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Suspect Arrested on Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery Charges
On December 15th, 2014, Ouachita Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a large group fighting on Cotton Bayou Drive in Monroe. Investigation revealed someone had discharged a weapon during the...
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OPSO Tax Division New Years Holiday Schedule
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax Collection division will be closed December 31, 2014 and January 1, 2015 in observance of the New Year holiday.
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Sheriff Russell Announces New Youth Program
Sheriff Jay Russell announces the Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Deputies Making a Change Mentor Program will be implementing a new program working with local youth. The program, Community Strong...
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OPSO Arrests Suspect in Armed Robbery
At approximately 4 p.m. Monday, December 29th, 2014, Ouachita Parish Deputies responded to a reported disturbance involving a shooting in the Town and Country area of Ouachita Parish. The subsequent...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Two Juveniles on Burglary Charges
An investigation today of 8 reported vehicle burglaries in the 1000 block of Jonesboro Road has led to the arrest of two juveniles. Ouachita Sheriff’s Office deputies detained the suspects early...
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Wanted by OPSO for Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery
Resulting from the investigation of a prior armed robbery and attempted second degree murder in Ouachita Parish on Dec. 29th, 2014 in which one suspect was arrested; Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies have...
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Ouachita Deputies Investigate Armed Robbery
On January 7, 2015, Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery at a residence on Jennifer Lane in Monroe. Investigation at the scene indicated two armed suspects, one armed with...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Home Invasion
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating a reported home invasion and battery that occurred at a residence near Burg Jones Lane on January 6, 2015. Deputies responded to a report of a...
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Deputy Apprehends Suspect in Commission of a Burglary
While on duty during the early morning of January 12, 2015, Deputy Ken Russ, Jr. and his K-9 partner, Tomec, observed a suspect break a window and enter a business in the Town and Country area of...
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Warrant Issued for Suspect in 2nd Degree Aggravated Battery Case
UPDATE: OPSO Warrant Division deputies located the suspect, Ryan M. Gix, earlier today and arrested him on the warrant. Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported fight on Tanglewood Drive...
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Concealed Carry Weapon Class Saturday January 17, 2015
The first concealed carry class sponsored by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit for 2015 is scheduled this Saturday, January 17th. Registration is open as seats are still available....
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During the annual City of Monroe Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration, the Nashall Harris Humanitarian Award was presented to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office DMAC Program. The award is given...
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Warrant Issued for Burglary Suspect
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are looking for Andre Dewayne Shaw, age 18, of Monroe. He has been identified as a suspect in local burglaries. Shaw was last known to live in the Richwood area...
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Ouachita Deputies Seeking Fugitive from California
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are searching for Jimmy Lee Cotham for law enforcement authorities in Yolo, California. Warrants have been issued in California for Cotham on the felony charges...
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West Monroe Man Arrested for Juvenile Pornography
On January 27, 2015, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and the FBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant of a residence in West...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Two on Multiple Burglary Charges
As a result of an ongoing investigation of several vehicle burglaries, Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested Andre Dewayne Shaw, age 18 and Katrell Stevenson, age 22, both of Monroe....
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West Monroe Man Arrested for Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor
A joint investigation by members of the Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, the La. State Police Special Victims Unit, and the FBI Crimes Against Children Task Force has resulted in the...
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OPSO Arrests Two on Armed Robbery Charges
On February 9, 2015 Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported armed robbery on Burg Jones Lane in Monroe. The robbery victim stated to deputies that while she was sitting in her parked car,...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office SCAT Anonymous Tip Phone Line
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) now has a designated Anonymous Tip phone line allowing the general public to call in any information concerning illegal...
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Ouachita Correctional Center Institutes Video-based Visitation Program
Two distinct issues affect jails nationwide: recidivism and contraband. Recidivism costs taxpayers who have to house inmates who have already been through the criminal justice system, in many cases,...
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