Memorial Account Established for Family of Deputy Justin L. Beard
Deputy Sheriff Justin L. Beard Memorial Account A memorial fund for the family of Deputy Justin L. Beard, a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy killed in the line of duty on [...]
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 [...]
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 Investigators Arrest Two Suspects in Homicide Investigation
The investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators of a Ouachita Parish homicide that occurred November 20, 2016 on Kentucky Street in Monroe has led to the arrest of two suspects. [...]
View ArticleNational Police Week May 14-May 20, 2017
In recognition of National Police week honoring Law Enforcement Officers that have fallen in the line of duty, flags at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse will be flown half-staff. Matthew 5:9 [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Awards Scholarship to College-Bound Teen
Sheriff Jay Russell announced that Whitlie Blair DeLukie of Ouachita Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2016-2017...
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 [...]
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 ArticleMemorial Day May 29th, 2017
For many, the Memorial Day holiday marks the beginning of summer. Families and friends often gather on this day and enjoy family activities. Sheriff Russell and the Deputies of the [...]
View ArticleSoftball Tournament to Benefit Family of Dy. Justin Beard
Benefit 2276 for the family of Dy. Justin Beard A co-ed softball tournament will be held Saturday, June 3rd in honor of Deputy Justin Beard. All proceeds from the tournament [...]
View ArticleFive Suspects Arrested in OPSO Vehicle Burglary Investigation
During the early morning hours of Monday, May 29th, OPSO Patrol deputies responded to an attempted vehicle burglary on Caldwell Road in West Monroe. Based on the information from a witness, [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
Throughout the U.S. and recently here in Ouachita Parish, senior citizens are receiving scam calls from a caller identifying themselves as a family member, usually a son/daughter or...
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Suspect in Investigation of Recent Business Burglaries
Late Saturday evening, May 27th, OPSO Patrol Deputies responded to a report of suspicious persons seen near a West Monroe business in the Claiborne area on Highway 80. When deputies [...]
View ArticleSuspects Arrested in Juvenile Sex Trafficking Investigation
Investigators with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, along with the Monroe Police Department, the FBI New Orleans Division Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force and Safe...
View ArticleOPSO Public Service Announcement Video Illustrates What Drivers Should Do...
A question often heard in conversation and on social media is “What do I do if stopped by a law enforcement officer?” While the majority of the motoring public never [...]
View ArticleOPSO Announces Dates for the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) Match
On Saturday, July 8th and Sunday, July 9th 2017, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Glock Match Shooting Competition. The match is sponsored by the Glock Sport Shooting [...]
View ArticleOPSO Introduces On-line Arrest Warrant Search
On-line Arrest Warrant Search OPSO would like to introduce our new On-line Arrest Warrant Search on www.opso.net. This feature will allow you to check and see if you or someone [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Conducts Street Operations
The Ouachita Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force conducted street operations on June 8th and 9th, 2017. Different areas of Ouachita Parish were targeted. The Task force is comprised of sheriff’s...
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Warns of IRS Call Scam
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from Ouachita Parish citizens indicating they have received phone calls from a caller identifying themselves as an agent with the...
View ArticleOPSO Deputy Recognized by Ouachita Green
Dy. Richard Elam, a 14 year veteran with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, was recently the recipient of the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award by Ouachita Green, a [...]
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