Mitchell County Sheriff's Office

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

A great reminder from Milford Lake. Have a great and safe boating season this year! We had at least one of these incidents happen last year at Waconda Lake, let’s pray it doesn’t happen again. 🚤 🏊

04/05/2026

Yes!! I’ve been getting these messages all day today. SCAM!!!

🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE READ AND SHARE 🚨

The Beloit Police Department wants to make the public aware of a scam currently circulating through text messages.

It has been reported that individuals are receiving messages from a scammers claiming to be from a government agency. These messages are stating there is an urgent issue with a citation or toll fees that need to be taken care of. They include a link or phone number and urge immediate action.

This is a scam.

Do not click the QR code.
Do not call the number.
Do not provide any personal or financial information.

These messages are designed to create urgency and pressure you into acting quickly. Once you engage, scammers attempt to steal your personal information, banking details, or install harmful software on your device.

What you should do:
• Delete the message immediately
• Do not respond in any way
• Block the number if possible
• Report the message as spam through your phone carrier or local law enforcement

If you have already clicked the link or provided information, contact your bank right away and report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

The Beloit Police Department takes these reports seriously and is actively monitoring this activity. Please help protect your family, friends, and neighbors by sharing this post.

Stay alert. Stay cautious.

03/18/2026

Takeaways…

If there is a large sense of urgency, it’s probably a scam. Take a breath, relax your mind and think the issue through.

Never let someone remotely access your computer or device unless you are absolutely sure of who they are.

More advice to come!

01/03/2026

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Date: 01/03/2026
Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy C. Todd
[email protected]
(785) 738-3523

The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation seeking new information on a Cold Case Homicide. Please see the attached release.

12/27/2025

UPDATE:

The SUSPECT AND VEHICLE have been located. The suspect has been taken into custody by KHP and the Osborne County Sheriffs office.

*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT* For Osborne County: Please be on the lookout for a black 2014 Mustang with a silver grille. Proceed with caution. DO NOT APPROACH; contact law enforcement immediately. 

From the Mitchell County Sheriff: The 2014 Mustang was involved in a kidnapping incident on US Hwy 24 west of Beloit in Mitchell County. The victim escaped with injuries and has been hospitalized with suspected serious injuries.

The unknown suspect and stolen Mustang left the scene and were later pursued in Osborne County. The suspect and vehicle have not been found and were last seen in western Osborne County. If this vehicle is located, please call your local authorities immediately and DO NOT APPROACH.

The suspect is believed to have been possibly involved in an incident in Jewell County prior to the Mitchell County incident. KHP and Osborne County authorities are currently still on the lookout for the vehicle.tu

12/24/2025

For Immediate Release:
Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office
December 24th, 2025
Contact: Deputy C. Todd
Email: [email protected]

New Year’s campaign stresses the importance of driving sober

New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest days of the year for drunk driving.

The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement across the state to provide education about the importance of driving sober. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the statewide Taking Down DUI campaign, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 2.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every day about 34 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 42 minutes. These deaths were all preventable.

If you’re drinking, don’t drive. Being a responsible driver is simple:

• Plan a safe ride home before the party. If you drink, don’t drive, call a ride-share, taxi or a sober friend.
• If someone has been drinking, take their keys and arrange a sober ride home.
• If you see an impaired driver, contact local law enforcement.

For more information on impaired driving, go to www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/safety-topics/drunk-driving.

11/14/2025

Please read the last paragraph of this post from the Highway Patrol. This is a reminder to all that may not know. Thank you and be safe.

11/13/2025

UPDATE: 11/14/2025

According to the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office, the cause of the explosion was from an accidental gas leak from inside the home. Nothing further at this time.

For immediate release:

On November 12th, 2025, at approximately 6:23pm;

The Mitchell County Communication Center received calls of a house explosion had occurred at the corner of Elkhorn Street and Wisconsin Street in Simpson, Kansas.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene and located two adult victims with severe injuries. Both victims were transported to the Mitchell County Health Hospital Systems ER initially. The victims were then flown to higher level of care hospitals.

The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted and responded to the scene. The investigation is on going with no further information being released at this time.

11/11/2025

Honoring all veterans on Veterans Day.

11/10/2025

For Immediate Release:

The Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office announces participation of the statewide Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign.

Please see attached release.

09/28/2025

Our hearts go out to the Hays Police Department, the families, friends and all those in blue. 😢