Thomas County KS Sheriff's Office

08/25/2026

‼️You Drink. You Drive. You Lose- is Just Ahead‼️

Drivers are advised that during the period of August 23 through Labor Day, September 7, The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office will join other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways during You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.

It is illegal to drive while impaired, yet one person is killed in a drunk driving crash every 52 minutes in the United States. Just one drink before driving can put you and others in danger because alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination.
Driving after consuming alcohol or any other potentially impairing substance is a choice you make.

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers to take a moment to consider how it would be to begin every day with the memory of your decision if it resulted in injury or death. If you are driving impaired, you are not only more likely to crash, but that crash is much more likely to cause serious injury or death. Think about your family, your friends, your coworkers, and neighbors.

And, always wear your seat belt it’s your best defense against impaired drivers. Every trip, every time.

You can count on this agency to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year in order to save lives.

08/24/2026

🚨 **SCAM ALERT – THOMAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE** 🚨

The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a **new scam involving voicemail messages** being left for local citizens.

The voicemail asks the recipient to return a call to the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office and claims the call is from **Sergeant David Raskun**.

**This is a scam.** The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office is not making these calls or leaving these messages.

If you receive a voicemail like this:

• Do not return the number provided in the message.
• Do not provide personal, financial, or identifying information.
• Do not send money or gift cards.
• If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office directly using a verified phone number.

Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors—especially those who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

**When in doubt, hang up and verify.**

📞 Thomas County Sheriff’s Office: **785-460-4570**

08/23/2026

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO PURSUIT AND ARREST

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a deputy with the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 70 near mile marker 41.

During the traffic stop, the deputy determined that the male driver did not have a valid driver’s license. It was also discovered that both the driver and female passenger were wanted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

As the deputy attempted to take the male driver into custody, he fled on foot, running south across both lanes of Interstate 70 and into a nearby pasture. The deputy pursued the male subject and, with assistance from the Kansas Highway Patrol, was able to take him into custody approximately one mile south of the original traffic stop.

During the pursuit, the female passenger entered the driver’s seat of the vehicle and fled the scene. While fleeing, she collided with another vehicle and crashed. A passing motorist stopped and picked up the female suspect from the scene.

Law enforcement officers have not yet located the female suspect and are continuing efforts to locate her.

The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Kansas Highway Patrol and Colby Communications for their assistance during this incident. We also would like to thank The Goodland Police Department and the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office in their efforts to assist us.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the female suspect is encouraged to contact the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

08/22/2026

Butcher Boy BBQ is open and smelling delicious!!

Colby Event Center

08/22/2026

Free Car Seat Safety Check lane is OPEN!!!

08/22/2026

It’s lights on at the Touch-A-Truck and Car Seat Safety Check! Come on down and see us! Helicopter lands at about 10:30! Food truck opens at 11!

08/21/2026

Anyone with information about the destruction of the two cameras may call the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office at 785-460-4570.

Two automated license plate-reading cameras operated by the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office were cut down Thursday night, causing damage that authorities expect will exceed the threshold for a felony criminal damage case.

08/21/2026

**This Post Is No Longer Current**

This storm is now moving south. Hail to the size of golf balls has been reported near Herndon along with wind gusts ranging from 60-79 mph. Highway 83 from Gem towards Dresden, be on the lookout if this storm can maintain its intensity!

08/19/2026

Join us Saturday for Touch-A-Truck and Seat Belt Safety Checks and check out the Butcher Boys Food Truck!!