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03/09/2025 - New Release
02/16/2025 - Carthage homicide suspect arrested in Galena
11/17/2024 - City Marshal Marion Thomas' Sacrifice to be Honored and Memorialized i...
10/11/2024 - Stolen ATV Recovered, Duo Arrested
10/03/2024 - Galena Man Jailed on Domestic Violence, Kidnapping Allegations
09/13/2024 - Missouri Man Sentenced to Kansas Prison in Meth Case
09/12/2024 - Webb City Woman Charged in Fentanyl Overdose Death
09/10/2024 - Former Cherokee County Man Receives 16-year Sentence
09/04/2024 - Springfield Man Injured in Late Night Crash
08/24/2024 - Sheriff's Office Joins Law Enforcement Partners in Keeping Roadways Sa...
08/14/2024 - Motorists Reminded to Use Caution in School Zones
08/02/2024 - Slain Empire City Marshal Marion Thomas' Sacrifice Submitted to Nation...
07/30/2024 - Late Night Traffic Stop Leads to Significant Drug Seizure and Arrest
07/24/2024 - Large Quantity Of Meth Seized From Galena Home
07/22/2024 - Riverton Raid Lands Two In Jail
07/17/2024 - Weir Man Jailed For Sex Crime
07/16/2024 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Awarded Body Camera Grant from the U....
07/09/2024 - West Mineral Man Jailed On Weapons Charge
07/07/2024 - New Feature Added to Sheriff's Office Website
06/26/2024 - Galena Man Convicted of Murder
06/23/2024 - Sheriff's Office Offers Tips to Stay Safe During Independence Celebrat...
06/18/2024 - Galena Man Sentenced to Nearly 9 Years in Prison
06/15/2024 - Sheriff's Office Conducts Offender Registration Compliance Operation
05/29/2024 - Oklahoma Man Jailed in Afternoon Church Burglary
05/28/2024 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Introduces What3Words Program
05/22/2024 - Carthage Man Handed Prison Sentence in Drug Case
05/21/2024 - Pittsburg Woman Sentenced to Over 6 Years In Prison
05/19/2024 - Sheriff's Office Announces Traffic Enforcement Campaign through Memori...
05/09/2024 - Search of Scammon Home Yields Meth, One Arrest
04/02/2024 - Missouri Duo Arrested Following Home Burglary
03/26/2024 - Rural Columbus Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison
03/18/2024 - Three Arrested During Raid in Baxter Springs
03/09/2024 - Columbus Man Sentenced to Over 26 Years in Prison For Child Sex Crimes
03/08/2024 - Joplin Man Receives 51 Month Sentence in Burglary Case
02/27/2024 - Columbus Man Handed Down Nearly 9 Year Prison Sentence
02/07/2024 - Enforcement Campaign Planned to Keep Super Bowl Sunday Safe!
02/06/2024 - Dispute Leads to Physical Altercation, Gun Being Brandished and Discha...
01/26/2024 - Standoff Ends With Suspect In Custody
01/26/2024 - Phone Scam Leads to Arrest of Minnesota Man
01/25/2024 - Two Arrested, Facing Burglary and Drug Charges
01/24/2024 - Baxter Springs Man Sentenced to 50 Years Imprisonment
01/22/2024 - Cassville Man Charged in Phone Scam Case
01/10/2024 - Sheriff Encourages Precautions For Upcoming Frigid Weather
01/04/2024 - Jury Returns Guilty Verdict For Columbus Man
12/28/2023 - Sheriff's Office Provides Winter Travel Safety Tips
12/26/2023 - Sheriff Offers Post-Holiday Tips to Safeguard Valuables
12/25/2023 - Sheriff's Office Joins Law Enforcement Partners to Keep Roadways Safe
12/20/2023 - Late Night Shooting Lands Galena Man in Jail
12/01/2023 - Rural Columbus Man Jailed in Child Porn Case
11/28/2023 - Rural Baxter Springs Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years on Meth Distributio...
11/22/2023 - Sheriff's Office Encourages Taking Safeguards During Holiday Shopping ...
11/18/2023 - Sheriff's Office Focused on Keeping Roadways Safe For Holiday Traveler...
11/17/2023 - Jury Finds Baxter Springs Man Guilty
11/14/2023 - Sheriff's Office Awarded Over $115,000.00 COPS Grant
11/13/2023 - Active Deer Leads to Increase in Traffic Crashes
11/12/2023 - Weir Man Arrested in Theft and Narcotics Case
11/03/2023 - Sheriff's Office Awarded Nearly $30,000.00 Grant For Narcotic Investig...
11/02/2023 - Sheriff's Office Completes Offender Compliance Operation
11/01/2023 - Over 300 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Turned Over For Safe Disposal
10/26/2023 - Sheriff's Office Encourages a Safe Halloween
10/17/2023 - McCune Woman Sentenced in 2020 Double Murder Case
10/12/2023 - Jury Returns Guilty Verdict Following Trial of Baxter Springs Man
10/12/2023 - Columbus Couple Jailed In Meth Case
10/11/2023 - Sheriff Warns of Postal Text Scam
10/10/2023 - Woman Jailed in Meth and Burglary Case
10/08/2023 - Four Arrested From Weir Home Early Sunday Morning
09/25/2023 - Sheriff's Office Receives $163,000.00 Grant For Communications Equipme...
09/21/2023 - West Mineral Man Sentenced to Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcem...
09/20/2023 - Columbus Man Receives 4 Life Sentences For Sex Offenses
09/08/2023 - Weir Couple Captured Following Pursuit
09/08/2023 - Sheriff Reminds Community Crashes Can Happen Anywhere
09/06/2023 - Trio Arrested in Weir
08/29/2023 - Baxter Springs Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years in Prison
08/16/2023 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Campaign Planned for Labor Day Travel
08/08/2023 - Rural Galena Man Jailed Following Altercation with Deputies
08/07/2023 - Galena Man In Custody Following Early Morning Theft
08/04/2023 - Chetopa Man Captured Hiding In Baxter Springs Hotel
07/27/2023 - West Mineral Man Jailed After Brief Stand-Off
07/22/2023 - Sheriff Alerts Residents of Phone Scam
07/22/2023 - Meth Distribution Sends Baxter Springs Man to Prison
07/21/2023 - Columbus Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison
07/20/2023 - Thompson Sentenced to Prison
07/18/2023 - Galena Man Jailed In Meth Distribution Case
07/13/2023 - Suspect Arrested Following Early Morning Theft
07/12/2023 - Additional Felony Charges Filed Against Attempted Murder Suspect
07/11/2023 - Suspect Jailed In Copper Wire Theft Case
07/10/2023 - Attempted Murder Suspect Captured
07/09/2023 - Armed Suspect, Stolen Truck Being Sought
07/09/2023 - New Release
07/08/2023 - Webb City Woman Handed Down Prison Sentence
06/30/2023 - Baxter Springs Man Sentenced to Prison
06/29/2023 - Sheriff Reminds Residents to Be Cautious with High Temps
06/25/2023 - Sheriff Offers Safety Tips as Independence Holiday Approaches
06/11/2023 - Texas Man Dies In Sunday Afternoon Motorcycle Crash
05/25/2023 - Suspect Arrested After Fleeing From Law Enforcement
05/23/2023 - Sheriff's Office Conducts Offender Compliance Operation
05/20/2023 - Two Arrested, Suspected of Home Burglary
05/20/2023 - Click It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Slated
05/17/2023 - Riverton Man Apprehended Following Shooting Incident
05/16/2023 - Columbus Man Back In Custody After Attempting to Flee Law Enforcement...
