Cherokee Co Sheriff's Office- Kansas

06/08/2026

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office would like to extend a sincere thank you to Moates Excavation for the generous donation of multiple LifeVac devices. With your donation we have enough for every patrol and detective vehicle in our fleet.

As a rural county, our deputies are often among the first to arrive at medical emergencies.

Having LifeVac devices readily available in our vehicles provides another potentially lifesaving tool that can be used during choking emergencies while waiting for EMS personnel to arrive.

A LifeVac is a non-battery operated, portable airway clearance device designed to help remove an object that is blocking a person's airway when traditional methods, such as back blows or abdominal thrusts, have not been successful. The device uses suction to help dislodge the obstruction and restore airflow.

We are grateful for community partners like Moates Excavation who invest in the safety and well-being of our residents. Their generosity will help ensure our deputies are better equipped to serve Cherokee County when seconds matter most.

Thank you, Moates Excavation, for your support of local law enforcement and the communities we serve.

06/08/2026

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office recently joined the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol, Arma Police Department, and Cherokee Police Department for a coordinated traffic enforcement operation focused on seat belt use, speeding, and impaired driving.

During the event, more than 140 traffic stops were conducted, 35 citations were issued, and 5 impaired drivers were removed from Crawford County roadways.

We appreciate the partnership of all agencies involved in helping keep our communities safe. Drive responsibly, buckle up, and never drive impaired. 🚔🚦

Deputies with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, along with several other local law enforcement agencies including the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Cherokee Co Sheriff's Office- Kansas, the Arma Police Department and the Cherokee Police Department participated in a roving vehicle enforcement event on Saturday evening. This event primarily focused on seatbelt, speed, and DUI enforcement.

In total, more than 140 violators were stopped for these and other violations and 35 drivers were cited for offenses.

Additionally, 5 impaired drivers were removed from the roads in Crawford County alone.

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety through enforcement of Kansas State Laws on public roadways throughout Crawford County.

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06/08/2026

06/08/2026

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Flash Flood warning for our area until 10:45AM

06/06/2026

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard is grateful for the opportunity to post the flags each night at the Galena Days celebration. Join us this afternoon at 4 PM for the parade and the last night of festivities.

06/06/2026

West Mineral is an eventful today. With the fishing tournament and the Coal Miners reunion.

We can’t wait to see who has the biggest fish today.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

May 2026 stats

06/04/2026

☀️ Summer Vehicle Safety Reminder ☀️

Before hitting the road this summer, take a few minutes to make sure your vehicle is ready for the heat.

✅ Check your A/C to ensure it's working properly.
✅ Inspect tires for proper inflation, tread depth, and signs of damage.
✅ Check coolant, oil, windshield washer fluid, and other fluid levels.
✅ Inspect belts, hoses, battery, lights, and wiper blades for wear.
✅ Make sure floor mats are secured and not interfering with pedals.
✅ Check for vehicle recalls and complete any free safety repairs.

🚗 Most importantly: Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. Even on mild days, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise to deadly levels within minutes.

A little preventative maintenance can help prevent breakdowns and keep your family safe all summer long.

06/03/2026

Kansas Window Tint Laws – Know Before You Tint! 🚔

Car window tinting laws in Kansas were enacted in 1987

Window tint can help reduce heat and glare, but Kansas law sets specific requirements for vehicles operated on public roadways.

📖 K.S.A. 8-1749a, K.S.A. 8-1749b, K.S.A. 8-1749c

What is a Sun Screening Device?
A sun screening device is any film or material applied to vehicle windows to reduce the effects of sunlight.

Kansas Requirements:

✅ Windshield tint must:
• Be nonreflective
• Not be red, yellow, or amber in color
• Be installed only along the top of the windshield and not extend below the AS1 line

What is the AS‑1 line? It is a regulatory boundary on a windshield which is approximately 5–6 inches from the top of the windshield. It marks the lowest point where tint or a sun strip may legally be applied.

✅ Side and rear window tint must:
• Be nonreflective
• Allow at least 35% total light transmission

🚔 Law enforcement vehicles are exempt from the 35% light transmission requirement.

Medical Exception
Drivers or occupants utilizing this exception must possess a signed statement from a licensed physician or optometrist explaining the medical necessity. (see statute for more information)

Headlight Covers
Kansas law also prohibits headlamps from being covered with any tint, film, glaze, or application that is highly reflective or otherwise nontransparent when the lamps are not in operation.

⚠️ Violations of Kansas window tint laws may result in a citation and are classified as a misdemeanor offense.

Key Definitions
🔹 Light Transmission – The amount of light that passes through the window and tint.
🔹 Luminous Reflectance – The amount of light reflected outward from the window and tint.
🔹 Nonreflective – Designed to absorb light rather than reflect it.

Before installing window tint, verify that it meets Kansas requirements. A reputable installer should be familiar with state regulations, but the vehicle owner is ultimately responsible for compliance.

🚗 Safe driving starts with maintaining visibility for yourself and others on the roadway.