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Three Suspects Arrested in Unrelated Thefts of Packages from Residences
An investigation into recent thefts of delivered packages to residences in Ouachita Parish has led to the arrest of three suspects in unrelated theft cases. Deputies investigating the theft of packages...
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OPSO Conducts Training at Woodlawn Elementary
On Friday, Dec. 9th, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted active shooter training at Woodlawn Elementary School in West Monroe. Teachers and School Board personnel were present to learn more...
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Meet Cadeyn Williams
Meet Cadeyn Williams, (center in his stand), an angel amongst us if ever there was one. Cadeyn has autism, but his Mother says though he has faced many struggles, he never gives up. On December 1st,...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Named VFW Law Enforcement First Responder of...
Deputy Rusty Breland, a seven-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 in Monroe for life-saving actions taken by him at an...
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OPSO Serves Lunch to Seniors at Annual Christmas Luncheon
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies served lunches to Seniors at the Ouachita Council on Aging Christmas With The Stars annual luncheon today. We support the Council on Aging and the services they provide...
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When the Owners Away, the Elves Will Play!
Click the link below for the Elf on the Shelf video: Merry Christmas! Elf On A Shelf Video
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Christmas & New Years Rifle Range Schedule 2022
Closed-December 24th through December 26th for Christmas Open-December 27th through December 30th Closed December 31st & Jan 1st for New Years Open-January 3rd, resuming normal winter hours of:...
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OPSO Colonel James Purvis Retires
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement party today for veteran Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Colonel James Purvis. Colonel Purvis has served 37 years with the department, starting in...
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Deputy Patricia Holland Retires From OCC
Sheriff Russell, Chief Deputy Mashaw and Warden Campbell congratulate Deputy Patricia Holland on her retirement earlier today. Deputy Holland is retiring after 22.5 years of service at the Ouachita...
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OPSO Sgt. Wayne Heckford Retires
Sergeant Wayne Heckford is retiring after serving 31 years with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. In 1996, he was assigned the newly formed Code Enforcement division, responsible for enforcing the...
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In Memory of Lieutenant Michael Swallow
Today we pay tribute to our fallen brother, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Swallow. Lt. Swallow passed away on January 8, 2022 due to a medical emergency while on duty. He was a...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Promotions
Sheriff Jay Russell has announced the following promotions in the Supervisory staff at OPSO: Colonel Larry Knight is a 30-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and previously served as...
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Sheriff Jay Russell Announces Promotion
Sheriff Jay Russell has announced the following promotion at the Ouachita Correctional Center: Corporal Eli Young is a four-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, assigned to security at...
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Rowland Road Baptist Church Host Luncheon for OPSO Deputies
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies want to thank Pastor John Yates, Congregational Care Pastor Norman Bryant and the congregation of Rowland Road Baptist Church for providing lunch today for the OPSO...
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The 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 Deputy...
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Sheriff Jay Russell Announces Promotions in the Court Support Division
Corporal Joel Cobb has been promoted to Sergeant. A 14-year veteran, he had previously worked in Corrections before transferring to the Court Support Division. He will now supervise the Prisoner...
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Glock Match Set For March 2023
On Saturday, March 4th & Sunday March 5th, 2023 the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Glock Match Shooting Competition. The match is sponsored by the Glock Sport Shooting Foundation...
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Sallie Humble Elementary Beta Club Hosts Luncheon
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies wish to thank Shannon Embanato and the students of the Sallie Humble Elementary Beta Club for hosting the First Responder Appreciation Luncheon today. We thoroughly...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Recognized by Acadian Ambulance
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies Justin Dewey and Dakota Rodermund received the Meritorious Service Award from Acadian Ambulance representatives earlier today. The two deputies were recognized for...
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In 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. On March 4, 2010, Cpl. Searcy...
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