Thank You Members Of The Rowland Road Baptist Church!
Thank you Pastor John Yates, Congregational Care Pastor Norman Bryant and the congregation of Rowland Road Baptist Church for providing lunch today to the OPSO Patrol Day Shift and office [...]
View ArticleRifle Range Thanksgiving Schedule
The Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th & 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operating hours will resume Saturday, November 28th.
View ArticleJoin Us For A Unique Approach To Nursing!
The Ouachita Correctional Center is taking applications to fill a vacancy in its Nursing Staff. Minimum requirements include a License Practical Nurse certification and the applicant must be willing to...
View ArticleOPSO Sgt. Jim Hindmon Retires After 30 Years Of Service
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement party today for retiring Patrol Division Sergeant Jim Hindmon. Sgt. Hindmon has served as a Patrol Shift Sergeant for the past several [...]
View ArticleOPSO Mourns Loss of Chaplain
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office mourn the loss of one of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Chaplains. Pastor Charles Stevenson, Pastor of the Bethel [...]
View ArticleOPSO Mourns Loss of Deputy Mickey Lofton
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of Deputy Mickey Lofton. Deputy Lofton passed away December 2, 2020. Mickey joined the Corrections [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Holiday Shopping 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 ArticleThirty-three Cadets Graduate OPSO North Delta Training Academy
After 18 weeks of intensive training, thirty-three Cadets representing twelve different agencies achieved POST Certification and graduated the 143rd session of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleSheriff Russell Honors Retiring Reserve Deputy
Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw presented Reserve Deputy Jon Bartlett a plaque today in appreciation for his dedicated service to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit. [...]
View ArticleThank You For The Delicious Gumbo!
Sheriff Russell and Deputies wish to thank organizers Scott and Travis Smith, along with sponsors Donnie Plunk Towing, Skyjacker Suspensions and D & J Construction, for the Creole for LEO’s [...]
View ArticleHoliday Schedule for the Ouachita Parish Rifle Range
The Rifle Range will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, Christmas Day in observance of Christmas. Normal hours will resume Saturday, December 26th. The Range will also be closed [...]
View ArticleBusted! OPSO Nabs The Grinch!
Mr. Grinch once again did his best to ruin Christmas for the children of Ouachita Parish. However, Sheriff Russell and Deputies were anticipating his efforts once again and were [...]
View ArticleTax Office Holiday Schedule
The Tax office will be closed December 31st and January 1st this week in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, January 4, 2021. Any [...]
View ArticleOPSO Mourns the Loss of Chaplain Jeff Luellen
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of veteran Reserve Deputy and Chaplain Jeff Luellen. Chaplain Luellen was a member of the [...]
View ArticleWinter Storm Alert!
Our forecast for tonight continues to call for some snow accumulation, bringing with it the probability of roadway icing on overpasses, exit/entrance ramps, secondary parish roads and bridges. Ouachita...
View ArticleOPSO Mourns Loss of Retired Deputy Bob West
Our prayers are with the family of retired Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Ray (Bob) West. Bob passed away January 18, 2021. He began his career with the Monroe Police [...]
View ArticleSuspect Arrested on Juvenile Pornography Charges
A joint investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office-Special Victims Unit and listed agencies has led to the arrest of a suspect, Henry Allen Hefner of Calhoun, on Juvenile Pornography [...]
View ArticleOPSO Hosts Free Internet Awareness and Safety Classes for Parents
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office will host two classes in February 2021 for interested parents to increase their awareness of the potential dangers children can be exposed to on the [...]
View ArticleOPSO SCAT/Metro Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest
An investigation by OPSO SCAT and Metro Narcotics has led to the arrest of one suspect. A traffic stop on US Hwy. 165 conducted by SCAT found Monta Allen to [...]
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