WINNFIELD, LA— Winnfield Police Department Assistant Chief of Police Russell L. Jones is retiring June 30, 2024, after over 43 years of continuous service to the citizens of Winnfield.

Jones was first hired in October 16, 1980, under then Chief of Police Cranford Jordan.  He graduated the Alexandria Regional Training Academy on Apil 10, 1981.  He has served under several administrations both Chiefs of Police and Mayors.  Chiefs included Jordan, Gleason Nugent, Benji Phelps, and current Chief Johnny Ray Carpenter.  Mayor included Jack Henderson, Max Kelley, Deano Thorton, Ronald Goff, BR Audirsch, Kia Beville, and current Mayor Gerald Hamms.  

Assistant Chief Jones has many milestones in his career, being the first African-American in the Winnfield Community to be appointed as a Sergeant, then Lieutenant, and finally Assistant Chief beginning September 16, 1999. During his time, he was able to obtain his Associate degree from Northwestern, an Associate from Louisiana College, his Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana Baptist University, and is currently working on his Master’s Degree.

A reception in his honor will be held Thursday, June 27, at 12:00 Noon at the Winnfield Civic Center located at the Winn Parish Fairgrounds.  All are invited to attend and wish him the best as he has accepted the Lord’s calling to pastor a church here in town.