Freestone County Sheriff's Office

08/30/2026

UPDATE : Road reopened around 2am.
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I-45 South Bound will be shut down for the next 12 to 24 hrs per Emergency Management due to a crane that caught on fire at mile marker 212 South Bound.

08/07/2026

We are currently looking for 2 Patrol Deputies to join our team.
Starting Salary : $62,000. If you gain employment within the next month you will be eligible for a $3,500 increase in salary on October 1, 2026 ($65,500)

You can pick up and drop off an application at 103 S. Keechi St., Fairfield, Tx 75840.

08/07/2026

The FCSO is currently taking applications for the following position:

** Jailer- Starting Pay : $40,000 (Gain employment with our office within the next month and on October 1, 2026, you’ll be eligible for a $3,500 increase in salary - $43,500)
12 hr shifts w/ every other weekend off (3 Day Weekend)
+ Paid No out of pocket insurance + Accrued Vacation, Holiday Time, and Sick Time
* Hours for position will include evening shifts or deep nights. This profession is shift work and employee must be flexible. You will work weekends and may work holidays.
* The FCSO will pay for training and jailer certification.

Any persons interested in future employment with the FCSO may pick up an application in the main lobby of our office located at 103 S. Keechi St., Fairfield, Tx. **If you have already turned in an application with us, you do not need to submit another one. We will still have it on file.

08/06/2026

Broadband efficiency and possible future needs Survey. They are trying to collect quantitative data in our area to prioritize future needs.
A survey link and QR code have been provided below for our citizens.

08/05/2026

Freestone County is now under a Burn Ban. DO NOT BURN!!

08/03/2026

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)– Bryan District is proud to partner with Save Texas Moms, Fairfield Library, and the Baylor Scott White Health and Wellness Center’s Mobile Health Unit to host a first-of-its-kind community event in
Freestone County, providing families with convenient access to essential healthcare and child passenger safety resources in one location.
The event is scheduled for August 19, 2026, from 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Fairfield Library.
Save Texas Moms, a statewide nonprofit working to improve access to maternal healthcare across Texas, will host an on-site resource-and-referral tent for pregnant and postpartum mothers, caregivers, and families. Representatives will provide maternal health education, information about local and statewide support services, and opportunities for attendees to receive individualized referrals and assistance connecting with healthcare and community resources.
The event will also feature the Baylor Scott White Health and Wellness Center’s Mobile Health Unit, which is designed to improve access to preventive healthcare services for
women who may face barriers to care. The Mobile Health Unit travels throughout North and Central Texas, bringing healthcare services directly into communities and helping connect women with critical screenings, education, and follow-up care.
Services available through the Mobile Health Unit include:
• Preventive health screenings and assessments
• Pap smears (cervical cancer screening)
• Blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney risk screenings
• Women's health education
• Referrals and navigation to follow-up care and community resources
• Support for women who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing barriers to healthcare access

In addition, TxDOT – Bryan District will provide child passenger safety education and resources to help keep children safe on Texas roadways. Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for children. While many parents believe their children are properly restrained, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 46% of car seats are misused. The best way to protect young children in a vehicle is to ensure they are correctly secured in a car seat that is appropriate for their age and size and installed according to manufacturer instructions. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide education and guidance to parents and caregivers on proper car seat selection, installation, and use.

08/02/2026

Media Release:

Officer Involved Shooting on August 1, 2026 :

07/28/2026

Energy transfer is blowing wells on FM 246 and Old Mexia Rd for the next 3 hrs. It will be loud.

07/11/2026

And we hope all the kiddos are having a great time this morning at the Fishing Derby.

A very BIG "Thank You" to the Freestone County Sheriff's Office trustees, Sheriff Shipley, and Jail Administrator Heather Sutton for setting up and rigging 350 fishing poles for tomorrow's 24th Annual KNES Texas 99.1 Kid Fish Derby !!! Y'all ARE THE BEST ❤️

07/07/2026

7,000+ traffic stops. 70+ felony arrests. 30 DWI arrests. 36 warrants served, and much more.

That’s just the first month of Operation Safe Kickoff, a Texas Department of Public Safety initiative along the I-45 corridor focused on keeping Texans and the thousands of FIFA-related travelers safe.

During the operation, Texas Highway Patrol troopers have recovered stolen vehicles and stolen fi****ms while making arrests involving felons in possession of fi****ms, impersonating a public servant, multiple evading offenses, solicitation of prostitution, and cases that resulted in the rescue of a child.

Operation Safe Kickoff will continue throughout the FIFA events in Texas as troopers work to deter dangerous driving, remove violent offenders from our roadways, and help ensure everyone reaches their destination safely.