Category: Press Release

                                         We have received reports of persons receiving official looking emails from the IRS regarding the third round of the Impact Payments.  This is a nationwide scam and has a […]

Deputy Chris Lambert (center) is shown being recognized by Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw for his efforts saving the life of a driver involved in a head-on […]

Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies wish to thank Ms. Cynthia Starr for hosting a Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon today for OPSO and local law enforcement agencies.  The luncheon was held […]

Several Ouachita Parish residents have received a phone call from someone identifying themselves as Deputy Timothy Watts or Deputy Edna Shepard from the “Owacheetah” (mispronounced Ouachita) Parish Sheriff’s Office.  Caller […]

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently working a nationwide scam that is operating in our area. Victims have received fake emails that appear to be from Norton Anti-Virus, a popular […]

The Ouachita Parish Rifle Range will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 31, 2021 through Friday, April 2nd due to Law Enforcement Training. The Range will resume normal hours beginning Saturday, […]

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals West Monroe hosted lunch today for Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies. The hospital staff wanted to express their appreciation of the Deputies and thank them for recently transporting […]