St. Landry Parish

Sheriff Howard Zerangue

Sheriff Howard Zerangue
  • Business Address: P.O. Box 390; Opelousas, LA 70571
  • Street Address: 108 South Market Street; Opelousas, LA 70570
  • E-mail Address: hzl@bellsouth.net
  • Business Phone(s): 337-948-6516
  • FAX: 337-942-9729
  • Prison Phone: 337-948-6516
  • Prison FAX: 337-942-9729
  • Sheriff's Secretary: Georgia Stout
  • Deputy Sheriffs: 127
  • Auxiliary Deputy Sheriffs: 6
  • Chief Criminal Deputy: Laura Balthazar
  • Chief Civil Deputy: Laura Balthazar
  • Chief Deputy Tax Collector: Marie Simmons
  • Chief Juvenile Officer: Rene Speyrer
  • Parish Prison Warden: August Durousseau
  • Project Coordinator: Roy Mallett
  • Public Information Officer: Laura Balthazar
  • Personnel Manager: Laura Balthazar

Personal Information

  • Year Assumed Office: 1980
  • Spouse: Ruth Zerangue
  • Professional and Civic Affiliations: Louisiana Sheriffs' Association; Elks Club; Knights of Columbus, #1173; Opelousas Chamber of Commerce; St. Landry Parish Posse; Optimist Club; and Magnolia Peace Officers' Association