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OPSO Concealed Carry Weapon Class Set for January 22, 2022
UPDATE:  The class is now full.  We will be announcing future class dates in the near future. The Ouachita Parish
Thank Your Pentecostals Twin Cities Church
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies thank Pastor Jason Ramsey and the congregation of The Pentecostals of Twin Cities Church for
OPSO and MPD Asking Your Help In Preventing Vehicle Burglaries
A public safety message from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Monroe Police Department Vehicle Burglaries have increased dramatically
One Arrested In Burglary Investigations-Warrants Issued For Two Other Suspects
An investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Patrol and Investigations Divisions into recent vehicle burglaries in the Sylvan Lakes Subdivision
OPSO Mourns the Loss of Retired Sgt. Columbus Gray
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of retired Sgt. Columbus Gray. Sgt. Gray passed away
OSPO Mourns the Loss of Retired Deputy David Coutcher
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of retired Deputy David Coutcher. Deputy Coutcher passed away
Sheriff Russell Urges Parents to Check Sex Offender Registry before Halloween
Sheriff Russell Urges Parents to Check Sex Offender Registry before Halloween Did you know according to statistics from the Department
OPSO Mourns Loss Of Retired Deputy Clayton Smith
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of Retired Deputy Clayton Smith. Deputy Smith passed away
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies Offer Halloween Safety Tips
With tricks and treats fast approaching, Sheriff Jay Russell and deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to
Ouachita Sheriff’s Deputies Receive Awards
Two Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies were recently recognized for their work with Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Ouachita Green. Sgt. Wayne
OPSO Announces Temporary Range Hours For Sundays
The Ouachita Parish Public Rifle Range will temporarily begin opening on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. effective
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies Making A Change (DMAC) visit Pre-Schoolers
Pre-Schoolers at the First United Methodist Church have been learning about Community Service Workers this week.  Director Cheryl Carr invited