05/16/2023 - Joplin Man Sentenced To Prison on Burglary, Fleeing Cases
05/11/2023 - Missouri Woman Sentenced In Burglary Case
05/10/2023 - Pittsburg Woman Sentenced in Meth Case
05/05/2023 - Two Arrested Following Thursday Afternoon Incident Near Crestline
04/19/2023 - Suspect In Custody Following Tuesday Night Shooting Death of Riverton ...
04/14/2023 - Baxter Springs Man Arrested on Meth Manufacturing Case
04/13/2023 - Trio Arrested Following Drug Raid
04/06/2023 - Columbus Man Receives Prison Sentence
04/05/2023 - Oklahoma Man Faces Burglary Charges
04/05/2023 - Baxter Springs Man Receives Nearly 2 Year Sentence
04/04/2023 - Weir Woman Receives Prison Sentence
03/29/2023 - Fugitive Apprehended Hiding In Rural Baxter Springs Home
03/16/2023 - Rural Scammon Man Imprisoned on Drug Charges
02/27/2023 - Galena Man Receives Prison Sentence
02/25/2023 - Suspect Captured After Shooting at Law Enforcement Friday Night
02/09/2023 - Missouri Man Sentenced to Nearly 7 Years for 2019 Robbery
01/31/2023 - Riverton Woman Sentenced to 8 Years
01/17/2023 - Armed Suspect Deceased After Firing at Law Enforcement
01/16/2023 - Meth and Guns Seized in Monday Morning Raid
01/14/2023 - Sheriff's Office Recognized for 12th Consecutive Year For Effective Tr...
01/11/2023 - Dual Burglaries in Weir Lands Joplin Man in Jail
12/26/2022 - Sheriff Offers Tips to Safeguard Gifts
12/21/2022 - Rural Baxter Springs Incident Ends When Suspect Takes His Own Life
12/20/2022 - Pittsburg Man Jailed in Weir Burglary Case
12/18/2022 - Sheriff Provides Reminders to Stay Safe With Frigid Temps in the Forec...
12/15/2022 - Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign Planned
12/10/2022 - Sheriff Encourages Taking Steps to Prevent Thefts
12/08/2022 - Duo Arrested After Stabbing
12/07/2022 - Riverton Man Sentenced in Burglary and Meth Case
12/06/2022 - Webb City Man Receives Prison Term
12/04/2022 - Suspected Thief Taken Into Custody Saturday Afternoon
11/30/2022 - Baxter Springs Murder Suspect Formally Charged
11/29/2022 - Update: Baxter Springs Murder Victims Identified
11/28/2022 - Suspect Arrested in Baxter Springs Double Homicide
11/21/2022 - Deputies Distribute Turkeys Ahead of the Holidays
11/20/2022 - Thanksgiving Safe Arrival Campaign Underway
11/19/2022 - Columbus Man Facing Federal Child Porn Charges
11/19/2022 - Deputies Named 2022 Kansas Deputy of the Year
11/13/2022 - Sheriff Offers Winter Weather Preparedness Tips
11/10/2022 - Jury Brings Back Guilty Verdict in Shipps Case
10/30/2022 - Nearly 500 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Disposed Of In Take Back Event
10/30/2022 - Law Enforcement Checks Offenders Ahead of Halloween
10/20/2022 - Halloween Safety Reminders from Sheriff Groves
10/19/2022 - 2 Arrested, Fully Automatic Weapon Seized, During Traffic Stop
10/18/2022 - Suspect Jailed, Faces Battery on Law Enforcement Charges
10/11/2022 - Sheriff Warns of Deer on the Move
10/08/2022 - Martsolf Handed Nearly 14 Year Prison Term
10/06/2022 - Weir Man Jailed After Domestic Assault
10/05/2022 - Sheriff Warns of Tech Scam
10/03/2022 - Suspect Arrested In Early Morning Burglary
09/29/2022 - Riverton Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years
09/21/2022 - Crime Trends, Statewide and Local
09/09/2022 - Man Arrested on Rape Allegations
08/28/2022 - Fugitive Apprehended After Attempting to Flee Law Enforcement
08/21/2022 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Enforcement Campaign Underway
08/05/2022 - Sheriff Offers Back to School Safety Suggestions
08/01/2022 - Suspect Arrested in Meth Distribution Case
07/24/2022 - Joplin Man Facing Cocaine Distribution Related Charges
07/15/2022 - Hignite Sentenced to Prison For 2019 Attack
07/12/2022 - Stolen Property Recovered, Suspected Burglar Arrested
06/24/2022 - Sheriff Offers Firework Safety Tips For Upcoming Holiday
06/17/2022 - Early Morning Raids Lead to Multiple Arrests
06/14/2022 - Sheriff Encourages Residents To Take Precautions Against Fuel Theft
06/08/2022 - Sheriff Reminds Residents of Upcoming Concealed Carry Permit Increase
06/05/2022 - Missouri Duo Arrested on Burglary and Drug Charges
06/01/2022 - Baxter Springs Man Jailed After Alleged Armed Confrontation
06/01/2022 - Offender Registration Compliance Operation Conducted
05/27/2022 - Online Services Provided by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
05/23/2022 - Meth, Cash Seized During Weekend Traffic Stop
05/19/2022 - Click It Or Ticket Campaign Scheduled
05/15/2022 - Narcotics and Gun Seized During Traffic Stop
05/03/2022 - Community Continues to Support Drug Take Back Program
04/29/2022 - Scammon Man Facing Burglary Charges
04/18/2022 - Late Night Shooting Suspect Sought
04/15/2022 - Shed Fire Leads to Arrest, Meth Seized
04/12/2022 - Duo Arrested Following Alleged Attempted Theft
04/12/2022 - Work Zone Awareness Week
04/05/2022 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Introduces New, Free Family Safety Mo...
03/27/2022 - Baxter Springs Shooting Update
03/24/2022 - Cherokee Man Facing Child Sex Crime Charges
03/22/2022 - West Mineral Man In Custody Following Standoff
03/05/2022 - Severe Weather Awareness Week
03/01/2022 - Sheriff's Office Receives Platinum Award in Traffic Safety from AAA
02/20/2022 - Traffic Enforcement Campaign Focuses On Area School Zones
02/09/2022 - Columbus Woman Facing Drug Charges
02/07/2022 - Be Alert for Tax Scams
01/31/2022 - Be Prepared For Winter Weather
01/12/2022 - Drugs Seized, Baxter Springs Woman Arrested
01/05/2022 - Stolen Property Recovered During Search Warrant
12/30/2021 - Sheriff Offers Winter Weather Tips
12/29/2021 - Authorities Warn of Covid-19 Scam
12/29/2021 - Parsons Couple Facing Felony Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
12/28/2021 - Two Arrested Following Overnight Burglary
12/26/2021 - Sheriff Offers Tips to Safeguard Gifts
12/23/2021 - Law Enforcement Working to Keep Roadways Safe During Holidays
12/16/2021 - Joplin Man Captured Following Burglary
12/10/2021 - Holiday Theft Prevention Tips
12/09/2021 - Two Facing Felony Drug Charges After Search Warrant Executed
11/17/2021 - Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Campaign Scheduled
10/29/2021 - Galena Man Facing Felony Theft and Forgery Charges
10/26/2021 - Joplin Duo Arrested on Burglary Allegations
10/26/2021 - Weir Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance
10/21/2021 - Sheriff Urges Caution As Deer Are On The Move
10/18/2021 - Cyber Awareness Month Underway
10/18/2021 - Sheriff Offers Halloween Safety Tips
10/12/2021 - Tractor Theft Leads to Arrest
10/05/2021 - Duo Arrested After Residential Burglary
09/15/2021 - Suspected Burglar In Custody
09/02/2021 - Woman Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Home
08/30/2021 - Karol Sullens Missing 30 Years - $30,000.00 Reward Offered for Informa...
08/30/2021 - Riverton Couple Facing Felony Charges
08/16/2021 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Enforcement Campaign Starting Soon
08/16/2021 - Duo Arrested in Stolen Property and Narcotics Case
08/09/2021 - Sheriff Encourages Safety As Schools Prepare for New Year
08/03/2021 - Riverton Man Suspected in Burglary and Theft of Firearms and Electroni...
07/28/2021 - Rural Riverton Man Facing Burglary and Drug Charges
07/14/2021 - Theft of Copper and Vehicle Leads to Arrest
07/13/2021 - K9 Apprehends Man Who Fled on Foot
07/13/2021 - Two Arrested On Theft Allegations
06/30/2021 - Scammers Claim To Represent Law Enforcement, Threaten Arrest
06/28/2021 - Fireworks Safety Tips Provided by the Sheriff's Office
06/20/2021 - Riverton Man Facing Burglary Charges
06/19/2021 - Stolen Car Recovered, Couple Arrested
05/31/2021 - Suspected Thieves Arrested Following Traffic Stop
05/29/2021 - Burglary Suspect Apprehended
05/28/2021 - Fugitives Captured
05/27/2021 - Suspect Arrested In Connection To Escape
05/26/2021 - Escapee Update - Reward Offered
05/24/2021 - Sheriff Offers Summer Safety Tips to Parents
05/23/2021 - SAFE Program Helps Increase Seatbelt Usage Rates Among Area Teens
05/20/2021 - Steeler Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's Foundation Awards Grant to Sh...
05/19/2021 - Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Announced
05/14/2021 - Late Night Fatality Crash South of Galena
05/05/2021 - Sheriff's K9 Team Receives Equipment Donation
05/04/2021 - Members of Sheriff's Office Receive National Recognition
04/29/2021 - Baxter Springs Man Jailed on Meth Dealing Charges
04/27/2021 - Over 523 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Turned Over to DEA
04/25/2021 - Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Seizure, Arrest
04/16/2021 - Sheriff Reminds Residents of Importance of Properly Posting Address Nu...
04/16/2021 - Search Warrant Leads to Drug Seizure, Arrest
04/15/2021 - Suspected Thief Taken Into Custody
04/08/2021 - Stolen Property Recovered, Suspect Arrested
04/06/2021 - Three In Custody Following Home Invasion
03/31/2021 - Sheriff Warns of Utility Scam
03/17/2021 - Sheriff's Office Receives AAA Platinum Level Award in Traffic Safety
02/24/2021 - Two Joplin Men Suspected of Drowning at Strip Pit
02/22/2021 - Duo Apprehended in Foiled Burglary
02/22/2021 - Teen Traffic Enforcement Campaign Underway
02/11/2021 - Be Prepared for Continued Winter Weather
01/26/2021 - Two Men Arrested Following Attack
01/14/2021 - Sheriff Warns of Covid-19 Vaccine Scams
01/08/2021 - Sheriff's Office Warns Of Scams
01/04/2021 - $20,000.00 Reward Offered For Information In Karol Sullens Case
01/03/2021 - Search Yields Meth, Stolen Truck and Gun
12/26/2020 - Sheriff Offers Tips to Safeguard Gifts
12/23/2020 - Manhunt Leads to Arrest of Burglary Suspect
12/19/2020 - Two Arrested, Linked to Residential Burglary
12/15/2020 - Burglary Suspect Apprehended
12/15/2020 - Investigation Into Armed Robbery at Weir Convenience Store Closed
12/03/2020 - Investigation Underway into Quick Shop Robbery
11/30/2020 - Sheriff Urges Caution With Online Shopping
11/17/2020 - Sheriff Warns Of Unemployment Scam
11/17/2020 - Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign Announced
11/05/2020 - Motorists Urged to Be Cautious of Deer Crossing Roadways
10/27/2020 - Over 700 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Turned Over to DEA
10/26/2020 - Sheriff Offers Halloween Safety Tips
10/23/2020 - Drugs and Stolen Handgun Seized During Early Morning Traffic Stop
10/22/2020 - SAFE Program Enters 10th Year in Cherokee County
09/30/2020 - Community Cookout Planned As Part of National Faith and Blue Weekend
09/22/2020 - United States Department of Justice Awards Cherokee County Sheriff's O...
09/14/2020 - Four Arrested Following Residential Burglary
09/11/2020 - Search of Home Leads to Seizure of Fraudulent Documents
09/04/2020 - Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today.
09/02/2020 - Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Suspect Arrested
08/31/2020 - $10,000 Reward Offered For Information Leading to Discovery of Karol S...
08/18/2020 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Enforcement Campaign Starts This Week
08/13/2020 - Back to School Safety
08/10/2020 - Statewide Crime Report Released
07/30/2020 - Robbery Suspect Sought
07/29/2020 - Be Aware of Covid-19 Scams
07/22/2020 - Suspected Burglar Arrested
07/15/2020 - Burglary Suspect Arrested
06/30/2020 - Celebrate Independence Day Responsibly
06/29/2020 - Rural Riverton Man Arrested During Drug Raid
06/24/2020 - Couple Facing Drug and Weapon Charges Following Search Warrant
06/16/2020 - Second Suspect Arrested In Connection to Double Homicide
06/15/2020 - Murder Suspect In Custody
06/15/2020 - Sunday Morning Shooting Victims Names Released
06/15/2020 - Detectives Investigating Sunday Morning Shooting Deaths
06/14/2020 - Saturday Afternoon Fatality East of Weir
06/09/2020 - Suspicious Activity Alert
06/08/2020 - Second Man Arrested In Theft of Camper Trailer
06/08/2020 - Sheriff's Office Awarded Grant Under Federal CARES Act
05/29/2020 - Baxter Springs Man In Jail Following Camper Theft
05/29/2020 - Suspected Car Thief Arrested
05/21/2020 - Convicted Cattle Thief In Custody on New Charges
05/14/2020 - Stolen Property Recovered, Two In Custody
05/12/2020 - CORRECTED: Click It or Ticket Campaign Scheduled to Start Next Week
05/03/2020 - Burglary Suspect Located and Arrested, Property Recovered
05/02/2020 - Burglary Investigation Yields Another Arrest
04/23/2020 - Verbal Altercation Leads to Discovery of Drugs, No Bomb
04/22/2020 - Woman Arrested Following Narcotics Search Warrant
04/18/2020 - Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Riverton Mini-Storage Burglary...
