Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Two Suspects in Vehicle Burglaries
During the early morning hours of August 5th, 2016, Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported vehicle burglary in progress in the Town & Country area of Ouachita Parish. Responding [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell Reminds Drivers to Obey Laws Governing School Buses
With the start of the new school year, Sheriff Jay Russell reminds motorists of the presence of school buses transporting children to and from school. “Make an extra effort to [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Back to School Safety Tips
With summer break coming to an end, Sheriff Jay Russell wants to remind parents and drivers to help keep our kids safe. Back to School Safety Tips Safety tips for [...]
View ArticleOPSO Deploys Deputies to Aid in South Louisiana Search and Rescue
At the request of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Task Force, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office earlier this morning sent deputies with search and rescue equipment to south Louisiana to assist...
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Begins Second Term As Ouachita Parish Sheriff
Sheriff Jay Russell begins serving his second term as Ouachita Parish Sheriff on July 1, 2016. The swearing-in ceremony for Sheriff Russell and Deputies was held June 28th at the [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Arrest Suspect on Felony Theft Charges
While conducting an investigation into stolen equipment, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators learned a stolen farm tractor and utility trailer were possibly at a residence in western Ouachita...
View ArticleOPSO Searching for Missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Nyjayla Barnes, age 13, was last seen Monday, August 15th at her residence. She is described [...]
View ArticleTask Force Statistics for June 2016
The Ouachita Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force conducted street operations on June 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2016. All areas of Ouachita Parish were targeted as well as areas in Lincoln and [...]
View ArticleSuspect Arrested in Attempted Burglary Investigation
While conducting an investigation into an attempted residential burglary in southwest Ouachita Parish Friday afternoon, OPSO deputies received information identifying a suspect vehicle and two...
View ArticleDonated Items for the OPSO Supply Drive for South Louisiana Flood Victims to...
The OPSO Deputies & Wives South La. Flood Relief Drive has packed all the donations and is ready to deliver them to Christian Life Church in Baton Rouge. The response [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Begins Second Term As Ouachita Parish Sheriff
Sheriff Jay Russell begins serving his second term as Ouachita Parish Sheriff on July 1, 2016. The swearing-in ceremony for Sheriff Russell and Deputies was held June 28th at the [...]
View ArticleTwo Juveniles Arrested in Bomb Threat Investigation
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a threat of an explosive device at West Ouachita High School at 12:21 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Students were safely evacuated while [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Arrest Suspect in Theft Investigation
While conducting an investigation into recent thefts in Ouachita Parish, Ouachita Parish Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence of Calvin E. Braswell, Jr. in west Ouachita Parish....
View ArticleLDWF National Hunting and Fishing Day September 24, 2016
On September 24, 2016, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries of Monroe will celebrate the annual National Hunting and Fishing day. This year’s event will be held at the [...]
View ArticleOPSO To Host Glock Competition in October
On Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd, 2016, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Glock Match Shooting Competition. The match is sponsored by the Glock Sport Shooting [...]
View ArticleWest Monroe Suspect Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
On September 22, 2016, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, working in conjunction with the FBI, executed a search warrant at a West Monroe residence as part of [...]
View ArticleOPSO Special Victims Unit Arrests Suspect in Child Pornography Investigation
Resulting from an ongoing investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Special Victim’s Unit, investigators have arrested Tony A. Free, Jr., age 23, of Downsville, LA. The investigation revealed the...
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Investigating Felony Theft
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating the theft of a John Deere riding mower, a bar-b-que pit, a game camera and other items from the patio area of a [...]
View ArticleOPSO Offers Concealed Carry Class October 15th
The final Concealed Carry Weapons Course for 2016, sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit, is scheduled for October 15, 2016. Registration is required. The cost for the course...
View ArticleOPSO Offers Concealed Carry Weapons 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 [...]
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