Category: Press Release

A joint investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office-Special Victims Unit and listed agencies has led to the arrest of a suspect, Henry Allen Hefner of Calhoun, on Juvenile Pornography […]

Our prayers are with the family of retired Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Ray (Bob) West.  Bob passed away January 18, 2021. He began his career with the Monroe Police […]

Our forecast for tonight continues to call for some snow accumulation, bringing with it the probability of roadway icing on overpasses, exit/entrance ramps, secondary parish roads and bridges. Ouachita Parish […]

Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of veteran Reserve Deputy and Chaplain Jeff Luellen. Chaplain Luellen was a member of the […]

The Tax office will be closed December 31st and January 1st this week in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, January 4, 2021. Any […]

Merry Christmas from Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies.

  Mr. Grinch once again did his best to ruin Christmas for the children of Ouachita Parish.  However, Sheriff Russell and Deputies were anticipating his efforts once again and were […]

The Rifle Range will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, Christmas Day in observance of Christmas.  Normal hours will resume Saturday, December 26th. The Range will also be closed […]

Sheriff Russell and Deputies wish to thank organizers Scott and Travis Smith, along with sponsors Donnie Plunk Towing, Skyjacker Suspensions and D & J Construction, for the Creole for LEO’s […]

Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw presented Reserve Deputy Jon Bartlett a plaque today in appreciation for his dedicated service to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit.  […]