Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office

06/05/2026

Congratulations!

I Chief, Daniel Thomas would like to express how proud I am of Officer Avery Williams. He has meet the requirements according to the State of Louisiana to be a Post Certified Officer. For a total of 14 weeks Officer Avery endure intensive training, and learning the Louisiana statues in order to make him qualified for his duties. Congratulations Officer Williams, may GOD continue to bless you in this career.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office held a graduation ceremony for Class 60 of the Caddo Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, announced Sheriff Henry Whitehorn, Sr.

Graduates from ten law enforcement agencies participated in the event. They took the oath of office, received their badges, and participated in a special ceremony in which family and friends assisted them in pinning their badges for the first time. Class participants received more than 516 hours of peace officer training in areas including law, patrol activities, traffic services, report writing, investigations, fi****ms, first aid, and criminal justice.

06/04/2026

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces the felony narcotic and firearm arrests for the month of May 2026.

06/04/2026

**Update at 12:30 PM, highway is back open.**

Crash on Highway 175

There is a crash involving an eighteen wheeler on LA Highway 175 north of Pleasant Hill.

The roadway is blocked at this time.

Please slow down and find an alternate route if possible.

06/02/2026

2026 LSA Scholarship Winner

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces Allie Tarver of Florien High School has been named the recipient of a $1000 academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Allie is going to attend Louisiana Tech University and plans to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Allie is the daughter of Andy and Alison Dees Tarver.

The Sheriff’s Scholarship is made possible by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program (LSHMP). Louisiana Sheriffs provide scholarships to graduating high school students from each parish where the Sheriff is an affiliate of the Program.

Qualities such as academic achievement, leadership, and character are considered in making selections of Sheriffs’ scholarship recipients.

Sheriff Mitchell said, “Academic awards by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program to Louisiana students demonstrate what the LSHMP is all about. This is one of our finest accomplishments. It invests in Louisiana’s future and gives something back to our community. This would not be possible without the kind and generous support of Sabine Parish’s Honorary Members.”

Sheriff Mitchell congratulates Allie for her accomplishments and wishes her the best of luck in her college career.

05/29/2026

Man Drowns Near Toledo Bend Dam

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell sadly reports a 22-year-old Denton, Texas man drowned this afternoon, Friday, May 29, 2026.

Initial reports indicate the man was swimming with friends at the spillway near Toledo Bend Dam when he went under.

Agencies involved were South Sabine Fire District, LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, North Sabine Fire District, Sabine River Authority, Acadian Ambulance, Life Air Rescue, and Sabine Parish Sheriff Dive Team.

Sheriff Mitchell and the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office offer our condolences to the man's family and friends.

05/27/2026

Jailer Positions Available

The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for motivated individuals for full and part time Correctional Officer positions at the Sabine Parish Women's Jail.

Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have no felony convictions, and must meet other criteria.

Starting salary is $15/hour which jumps to $18/hour after successfully completing the P.O.S.T. Academy. Full time employment offers a complete benefits package which includes vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plan.

Applications and additional details can be obtained at the Sabine Parish Courthouse in Many. You can also download a copy of the application from our Sabine Parish Sheriff Website and App.

(The Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, age, s*x, religion, s*xual orientation, or national origin)

05/22/2026

Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office want to wish everyone a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

Our administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25th. The Dispatch and Patrol Divisions will operate as usual.

Let us remember the ones who have died defending our freedoms and rights of the United States of America.

Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer.

Deputies will be on Toledo Bend Lake with the Sheriff’s Office boat this weekend. Deputies will also be patrolling the highways looking for impaired and distracted drivers.

Sheriff Mitchell asks everyone to please celebrate responsibly and enjoy this weekend safely. Do NOT drink & drive, do NOT use a digital device & drive and do NOT litter.

Please report any dangerous situation to us by calling 318-256-9241 option 5. You can also submit an anonymous tip through our Sabine Parish Sheriff App.

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."

05/19/2026

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05/18/2026

Congratulations, thank you for your many years of service in Sabine Parish.

Congratulations, Master Trooper Williams, on your retirement. Thank you for your service and dedication to the State of Louisiana.