Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso, who’s in his fifth term, said he will not seek re-election. Mancuso whose law-enforcement career spans four decades made the emotional announcement this morning with his family by his side.
“I started this career, in 1984, Sheriff Wayne McElveen gave me an opportunity and it’s been the best experience of my life,” said Mancuso.
Mancuso began his career at the age of 20 and served almost thirteen years as a deputy and in 1996 he ran for City Marshal and served two terms. In October 2003, he ran for Sheriff and assumed office in July of 2004 and has been there ever since.
“I’m ready to retire, I love this job, it’s been my whole life. I’ve had the best and worst times of my life at this office. I’ve grown up here like the many men and women that have been with me this whole time,” said Mancuso.
Mancuso said about a year and a half ago he began considering retirement.
“I’ll bet you I’ve heard a million times from people, you’ll know when it’s time, you’ll know when it’s time. And I know it’s my time, I really do. It’s what’s best for me, it’s what’s best for my family. They’ve sacrificed a lot,” said Mancuso.
He will continue to serve until June 30, 2024, and Mancuso has endorsed Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory as his successor, if he chooses to run.
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