04/16/2020 - Meth Seized During Traffic Stop, Subsequent Search Warrant
04/16/2020 - Thursday Morning Search Warrant Leads to Discovery of Stolen Property,...
04/14/2020 - Sheriff Warns Of COVID-19 Stimulus Check Scams
04/08/2020 - Stolen Equipment and Guns Recovered, Meth Seized During Warrant
04/04/2020 - Stolen Property and Meth Seized In Late Night Search Warrant
03/29/2020 - Apparent Murder Suicide in Rural Galena Sunday Afternoon
03/21/2020 - Stolen Truck Recovered, Weir Man Arrested
03/21/2020 - Sheriff's Office Launches "Cherokee County Cares" Program
03/20/2020 - Scams Emerging Amid COVID-19 Spread
03/17/2020 - Search Warrant on Riverton Home Leads to Drug Seizure
03/09/2020 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office K9 Bear has received donation of body...
03/06/2020 - Stolen Property, Meth and Guns Discovered During Friday Morning Search...
03/02/2020 - Pittsburg Couple Arrested During Burglary
03/02/2020 - AAA Presents Sheriff's Office with Platinum Award
03/02/2020 - Severe Weather Awareness Week
02/21/2020 - Traffic Enforcement Campaign Announced
02/18/2020 - Stay Alert For Tax Scams
02/05/2020 - Two Arrested Following Late Night Abduction
01/23/2020 - New Responsive Website Launches for Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01/17/2020 - Reminder to Beware of Phone Scams
12/20/2019 - Be Aware of Holiday Scams
12/17/2019 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office K9 Bear to get donation of body armor...
12/16/2019 - Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
12/13/2019 - Drive Merry, Bright, and Sober This Holiday Season
12/11/2019 - Felony Arrest Follows Multi-Day Attack
12/11/2019 - Kansas Car-Jacking Lands Missouri Man Behind Bars in Oklahoma
12/02/2019 - Sheriff's Office Offers Online Shopping Safety Tips
12/02/2019 - Sheriff's Office Participates in Cancer Awareness 'No Shave November' ...
11/22/2019 - Thanksgiving Safe Arrival Traffic Enforcement Campaign Scheduled
11/08/2019 - Stolen Property Recovered During Search Warrant
11/01/2019 - Deputies Seize Nearly 30 Grams of Meth on Friday
10/28/2019 - Drug Take Back Held Saturday
10/27/2019 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Conducts Two Day Offender Compliance ...
10/14/2019 - Deer on the Move, Causing Crashes
09/27/2019 - Scammon Burglary Leads to Arrest
09/12/2019 - Crestline Raid Nets Meth Lab, Guns and Stolen Property
09/12/2019 - Carthage Man Arrested In Burglary Case
09/09/2019 - Sheriff Reminds Residents to Stay Alert on Scam Attempts
08/19/2019 - Drugs Seized From Riverton Home, 4 Children Removed
08/12/2019 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Enforcement Campaign Starts This Week
08/12/2019 - Riverton Man Facing Drug and Gun Charges
07/20/2019 - Stolen Property and Meth Discovered During Search Warrant Execution
07/08/2019 - 5th Suspect Arrested In Drug Investigation
07/05/2019 - Duo Behind Bars After Recent String of Thefts, Property Damage
07/03/2019 - Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Truck and Contra...
06/14/2019 - 3 Raids, 4 Arrests, More to Come As Part of Scammon Area Drug Investig...
06/06/2019 - Arrest Made in Felony Theft Case
06/02/2019 - Sheriff Offers Summer Safety Tips
05/28/2019 - Couple Arrested in Counterfeiting, Drug Case
05/25/2019 - Third Robbery Suspect Captured in Florida
05/23/2019 - FLOODING: VOLUNTARY EVACUATION ENCOURAGED!!
05/22/2019 - Robbery Suspects Arrested
05/21/2019 - Cherokee County Man Facing Child Sex Crime
05/20/2019 - Be Aware of Roofing Scams
05/20/2019 - 3 Arrested at Rural Riverton Home Friday Night
05/15/2019 - Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Scheduled Over Memorial Day
05/15/2019 - Baxter Springs Couple Arrested in Felony Theft, Drug Investigation
05/14/2019 - Duo Arrested in Burglary Investigation
05/14/2019 - Encourage High School Graduates to Celebrate Responsibly
05/10/2019 - Students At CUHS Buckling Up and Being SAFE
04/22/2019 - Drug Take Back Event Scheduled For Satuday
04/21/2019 - Suspected Murderer Diana Bohlander In Custody
04/20/2019 - Suspect Arrested While Trying to Flee into Mexico
04/19/2019 - Columbus Woman Facing Drug Charges
04/18/2019 - Two Arrested During Morning Raid on Baxter Springs Home
04/16/2019 - Severe Weather Season Approaching, Be Prepared
04/16/2019 - 4/20 Enforcement Campaign Underway this Weekend
04/15/2019 - Watch for Tax Scams
04/14/2019 - Woman Arrested Following Foiled Burglary of Weir Home
04/11/2019 - Sheriff's Office Receives AAA Platinum Award
04/10/2019 - $5,000 Governor's Reward Issued in Cherokee County Murder Investigatio...
04/10/2019 - Sheriff's Deputy Becomes Certified Drug Recognition Expert
04/08/2019 - Late Night Stabbing Leads to 2 Arrests, Meth Seizure
04/04/2019 - Baxter Springs Woman Arrested in Morning Drug Raid
03/28/2019 - Cartwright Arrested in Meth Manufacturing Case
03/26/2019 - Cherokee County Murder Suspect Captured in California
03/08/2019 - Columbus Couple Arrested in Mini-Storage Burglary Case
02/28/2019 - Joplin Man Arrested After Allegedly Smoking Meth In Sheriff's Office P...
02/21/2019 - Phone Scams Continue To Target Area Elderly Residents
02/14/2019 - Drugs and Guns Seized in Thursday Morning Raid
01/31/2019 - Two Women Arrested After Rural Baxter Springs Robbery
01/30/2019 - Two Arrested In Weir Robbery Scheme
01/25/2019 - Be Aware of Tax Scams
01/17/2019 - Baxter Springs Raid Nets Drugs, Stolen Property
01/11/2019 - Rural Columbus Raid Leads to Drug Seizure
01/10/2019 - Stolen Property and Drugs Discovered During Search Warrant
01/09/2019 - 3 Arrested During Drug Raid on Columbus Home
12/26/2018 - Sheriff's Office Offers Tips to Safeguard Gifts and Property
12/20/2018 - Fugitive Arrested, Meth Lab and Stolen Property Seized
12/12/2018 - Suspected Cattle Thieves Caught and Jailed
12/10/2018 - Protect Yourself from Holiday Thieves
11/28/2018 - Suspected Drug Sales Near School Leads to Arrests
11/19/2018 - Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign Underway
11/18/2018 - 3 Arrested Following Saturday Warrant Execution
11/16/2018 - Suspected Burglar Apprehended Outside of Riverton
11/16/2018 - Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
11/14/2018 - Burglary Suspect Captured
11/05/2018 - Two Arrested Following Sunday Night Raid
10/29/2018 - Halloween Safety Tips Offered by CKSO
10/18/2018 - Second Suspect Arrested In Connection to Failed Burglary
10/18/2018 - Two Arrested After Being Discovered in Vacant Home
10/17/2018 - Arrest Made in Convenience Store Burglary Attempt
10/17/2018 - Drug Take Back Event Scheduled For October 27
10/16/2018 - 3 Facing Felony Drug Charges After Morning Raid
10/05/2018 - Columbus Man Facing Drug Charges Following Raid
10/04/2018 - Columbus and Riverton SAFE Teams Attend State Teen Traffic Safety Conf...
