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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.


ABOUT US

Upcoming Events

  • 12 June - Nathan T. Keller Foundation Golf Classic

    The Nathan T. Keller Foundation presents the Nathan T. Keller Golf Classic Charity Fundraiser, taking place at the Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L ’Auberge Casino Resort.

  • 11 June - The St. Huckleberry Animal Fund

    Our office is once again proud to partner with the St. Huckleberry Animal Fund to help provide pet food to members of our community. During the organization's 6th distribution event, more than 1,000 bags of premium cat food were given out to local pet owners.

  • 25 May - "Memorial Day"

    Today, the Ward 3 Marshal’s Office honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.  We extend our deepest gratitude to our fallen heroes who gave their lives to protect our freedoms

  • May 15 - Go VOTE!!

    It's election day Lake Charles.

  • 13 May - PTSD 911

    Marshal Keller had the privilege of sitting on a panel and openly discussing the stress and anxiety first responders quietly carry throughout their careers. 

  • 11-16 May - National Police Week

    Honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and recognizing the service and sacrifice of those who continue to protect communities across the United States.

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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Amnesty Program

MARCH 16 - 20

Lake Charles City Court, along with Ward 3 Marshal, Nate Keller, District Attorney Stephen Dwight, and Ward 4 Marshal, Brandon Dever, are working together to offer the Fresh Start Amnesty program to those who desire to start fresh in 2026. More details coming soon.

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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FRESH START - AMNESTY PROGRAM

Lake Charles City Court, along with Ward 3 Marshal, Nate Keller, District Attorney Stephen Dwight, and Ward 4 Marshal, Brandon Dever, are working together to offer the Fresh Start Amnesty program to those who desire to start fresh in 2026. More details coming soon.

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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The St. Huckleberry Animal Fund

June 12, 2026
The St. Huckleberry Animal Fund does it again!
Ward 3 Marshal Nathan Keller

The Fresh Start Amnesty Program

March 5, 2026
Fresh Start Amnesty Program Meeting

Light Up The Lake 2025

December 2, 2025
LIGHT UP THE LAKE 2025

New Senior Center Pavilion

December 2, 2025
NEW SENIOR CENTER PAVILION
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