OPSO K-9 Division Receives Donation From Cottonland Cluster Dog Show
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office wish to thank the members of the Cottonland Cluster Dog Show of Monroe for their donation to the OPSO [...]
View ArticleOPSO Investigating Theft of Building Material
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating the theft of several items from a house under construction in the 600 block of Hartland Loop in Calhoun. The theft occurred during [...]
View ArticleOPSO Concealed Carry Weapon Class Scheduled for November 9, 2019
The next CCW class offered by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2019. The cost for the course is outlined below and includes lunch. Participants [...]
View ArticleProgram Donates Recliners to Veterans
A program has been started by Margaret Horne that is now accepting donations from the public to purchase nice recliners for our Veterans in the Alzheimer’s Wing at the Northeast [...]
View ArticleOur Lady of Fatima Hero Day Celebration
Thank you to Principal Stephanie Haney, the staff and all of the students of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School for inviting OPSO to participate in the second annual [...]
View ArticleVehicle Burglary Suspect Caught on Video
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating a series of vehicle burglaries on Woodlawn Drive in Monroe. The suspect appears to be a Black male, using a bicycle as his [...]
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 ArticleSuspect Charged in Vehicle Burglary Investigation
An investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators into several recent vehicle burglaries in the Town and Country area of Monroe has led to the arrest of the suspect, Jeremy [...]
View ArticleOPSO Deputies Visit With Children At North Monroe Baptist Church
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT and Truancy Deputies talking with youngsters about the Sheriff’s Office and showing them some of the emergency equipment used by deputies. Deputies were invited...
View Article2019 Property Taxes Can Now Be Paid On Line
Property Taxes for 2019 are now available to be paid online. Tax notices are being mailed out next week. Click the Property Taxes tab in the menu box and follow [...]
View ArticleSeven Richland Escapees Captured
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies received information that seven escapees from the Richland Detention Center were at a local motel on Louisville Avenue earlier today. The escapees had escaped the...
View ArticleAnnual Veterans Breakfast Event Held Today
Honoring our local Veterans today at the annual Veterans Breakfast in West Monroe. Thank all of you for your service. It is a privilege to be able to honor and [...]
View ArticleThank You Veterans!
Remember why we recognize this very special day. Thank you to all of our Veterans for your service.
View ArticleOPSO Retirement
Congratulations to Sr. Investigator Lamar Cole on his retirement after 24 years of service with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for your service to our parish and we [...]
View ArticleMissing Person Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently attempting to locate Sherry Maum, age 43. Maum was last seen in Ouachita Parish on November 9, 2019. Maum is described as a White [...]
View ArticleProgram Donates Recliners to Veterans
A program has been started by Margaret Horne that is now accepting donations from the public to purchase nice recliners for our Veterans in the Alzheimer’s Wing at the Northeast [...]
View ArticleRange Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29, 2019. Normal operating hours will resume Saturday, November 30th.
View ArticleOPSO Santa Claus Patrol
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office SCAT (Special Crimes Apprehension Team) has once again begun the annual “Santa Claus Patrol.” This unique patrol involves members of this unit wearing plain clothes...
View ArticleHoliday Season 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....
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