Fine Payment Phone Scam
Several Ouachita Parish residents have received a phone call from someone identifying themselves as Deputy Timothy Watts or Deputy Edna Shepard from the “Owacheetah” (mispronounced Ouachita) Parish...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies wish to thank Ms. Cynthia Starr for hosting a Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon today for OPSO and local law enforcement agencies. The luncheon was held [...]
View ArticleOPSO Summer Youth Cadet Academy 2021
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Cadet Academies 2021 Have you ever wondered… What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law [...]
View ArticleOPSO Announces Date for Teen Cadet Academy 2021
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Teen Cadet Academy 2021 Have you ever wondered… What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law Enforcement [...]
View ArticleOPSO CSI Teen Academy Scheduled for July 2021
Ouachita Sheriff’s Office CSI: Forensic Workshop 2021 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 [...]
View ArticleDeputies Recognized For Lifesaving Efforts
Deputy Chris Lambert (center) is shown being recognized by Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw for his efforts saving the life of a driver involved in a head-on [...]
View ArticleSCAM Bulletin: IRS Economic Impact Payments
We have received reports of persons receiving official looking emails from the IRS regarding the third round of the Impact Payments. This is a nationwide scam...
View ArticleOPSO Sergeant David Womack Retires
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement party for retiring Sergeant David Womack earlier today. Sgt. Womack has served as the Ouachita Parish Rifle Range Events Coordinator and Complex [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Warns of Real Estate Scam
SCAM BULLETIN Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating reports of a nationwide scam involving renting or buying houses online. Scammers are taking information from legitimate real...
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s SCAT Arrests Two Suspects on Drug Charges
On April 27, 2021 Ouachita Parish SCAT Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on I-20 in West Monroe. During the stop, deputies discovered large amounts of Marijuana, Mushroom [...]
View ArticleIn Memory Of Deputy Justin L. Beard
Today we honor our fallen brother, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Justin L. Beard. Deputy Beard lost his life in the line of duty on April 30, 2017. He was fatally [...]
View ArticleCongratulations Sgt. Reggie Smith On Your Retirement!
A retirement party hosted by Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies was held today for retiring Sergeant Reggie Smith of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division. Sergeant Smith began his...
View ArticleTwenty-eight Graduate OPSO-North Delta Training Academy
Monday evening, 28 deputies and police officers representing 14 law enforcement agencies graduated the 144th session of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office-North Delta Training Academy. These men and...
View ArticleOPSO Deputy Joseph Castagnetta, Sr. Retires
Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Court Support and Security Division hosted a retirement party this morning for retiring Deputy Joseph Castagnetta, Sr. Deputy Castagnetta is retiring...
View ArticleOPSO Captain Chris Tolbird Recognized by the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association
In an effort to honor the selfless work of Louisiana’s 14,000 deputies, each year the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association (LSA) honors a selected Deputy for the Deputy of the Year Award. [...]
View ArticleMissing Person
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently attempting to locate Demetrius Walker, age 45. Mr. Walker is from Monroe and has not been seen since November 2020. He is described as [...]
View ArticleOPSO Annual Bass Tournament On The Ouachita June 19, 2021
Mark your calendar! The annual Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Bass Tournament on the Ouachita is set for June 19, 2021. Click the links below for Tournament Rules and the Registration [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Awards Scholarship to College-Bound Teen
Sheriff Jay Russell announced that Magy Nicholson of Ouachita Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 school...
View ArticleRemember Why We Recognize This Day
Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day.
View ArticleOPSO Deputy Kay Patrick Retires
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement celebration Friday, May 28th for Deputy Kay Patrick of the OPSO Civil Division. Deputy Patrick is retiring after 14 years of service [...]
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