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Welcome

On behalf of the men and women of the Marshal’s Office, welcome to our website and thank you for taking the time to learn about our organization. This website has been designed with you in mind and it is my hope that these pages provide you with useful information and a greater understanding of the services that the Marshal’s office provides.   



Thank you for visiting our website.  We look forward to serving you.


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Upcoming Events

  • 1 January - Happy New Year

    Ward 3 Marshal Nathan Keller and all of the Deputies wish you a safe and Happy New Year.

  • 25 December - Merry Christmas

    Ward 3 Marshal Nathan Keller wishing everyone a Merry Christmaswishes.

  • 29 November - Light Up The Lake

    Over the last year, Marshal Keller saw a need to create a safe place for our local dance groups, which are mostly small girls to perform in parades. Over the last several months Marshal Keller has been working with community groups, City of Lake Charles Arts and Cultural Affairs to create a place for our children to safely perform in a parade. As part of the City of Lake Charles Light up the Lake celebration, there will be a Christmas Walking Parade. Please see the flyer to sign up!

  • 25 November - New Senior Center Pavilion

    The new pavilion at the Lake Charles Senior Center was recently finished.  We were proud to host their first event there.  We enjoyed the burger and all the fixings.  It was wonderful to see so many people having a great time outside listening to music, playing horseshoes, socializing, and of course, enjoying good food.

  • 21 November - Lunch With Oak Park Elementary

    It's been a really busy week at the Marshal's Office but we couldn't leave out how much we enjoyed our lunch with the students at Oak Park Elementary School.  

In Loving Memory

Wayne F. McElveen

June 29, 1938 - December 8, 2025



Wayne Fisher McElveen, 87, former Ward Three Marshal and Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish, passed away peacefully on Monday at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.


Born and raised in Lake Charles, Sheriff McElveen graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1957 and was a member of the 1954 Wildcat State Champion Football team. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Upon completing his service, he returned home and began what would become a lifelong career in public service, joining the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department under Sheriff Henry A. “Ham” Reid. He served as a patrol deputy and later as director of the Juvenile and Junior Deputy Programs—roles he cherished, especially the opportunity to work with the youth of Calcasieu Parish.



In 1972, he was elected Ward Three City Marshal, and in 1980, the citizens of Calcasieu Parish elected him, Sheriff. Over the next twenty years, Sheriff McElveen guided the Sheriff’s Department through a period of significant growth and modernization. He oversaw the relocation of the department and parish jail from downtown to East Broad Street and played a key role in enhancing the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy. Sheriff McElveen was able to build the new prison without any taxpayer money. In 2025, Sheriff Stitch Guillory honored his legacy by naming the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison the Sheriff Wayne McElveen Prison.


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In Loving Memory

Wayne F. McElveen

June 29, 1938 - December 8, 2025

Wayne Fisher McElveen, 87, former Ward Three Marshal and Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish, passed away peacefully on Monday at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.


Born and raised in Lake Charles, Sheriff McElveen graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1957 and was a member of the 1954 Wildcat State Champion Football team. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Upon completing his service, he returned home and began what would become a lifelong career in public service, joining the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department under Sheriff Henry A. “Ham” Reid. He served as a patrol deputy and later as director of the Juvenile and Junior Deputy Programs—roles he cherished, especially the opportunity to work with the youth of Calcasieu Parish.



In 1972, he was elected Ward Three City Marshal, and in 1980, the citizens of Calcasieu Parish elected him, Sheriff. Over the next twenty years, Sheriff McElveen guided the Sheriff’s Department through a period of significant growth and modernization. He oversaw the relocation of the department and parish jail from downtown to East Broad Street and played a key role in enhancing the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy. Sheriff McElveen was able to build the new prison without any taxpayer money. In 2025, Sheriff Stitch Guillory honored his legacy by naming the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Prison the Sheriff Wayne McElveen Prison.


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Outstanding Performers

We are recognizing a few of our deputies who consistently go above and beyond for our agency and our community.

Deputy Gerald Allen

Deputy Marshal of the Year

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Deputy Craig Lee

Law Enforcement Awardee

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Deputy Tammy Ryan

Outstanding Performance Award

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Deputy Michael Carter

Outstanding Performance

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What happens when law enforcement officers need help?

Law Enforcement hosts workshop focused on Mental Health.


LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - What happens when law enforcement officers need help? The Ward 3 Marshal’s Office held a workshop today about the importance of mental health for law enforcement officers.


“Their mental health is much more important than our mental health in lots of respects because they are that thin blue line; they are walking the line between order and chaos in their society, so if they’re walking their own personal line on mental health, they can’t serve our community,” said LCPS Dawn-Petrice Youngs.

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Ward 3 Marshal's Office

What happens when law enforcement officers need help?

Law Enforcement hosts workshop focused on Mental Health.


LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - What happens when law enforcement officers need help? The Ward 3 Marshal’s Office held a workshop today about the importance of mental health for law enforcement officers.

“Their mental health is much more important than our mental health in lots of respects because they are that thin blue line; they are walking the line between order and chaos in their society, so if they’re walking their own personal line on mental health, they can’t serve our community,” said LCPS Dawn-Petrice Youngs.

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Ward 3 Marshal's Office

A New Day Expungement Event

A Fresh Start Initiative Expungement and Name Change Event.


*This event only applies to offenses that occurred in Calcasieu Parish.

** You may email your applications to newday@cpdao.org OR you may drop it off in person at 901 Lakeshore Dr. Floor 8.

***We are not accepting phone calls or walk ins to discuss your inquiry.

**** This event is NOT a free event. Participants who have been accepted will receive an expungement at a reduced cost.

***** DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS MAY 2, 2022!

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Light Up The Lake 2025

December 2, 2025
LIGHT UP THE LAKE 2025

New Senior Center Pavilion

December 2, 2025
NEW SENIOR CENTER PAVILION

“Life is About Choices”

October 24, 2025
“Life is About Choices”
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