Sheriff Jay Russell Offers Fireworks Safety Tips for July Fourth Celebration
Fireworks can be very dangerous causing serious burn and eye injuries when they are not used with safety in mind. Sheriff Jay Russell would like for you to keep these [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Presents Life Saving Award
On July 13, 2017, Sheriff Jay Russell presented the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Life Saving Award to Kristen Sills Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was present on June 26th, 2017 when a major [...]
View ArticleOPSO Hosts CMP Match July 22nd, 2017 at the Rifle Range
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Public Rifle Range will be hosting a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) rifle match July 22, 2017 at the range. Please note due to the warming temperatures, [...]
View ArticleOPSO Searching for Suspect in Recent Garden District and River Oaks Area Thefts
UPDATE: Stijerica Marie Davis has been arrested. The investigation is continuing and more arrests are possible. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office WANTED PERSON – Thefts in North Monroe OPSO [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT Arrest Suspect with 1 Kilo of Cocaine
On July 26, 2017, Deputies with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s SCAT conducted a traffic stop on I-20 in West Monroe. During the course of the traffic stop, deputies located 1 [...]
View ArticleSecond Suspect Arrested by OPSO in the River Oaks and Garden District Theft...
A second suspect has been arrested by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators in the ongoing investigation into the recent thefts of packages in the Garden District and River Oaks Subdivision areas [...]
View ArticleNortheast LA. Association of Realtors Donation to OPSO Helps Children Cope...
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies frequently face situations where young children have to cope with a traumatic event. It might involve a car accident, the death or serious injury of a [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam
Ouachita Sheriff’s investigators are currently investigating an apparent phone scam concerning jury duty. Ouachita residents have reported receiving a phone call from a person identifying themselves...
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Back to School Safety Tips for Motorists
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 ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigating Business Burglary
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigators are currently investigating a business burglary of Scott’s Storage, 4215 Sterlington Road in Monroe. Unknown suspects recently entered the business after...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. Fishing Tournament Set for...
DARE Fishing Tournament 2017 The annual Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. Youth Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017. Fishing will begin at 7:00 a.m. until 11:00a.m. and...
View ArticleReminder: The Use of Mobile Devices in School Zones is Prohibited
Louisiana Law Prohibits Mobile Device Use in School Zones Sheriff Russell reminds drivers that the Louisiana Legislature passed a law effective August 1, 2014 prohibiting the use of mobile devices [...]
View ArticleAs the New School Year Begins, Sheriff Russell Reminds Motorists to Be Aware...
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 ArticleOPSO Announces Concealed Carry Weapon Class Set for August 26th, 2017
For more information, contact Sgt. Mickey Watts at the Ouachita Parish Rifle Range at 318-807-1188 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The cost [...]
View ArticleOPSO DARE Youth Fishing Tournament Set for September 9th
DARE Fishing Tournament 2017 The annual Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. Youth Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017. Fishing will begin at 7:00 a.m. until 11:00a.m. and...
View ArticleRecent Shoplifting Investigated by OPSO
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating a series of shoplifting thefts at the Smoker’s Paradise on U.S. Hwy 80 East in Monroe. The suspect in the photographs has allegedly...
View ArticleOPSO Investigating Theft of Four Wheeler
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the theft of a 2013 Honda Recon 2wd four wheeler, described as being green in color, having a front and rear racks with a [...]
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