Official Ribbon Cutting Held at LPSO Olla Office

Lifestyle

July 11, 2023

The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) held official ribbon cutting ceremonies and a grand opening event at the new LPSO Olla Office Wednesday, July 5. Olla Mayor Rhonda Elliott had the honor of cutting the ribbon as Sheriff Scott Franklin stood beside her, along with many other department members and elected officials.

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