West Carroll Parish

Sheriff Roy "Chip" Gunter, III

  • Business Address: P. O. Box 744; Oak Grove, LA 71263
  • Street Address: 305 East Main Street, First Floor, Courthouse Building; Oak Grove, LA 71263
  • E-Mail Address: wcpso@yahoo.com
  • Business Phone: 318.428.2331
  • FAX: 318.428.8889
  • Number of Regular Deputy Sheriffs: 17
  • Sheriff's Secretary: Brenda Abernathy
  • Chief Criminal Deputy: Lewis B. Russell
  • Civil Deputy: Kelli Drurey
  • Deputy Tax Collector: Brenda Abernathy
  • Parish Prison Warden: Louie Cleveland

Personal Information

  • Year Assumed Office: 2004
  • Spouse: Debbie Lynn Gunter
  • Law Enforcement Credentials: Louisiana Sheriffs' Institute; United States Air Force (Space Command) Veteran; Served six years as deputy sheriff for West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office; DARE Officer and POST Academy
  • Professional Credentials and Civic Affiliations: Louisiana Sheriffs' Association; Mayor, City of  Oak Grove, LA, 2001.2002; Town Council Member, City of Oak Grove, 1998.2001 and Lions Club