Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

The recipient of the 2026 Louisiana Sheriff’s Association scholarship for Jackson Parish is Larsen Thomas. He maintained a 4.21 GPA and scored twenty-seven on the ACT. Larsen, a graduate of Quitman High School, is the son of Wayne and Kari Thomas and plans to major in accounting and business management at Louisiana Tech University. Congratulations on your accomplishments and best wishes on your future endeavors.

05/19/2026

🚨🚨Please Read🚨🚨

Pipeline Incident Reimbursement Information

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a pipeline rupture incident occurred near Mosswood Road in Jackson Parish.

As a precaution, several nearby residents were temporarily evacuated.
Since the incident, the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office and the Jackson Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness have been working with the pipeline company and its representatives to help ensure affected residents receive the information they need.

If you incurred expenses such as hotel stays, meals, or other out-of-pocket costs related to the evacuation, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Please keep your receipts and contact the representatives below to begin the claims process.
Aaron Fite
📞 903-452-2133
📧 [email protected]

Karl Williams
📧 [email protected]
Please share this information with anyone who may have been affected.

05/06/2026

This week we would like to recognize our correctional officers. They work hard to keep our facility safe, and we are grateful for their service and commitment to our department.

Thanks for all that you do!

05/04/2026

🚨🚨Public Scam Alert: Jail Release / Ankle Monitor Scam🚨🚨

Scam Alert

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a scam involving inmate release and ankle monitors.

In this scam, someone may call a family member and claim they can get a person released from jail if money is paid for an ankle monitor or electronic monitoring. The caller may claim to work for law enforcement, the court, or a bonding company. They may also use the name of someone actually in jail to make the call sound real.

The Sheriff’s Office will not call and demand payment by phone for an inmate’s release. We do not accept bond payments through Cash App, Bitcoin, Walmart gift cards, Green Dot cards, prepaid cards, or similar methods.

Do not send money, card numbers, barcodes, receipts, or personal information to anyone making these claims.

If you receive a call like this, hang up. If it pertains to an inmate in the Jackson Parish Jail or a pre-trial inmate for Jackson Parish, please call the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 259-9021 to report the incident.

Please share this with family and friends. This scam is happening in many areas and is not isolated to Jackson Parish.

05/04/2026

Sheriff’s Office Removes Significant Quantity of Illegal Narcotics from Our Community

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office has removed a significant amount of illegal narcotics from our community following a prolonged investigation into the distribution of synthetic ma*****na.

On April 29, 2026, narcotics investigators executed two search warrants. During those searches, investigators seized approximately 12 pounds of synthetic ma*****na, commonly referred to locally as “mojo.” The seized narcotics had an estimated street value of approximately $20,000. Investigators also seized a money counter and a firearm.

Synthetic ma*****na is especially dangerous because it is often made with chemical compounds that can vary greatly in strength and effect. Users may experience severe reactions, including extreme agitation, hallucinations, seizures, overdose symptoms, and other serious medical emergencies.

As a result of the investigation, James Ronyez Jones was arrested and booked into the Jackson Parish Jail on the following charges:

La. R.S. 40:966(A)(1), Distribution of Synthetic Ma*****na, 4 counts
La. R.S. 40:966(A)(1), Possession of Synthetic Ma*****na with Intent to Distribute
La. R.S. 14:95.1(A)(1), Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
La. R.S. 14:95(E), Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

Sheriff Brent D. Barnett said illegal drugs and fi****ms remain a serious concern for the safety of Jackson Parish residents.

“Our office will continue working to remove dangerous drugs and weapons from our communities,” Sheriff Barnett said. “Synthetic ma*****na has caused serious problems in communities across the state, and we take these cases seriously.”

The investigation remains ongoing.

No further information will be released at this time due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. Case-specific details will not be discussed in the comment section.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/01/2026

BURN BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED

Burn Ban for Jackson Parish has been lifted.

04/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating Deputies Micah Arnold, Blaine Audirsch, and Dusty Holder on their graduation from the North Delta Training Academy, Class 159.

The North Delta Training Academy is a Louisiana POST-certified academy consisting of 16 weeks of comprehensive law enforcement training. Their graduation represents many hours of hard work, discipline, and commitment to public service.

We are proud of these deputies and thankful for their dedication to serving the citizens of Jackson Parish. We look forward to seeing them continue to grow in their careers and serve our community with integrity, courage, and professionalism.

Congratulations, Deputies Arnold, Audirsch, and Holder!