Press Release: February 18, 2026
2 ND SESSION OF THE SLPSO JAIL OPIOID PROGRAM GRADUATES 12 INMATES
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz is pleased to report, “We initiated this program in conjunction with
Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center last year, to a successful conclusion. The 2 nd session has
met with equal success, with twelve inmates graduating and obtaining certificates for their
sincere and heart-felt participation in this program.”
Sheriff Guidroz continues, “This program is based on the “12-Step Model”, emphasizing
education, self-awareness and personal growth toward sustained recovery. We have taken this
time-proven methodology and applied it to our inmate population, with significant success.
This happens when three, critical components come together; Funding, which we receive
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through the Opioid Settlement Fund; Participation from the inmate population who see the
positive benefits from their involvement and; Implementation through our hard-working staff.
Major Josie Lazare, Lt. Lelonda Lewis and Lt. Nia Henry are the team behind the day-to-day
implementation of this program, along with the Instructors: Matthew Corley (Program
Director), Noah Menard and guest speakers: Richard Mansfield, Crystal Weber and Joshua
Menard.”
“Clearing the way, removing the obstructions created by trauma and opioid addiction to a
path that does not return to jail.”
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz
