Aiken County Sheriff's Office

Aiken County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Marty Sawyer Jr

The 19th Sheriff of Aiken County, SC We provide equal enforcement and protection of the law without prejudice or favor.

Mission Statement

We, the mend and women of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office believe that our fundamental duty is to serve and protect the citizens and visitors of Aiken County with fairness, compassion and respect. We recognize the need for professionalism, integrity and timeliness so that those we serve many feel secure. our commitment shall be accomplished through communications; openness and cooperation with all elements of our community.

Yesterday, Sheriff Sawyer administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Jordan Strickler! Deputy Strickler joins our team a...
06/09/2026

Yesterday, Sheriff Sawyer administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Jordan Strickler! Deputy Strickler joins our team and already holds his certification through the Criminal Justice Academy. We are excited to have Deputy Strickler start serving the citizens of Aiken County!

Last week, we said goodbye to a true hero and loyal friend. Retired Aiken County Sheriff's Office K9 Prado was peaceful...
06/08/2026

Last week, we said goodbye to a true hero and loyal friend. Retired Aiken County Sheriff's Office K9 Prado was peacefully laid to rest after a lifetime of service and companionship.

K9 Prado faithfully served the citizens of Aiken County from June 2015 until his retirement in July 2023. K9 Prado served with two handlers during his service, Deputy Lamphere and Sgt. Canalejo.

K9 Prado was trained in narcotic detection and had a very successful career with over 300 narcotic deployments resulting in the seizure of large amounts of illegal narcotics, fi****ms, and over $47,000 in drug proceeds.

From the streets protecting our community to his well earned retirement, K9 Prado continued his companionship where he lived with Sgt. Canalejo and his family, where he enjoyed chasing his Kong and taking trips to the beach.

We thank K9 Prado for his courage, loyalty, and unwavering dedication and the Canalejo family for continuing to love him during his retirement.

Rest in peace K9 Prado, you're lasting pawprints on everyone's heart will never be forgotten!

06/07/2026

**UPDATE** phone lines are restored as of 12pm.

🚨🚨Non-Emergent Phone lines down🚨🚨

We are experiencing outages on our main phone line 642-1761. Please use 803-642-1501 or 803-642-1502 for all non-emergent calls.
Our 911 emergency lines are not affected and are working as intended. We are working to restore the main number as soon as possible and we will update accordingly.

Missing PersonThe Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.Trace...
06/03/2026

Missing Person

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Tracey Robinson West, 56 of Aiken was last seen on April 22, 2026 on the 300 block of North Street in Aiken and was reported missing to the Sheriff’s Office on May 21, 2026.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Ms. West is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 803-642-1761.

06/01/2026

**UPDATE**

The suspect has been taken into custody without incident after successful negotiations. Deputies will remain on scene for a while longer.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene on the 600 block of Carolina Springs Rd in North Augusta for an armed barricaded person inside a residence. SWAT and negotiators are currently on the scene. We ask everyone to avoid the area until further.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made an arrest in a kidnapping and impersonation of a law enforcement o...
06/01/2026

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made an arrest in a kidnapping and impersonation of a law enforcement officer incident that occurred in the early morning hours of May 29, 2026 on Banksmill Road near Club Drive.

Investigators have arrested 39-year-old Jonathan Willard of New Ellenton. Willard is charged with kidnapping and impersonation of a law enforcement officer. Willard is currently incarcerated at the Aiken County Detention Center.

Investigators want to urge the public to look at the photo of Willard and if anyone has had any similar incidents or interactions with Willard to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 803-642-1761

🎓Congratulations to our GED Graduates!🎓Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated another remarkable achievement as two inmate...
06/01/2026

🎓Congratulations to our GED Graduates!🎓
Last Thursday, we proudly celebrated another remarkable achievement as two inmates earned their GED's!

The graduation ceremony was held with Sheriff Sawyer and Garen Cofer, Director of Aiken County Adult Education delivering remarks.

This represents more than just completing an educational milestone, it symbolizes determination, hard work, and commitment to building a better future. Through dedication and perseverance, these graduates have taken an important step toward personal growth and creating new opportunities for themselves upon reentry into the community.

Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives, reduce recidivism, and strengthen our communities. We commend each graduate for their accomplishment and thank our educators, detention staff, and community partners who help make this program possible!

Great job to all these deputies for making this day extra special!!!
05/29/2026

Great job to all these deputies for making this day extra special!!!

Yesterday, we proudly recognized Investigator Gary Benfield on his retirement after 24 years of dedicated service to the...
05/29/2026

Yesterday, we proudly recognized Investigator Gary Benfield on his retirement after 24 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Aiken County!

Throughout his career with the Sheriff's Office, Investigator Benfield exemplified professionalism and integrity. From countless investigations, mentoring to fellow deputies, his impact on this agency and the citizens he served will be felt for years to come.

Please join us in congratulating Investigator Benfield on his outstanding service and retirement and we wish him nothing but the best in his next chapter!

Introducing the newest addition to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office fleet!!This 2026 Ford Mustang is equipped with the ...
05/27/2026

Introducing the newest addition to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office fleet!!

This 2026 Ford Mustang is equipped with the newest technology and will serve multiple purposes for our agency, including traffic enforcement, recruitment events, and community engagements throughout the county.

We are excited to put this new addition to work as we continue serving and protecting the citizens of Aiken County!

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420 Hampton Avenue N. E
Aiken, SC
29801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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