Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators Searching for Missing Juvenile
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your assistance in locating a missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile. Asya Rai Jones, age 15, of Monroe was last seen at her residence during [...]
View ArticleDOWNSVILLE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSING FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AFTER...
DOWNSVILLE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSING FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AFTER BEING CONVICTED OF A FELONY MONROE, La. – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that a Downsville man pleaded [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell and Entergy Warn Area Residents of Scam
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and Entergy have received reports of a scam operating in our area. The caller will advise the person receiving the call their Entergy bill is [...]
View ArticlePlease Remember the Fallen
Six Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty in a matter of two days, five of those by gunfire. Please join the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and other [...]
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 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 Announces Concealed Carry Weapons Class Schedule for 2016
Concealed Carry Weapon courses, sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit, are scheduled for the following dates for 2016: May 28 June 18 July 16 August 27 October [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell Warns of the Danger of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become a major factor in the cause of automobile crashes on our nation’s highways. In 2014, over 3,000 people were killed in crashes that were attributed to [...]
View ArticleOPSO To Host Glock Sport Shooting Foundation Match
On Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Glock Match Shooting Competition. The match is sponsored by the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation [...]
View ArticleIn Memory of Corporal JR Searcy
In remembrance of Corporal JR Searcy. Please remember The Fallen law enforcement officers and keep not only the Searcy family but also the families of these fallen officers in your [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell Offers Safe Driving Tips for Flooding Conditions
Ouachita Parish Residents are faced with serious flooding this morning due to the heavy rain. More severe weather is predicted. Numerous streets and highways in Ouachita Parish are flooded....
View ArticleOPSO List of Reported Flooded Roads & Residential Areas of Ouachita Parishh
Updated as of 11:45 a.m. Friday, March 11 Listed below are known areas of flood conditions. Be aware with current conditions more flooding is expected. Though water may have [...]
View ArticleOPSO Deputies Continue Water Rescue Efforts
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are continuing water rescue operations for residents needing help evacuating their homes due to high water. These operations have been operating non-stop since the...
View ArticleTown & Country NO ACCESS Order Still in Effect
Town & Country NO ACCESS Order as of 0800 hrs. March 14th The Town & Country NO ACCESS order signed by the OPPJ is still in effect and is being [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Police Jury NO ACCESS order for Town & Country Area is Lifted
The NO ACCESS order issued by the OPPJ has been lifted. Residents are now being allowed to return to their residences as water has receded in most places in Town [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigators Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect
Ouachita Parish Deputies responded to a reported bank robbery at Iberia Bank, 8019 Desiard Rd. in Monroe at approximately 1012 hrs. on March 16, 2016. The investigation into the robbery [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Tips to Avoid Contractor Fraud
Ouachita residents are beginning to repair flood damage to their home in many areas. Sheriff Jay Russell would like to remind citizens to be cautious when hiring contractors for these [...]
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Origin Bank Armed Robbery Suspect
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators have charged Purvis Lamar Williams, age 27, of Monroe, in connection with the armed robbery of Origin Bank, 5084 Cypress Street in West Monroe at 10:15 a.m. [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Public Rifle Range Easter Schedule
The Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed Sunday, March 27th in observance of Easter.
View ArticleStolen Utility Trailer
Stolen Ouachita Parish between March 26-March 28, 2016 2009 Transhaul enclosed type utility trailer (identical to the one pictured below.) The trailer is described as being 14’ long x 6’ [...]
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