Category: Press Release

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.  […]

After 18 weeks of intensive training, thirty-three Cadets representing twelve different agencies achieved POST Certification and graduated the 143rd session of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office North Delta Training Academy […]

Sheriff Jay Russell reminds shoppers that shopping during the holiday season can present unique danger. “Taking a few prevention measures can help keep your holiday season joyous” said Sheriff Russell. […]

Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office are mourning the loss of Deputy Mickey Lofton. Deputy Lofton passed away December 2, 2020. Mickey joined the Corrections […]

Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office mourn the loss of one of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Chaplains. Pastor Charles Stevenson, Pastor of the Bethel […]

Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement party today for retiring Patrol Division Sergeant Jim Hindmon.  Sgt. Hindmon has served as a Patrol Shift Sergeant for the past several […]

The Ouachita Correctional Center is taking applications to fill a vacancy in its Nursing Staff. Minimum requirements include a License Practical Nurse certification and the applicant must be willing to […]

The Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th & 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operating hours will resume Saturday, November 28th.

Thank you Pastor John Yates, Congregational Care Pastor Norman Bryant and the congregation of Rowland Road Baptist Church for providing lunch today to the OPSO Patrol Day Shift and office […]

An investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators into the recent thefts of air conditioner condenser units and various parts has resulted in three arrests.  The items were taken from storage […]