Ouachita Parish Rifle Range December Schedule
Looking for that perfect Stocking Stuffer for Christmas? Range Memberships are the perfect fit for that stocking!!! We take Cash or Checks – $100.00 for the year! Saturday [...]
View ArticleOPSO Mounted Patrol Offers Shopping Safety Tips
During the holiday season, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) will be working undercover at various retail outlets in Ouachita Parish keeping a vigilant eye...
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Two Suspects in Recent Purse Snatchings
An investigation by Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators into purse snatchings that occurred on Old Darbonne Rd. in west Ouachita Parish and the Garden District in the city of Monroe has led [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Warns Local Residents of Phone Scam
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a current telephone scam that apparently started within the past 24 hours. Scammers are masking their phone number to show [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell and the OPSO Mounted Patrol Recognize Retiring Member
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol held its annual Christmas Dinner Thursday evening, December 15th. In addition to celebrating the Christmas season, members were recognized for their years...
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell and OPSO Deputies Arrest Mr. Grinch
Children in Ouachita Parish can sleep soundly tonight knowing Christmas is once again safe this year. Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell issued a press release stating Mr. Grinch has been [...]
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Armed Robbery Suspect
On December 23, 2016, OPSO Patrol Deputies observed a vehicle and suspect fitting the description of the vehicle and suspect believed involved in a prior armed robbery of a Dollar [...]
View ArticleMerry Christmas From Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies
Sheriff Jay Russell and the Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
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 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 Seeks Person of Interest in Vehicle Burglary Investigatioin
UPDATE: The suspect in the photos has been identified and arrested. The investigation is continuing. More details, including the identity, will be released as available. Pictured is a person [...]
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 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 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 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 ArticleSheriff Jay 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 ArticleOPSO Range Announces 2017 Concealed Carry Class Schedule-Upcoming Events
The dates for CCW classes, sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit, are listed below. Classes are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register or [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Reminds Drivers of the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become a major factor in the cause of automobile crashes on our nation’s highways. In 2015, over 3,400 people were killed and 397,000 were injured in crashes [...]
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Suspect in ATV & Equipment Theft Investigation
The investigation by OPSO Investigators of recent ATV and other equipment thefts in Ouachita Parish has led to the arrest of a Ouachita Parish resident. Kevin Ray Ramsey, age 27 [...]
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