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Motorists Are Reminded of School Bus Safety, Traffic Laws as School Year Approaches
With the start of the new school year, Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office remind
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking full time and part time applicants. We currently have positions available at
OPSO Youth Fishing Tournament 2021-Cancelled
UPDATE: Due to COVID 19 health concerns, the OPSO Youth Fishing Tournament scheduled for September 18, 2021 has been cancelled. 
OPSO Corrections Academy Graduation
Congratulations to five Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies for completing the POST Correctional Certification course at the OPSO-North Delta Training
OPSO Supervisors Graduate National Command and Staff College Session
Sheriff Jay Russell presents Lieutenant Miranda Rogers and Lieutenant Stan Felts their graduation certificates upon their completion of the National
OPSO Mourns The Loss of Retired Lt. James Carter
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of Retired Lieutenant James Carter.  Lt. Carter passed away July 7,
SCAT Arrest Three on Narcotics Violations
On June 28th, 29th and July 1st Ouachita Parish SCAT Deputies conducted traffic enforcement operations on I-20 prior to the
Sheriff Jay Russell Inducted Into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell has been selected to be inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame for 2021.
Sheriff Jay Russell Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
Fireworks can be very dangerous causing serious burn and eye injuries when they are not used with safety in mind.
Sheriff Russell Recognizes Local Marksman
Today, Sheriff Jay Russell and Chief Deputy Marc Mashaw recognized Julia Johnson, a local 4-H Club member who is also
Sgt. John Hurd Retires
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies hosted a retirement party earlier day for retiring Sgt. John Hurd. Sgt. Hurd is retiring
Handlers and Their Bloodhounds Recognized
Today, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized Zach Stephens with his Bloodhound Ruby and Jacob Darden with his Bloodhound Clyde