St. Landry Parish

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