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OPSO Bass Tournament On The Ouachita 2022 Results
Fishing the Ouachita was a little tough Saturday, but that didn’t stop anyone from having a good time. We had
Community Foundation of Acadia Recognizes Deputies Making A Change
On August 9, 2022, the Community Foundation of Acadiana awarded the Deputies Making a Change mentor program $10,000 to further
OPSO Ladies Handgun Course Set For September
UPDATE:  The class is now full and we can no longer accept registrations.  As soon as a new date for
Sheriff Russell Offers Back To School Safety Tips
With Ouachita Parish Schools scheduled to begin classes soon, Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies want to remind parents and drivers
Ladies Self-Defense Class Set for September 2022
UPDATE:  The Class is now full and we can no longer accept registrations.  As soon as a new date is
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Sgt. Wayne Heckford Recognized by Ouachita Green
Congratulations to Sgt. Wayne Heckford for his recognition by Ouachita Green at their Awards Luncheon held Thursday, August 4, 2022. 
Six Arrested In SCAT Investigation
During the investigation of suspected illegal narcotics activity on Redbud Lane in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish SCAT Deputies executed a
OPSO Summer Youth Academy 2nd Session
The second OPSO Youth Summer Academy for ages 10-13 wrapped up with the graduation exercise Friday, July 29th.  This is
SCAT Narcotics Investigation Yields Two Arrests
An investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s SCAT Deputies has led to the arrest of two suspects, Carneshia Badger and Johntell
OPSO Deputies Graduate National Command & Staff College
Congratulations to Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Michael McLain and Lt. Todd Walden for their recent graduation from the National
Four Arrested for Vehicle Burglary, Additional Charges Are Pending
An investigation into multiple vehicle burglaries by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators during the month of July that occurred in the
OPSO Warns Of Online Purchasing Scam
The recent investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators into merchandise being purchased online using stolen credit card information has led