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Major Larry Knight Graduates FBI National Academy
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Major Larry Knight, a 29 year law enforcement veteran, has graduated from the 283rd session of the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico,...
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Two Sought By OPSO On Warrant Charges
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators currently have active warrants on Xzavior Darnell Osteen, B/M, age 20 and Xavier Akeem Migel Clark, B/M, age 30. Each has been charged with one count of: Simple...
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OPSO Youth Tournament 2022
The OPSO Youth Fishing Tournament held Saturday was a huge success. The weather was great and several fish were brought in to the weigh-in. Two-hundred and fifty kids entered this year’s event....
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Deputy Rhonda Perritt Retires From OPSO
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies joined Deputy Rhonda Perritt earlier today in celebration of her retirement from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Perritt is retiring after...
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OPSO Sgt. Wayne Seidenspinner Retires
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies joined Sgt. Wayne Seidenspinner today to celebrate his upcoming retirement from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Seidenspinner is retiring after 20 years of...
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Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride Honors Deputy Justin Beard
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies welcomed the Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride to the Ouachita Parish Rifle Range Friday afternoon. The group is comprised of First Responders from various...
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Amended Sunday Rifle Range Hours Through Christmas 2022
Beginning Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 the Public Range will be open for pistol and rifle use on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. through the Christmas Holiday. The archery and 5 stand ranges will...
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Sheriff 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? Forty-five percent of...
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SCAT Arrests Suspect on Narcotics Charges, Warrants
An investigation into suspected drug activity by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) in the 700 block of New Natchitoches Street in West Monroe has resulted in the arrest...
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Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies Offer Halloween Safety Tips
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies Offer Halloween Safety Tips With tricks and treats fast approaching, Sheriff Jay Russell and deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to make the...
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Annual OPSO Halloween Costume Contest
Today, we held our annual OPSO Halloween Costume Contest. The event is a lot of fun and each year judging is tough as everyone has great costume ideas. This year, First Place went to Cruella, Second...
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New Ouachita Parish Rifle Range Hours
With the time change to CST on November 6th, the new range hours shown below will take effect Tuesday, November 8th, 2022. Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday...
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Veterans Day
We honor our Veterans this special day for serving our country. Thank all of you for your service!
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OPSO Supports Operation Christmas Child
Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office are once again participating in Operation Christmas Child this Christmas. Boxes were delivered to Fair Park Baptist Church today so that they can arrive...
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West Monroe Moose 1723 Donates Tommy Moose Stuffed Animals to OPSO
Earlier this evening, the West Monroe Moose Lodge 1723 donated Tommy Moose stuffed animals to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and two other local agencies. The stuffed animals are donated each...
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Metro Narcotics of Ouachita Parish Conducts Warrant Sweep
On November 9th and 10th, 2022 Metro Narcotics of Ouachita Parish, in conjunction with other local law enforcement agencies, began a sweep operation in Ouachita Parish to serve eighty-five arrest...
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Ouachita Correctional Center Medical Staff Career Opportunities
Are you currently a certified EMT or LPN? Interested in a new career at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in Corrections? Lieutenant Deputy Donna Norman explains the responsibilities of the medical...
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Ouachita Correctional Center is Hiring!
Interested in a career at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in Corrections? The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hiring Correctional Officers for the Ouachita Correctional Center. Here is...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Recognized for Life-Saving Actions
Deputy Rusty Breland, a seven-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, was recognized by the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce for life-saving actions taken by him at an...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Santa Claus Patrol
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department SCAT team has once again begun the annual “Santa Claus Patrol”. This unique patrol involves members of this unit wearing plain clothes and driving unmarked...
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