Dallas County Sheriffs Office

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Please share. Contact our Dispatch, non-emergency, at (417) 345-1999 and ask for any available Deputy if you have any information. Thank you.

08/25/2026

Dallas County Sheriff's Office is hiring for two jail positions. Corrections Officers work 12 hour shifts on a schedule that provides for every other weekend off. Please inquire at the Sheriff's Office or email a request for application at [email protected].

07/02/2026

Date: July 2nd, 2026

For immediate release

My office has met with the Deputy Sheriff involved in the criminal allegations in Laclede County, and I have terminated his employment as of today. Thank you to Laclede County Prosecutor's Office and the Lebanon Police Department for providing me with the information needed to complete this quickly.

Sheriff Darren Cheek

07/01/2026

Update regarding my previous release.

I have been informed that formal charges have been filed for the off-duty Deputy Sheriff involved.

As this is both a criminal and internal investigation, I will have no further comment until one or both are resolved. I appreciate the public's understanding as my Office endeavors to resolve the internal investigation. Thank you for your patience.

Sheriff Darren Cheek

07/01/2026

I campaigned on a promise of transparency, and am providing the following information in line with that promise. Further information will be released as it is available.

02/28/2026

Today, Christian County lays two of their deputies to rest while the nation stands watch.

I have remained quiet this week on social media regarding this matter — but please don’t mistake my silence for indifference or distance. Silence can be reflection. It can be the weight of knowing there simply are no words big enough to hold the grief.

Today we honor two lives that chose service over self. Two individuals who put on the uniform each day knowing the risks, yet showing up anyway — for their community, for their families, and for one another.

To their loved ones: there are no sentences strong enough to ease this kind of loss. But please know your deputies were more than badges.

From one law enforcement family to another, we stand with Christian County. We mourn with you. We pray for peace over your homes and strength for the days ahead.

12/20/2025

The Dallas County Sheriff’s office is grateful for all the departments who showed up to support our community together! Huge shout out to Buffalo City Chief Chad Garner for organizing this event and making it happen.

12/10/2025

12/07/2025

Dec 6th, 2025

I was excited to hold my first department Christmas party, and honor the hard work and accomplishments of my deputies. I am pleased to announce the following awards and promotions:

Corrections Officer Mason Beesley - Jailer Of The Year

Jail Administrator Kelsey Doeden - Co-Worker Of The Year

Corrections Supervisor Corporal Daniel Moore - Professional Of The Year

Patrol Supervisor Corporal David Dixon - Supervisor Of The Year

Deputy Sheriff Bailey Brown - Deputy Of The Year

Office Administrator Karon Ethridge - Recognized by the Missouri Association of Counties for 20 Years Of Service

Investigations Corporal Chris Clarke - Promoted to Investigations Sergeant

Patrol Supervisor Sergeant Chris Cade - Promoted to Patrol Supervisor Lieutenant

Deputy Sheriff Kristen Cervantes - Promoted to Investigations Corporal

I couldn't be prouder of my department and the people that make it successful. Please join me in congratulating each of them.

Dallas County Sheriff Darren Cheek