Howard County Sheriff’s Office

07/13/2026

04/13/2026

📞💙 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 💙📞

This week, the Howard County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes and celebrates the dedicated professionals of Howard County Joint Communications during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Our telecommunicators are the calm voice in the chaos—the first first responders. They are the unseen heroes who answer the call, gather critical information, and ensure that help is on the way when it matters most. Their professionalism, compassion, and quick thinking save lives every single day.

Whether it’s guiding someone through an emergency, coordinating first responders, or providing reassurance in a moment of crisis, their work does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for their unwavering commitment to the citizens of Howard County.

Please join us in thanking our dispatchers for their service, dedication, and sacrifice. 💛

04/12/2026

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office proudly congratulates K9 Deputy Matthew Jones and his partner, K9 Blitz, on their well-deserved retirement.

Thank you both for your unwavering commitment, dedication, and service to the citizens of Howard County. Your hard work and loyalty have made a lasting impact on our community and this department.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and a happy, well-earned retirement.

Sheriff Oswald

03/31/2026

SCAM ALERT

It has been brought to our attention that scammers are calling citizens claiming to be from the sheriffs office. This individual is telling people that they’ve missed jury duty and that a warrant for their arrest has been issued. Please do not make payment to these individuals over the phone. If you have concerns about jury duty, contact the circuit clerks office at 660-248-2194. The sheriffs office will not contact you by phone to let you know that have a warrant, that will be done in person…..

02/12/2026

Update: Subject was located safely. Thank you to everyone who assisted in looking for and locating him.

02/12/2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Howard County Sheriff’s Office has canceled an Endangered Silver Advisory after a missing man was found safe. The initial advisory said Douglas Wayne Witmer, 73, left a job site at 403 Reynolds St. in Fayette around 3 p.m. Wednesday. The updated advisory saying Witmer was ...

02/03/2026

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