10/04/2018 - Columbus Man Facing Felony Drug, Gun and Intimidation Charges
10/03/2018 - Deer Crash Season Upon Us
10/02/2018 - Second Suspect Arrested in Meth Lab / Burglary Investigation
09/30/2018 - Rural Columbus Man Dies in Early Morning Crash
09/19/2018 - SAFE Program Underway in Cherokee County High Schools
09/17/2018 - Carl Junction Man Arrested in Stolen Vehicle
09/17/2018 - Two Jailed After Theft of Bobcat Tractor
09/11/2018 - Residential Burglary Lands Couple in Jail
09/10/2018 - Fugitive Captured
08/30/2018 - Domestic Disturbance Leads to Discovery of Meth
08/27/2018 - Burglary Investigation Leads to Discovery of Meth Lab
08/20/2018 - Thousands of Dollars in Stolen Property Recovered, Cherokee Man Jailed
08/17/2018 - Investigators Seek Two On Offender Act Violations
08/13/2018 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Enforcement Campaign Starts This Week
08/10/2018 - Help Keep Kids Safe This School Year!
08/09/2018 - Fugitive Apprehended After Attempting To Elude Deputies
08/04/2018 - Columbus Woman Arrested in Felony Child Abuse Case
07/31/2018 - Drugs and Gun Seized in Early Morning Stop
07/25/2018 - 2 Arrested on Overnight Arson and Burglary Case
07/24/2018 - Violent Altercation Leads to Arrest
07/23/2018 - Investigation Underway in Shooting Incident
07/20/2018 - Friday Morning Crash Claims Two Lives
06/28/2018 - Sheriff's Office Offers Firework Safety Tips
06/07/2018 - Residents Cautioned of Computer Scam
06/01/2018 - Overnight Search Leads to Drugs, Stolen Property and Cash
05/31/2018 - Sheriff Encourages Summer Safety Tip Review
05/24/2018 - Columbus Man Facing Felony Theft Related Charges
05/16/2018 - Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Campaign Scheduled Over Memorial Day
05/07/2018 - Sheriff's Office Expands Prescription Drug Disposal Program
04/27/2018 - Three Arrested in Baxter Springs Drug Raid
04/23/2018 - Drug Take Back Scheduled for Saturday
04/20/2018 - Man Arrested Following Thursday Afternoon Shooting
04/17/2018 - 4/20 Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign Planned
04/11/2018 - Investigation Into School Threat Leads to Arrest
04/05/2018 - Re-Emerging Scams In the Area
04/03/2018 - Second Suspect Arrested in Residential Burglary
03/23/2018 - Columbus Man Arrested in Burglary Case
03/10/2018 - Former Rural Columbus Man Arrested in Fraud Case
03/09/2018 - Burglary Suspects Arrested Overnight in Arkansas
03/07/2018 - Baxter Springs Couple Sought In Connection to Burglary Investigation
02/28/2018 - Missouri Man Jailed Following Alleged Kidnapping of Underage Girls
02/09/2018 - Columbus Man Jailed on Rape
02/09/2018 - Drugs and Stolen Property Seized During Thursday Night Raid
01/12/2018 - Rescue Personnel Pull Man From Overturned Vehicle Submerged in Creek
01/11/2018 - Phillips Sentence to Over 3 Years in Meth Case
01/09/2018 - Hensley Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Meth Distribution Case
01/07/2018 - Drug Investigation Nets Two
01/05/2018 - Online Sex Crimes Lead to Arrest of Columbus Man
12/28/2017 - Photographs of Property Beneficial In Theft Investigations
12/05/2017 - Sheriff Warns of Christmas Season Scams
11/22/2017 - Search Warrant Leads to Two Arrests, Two Children Taken Into Protectiv...
11/20/2017 - Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
11/07/2017 - Deer on the Move
11/01/2017 - Nearly 500 Pounds of Drugs Collected
10/27/2017 - Sheriff's Office Offers Halloween Safety Tips
10/24/2017 - Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign Scheduled
10/19/2017 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and Galena Police Department Teams Up...
10/13/2017 - Suspect Charged in Baxter Springs Murder
09/30/2017 - Baxter Springs Burn Victim Dies at Springfield Hospital
09/30/2017 - Domestic Disturbance Leads to Victim and Officers Being Hospitalized
09/26/2017 - Sunday's Mother Road Marathon Traffic Advisory
09/25/2017 - Riverton Man Jailed In Burglary Case
09/15/2017 - Juvenile Arrested Following Burglary
08/24/2017 - Columbus Man Arrested in Drug Investigation
08/18/2017 - 2 Arrested in Friday Morning Raid
08/17/2017 - Joplin Woman Jailed On Forgery Case
08/16/2017 - Parents Encouraged to Sign Up for Registered Offender Alerts
08/14/2017 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.
08/11/2017 - Scammon Man Facing Felony Weapons Charges
08/10/2017 - Arrest Made in Convenience Store Burglary
08/08/2017 - Watch For Kids As New School Year Approaches
08/01/2017 - Drugs and Weapons Seized In Search of Columbus Home
07/27/2017 - 2 Kids Removed From Home Following Drug Raid
07/26/2017 - Columbus Man Facing Drug Charges Following Arrest
07/17/2017 - Law Enforcement Campaign Focusing on Traffic Safety
07/10/2017 - Investigation Underway into Convenient Store Break Ins
06/23/2017 - Safety Tips Offered for Upcoming Independence Holiday
06/05/2017 - Raid on Scammon Home Lands One in Jail
06/01/2017 - Trio Arrested in Galena Drug Raid
05/21/2017 - Patriot Award Presented to Captain Michelle Tippie for Support of Troo...
05/16/2017 - Law Enforcement Gearing Up for Click It or Ticket Campaign
05/15/2017 - Additional Vehicle Sought in McFarland Murder
05/12/2017 - Galena and Riverton Students Are SAFE!
