SCAT Investigation Leads to Arrest
An investigation on January 22, 2021 into narcotics activity in the Winnsboro Road of Monroe by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT has resulted in the arrest of Patrick Ray of [...]
View ArticleCorporal Zach Johnson Receives VFW National Public Servant Citation
Corporal Zach Johnson is shown receiving the annual VFW National Law Enforcement Public Servant Citation for our region. The award is presented by Stepheni LeGuin, Quartermaster, and Lynn Tuttle on [...]
View ArticleOCC Part Time Adult Education Instructor’s Aid Position Available
The Louisiana Department of Corrections is currently seeing a part-time adult education instructor’s aide at the Ouachita Correctional Center. The person hired will be required to teach offenders. The...
View ArticleOPSO Major Jason Pleasant Retires
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies hosted a retirement party earlier today for retiring Major Jason Pleasant of the Investigations Division. Major Pleasant began as a Patrol Deputy in 2002 and...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Rifle Range Closed Due To Weather
The Range will be closed Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th due to the winter weather.
View ArticleHazardous Driving Conditions Continue
Road conditions are still hazardous with icing still in place and will deteriorate further going into the evening hours as temperatures cool. If weather predictions are correct, the second winter [...]
View ArticleInvestigation Leads to Narcotics and Weapons Charges
An investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators into illegal narcotics activity in the 100 block of Barr Lane in West Monroe has led to the arrest of one suspect. William [...]
View ArticleOPSO Announces Dates for Annual Glock Sport Shooting Foundation Match
On Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, 2021 the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Glock Match Shooting Competition. The match is sponsored by the Glock Sport Shooting [...]
View ArticleRetirement Celebration
Lt. Treshan Breaux and Deputy Sandra Sutton celebrated their retirement today at a party hosted by Deputies at the Ouachita Correctional Center. Lt. Breaux (L) and Deputy Sutton are shown [...]
View ArticleIn Memory Of Corporal J. R. Searcy
Today, we pay tribute to our fallen brother, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Corporal J. R. Searcy, who lost his life in the line of duty while assisting with an arrest. [...]
View ArticleThank You West Monroe Moose Lodge
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies frequently face situations where young children have to cope with a traumatic event. It might involve a car accident, the death or serious injury of a [...]
View ArticleOPSO Warns of Utility Company SCAM
SCAM BULLETIN Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently working a nationwide phone scam that is operating in our area. The caller will...
View ArticleWe Appreciate Your Service
OPS0 Deputies volunteered earlier today to serve lunch to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) members. RSVP recruits volunteers age 55 and older for service opportunities in our community....
View ArticleOuachita Parish Rifle Range Hours Update
OPSO Announces Spring-Summer Range Hours Effective Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Open 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday Open 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday...
View ArticleDelta Grande Hosts Appreciation Luncheon
Delta Grande Rehabilitation Center hosted a luncheon today for Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies to show their appreciation of them, especially thanking Deputies for their assistance in transporting...
View ArticleOPSO Mourns the Loss of Deputy Joe Barton
Sheriff Jay Russell and Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are mourning the loss of Deputy Joe Barton. Deputy Barton passed away Monday morning, March 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Deputy [...]
View ArticleOPSO Concealed Carry Weapon Class Set for May 1, 2021
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a CCW class on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. The class will be held in the Ouachita Parish [...]
View ArticleCornerstone Specialty Hospital Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for OPSO Deputies
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals West Monroe hosted lunch today for Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies. The hospital staff wanted to express their appreciation of the Deputies and thank them for...
View ArticleModified Rifle Range Hours Week Of March 29, 2021 Due to L. E. Training
The Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 31, 2021 through Friday, April 2nd due to Law Enforcement Training. The Range will resume normal hours beginning Saturday, [...]
View ArticleSCAM Bulletin: Fake Norton Anti-Virus Email Scam
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently working a nationwide scam that is operating in our area. Victims have received fake emails that appear to be from Norton Anti-Virus, a popular [...]
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