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Summer Break Is Almost Here-Practice Summer Safety
Ouachita Parish Schools will soon end the current school year for summer break. As the students begin the summer activities, Sheriff Jay Russell land the Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s...
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Sheriff and Deputies Express Thanks
As most everyone is aware, this is National Police Week. The designation was first signed into existence by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962. Since that time, various activities have been held...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Recognition
Recently, Deputy LaWanka Roberts was recognized for her work by the faculty at Swayze Elementary School in Monroe. Deputy Roberts received the Outstanding Community Partner Award in recognition of...
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Remember Our Fallen Service Members This Memorial Day
For many, the Memorial Day holiday marks the beginning of summer. Families and friends often gather on this day and enjoy different activities. Sheriff Russell and Deputies would like to wish...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On May 19, 2015, deputies with the Ouachita Sheriff’s SCAT Unit and the Metro Narcotics Criminal Patrol Unit initiated a traffic stop of a commercial tractor-trailer on I-20 in West Monroe....
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Two in Vehicle Burglary Investigation
During the late evening hours of Sunday, May 17th, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies responded to a reported suspicious vehicle in the McGowan Road area of northeast Ouachita Parish....
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Offers Water Safety Tips
It’s summer time! Where do we all want to be on a hot, sunny day but in the water? Children especially love the water this time of year. Adults are responsible for the safety of children. We know that...
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Two Arrested on Burglary Charges in Ouachita, Lincoln, Jackson and Union...
A joint investigation conducted by members of Ouachita, Lincoln, Jackson and Union Parish Sheriff’s Offices has led to the arrest of Patrick Tadios, 39, and Anna Easter, 37, both of West Monroe for...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s SCAT Arrest 23 on Drug Charges
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) conducted street operations on June 5th and 6th, 2015. Various areas of Ouachita Parish having suspected drug activity...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Two in Burglary Investigation
During the investigation of a business burglary in Ouachita Parish, Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators learned a suspect, Jonathan Vestal, age 32, Eros, La., was in possession of a stolen UTV side by...
View ArticleOuachita Sheriff’s Investigators Searching for Missing Juveniles-LOCATED
Updated Information-All three missing teenagers have been located safe and in the custody of authorities in Connecticut.
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Sheriff Russell Offers Summer Water Safety Tips
It’s summer time! Where do we all want to be on a hot, sunny day but in the water? Children especially love the water this time of year. Adults are responsible for the safety of children. We know that...
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Sheriff Russell Announces Date for the OPSO Citizens Academy 2015
Sheriff Jay Russell invites interested citizens of Ouachita Parish to participate in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy 2015. The Citizens Police Academy is a 7 week program...
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OPSO Deputies Searching for Missing Juvenile
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing juvenile, Gerald D. Hunter, Jr., age 16. Gerald is described as 5’3” tall and 120 lbs. He has been classified as missing since June 15, 2015...
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Sheriff Russell Offers July 4th Fireworks Safety Tips
Fireworks can be very dangerous causing serious burn and eye injuries when they are not used with safety in mind. Sheriff Jay Russell would like for you to keep these safety tips in mind when enjoying...
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OPSO Top Gun Steel Challenge Set for July 18, 2015
The OPSO Top Gun Steel Challenge will be held July 18, 2015 Registration 7:15 – 8:15 – Opening Ceremonies & Safety Meeting 8:30 – First Shot 9:00 Pre Registration: Begins May 17, 2015 and ends...
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OPSO Offers Safety Tips for a Safe July 4th Holiday Celebration
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday. As we celebrate our country’s birthday, also be...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Office Investigating Tractor Theft
Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating the theft of a farm type tractor reported stolen on June 27th. The tractor was taken from the Lapine Road area of west Ouachita Parish. The tractor...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators Arrest Suspect on 2nd Degree Murder Charge
The ongoing investigation by Ouachita Sheriff’s Investigators of a reported child drowning July 3rd has led to the arrest of the Russell E. Flowers, age 59, of Monroe. Ouachita Deputies responded...
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Sheriff Russell Announces Date for the OPSO Citizens Academy
Sheriff Jay Russell invites interested citizens of Ouachita Parish to participate in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy 2015. The Citizens Police Academy is a 7 week program...
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