Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office

08/24/2026

🔥 PONTOTOC COUNTY BURN BAN — EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 🔥

The Pontotoc County Board of County Commissioners has instituted a countywide burn ban effective today, August 24, 2026, for a period of 14 days.

Due to current dry conditions and the increased risk of fire, outdoor burning is prohibited throughout Pontotoc County for the duration of the ban.

We ask everyone to take this restriction seriously. Even a small fire can spread rapidly under dry conditions, placing homes, property, livestock, and first responders at risk.

Please use extra caution with any activity that could produce sparks or ignite dry vegetation.

Burn Ban Effective: August 24, 2026
Duration: 14 days
Area: All of Pontotoc County

Please share this information and help us keep Pontotoc County safe.

Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office

07/31/2026

UPDATE: HE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

Thanks to the incredible response from our community, this gentleman has been identified.

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to share the original post. In less than two hours, it was shared 452 times, demonstrating just how quickly our community comes together when someone is in need.

Your willingness to help made all the difference. Thank you for your support and for helping us bring this situation to a positive resolution.

— Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office

07/09/2026

04/21/2026

Emergency personnel remain on scene, but conditions have improved significantly and the situation is beginning to come under control.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation in avoiding the area and allowing responders the space they need to work safely and effectively. Your patience and support have been greatly appreciated.

🚨 Emergency Response Update 🚨Emergency personnel are currently on scene at Cummins Construction, 10011 SH 99N, following an explosion. At this time, no injuries have been reported.Authorities are actively assessing the situation. Please avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

04/21/2026

🚨 Emergency Response Update 🚨

Emergency personnel are currently on scene at Cummins Construction, 10011 SH 99N, following an explosion. At this time, no injuries have been reported.Authorities are actively assessing the situation. Please avoid the area to allow first responders to work safely. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

03/18/2026

Found Property:

A cellphone was turned in to the Sheriff’s Office this afternoon after being found in the Pickett area. The screen is damaged, and the information on it cannot be viewed.

If you believe this may be your phone, please stop by the Sheriff’s Office between 8A - 4P to identify and claim your property.

Thank you,
PCSO

03/12/2026

March 12, 2026

Earlier today, an animal-related call in the Roff area prompted staff at Roff Public Schools to bring students back inside from recess out of an abundance of caution.

A resident reported several aggressive dogs attacking animals on private property. Before deputies arrived, the resident discharged a fi***rm and one of the dogs was shot while attempting to stop the attack.

Because the incident occurred nearby, school staff at Roff Public Schools briefly moved students indoors while deputies responded and assessed the situation. At no time were the school or students in immediate danger.

We appreciate the quick action by school staff and the cooperation of the community while deputies handled the call.

03/11/2026

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨

We are seeing the re-emergence of a text message scam claiming to be from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety about unpaid traffic violations. The message threatens license suspension, registration revocation, and collections unless payment is made immediately through a link.

Do not click the link. It’s a scam.

State agencies do not demand payment or threaten enforcement through unsolicited text messages, and the link provided in these messages is not an official government payment site.

If you receive one:
• Do not click the link
• Do not provide personal or payment information
• Delete the message and report it as spam

If you have concerns about your license or registration, contact DPS directly through their official website or phone number.

Please share this warning so others don’t fall victim.

02/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE 02/10/2026 — ROFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INCIDENT UPDATE

This morning, school administrators at Roff Public Schools were alerted by a teacher that a student may have brought a weapon onto campus.

Administrators immediately notified the on‑site deputy serving as the School Resource Officer, who quickly responded to take possession of the item and determine its nature.

Upon inspection, the item was found to be a toy gun, not a real weapon. At no time was there any active threat to students or staff.

School officials handled the matter internally in accordance with district policy.

We appreciate the swift action of the teacher who reported the concern, the administrators who followed proper procedures, and the School Resource Officer for ensuring the safety of everyone on campus.

The safety of our students remains our highest priority.