Jefferson Davis Parish

Sheriff Richard "Ricky" Edwards, Jr.

Sheriff Ricky Edwards
  • Business Address: P. O. Box 1449; Jennings, LA 70546
  • Street Address: 300 North State Street, Room 100; Jennings, LA 70546
  • E-Mail Address: sheriff@jeffdavis.net
  • Business Phone: 337.821.2100
  • FAX: 337.821.2105
  • Prison Phone: 337.821.2104
  • Prison FAX: 337.821.2105
  • Number of Regular Deputy Sheriffs: 50
  • Number of Part-Time Deputy Sheriffs: 5
  • Number of Auxiliary Deputy Sheriffs: 20
  • Sheriff's Secretary: Kathy Lewis
  • Chief Criminal Deputy: Larry Dupuis
  • Chief Civil Deputy: Susette Broussard
  • Chief Deputy Tax Collector: Julie Sparks
  • Parish Prison Warden: Terrie Guillory
  • Personnel Services: Susette Broussard
  • Training Services: Warren Gary

Personal Information

  • Year Assumed Office: 1992
  • Spouse: Diane Edwards
  • Law Enforcement Training: Louisiana Sheriffs' Institute
  • Professional and Civic Affiliations: Louisiana Sheriffs' Association, President, 2004.2005; National Sheriffs' Association; Louisiana Sheriffs' Association Group Benefits, Committee Member; Louisiana Sheriffs' Law Enforcement Program, Board of Managers; Louisiana Amber Alert Foundation, Board of Directors; National Court Security Association; Southwest Louisiana Law Enforcement Planning Council; Louisiana Drug Policy Board; Louisiana ICJIS Board; Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association; Lions Club; Knights of Columbus; Quarterback Club; Jennings Aquadog Swim League, President; 4-H Advisory Committee and Jefferson Davis Fair Board