05/09/2017 - Bohlander Mother and Son Wanted For Murder
05/07/2017 - Mother and Son Sought as Part of Death Investigation
05/02/2017 - Tulsa Mans Death Under Investigation
05/02/2017 - Over 400 Pounds of Drugs Collected During Take Back
05/01/2017 - Stolen Property Recovered, Suspect Arrested
04/25/2017 - Drug Take Back Event Scheduled For Saturday
04/21/2017 - Burglary and Drugs Land Riverton Couple in Jail
04/19/2017 - Sheriff's Office Recognized by Health and Wellness Advocates
03/22/2017 - Three Stolen Vehicles Recovered in Ongoing Investigation
03/21/2017 - Vehicle Burglaries Land 2 In Jail
03/10/2017 - Severe Weather Awareness Week
03/09/2017 - Lomax and Myers Arrested Thursday
03/08/2017 - Two Sought In Connection With Monday Night Shooting Death
03/07/2017 - Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Two Suspects At Large
03/01/2017 - Drugs Seized During Traffic Stop
02/25/2017 - Murder Investigation Underway in Baxter Springs
02/20/2017 - Tri-State Seatbelt Enforcement Effort Underway
02/14/2017 - Drugs Found in Crestline Raid
02/13/2017 - Monday Morning Raid Lands Three In Jail
02/06/2017 - Sheriff's Office Awarded Grant for Mobile Data Terminals
01/31/2017 - Be Careful for Potential Tax Scams
01/17/2017 - Information Sought on Fence Cutters
01/04/2017 - Piercefield Held On Rape Charge
12/21/2016 - Safeguard Your Gifts This Christmas
12/19/2016 - House Fire Claims Young Life
12/17/2016 - Traffic Crash Claims Life of Scammon Man
12/17/2016 - Emergency Road Condition Crash Reporting Plan Implemented
12/15/2016 - Rural Columbus Man Arrested Following Search Warrant
12/05/2016 - Be Aware Of Popular Holiday Scam
11/28/2016 - Online Holiday Shopping Tips
11/21/2016 - Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement Underway
11/04/2016 - Riverton Raid Lands 2 In Jail
10/31/2016 - Baxter Springs Men Jailed After Drug Raid
10/22/2016 - Over 350 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Collected for Disposal
10/13/2016 - Drugs Seized in Baxter Springs Raid
10/07/2016 - Independence Woman Dies in Friday Morning Accident
10/04/2016 - Drug Take Back / Coat Drive Scheduled for October 22
09/29/2016 - Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Updates Text Alert System on Website
09/26/2016 - Softball Fundraiser a Success!
09/23/2016 - Regional Speed Enforcement Campaign This Weekend
09/12/2016 - Scammon Man Arrested Following Drug Raid
09/08/2016 - Ortiz Receives 24 Month Prison Sentence
09/04/2016 - Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted Saturday Night
08/26/2016 - Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled
08/20/2016 - Jacoby Sammons Located and Arrested
08/19/2016 - Suspect Sought in Robbery / Assault on Law Enforcement
08/16/2016 - Law Enforcement Teams Up to Crack Down On Drunk Drivers
08/08/2016 - Back to School Safety
07/19/2016 - 2 Snagged in Bait Shop Raid
07/15/2016 - Robinson Gets 2 Years for Meth Sales
07/12/2016 - Riverton Armed Robbery Suspect Sought
07/11/2016 - Prison Sentences Handed Down in Drug Cases
07/07/2016 - Suspect Arrested in Stabbing Case
06/28/2016 - Suspects In Custody Facing Burglary, Drug Charges
06/23/2016 - Sheriff's Office Offers Firework Safety Tips
06/22/2016 - Gandy Captured After Trying to Flee Through Window
06/07/2016 - Stolen Property Recovered During Search of Baxter Springs Home
06/07/2016 - Grenade Found Outside of Baxter Springs Monday
05/26/2016 - Agencies Team Up to Keep Roadways Safe Over Memorial Weekend
05/24/2016 - Sheriff Encourages Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers to Sign Up for...
05/18/2016 - Sealtbelt Enforcement Campaign Underway - Click It or Ticket
05/17/2016 - Deputy Deb Brooks Retires from CKSO after 27 Years of Service!
05/04/2016 - Tuesday Afternoon Pursuit Ends in Crawford County
05/03/2016 - Platinum Award Presented to Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
05/02/2016 - Nearly 500 Pounds of Drugs Collected During Take Back Event
04/27/2016 - Two Arrested Following Alleged Incident Involving Gun
04/25/2016 - Cherokee County Jail One of First in the State to Receive 100% PREA Co...
04/22/2016 - Drug Take Back Set for April 30th
04/19/2016 - Redfield Man Facing Drug Charges
04/17/2016 - Tulsa Woman Jailed for Burglary of Rural Columbus Home
04/14/2016 - Scammon Man Arrested in Burglary Case
04/11/2016 - Rolling Domestic Leads to Discovery of Drugs
04/08/2016 - Rural Columbus Man Facing Rape Charges
03/23/2016 - Stolen Property and Drugs Seized During Raid
03/16/2016 - Drug Raid Lands 2 In Jail
03/06/2016 - 4 Arrested in Friday Evening Raid in Riverton
03/04/2016 - 2 Sentenced to Prison on Drug Crimes
02/26/2016 - Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign to Focus on School Zones
02/24/2016 - Duo Arrested on Burglary and Drug Crimes
02/13/2016 - Sheriff's Office Takes the Plunge for Special Olympics
02/10/2016 - Tax Season / Scam Season
02/06/2016 - Trio Arrested on Drug Charges
02/04/2016 - Gregory Gets 7 Years for Armed Robbery
01/28/2016 - Gun and Drugs Seized in Columbus Raid
01/28/2016 - Kidwell Sentenced to 20 Months on Meth Case
01/22/2016 - Joplin Man Behind Bars Following Home Burglaries
01/21/2016 - Trio Charged In Residential Burglary
01/15/2016 - Suspected Drug Dealers Behind Bars
01/08/2016 - Information Sought in Stolen Vehicle Case
01/03/2016 - Protect Your Christmas Gifts
12/29/2015 - Tuesday Afternoon Flood Update
12/27/2015 - Sunday Morning Flood Update
12/26/2015 - Residents Urged to Prepare for Flooding
12/18/2015 - 2 In Custody Following Drug Raid
12/16/2015 - Eddie Eagle Visits Columbus Schools
12/15/2015 - Suspect Not Found at Galena Home Following Search
12/15/2015 - Suspect Sought in Galena Home
12/10/2015 - Livingston and Gandy Arrested
12/04/2015 - Suspects Sought Following Shooting
12/02/2015 - Pedestrian Killed in Tuesday Night Crash
11/30/2015 - No Shave November Raises Awareness and Money for Cancer Research
11/24/2015 - Watch For Scams and Thieves this Holiday Season
11/17/2015 - Coat Drive Scheduled for Saturday
11/16/2015 - Thanksgiving Enforcement To Begin
11/10/2015 - Historical Human Remains Discovered
11/03/2015 - Deer Movement Causing Crashes
10/28/2015 - Sheriff's Office Offers Halloween Safety Tips
10/22/2015 - Fatal Crash West of Baxter Springs
10/19/2015 - Teen Driver Safety Weeks Kicks Off!
10/02/2015 - Theft Charges Filed Against Former Store Clerk
09/28/2015 - Drug Take Back Event a Success
09/22/2015 - Fatal Crash Near Galena
09/21/2015 - Drug Take Back Event to Be Held September 26
09/11/2015 - Sheriff's Office Recognizes National Child Passenger Safety Week with ...
09/04/2015 - Fatal Crash Near Riverton
08/17/2015 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.
