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West Monroe Resident Arrested for Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor
On February 27, 2015, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, the Louisiana State Police, and the FBI Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant of a...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigates Double Shooting
On February 27, 2015 at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified of a shooting incident in the 1100 block of Swartz Fairbanks Road. Upon arrival at the scene,...
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Ouachita Deputies Clear Business Burglary with Arrest
Early Monday morning, March 2, 2015, deputies responded to a burglar alarm at a business in northwestern Ouachita Parish. As a result, Zebulon Paul Gentry, age 36, Rayville, LA, has been arrested and...
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Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest 4 on Second Degree Murder Charges
As the result of an investigation of a missing person report filed March 2, 2015, Ouachita Parish Investigators have arrested four suspects on Second Degree Murder charges. Phillip A. Soignier, age...
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Sheriff Russell Warns of Computer Software Scam
A local business was recently the victim of a computer ransom-ware scam. The scam is a variation of the Crypto Wall scam, where the suspect infects the victim’s computer with a virus. The virus then...
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Wanted for Kidnapping and Armed Robbery by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported armed robbery March 14, 2015 at 10:30 p.m. in the Thomas Road area of West Monroe. Investigation revealed the female victim was traveling in...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Captain Jay Ellerman Completes FBI Academy
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Captain Jay Ellerman, a 26 year law enforcement veteran, has graduated from the 259th session of the FBI’s National Academy Program in...
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OPSO Public Rifle Range April Calendar
OPSO April Range Events We have a lot of SPECIAL Events going on at the range in APRIL so mark your Calendars! 2nd – 3rd Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Hunters Education Class – Thursday &...
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OPSO Range Hosts Louisiana Conservation Days April 17-19
The OPSO Rifle Range will be hosting this event. It will include all types of events for the entire family. The Regions Archery Event will run from noon Friday through 3 p.m. Sunday. The Amateur...
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Task Force Statistics for April Released
The Ouachita Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force conducted street operations on April 3rd and 4th, 2015. All areas of Ouachita Parish were targeted. The Task force is comprised of...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators Make Arrest in Theft Investigation
As a result of an investigation of a theft of several items from a residential carport on New Natchitoches Road in West Monroe, Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested Daniel B. White, age 42,...
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OPSO Range Hosts La. Conservation Days April 17-19
The OPSO Rifle Range will be hosting this event. It will include all types of events for the entire family. The Regions Archery Event will run from noon Friday through 3 p.m. Sunday. The Amateur...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Offers Three Youth Cadet Academies
Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Youth Cadet Academies 2015 Have you ever wondered… • What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law Enforcement Officer? • What are the laws in...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Offers Youth CSI Workshop
Ouachita Sheriff’s Office CSI: Forensic Workshop 2015 This two-day camp is designed for youth 14-18 years old who want hands-on experience with a crime scene investigation. Students will have the...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Teen Cadet Academy
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Teen Cadet Academy 2015 Have you ever wondered… • What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law Enforcement Officer? • What are the laws in regard...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Monroe Man on Child Pornography Charges
On April 20, 2015, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office-Special Victims Unit arrested Kolby M. Black, age 27, of Monroe. The arrest stems from a search warrant in an ongoing child...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Patrol Sergeant, Chaplains Attend Seminar
Six members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Corps recently attended a Regional Training Seminar in Branson, MO. The seminar was hosted and sanctioned by the International Conference of...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Asphalt Contractor Scam
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating complaints involving suspects posing as asphalt contractors contacting Ouachita residents offering to pave driveways. The suspects usually come to...
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OPSO Range Events for May
MAY EVENTS May 6, 7th & 8th -RANGE IS CLOSED Special Event May 10th is Mother’s Day! Bring your MOM to the range on Mother’s Day! Moms Get to Shoot FREE! Your MOM called and said she wants a...
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Sheriff Jay Russell awards scholarship to college-bound teen
Sheriif Jay Russell Presents Scholarship to Mallory Anne Lynn Sheriff Jay Russell announced that Mallory Anne Lynn of Ouachita Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the...
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