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CORRECTIONAL CENTER DEPUTIES APPREHEND SMUGGLER
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies working perimeter security and surveillance at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center observed suspicious activity at the exterior perimeter fence. As Compound...
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Vehicle Burglary Arrests
On June 12th around 5:30 pm, an off-duty OPSO deputy observed several suspicious people near a residence on Forty Oaks Farm Road in West Monroe. A subsequent investigation revealed that Noah Miller,...
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Man Arrested for Cruelty to Juvenile – Following Burns to Child
An investigation involving severe burns to a 2 year old victim has resulted in the arrest of a Monroe man. Jonathan D. Wilson, age 23, has been charged with one count of Cruelty to a Juvenile....
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Hit & Run Driver Sought
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies are currently investigating a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Ole Highway 15 in western Ouachita Parish on June 10, 2014 at approximately...
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Warrant Issued for Arson
Steven Casey Morris, 29, of West Monroe is wanted by the OPSO for one count of Arson. What began as an investigation of a motor vehicle theft that occurred in Union Parish has led to a warrant being...
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Press Release – OPSO Special Victims Unit Child Pornography Investigation
UPDATE: West Monroe man charged with pornography An investigation conducted by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit, assisted by the FBI and Louisiana State Police, has resulted in the...
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Off-Duty Deputy Rescues Potential Drowning Victim
On June 28th, while off-duty, Deputy Jonathan Hankins heard screaming coming from the pool area of an apartment complex. While responding to that area, he was advised someone was drowning in the pool....
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Investigation Leads to Arrest for Narcotics and Stolen Property Posession
A month long investigation into stolen property and illegal narcotics has led to the arrest of Byron Castor, 34, of West Monroe. Information developed during this investigation indicated Castor was...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Investigates Attempted Child Abduction
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating attempted child abduction in the Bawcomville area of West Monroe. Investigation revealed two young children were playing near Brown St. in Bawcomville...
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Deputies Investigate Theft of UTV
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating a theft of a 2011 Polaris Ranger Razor UTV. The UTV is described as a 4 seat model, black in color, with dual exhausts and a roof...
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Missing Juveniles – Chyanne and William Taylor
UPDATE: Both juveniles have been located. Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies are asking your help in locating two reported runaway juveniles from the Calhoun Area. Chyanne Taylor, age...
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Deputies Investigate theft of ATV
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the theft of a Kawasaki 650 Brute Force ATV. It is described as being black in color with Kawasaki green front and rear racks. The ATV was taken...
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TASK FORCE STATS RELEASED
The Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force conducted two street crime operations during the past two weeks. The first was conducted July 21st, 22nd and 23rd. The second was conducted July 31st, August 1st...
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PRESS RELEASE – Three Arrested in Methamphetamine Ring Investigation
The Metro Narcotics Street Crime Unit, comprised of Metro Narcotics, the Ouachita Sheriff’s SCAT Team and the West Monroe Police Street Crimes Unit, conducted an operation in the 200 block of Wheelis...
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PRESS RELEASE – TRAFFIC STOP YIELDS 39 KILOS OF COCAINE
On August 9, 2014, deputies with the Metro Narcotics Street Crime Unit initiated a traffic stop of a commercial tractor-trailer car hauler on I-20 near Camp Road in West Monroe. Subsequent...
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PRESS RELEASE – TWO ARRESTED IN ARSON INVESTIGATION
An arson investigation conducted jointly by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigators and the Ouachita Parish Fire Department has resulted in the arrest of Laurence William McDonald, age 48...
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PRESS RELEASE – Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
During the early morning hours of Aug. 20th, 2014, a Uniform Patrol Deputy conducted a traffic stop on I-20 in West Monroe. Subsequent investigation revealed the driver, Quontell C. Gilliam, Monroe,...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Investigates Reported Armed Robbery
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery in western Ouachita Parish on August 18, 2014. The suspect allegedly approached the victim demanding money and...
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New Louisiana Law Prohibits Mobile Device Use in School Zones
Sheriff Russell reminds drivers that the Louisiana Legislature passed a new law effective August 1, 2014 prohibiting the use of mobile devices in school zones. “Laws have been in place regarding...
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Drug Investigation Yields Two Arrests
On September 3, 2014, Deputies of the Metro Narcotics Street Crime Unit conducted an investigation in the Laura Wilkes Road area in western Ouachita Parish. The operation resulted in the arrest of...
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