OPSO Announces Concealed Carry Weapon Class Schedule for 2019
CCW classes for 2019 will be held at the Ouachita Parish Rifle Range on the following dates: April 20th July 6th September 21st The cost for the course is outlined [...]
View ArticleIn Memory of Corporal J. R. Searcy
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
View ArticleSuspect Arrested in Juvenile Pornography Investigation
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, in conjunction with the FBI Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant earlier today in the 1400 block of [...]
View ArticleSuspect Arrested by OPSO on Shoplifting Charges
Suspect Arrested by OPSO on Shoplifting Charges An investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators has led to the arrest of a suspect in a series of shoplifting thefts at three [...]
View ArticleOPSO Warns of Rental Property Scam
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning potential property renters of a scam that has recently surfaced in our area. Scam artists will access a legitimate real estate company’s social [...]
View ArticleRegistered Sex Offender Arrested in Juvenile Pornography Investigation
A child pornography investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigators has led to the arrest of a convicted sex offender. John Clay Benson, age 31 of West Monroe, has been [...]
View ArticleOPSO Deputies Arrest Suspect in Calhoun Burglary Investigation
The investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies into an attempted burglary, trespassing and unauthorized use of a vehicle occurring March 13, 2019 on Garland Gin Road in Calhoun has led [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Cadet Academies 2019
Have you ever wondered… What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law Enforcement Officer? • What are the laws in [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Teen Cadet Academy 2019
Have you ever wondered… What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law Enforcement Officer? • What are the laws in [...]
View ArticleOPSO Accepting Applications for Correctional Officers
OPSO Accepting Applications for Correctional Officers The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Correctional Officer at the Ouachita Correctional...
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Office CSI: Forensic Workshop 2019
This two-day camp is designed for youth 14-18 years old who want hands-on experience with a crime scene investigation. Students will have the opportunity to work on a mock crime [...]
View ArticleArrests made in Calhoun/ West Ouachita Burglaries
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested Jonathan Dakota McClain and Summer Renee Johnson on numerous charges of Burglary. These arrests follow the Investigation into a rash of more than...
View ArticleWarrants Issued for Frenchman’s Bend Burglary Suspects
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s currently has active warrants for two suspects allegedly responsible for several vehicle burglaries reported March 15, 2019 in the Frenchman’s Bend Subdivision. Deputies...
View ArticleMissing Ouachita Parish Juvenile
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently searching for a missing West Monroe juvenile. Kayle Davis, age 16 was last seen at her West Monroe residence on April 4, 2019. She [...]
View ArticleSuspect Arrested by SCAT on Narcotics Charges
On April 12th, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Apprehension Team seized approximately 122 lbs. of suspected Marijuana, approximately 2500 suspected THC e-cig...
View ArticleLeaders Against Litter 2019
Sheriff Jay Russell and the Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office recognize the importance of not only a safe Ouachita Parish for its residents, but one that is environmentally [...]
View ArticleTwo Arrested by SCAT for Crystal Methamphetamine Possession
On April 12th, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Apprehension Team seized approximately 75 lbs. of suspected crystal Methamphetamine during a traffic stop in West Monroe....
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy
Registration for the OPSO Citizens Academy is now underway. Sheriff Jay Russell invites Ouachita Parish residents that are interested in gaining a working knowledge of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s...
View ArticleThird Arrest Made in Calhoun-West Ouachita Vehicle Burglaries Investigation
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators continued investigation into the recent vehicle burglaries in the Calhoun-West Ouachita areas has led to the arrest of a 17 year old juvenile allegedly involved....
View ArticleSearch for Burglary Suspect Leads to Arrest
OPSO Investigators have arrested a suspect in the investigation of several residential and camp burglaries reported in August 2018. The burglaries occurred in the Jones Road area of western Ouachita...
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