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Each social media platform utilized and maintained by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO) serves as a limited public forum and all published social media content is subject to monitoring. WPSO recognizes and embraces the right of all members of our online audience to free speech and freedom of expression. However, all social media platforms ma

intained by WPSO are official accounts of WPSO and as such, inappropriate conduct by users of WPSO social media platforms will not be tolerated. User-generated posts and/or comments are considered unacceptable when the content:

o contains profanity, sexually explicit language, obscenity or material that appeals to the prurient interest;
o contains personal identifying information or sensitive personal information;
o contains offensive terms that target protected classes;
o is threatening, harassing or discriminatory;
o incites, advocates or promotes violence or illegal activities;
o contains information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety;
o advertises or promotes a commercial product or service, or any entity or individual; or
o promotes or endorses political campaigns or candidates. All material posted to any WPSO social media platform will be reviewed by the administrators of that platform for appropriateness. WPSO reserves the right to remove any material which violates these terms of use in order to continue civil discourse with the citizens of Washington Parish. WPSO also reserves the right to exclude, block or ban any individual who posts in violation of these terms of use. By using or accessing Facebook and this page, you are, in addition to accepting the terms and conditions for use established by Facebook and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, also accepting the practices described in the Facebook Data Use Policy. For more information on Facebook’s Data Use Policy, go to http://www.facebook.com/terms.php #/policy.php.

06/13/2026

Wednesday was a very special day for many of our inmates.

After months of planning with assistance from Hope Alive and Mount Hermon United Pentecostal Church, over 35 inmates attended a service and were baptized.

We are so grateful to everyone involved in creating experiences like these, providing hope, encouragement and an opportunity for growth.

06/12/2026

Franklinton, LA (June 12, 2026) – On June 12 at approximately 1:36 a.m., the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting gunshots on Bud Slocum Road in Franklinton.

Responding deputies learned that Lieutenant Jay Dupre of our Criminal Patrol Division was among those involved. Lieutenant Dupre was off duty, out of uniform, and not operating an office vehicle at the time. No one was shot or injured.

Given the serious nature of the allegations, I requested that the Louisiana State Police conduct an independent criminal investigation. After reviewing the initial facts, I terminated Lieutenant Dupre's employment with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Deputies must conduct themselves professionally and lawfully, on duty and off. That standard does not bend for rank or years of service.

Dupre served this office for 15 years, and that service was real. His conduct in this matter fell below the standard I expect, and I acted on it.

The criminal investigation is ongoing. All further questions should be directed to the Louisiana State Police, who will issue any additional comments.

Jason Smith
Washington Parish Sheriff

06/11/2026

On Monday evening, Deputy Hunter Cook received an award from the District Four Fire Department for his service, courage and dedication.

After a fatal crash, Dpty. Cook assisted fire personnel in performing lifesaving measures and secured the area for a helicopter to land.

Thank you to the volunteers of District Four for the recognition of our deputy’s hard work!

06/09/2026

Washington Parish Sheriff in Search of Donations, Dog and Cat Food

Thank you for your generous donations during our previous initiatives. It is because of you all that we have been able to disperse this feed to animals in need.

As the number of strays in Washington Parish continues to rise, Sheriff Jason Smith is kindly asking for donations of cat and dog food. With warmer weather, we are seeing a rapid increase in kittens throughout the parish.

Our deputies use the feed daily, transporting it to animals living with families in need and in the handling of strays. In doing so, we aim to prevent dumping or starvation and minimize the number of strays in an already crowded shelter.

Depending on the situation, many of these animals may have a large appetite and need full, balanced meals to maintain their health and well-being. To be able to provide these meals, we are asking for donations of dog and cat food from the public and local businesses.

Any donations will be accepted, and we are asking that they be dropped off at the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office in Bogalusa or Franklinton. Dry food, wet food, canned, bagged, recently expired—our animals aren’t picky eaters, and we will graciously accept anything that you are willing to donate.

Thanks again for your help as we work hard to ensure the safety of animals and the public.

WPSO Bogalusa—302 Mississippi Ave. Bogalusa, LA
WPSO Franklinton—1002 Main St. Franklinton, LA

06/08/2026

Today is the final day to sign up for the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Unity Youth Camp.

We have physical applications in our Franklinton lobby. Just bring $10!

Children aged 7-14 are invited to participate in this 3-day camp.
The camp will take place from June 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine High School.

Your $10 includes bus transportation, breakfast, lunch, a camp T-shirt, and all activities.

Attendees will participate in sports, social media awareness classes, games, team-building exercises, life skills classes, conflict resolution classes, STEM projects, music classes, dancing and stretching classes, and drug abuse prevention.

Please fill out the form and give it to the student’s teacher or drop it off at the Franklinton Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with payment.

You can also register your child online at https://www.wpso.la.gov/youth-camp

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 985-839-3434.

06/07/2026

Please be advised, Highway 25 at East Daniels Road is currently closed after a severe car crash.

Plan accordingly and avoid taking this route.

More updates will follow on this post as information becomes available.

06/06/2026

UPDATE:

The remains of Jonis Warren, 18, of St. Tammany Parish, were recovered and received by the coroner.

Thank you to Mark Michaud with Southeast Louisiana Underwater Search and Recovery, Northshore Ambulance EMTs and District Six and Eight Fire Department volunteers for assisting in search efforts.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends.

ORIGINAL:

At 1:44 p.m., our communications section received a 911 call stating that someone, while tubing on the Bogue Chitto River, went under the water and did not resurface.

Our deputies, volunteers from the District Six and Eight Fire Department and EMTs from Northshore Ambulance responded along with a diver with sonar equipment.

The search remains active for the St. Tammany Parish resident and the family has been notified.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation.

06/05/2026

Join in the church challenge!

06/04/2026

Summer is right around the corner, and Sheriff Jason Smith is kicking off registration for the Unity Youth Summer Camp.

Children aged 7-14 are invited to participate in this 3-day camp.

The camp will take place from June 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine High School.

The cost is only $10, which includes bus transportation, breakfast, lunch, a camp T-shirt, and all activities.

Attendees will participate in sports, social media awareness classes, games, team-building exercises, life skills classes, conflict resolution classes, STEM projects, music classes, dancing and stretching classes, and drug abuse prevention.

Please fill out the form and give it to the student’s teacher or drop it off at the Franklinton Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with payment.

You can also register your child online at https://www.wpso.la.gov/youth-camp

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 985-839-3434.

06/03/2026

‼️Scam Alert‼️

Several citizens in Washington Parish have been victims of a phone scam in which a caller impersonates a Washington Parish deputy and claims the victim can pay a certain amount to quickly bond out an inmate.

Be aware that deputies from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office or any other law enforcement agents will never ask for money or sensitive information over the phone.

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up, block the caller and call our office at 985-839-3434 to verify the phone number.

Scams like this can come from several different phone numbers, and these people are good at masking their location and voice. They frequently target the elderly and are good at manipulating people, so everyone should remain alert.

Please share this post to make more members of our community aware of this recent scam.

Address

1002 Main Street
Franklinton, LA
70438

Telephone

+19858393434

Website

http://www.wpso.la.gov/

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