Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Hiring for School Resource Officer Position
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has a full time opening for a School Resource Officer. Applicants must be POST Certified and have prior patrol division experience. A copy of the [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell & Deputies Offer 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 [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Arrest Five Suspects in Felony Theft Investigation
The ongoing investigation by OPSO Investigators of the recent thefts of two UTV’s, a utility trailer, lawn tractor and other items from residences in Ouachita Parish has led to [...]
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 ArticleFelony Theft Warrant Issued for Suspect in Theft Investigation
As part of an ongoing investigation into the recent thefts of UTV’s and other equipment in Ouachita Parish, Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators have obtained a warrant for the arrest of a [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Jury Adopts Ordinance Concerning Hunting on Cheniere Lake...
ORDINANCE NO. 9121 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING HUNTING ON THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY PROPERTY IN CHENIERE LAKE; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, in conjunction with [...]
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 ArticleOPSO Range Schedule for November & December 2016
OPSO November Range Schedule Time Change Sunday Nov. 6th Range Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 Sunday – 12:00 – 5:00 All targets must be posted out on the [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigating Hit & Run Accident
OPSO Deputies are currently investigating a hit and run accident that occurred recently in Westlakes Subdivision in West Monroe. The victim, accompanied by her husband, was walking on Kendall Ridge [...]
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 Searching for Missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your assistance in locating a missing juvenile from Ouachita Parish. Malaysia Williams, age 15, of Monroe was last seen at her residence on [...]
View ArticleLouisiana Special Olympics Raffle
2017 NFL Experience Raffle for Special Olympics Louisiana Win a trip for 2 to the 2017 Pro Bowl or a Super Bowl 51 Package! PRO BOWL PACKAGE Round trip Airfare [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery at 10:00 p.m. Friday evening, November 18th. An unidentified Black male entered a convenience store on US Hwy. 165 South armed [...]
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 ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Advises “Keep Safety on Top of Your Online Shopping List”
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 Investigators Arrest Felony Theft Suspect
A Union Parish resident has been arrested and charged with the theft of farm equipment by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators. In June of this year, deputies began investigating the theft [...]
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Theft Suspect
On November 29, 2016, OPSO Deputies investigated a theft of an air compressor, an electric motor and other items from a residence in west Ouachita Parish. On December 1, an [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Santa Claus Patrol
You Better Watch Out I’m Telling You Why………. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department SCAT team has once again begun the annual “Santa Claus Patrol”. This unique patrol involves members of [...]
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