08/10/2015 - Sheriff's Office Offers Back to School Safety Tips
07/22/2015 - Columbus Raid Nets 2
07/07/2015 - Galena Raid Land 3 in Jail
07/06/2015 - Warrants Issued for Sex Offenders
06/25/2015 - Drive Safe Near Farm Machinery
06/23/2015 - Firework Safety Tips
06/09/2015 - Wininger Sentenced to Life in Prison
05/17/2015 - 2 In Custody on Murder Charges
04/10/2015 - Raid Lands Baxter Springs Man in Jail on Drug Charges
04/01/2015 - Watch for Scams During Tax Season
03/31/2015 - Be Prepared for Severe Weather
03/24/2015 - Tuesday Afternoon Update: Scammon Death Investigation
03/23/2015 - Monday evening Update: Scammon Death Investigation
03/23/2015 - Death Investigation Underway in Scammon
03/09/2015 - Armed Robbery Lands 2 In Jail
03/05/2015 - Jury Convicts Wininger of Sex Crimes
02/20/2015 - Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign Kicks Off Feb. 23rd
02/17/2015 - Sheriff's Office Raises Nearly $2,100.00 for Special Olympics
02/15/2015 - Drugs and Cash Seized in Raid Friday Afternoon
01/13/2015 - New Warrant Feature Added To Sheriff's Website
12/27/2014 - Theft Suspects Spend Christmas In Jail
12/12/2014 - Burglary Suspect Arrested
12/07/2014 - S.E.A.T. Program Helping to Keep Young Drivers and Passengers Safe
12/03/2014 - Local Law Enforcement Helps In Fight Against Cancer
11/26/2014 - Stolen Property Recovered During Search Warrant
11/26/2014 - Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
11/24/2014 - Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement to Kick Off
11/18/2014 - Motorists Encouraged to Watch for Deer
09/29/2014 - Drug Take Back Event Yields Over 200 Pounds
09/20/2014 - Larry Scott Madden Arrested on Sex Crime Allegations
09/14/2014 - Jury Find Travis Odom Guilty of Sex Crimes
09/10/2014 - Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign Slated for Next Week
09/08/2014 - Drug Take Back Event Scheduled for September 27
08/29/2014 - Third Suspect Arrested in Connection With Drug Case
08/28/2014 - Morning Raid Lands Two in Jail
08/13/2014 - Drive Safe In School Zones
08/05/2014 - Sklyer Gurnee Charged with First Degree Murder
08/04/2014 - AMENDED: Investigation Underway In Early Morning Shooting Death
07/03/2014 - House Fire Ruled Accidental
06/21/2014 - Man Found Dead After Being Struck By Train
06/07/2014 - Double Fatality Crash North of Crestline Friday Night
05/29/2014 - SAFE Grand Prize Winners Announced
05/16/2014 - Suspected Burglar Behind Bars
05/13/2014 - Click Or Ticket Campaign Announcement
05/01/2014 - Tornado Response Command Transfers to City Hall
04/30/2014 - Tornado Response Update (April 30, 2014 at 9:00)
04/30/2014 - Tornado Update (posted late April 29th)
04/28/2014 - Baxter Springs Tornado Update 6:30 April 28
04/28/2014 - Update 5:00 4/27/2014
04/28/2014 - Baxter Springs Tornado Update 8:00
04/23/2014 - Woman Arrested For Meth Sales
04/23/2014 - Sheriff Groves and Deputy Noel Both Receive 2014 State Awards
04/21/2014 - Melissa Coles Sentenced to Prison Term
04/11/2014 - 5 Arrested in Friday Morning Raid
04/09/2014 - Sheriff's Office Adds New Features to Website
04/07/2014 - Drug Take Back Event Scheduled for April 26th
04/04/2014 - Chew Sentenced to Prison on Burglary Case
03/28/2014 - Meth Charges Being Sought on Two Suspects
03/26/2014 - Watch For Scams
03/25/2014 - Sheriff's Office Receives Platinum Award from AAA Allied Group
03/22/2014 - Columbus Woman Facing Drug Charges
03/21/2014 - *Amended* Suspected Truck Thief In Custody
03/13/2014 - Two In Custody on Theft Related Charges
02/27/2014 - William Toney Sentenced to 7 Years in Meth Conspiracy Case
02/20/2014 - Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign to Kick Off Monday
02/06/2014 - Suspected Meth Lab Discovered in Baxter Springs Home
02/01/2014 - 2 In Custody Following Burglary
01/30/2014 - Rape Charges Filed Against Riverton Man
01/26/2014 - Sheriff's Office Raises Funds for Special Olympics
01/25/2014 - Second Suspect Arrested on Drug Charges
01/24/2014 - Weir Man in Custody Following Raid
01/20/2014 - Beware of "Grandparent Scam"
01/13/2014 - Stolen Truck Lands Two in Jail
12/03/2013 - Sheriff's Office Raises Money for American Cancer Society
11/21/2013 - Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign to Start Monday
11/08/2013 - Baxter Springs Man Charged with Drug Sales
10/17/2013 - Four Arrested in Weir Raid
10/16/2013 - Ensure that Halloween is a Safe Night of Fun in Cherokee County
10/07/2013 - Drug Take Back Event Slated for October 26th
10/07/2013 - Operation Warm Kids Coat Drive
09/30/2013 - Sheriff's Office Receives Over $105,000.00 COPS Grant
09/18/2013 - Emergency Preparedness Month
09/13/2013 - New Visitation Program Proving Succesful for Cherokee County Jail
08/27/2013 - Final Suspect Arrested in Meth Drug Ring
08/13/2013 - Back to School Safety
08/13/2013 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose., Campaign Begins This Week
08/02/2013 - Baxter Springs Drug Ring Case Nets Two More
07/25/2013 - Additional Photos of Galena Bank Robber
07/24/2013 - More Arrests Made in Baxter Springs Drug Investigation
07/22/2013 - Galena Bank Robbery
07/17/2013 - Columbus Woman Facing Drug Charges
07/16/2013 - Two in Jail on Meth Charges
07/02/2013 - Three Arrested on Meth Charges
06/26/2013 - Oklahoma Prison Escapee Captured
06/24/2013 - Firework Safety Tips
06/07/2013 - Woman Arrested in Drug Case
06/06/2013 - 2 In Custody Following Search Warrants
05/23/2013 - 2012/2013 SAFE Winners Announced
05/23/2013 - Click it or Ticket 2013 is Underway
05/20/2013 - Oklahoma Escapee Taken Into Custody
04/30/2013 - Correction on Prior Press Release
04/30/2013 - Burglary Suspect Taken Into Custody
04/30/2013 - April Drug Take Back Another Success
04/17/2013 - Drug Take Back Set for Saturday, April 27th
04/04/2013 - New Law Targets Drug Dealers When Their Drugs Cause Death
03/10/2013 - Several Injured In Late Night House Fire
03/08/2013 - Increased Traffic Enforcement Slated to Begin March 11
02/21/2013 - UPDATE: Suspect Penny Snyder is in Custody in Cherokee County
02/21/2013 - Charges Filed In Connection to Recent Residential Burglary Cases
02/12/2013 - Reward Being Increased to $7,000,00 on Burglary Cases
02/10/2013 - Saturday Morning Burglary Lands 2 In Jail
02/09/2013 - Two Arrested Following Friday Afternoon Chase
02/05/2013 - Reward Raised to $6,000.00!
