Two Arrested For Vehicle Burglaries In West Monroe
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies responded to a reported vehicle burglary in the 100 block of Bradley Street in West Monroe at approximately 3:00 a.m. this morning, June 2nd. The [...]
View ArticleOPSO Schedules Women’s Self-Defense Course for July
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has scheduled a four session Women’s Self Defense Class beginning July 1, 2021. Full details are in the flyer shown below. You must attend all [...]
View ArticleChief Deputy Marc Mashaw Recognized by Beyond The Badge
Chief Criminal Deputy Marc Mashaw of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has been selected to receive the Beyond the Badge “Heart of Law Enforcement” Award. Chief Mashaw was selected for [...]
View ArticleSuspect Arrested in Child Pornography Investigation
An investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit has led to the arrest of a suspect on child pornography charges. Tyler Scott Johnson has been arrested and charged [...]
View ArticleSummer Break Is Here-Please Practice Summer Safety
Ouachita Parish Schools are out for summer break. As the students enjoy their summer activities, Sheriff Jay Russell and the Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office offer these safety [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Boating Safety Tips
Summer is here and with that, boating becomes one of the most popular activities in our area. Whether it is fishing, water skiing, or maybe just going to your favorite [...]
View ArticleOPSO Annual Bass Tournament On The Ouachita 2021 Results
Thank you to all those that fished the 3rd Annual OPSO Bass Tournament on the Ouachita Saturday. We had a great turnout with 52 teams registered and several nice fish [...]
View ArticleHATS Receives Donation From Annual OPSO Bass Tournament On The Ouachita
Earlier today, Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw presented Leslie Vowles representing HATS (Horse Assisted Therapy Services of North LA) a donation in the amount of $5000.00. The [...]
View ArticleHandlers and Their Bloodhounds Recognized
Today, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized Zach Stephens with his Bloodhound Ruby and Jacob Darden with his Bloodhound Clyde for their successful volunteer efforts assisting OPSO in...
View ArticleSgt. John Hurd Retires
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement party earlier day for retiring Sgt. John Hurd. Sgt. Hurd is retiring with 32.5 years of service with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s [...]
View ArticleSheriff Russell Recognizes Local Marksman
Today, Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw recognized Julia Johnson, a local 4-H Club member who is also a member of the Ouachita 4-H Shooting Sports Team and [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
Fireworks can be very dangerous causing serious burn and eye injuries when they are not used with safety in mind. Sheriff Jay Russell would like for you to keep these [...]
View ArticleSheriff Jay Russell Inducted Into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell has been selected to be inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame for 2021. Sheriff Russell is among eight other “Heroes in Justice” Louisiana [...]
View ArticleSCAT Arrest Three on Narcotics Violations
On June 28th, 29th and July 1st Ouachita Parish SCAT Deputies conducted traffic enforcement operations on I-20 prior to the holiday weekend. Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle [...]
View ArticleOPSO Mourns The Loss of Retired Lt. James Carter
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of Retired Lieutenant James Carter. Lt. Carter passed away July 7, 2021. He began his career at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s [...]
View ArticleOPSO Supervisors Graduate National Command and Staff College Session
Sheriff Jay Russell presents Lieutenant Miranda Rogers and Lieutenant Stan Felts their graduation certificates upon their completion of the National Command and Staff College Session 012, hosted by the...
View ArticleOPSO Corrections Academy Graduation
Congratulations to five Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies for completing the POST Correctional Certification course at the OPSO-North Delta Training Academy. The Deputies, along with deputies...
View ArticleOPSO Youth Fishing Tournament 2021
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021. Fishing will begin at 6:00 a.m. until the time of the weigh-in. Participants may fish [...]
View ArticleOuachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking full time and part time applicants. We currently have positions available at the Ouachita Correctional Center for Correctional Deputies, LPN’s...
View ArticleMotorists Are Reminded of School Bus Safety, Traffic Laws as School Year...
With the start of the new school year, Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office remind motorists of the presence of school buses transporting children to [...]
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