OPSO Investigating Theft of a Commercial Grade Pressure Washer Unit
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating the theft of a Karcher 3000 PSI pressure washer, Model TRS-2500, mounted on a trailer bearing Texas lic. 540987H. The item was taken from [...]
View ArticleOP Rifle Range Closure Dates for September 2017
The Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed Friday, Sept. 15th, and Saturday, Sept. 16th for the scheduled Clay Shoot. The Range will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 20th, for a [...]
View ArticleOPSO Arrests Suspect During Commission of a Burglary
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies responded to a burglary in progress complaint this afternoon on Washington Street in West Monroe. Upon searching the location, deputies located the suspect...
View ArticleOPSO Deputies hold a “See You at the Pole” Prayer Event
OPSO Deputies held a “See You at the Pole” prayer event this morning at the Courthouse. Deputies joined school students in Ouachita Parish and all across the U.S. for a [...]
View ArticleMetro Narcotics Arrest Suspect on Drug Charges
A month long investigation by Metro Narcotics has resulted in the arrest of Robert Earl Robinson, age 44 of Monroe on several drug charges. Robinson was arrested on a warrant [...]
View ArticleOPSO Searching for Missing Person
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are currently searching for a missing Ouachita Parish resident. Kenneth Leroy Bouwell, age 46, was last seen approximately 2 weeks ago by family members. He is...
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell and 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 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 ArticleOuachita Parish Property Tax Notices for 2017
Ouachita Parish Property Tax Notices Property Tax notices for 2017 are scheduled to be mailed mid-November. Effective November 1, 2017 payment can now be made online for those wishing to [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s SCAT Arrests Three on Drug Charges
On October 31, 2017, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Gilbert St. in Monroe. The follow-up investigation and search yielded [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigation Results in Arrest for Operating a Meth Lab
During the course of a narcotics investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s SCAT Deputies, a search warrant was obtained to search a residence on Duffy Lee Road in Monroe. The subsequent [...]
View ArticleOPSO Schedules Church Security Team Concealed Carry Training Course
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 [...]
View ArticleMonroe Wingstop Expresses Appreciation to OPSO Deputies
Sheriff Jay Russell and the OPSO Deputies would like to thank Mr. Eugene Whitney, mgr., and his staff at the Wingstop on Sterlington Road in Monroe for their expression of [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Range Schedule for Thanksgiving 2017
The Rifle Range will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. Normal hours will resume Saturday, November 25th.
View ArticleOuachita Parish Tax Office Thanksgiving Schedule
The Tax Collection office will be closed beginning noon Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal hours will resume Monday, November 27th, 2017.
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office wish you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
View ArticleSheriff 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 $50 billion was spent through electronic shopping during...
View ArticleOPSO Holiday Season “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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