Richland Parish

Sheriff Charles M. McDonald

Sheriff Charles McDonald
  • Business Address: 708 Julia Street, Suite 113; Rayville, LA 71269
  • Street Address: 708 Julia Street, Suite 113; Rayville, LA 71269
  • E-Mail Address: Sheriffl@emaxcess.com
  • Business Phone: 318.728.2071
  • FAX: 318.728.6454
  • Prison Phone: 318.248.3057
  • Prison FAX: 318.248.3084
  • Number of Regular Deputy Sheriffs: 132
  • Number of Part-Time Deputy Sheriffs: 7
  • Sheriff's Secretary: Charline Odom
  • Chief Criminal Deputy: Terry Thompson
  • Chief Civil Deputy: Terry Thompson
  • Chief Deputy Tax Collector: Shirley Dodge
  • Parish Prison Wardens: Alan Cupp (Men) and Linda Lainge (Women)
  • Personnel Services: Charline Odom
  • Training Services: Bobby Post

Personal Information

  • Year Assumed Office: 2000
  • Spouse: Suanne A. McDonald
  • Education: University of Northeast Louisiana, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
  • Law Enforcement Training: Continuing Education Courses and Louisiana Sheriffs' Institute
  • Professional and Civic Affiliations: Louisiana Sheriffs' Association; National Sheriffs' Association; Mangham Lions Club; Richland Parish Tax Commission; Richland Parish E-911, Board; Richland Parish TRIAD; Dixie Youth Baseball and Richland Parish Dixie Boys' Baseball