East Carroll Parish

Sheriff Mark Shumate

Sheriff Mark Shumate
  • Business Address: P. O. Box 246; Lake Providence, LA 71254
  • Street Address: 400 First Street; Lake Providence, LA 71254
  • E-Mail Address: sheriff@ecsheriff.com
  • Business Phone: 318.559.2800
  • FAX: 318.559.2567
  • Prison Phone: 318.559.5980
  • Prison FAX: 318.559.2969
  • Number of Regular Deputy Sheriffs: 205
  • Number of Part-Time Deputy Sheriffs: 3
  • Sheriff's Secretary: Pat W. Fairchild
  • Chief Criminal Deputy: Richard Butler
  • Chief Civil Deputy: Lisa W. Coody
  • Parish Prison Warden: Alvin Jones
  • Personnel Services: Pat W. Fairchild
  • Training Services: Brandon Wiltcher

Personal Information

  • Year Assumed Office: 1998
  • Education: Briarfield Academy
  • Law Enforcement Training: POST Certified and Louisiana Sheriffs' Institute
  • Professional and Civic Affiliations: Louisiana Sheriffs' Association; National Sheriffs' Association; North Delta Law Enforcement Committee; Louisiana Sheriffs' Association Narcotics Task Force; Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement; East Carroll 911 Communication District; National Rifleman's Association; Melbourne Baptist Church; SALT, Board Member and Pecan Grove Lodge #222