Cooke County Sheriff's Office

06/08/2026

SCAM ALERT

The Cooke County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone that we will NEVER call you demanding money or claiming you missed a court date, jury duty, or have unpaid traffic tickets or warrants.

Scammers often use fear and urgency to pressure victims into sending money or providing personal information. If you receive one of these calls:

❌ Do not provide personal or financial information.
❌ Do not send money or gift cards.
❌ Hang up immediately.

If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact the Cooke County Sheriff's Office directly at 940-665-3471.

Please share this post to help protect your family and friends from becoming victims of these scams.

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

The Cooke County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Abigail's Arms for their generous donation of snacks and treats for our deputies and staff.

Your thoughtful gift and continued support mean more than words can express. Acts of kindness like this remind us how fortunate we are to serve a community that stands behind its law enforcement officers and employees.

Thank you for taking the time to recognize the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Cooke County Sheriff's Office. Your generosity helps boost morale and is greatly appreciated by everyone here.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

SCAM ALERT - PLEASE SHARE

The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind citizens to be cautious of scam calls involving missed jury duty warrants, unpaid tickets, or other supposed legal matters.

Scammers may claim you have missed jury duty, have unpaid fines, or even threaten arrest unless payment is made immediately over the phone.

Scammers are using the Cooke County Sheriff's Office phone number and using names of our employees.

🚫 The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call and demand payment over the phone.
🚫 We will NEVER ask for gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or payment apps to avoid arrest.

If you receive one of these calls:
• Hang up immediately
• Do not provide personal or banking information
• Do not send money

Please help us spread awareness by sharing this post to protect your friends and family from becoming victims of fraud.

05/25/2026

Today, the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the true meaning of sacrifice and freedom. We are forever grateful to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the liberties we hold dear.

We also extend our deepest respect to the families of our fallen heroes. Your strength and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please join us in taking a moment to remember and honor those who served.

05/22/2026

The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a huge thank you to VISTO for their generous donation of drinks and snacks for our staff.

Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated and help keep our team going while they work hard serving the citizens of Cooke County every day.

Thank you!

05/18/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

A skunk collected in the area of CR 409 has tested positive for rabies.

Please use caution in the area and keep a close watch on your pets and livestock. Make sure all pets are current on their rabies vaccinations. Avoid contact with wild animals, especially those acting strangely, aggressively, or unusually friendly.

If you see suspicious animal activity or believe you or your pet may have been exposed, contact the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office immediately.

For emergencies, call 911.
Non-emergency: 940-665-3471 ext. 4

Please help keep our community safe by sharing this information.