OPSO Investigating Card Skimming Theft
OPSO Investigators Investigate Card Skimming Theft OPSO Investigators are currently investigating the theft of debit card PIN numbers by suspects using a card skimming device. The devices were...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell Offers Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
Sheriff Jay Russell reminds shoppers that shopping during the holiday season can present unique danger. “Taking a few prevention measures can help keep your holiday season joyous” said Sheriff Russell....
View ArticleOPSO Investigating Residential Burglary
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating a residential burglary that occurred recently in North Ouachita Parish. Taken was a large Liberty gun safe (candy apple red as illustrated in...
View ArticleYour Child and the Internet
As a parent, there is nothing scarier than to learn that your child has been sexually exploited on the internet. These crimes normally occur while the child is in the [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff Offers Holiday Home Safety Tips
Sheriff Jay Russell reminds everyone not to let the rush and excitements of the holiday season make you careless in protecting your home from potential criminals. Sheriff Russell and the [...]
View ArticleWest Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce OPSO Deputy of the Year
Corporal Craig Meredith, a 13 year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, has been selected by the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce for the Deputy of the Year award. [...]
View ArticleUPDATE: OPSO Church Security Team CCW Training Course
Course Location Change Due to the overwhelming response for the December 16th course, the location of the training has been changed to accommodate the large number of participants. The training [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell Offers Holiday Driving & Shopping Safety...
Sheriff Jay Russell would like to remind drivers that driving on shopping trips during the holidays requires some extra safety precautions. The holiday season is a time when busy people [...]
View ArticleOPSO Implements Recognizing Communication Impairment Program
Sheriff Jay Russell announces the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office will implement a new program, Recognizing Communication Impairment. The program is designed to aid deputies in better communicating...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators Searching for Missing Juvenile
OPSO Investigators are currently searching for a missing Ouachita Parish juvenile. Courtney Marie Bouwell, age 16, was last seen during the early morning hours of December 20, 2017. She is [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell Arrests The Grinch
Children in Ouachita Parish can sleep soundly Christmas Eve night knowing Christmas is once again safe this year. Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell issued a press release this morning stating [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigating Card Skimming Theft
OPSO Investigators Investigate Card Skimming Theft OPSO Investigators are currently investigating the theft of debit card PIN numbers by suspects using a card skimming device. The devices were...
View ArticleOPSO Warns of Jury Duty Telephone Scam
Sheriff Jay Russell warns Ouachita Parish residents and those in surrounding parishes that a nationwide telephone scam involving callers claiming to be U. S. marshals, court officers or other law [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigators Searching for Attempted Vehicle Burglary Suspect
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating an attempted vehicle burglary that occurred at a residence on LA 546 in west Ouachita Parish at 11:30 a.m. today, January 8th. Video...
View ArticleOPSO Searching For Missing Person
UPDATE: Christopher Stewart has been found safe. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are searching for a missing West Monroe resident. Christopher Chad Stewart, age 40, was last seen in West [...]
View ArticleOPSO Range Announces Concealed Carry Class Schedule & Upcoming Events January...
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 ArticleOPSO Searching for Missing Juvenile
UPDATE: Ashauria Herron has been located safe and returned home. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently searching for a missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile. Ashauria Herron, age 14, was...
View ArticleOPSO Searching for Missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile
UPDATE: Shelby Poirier and the child have been located safe. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently searching for a missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile. Shelby Lauren Poirier, age 16, was...
View ArticleSuspect arrested in Theft by Shoplifting Investigation
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported theft by shoplifting at the J-Mart on Arkansas Road January 26, 2018. The suspect allegedly entered the business, took several bottles of [...]
View ArticleOPSO Searching for Missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently searching for a missing Ouachita Parish Juvenile. Shelby Lauren Poirier, age 16, was last seen near her residence in east Ouachita Parish on...
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