Category: From the Sheriff

Throughout the U.S. and recently here in Ouachita Parish, senior citizens are receiving scam calls from a caller identifying themselves as a family member, usually a son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter saying […]

Distracted driving has become a major factor in the cause of automobile crashes on our nation’s highways.  In 2015, over 3,400 people were killed and 397,000 were injured in crashes […]

As the countdown to Christmas rapidly approaches, more consumer are turning to the Internet to complete their holiday shopping lists.  Last year $24 billion was spent through electronic shopping during […]

Ouachita Parish Schools will soon end the current school year for summer break.  As the students begin the summer activities, Sheriff Jay Russell and the Deputies of the Ouachita Parish […]

Ouachita residents are beginning to repair flood damage to their home in many areas. Sheriff Jay Russell would like to remind citizens to be cautious when hiring contractors for these […]

Distracted driving has become a major factor in the cause of automobile crashes on our nation’s highways. In 2014, over 3,000 people were killed in crashes that were attributed to […]

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and Entergy have received reports of a scam operating in our area. The caller will advise the person receiving the call their Entergy bill is […]

Sheriff Russell reminds drivers that the Louisiana Legislature passed a new law effective August 1, 2014 prohibiting the use of mobile devices in school zones.  “Laws have been in place […]

Recently, in both Jefferson and St. Tammany Parishes, authorities have worked several cases of card skimming.  Though none have been reported in Ouachita Parish, Sheriff Russell warns the criminal activity […]