01/28/2013 - $5,000.00 Reward Offered in Recent Burglary Cases
01/27/2013 - Traffic Stops Lead to Drug Arrests
01/19/2013 - Two In Jail Following Scammon Raid
01/18/2013 - UPDATE: Update on Fatality House Fire from January 17
01/17/2013 - Fatality House Fire North of Columbus Being Investigated
01/13/2013 - Meth Lab Discovered in Early Morning Raid
12/07/2012 - 2 Charged In Residential Burglary
11/28/2012 - State Farm Partners with Cherokee County S.A.F.E. Program
11/19/2012 - Sheriff Presented with Traffic Safety Award
11/13/2012 - Increased Enforcement Scheduled for Thanksgiving Holiday
10/26/2012 - Stolen Property Recovered, Victims Asked to Help Identify Stolen Goods
10/23/2012 - Krause Arrested for Misuse of Public Funds
10/19/2012 - Residents Advised of Recent Burglaries
10/09/2012 - Traffic Delays Should Be Expected Sunday
10/02/2012 - Stultz Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
10/01/2012 - Two Suspects Headed for Prison in Meth Manufacturing Case
10/01/2012 - Nebraska Fugitive Nabbed by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
09/29/2012 - Drug Take Back Event Continues to Be Successful
09/25/2012 - Galena Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Burglary
09/20/2012 - Drug Take Back Event Set for September 29th
09/12/2012 - Remember to be Cautious of Scams
08/24/2012 - Distribution of Drugs Leads to Arrest for Murder
08/24/2012 - Two In Custody Following Burglary Investigations
08/15/2012 - You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. 2012
08/14/2012 - Search Warrant Leads to 5 Arrests
08/09/2012 - School Year Safety
07/03/2012 - 7 Year Prison Sentence Handed Down for Meth Manufacturer
06/27/2012 - Jail Escapee Jimmy Sluder Back Behind Bars
06/24/2012 - Jimmy Sluder Wanted For Escape From Custody
06/23/2012 - Leslie Stultz (Harrison) Guilty on Federal Drug Charges
06/07/2012 - 2 Arrested on Drug Charges
06/06/2012 - 2 Arrested in Burglary Plot
05/24/2012 - May 2012 Click It or Ticket Campaign
05/24/2012 - Cherokee County Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Should Be On Alert
05/18/2012 - 3 Arrested in Drug Smurfing Case
05/08/2012 - Email Scams Circulating
05/04/2012 - 2 Kids Taken Into Police Protective Custody During Meth Lab Raid
04/25/2012 - Residential Burglary Leads to Arrest
04/20/2012 - 3 Arrested on Drug Charges
04/02/2012 - Be Cautious of Scams
03/13/2012 - One in Custody Following Shooting
03/06/2012 - 2012 Seatbelt Program Underway
03/01/2012 - Tax Scam Warning
02/28/2012 - 2 Search Warrants Lead to 3 Arrests on Drug Charges
01/20/2012 - Raids Net 7
12/27/2011 - Weir Bank Robber Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
12/07/2011 - Phone Scam Resurfaces
11/15/2011 - Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign
11/09/2011 - Cherokee County Man Knocked Radio Station Off the Air
07/24/2011 - Sixth Suspect Arrested in Connection with Friday Morning Raid
07/22/2011 - Baxter Springs Raid Lands Five in Jail
07/22/2011 - Two Arrested in Weir Bank Robbery Case
07/05/2011 - Scammon Search Warrant Lands One in Jail
06/17/2011 - Early Morning Accident Results in Fatality
06/16/2011 - Two Facing Charges Following Theft
06/01/2011 - Youth Safety Day Postponed
05/13/2011 - Suspected Thieves in Custody
05/09/2011 - Ongoing Investigation Leads to Two More Arrests
05/08/2011 - Investigation Lands Four in Jail
04/30/2011 - Drug Take Back Event Successful
04/25/2011 - Flood Waters Cover Area Roads
04/19/2011 - National Drug Take Back Day Set for April 30th
04/16/2011 - Raid Lands Four in Jail
04/04/2011 - Fire Under Investigation
03/30/2011 - Sheriff's Office Nominated for National Award
03/25/2011 - Residents Reminded to Safeguard Personal Information
03/10/2011 - Riverton Man Facing Additonal Charges for Sex Crimes
02/21/2011 - Drug Sales Lead to Arrests
02/08/2011 - Rape Charges Filed Against Rural Baxter Springs Man
02/04/2011 - Fugitive Arrested - Facing New Charges
02/04/2011 - Friday Blizzard Event Update
02/02/2011 - Wednesday Afternoon Event Update
02/02/2011 - Wednesday Morning Operations Briefing
02/01/2011 - Guard Units Arrive in Cherokee County
02/01/2011 - Tuesday Afternoon Blizzard Response Update
02/01/2011 - Tuesday Blizzard Update
01/31/2011 - Winter Storm Information
01/30/2011 - Raid Lands Three In Custody
01/14/2011 - Suspect Sought by Authorities
01/13/2011 - Burglary Lands Pittsburg Man In Custody
01/04/2011 - Nearly $200,000.00 Grant Secured by Sheriff's Office
12/09/2010 - Two Suspects Facing Charges of Making Meth
11/30/2010 - School District and Sheriff's Office Team Up On Project
11/16/2010 - Home Burglary Lands Two In Custody
11/10/2010 - DUI Checkpoint Planned During Upcoming Holiday
10/26/2010 - Safety Tips Offered For Halloween
10/04/2010 - One Fatality in Early Morning Accident
10/03/2010 - Nearly $102,000.00 Awarded to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
09/30/2010 - Galena Man Facing Meth Manufacturing Charges
09/27/2010 - Over 100 Pounds of Prescription Medications Turned in During National ...
09/20/2010 - National Take Back Day Announced For September 25, 2010
09/14/2010 - Suspect Arrested After Being Pulled from Spring River
08/13/2010 - Sheriff's Office Steps up D.U.I. Enforcement
08/04/2010 - Traffic Stop Leads to Search Warrant
07/30/2010 - Four In Custody Following Columbus Raid
07/13/2010 - Rural Scammon Man Arrested for Growing Marijuana
07/03/2010 - Three Arrested After Friday Morning Raid
07/03/2010 - Stolen Property and Narcotics Found in Galena Home
06/30/2010 - Illegal Riverton Tattoo Parlor Closed - One Arrested
06/30/2010 - Three in Custody Following Baxter Springs Raid
06/25/2010 - Third Suspect Arrested Following Raid
06/24/2010 - Two in Custody Following Scammon Raid
05/29/2010 - Residents reminded to drive with caution near parks
05/23/2010 - Pittsburg Homicide Suspect Arrested in Weir
05/18/2010 - Two in Custody for Meth Manufacturing
04/29/2010 - One in custody for gun thefts
04/25/2010 - Two arrested at suspected meth lab
04/08/2010 - Two charged following Tuesday morning raids
03/17/2010 - Seat belt, child passenger safety enforcement crackdown targets 10 cou...
03/10/2010 - Two Arrested for Arson, Criminal Damage To Property
02/27/2010 - Neglected Animals Confiscated by Sheriff's Office
02/13/2010 - Drugs Found in House Near Galena High School
02/13/2010 - Four Children Taken Into Protective Custody Following Search
02/09/2010 - Suspect Arrested in November Bomb Threat Case
02/06/2010 - Amber Alert Cancelled
02/05/2010 - Child Missing, Missouri Amber Alert Issued
02/01/2010 - New Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Website
01/28/2010 - Carona Home Raided, Meth Lab Found
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