Russell selects new colonel, chief posted Thursday, June 14th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  Sheriff-Elect Jay Russell announced the promotion of Major James Purvis to the rank of colonel and Marc Mashaw as the new Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy. "Mashaw will provide staff assistance and work in close cooperation with all supervisors of the department in areas of planning, training, inspection and personnel. His broad experience and ability to work with everyone will serve him well in this position," Sheriff Elect Jay Russell said. "Purvis brings 25 years of experience from Patrol, Metro, Investigations and the Special Crimes Apprehension Team (SCAT) to this position at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. In his new position, Purvis will assign, review and evaluate the work of assigned law enforcement, corrections, administrative and clerical personnel," Russell said. ..... For the full story, subscribe to the The Ouachita Citizen's NEW E-Edition!