Category: 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. […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sheriff Russell would like the public to be aware of some Louisiana Constitutional Amendments that will be on the November 6, 2012 ballot. Early voting starts October 23 – 30 […]

Sheriff Russell would like to warn the public about a scam that has been reported to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Recently, a resident of Ouachita Parish contacted OPSO in […]

Sheriff-Elect Russell advises readiness for 2012 hurricane season May 27 – June 2 National Hurricane Preparedness Week Early forecasts anticipate this year’s hurricane season, beginning June 1 and lasting through […]