Category Archives: From the Sheriff

Sheriff Jay Russell announced that Brittany Derouen of Ouachita Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2012-2013 school year. She resides in Calhoun and plans to attend the University of Louisiana in Monroe. She is the daughter of Winson...

“People have asked about our position regarding the new gun law proposals. Our position has not changed. We support the constitution and the rights provided by the second amendment for lawful citizens to bear arms,” said Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell. “We cannot speak as to how these new gun...

Please don’t drink and drive this holiday season! If you need a ride call SAFETY CAB at 318-322-3113. Free rides home will be provided from 8pm to 3am daily and from 8pm on New Year’s Eve to 4am on New Year’s Day. Safety Cab will take people from a party...

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a current telephone phishing scam. Scammers are masking their phone number to show up on caller IDs as a law enforcement agency. Once the phone is answered, the scammer tells the victim they must pay a fine or a warrant...

The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Sheriff Jay Russell would like for you to add these safety tips to your check list this year and stay safe this holiday season!   Your Home • Lock all...