Calendar of Events
Get your Valentines the perfect Gift! We have Concealed Carry Gift Certificate and Range Memberships for Sale! Friday 5th & Thursday 6th Hunter Education Class – Register on line with [...]
View ArticleOPSO Hosts Training Force USA Safety and Security Training
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office & Training Force USA Presents Safety and Security for Places of Worship “Protecting Your Place of Worship in an Uncertain World” FEBRUARY 22, 2016 ∙ WEST [...]
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