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10/05/2026

Dade County Sheriff’s Office – September 2026 Monthly Activity Report.

During the month of September 2026, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office handled 292 calls for service and law-enforcement activities throughout Dade County, excluding routine person and license-plate checks from the public total.

September Activity by Category:

- 911 Hang Up Calls — 12
- 911 Mis Dials — 8
- 911 Open Lines — 4
- Abandoned Vehicles — 10
- Alarm Calls — 6
- Animal Calls, Except Livestock — 2
- Power or Utility Line Issues — 1
- Assist Another Agency — 8
- Boating Incidents — 2
- Careless & Imprudent Drivers — 7
- Child Custody Disputes — 3
- Civil Process / Paper Service — 34
- Court Events — 1
- Domestic Calls in Progress — 9
- Follow-Ups — 14
- Hazards in the Roadway — 4
- Information Calls — 12
- Investigations for Past Events — 15
- Juvenile Issues / Complaints — 1
- Landing Zone Setups — 1
- Livestock Loose / Other — 13
- Medical Monitor Alarms — 1
- Medical Events — 9
- Motor Vehicle Accidents — 12
- Officer-Initiated Activity — 11
- Prisoner / Person Transports — 2
- Public Requests for Assistance — 6
- Other Sheriff’s Office Event Requests — 1
- Shots Heard — 1
- Speak With Officer — 25
- Special Assignments — 1
- Stranded Motorists / Abandoned Vehicles — 7
- Structure Fires — 2
- Suspicious Activity — 13
- Theft in Progress — 1
- Traffic Stops — 21
- Trespass Complaints — 1
- Trespassing — 1
- Violations of Protection Orders — 3
- Wellbeing Checks — 7

These figures reflect the wide variety of work our deputies handle each month, from investigations and traffic enforcement to checking on citizens, helping stranded motorists, assisting other agencies, handling livestock calls, serving civil papers, and responding to requests for assistance.

We appreciate the positive interactions we have with the citizens of Dade County and thank everyone for their continued support of our deputies and our office.

09/25/2026

Just a quick clarification on vehicle inspections, since we occasionally get questions about what the Sheriff’s Office can inspect.

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office does not perform Missouri state safety inspections on cars, trucks, dump trucks, or other motor vehicles. Those inspections need to be completed at an authorized Missouri inspection station.

We can inspect newly built homemade trailers for titling and VIN purposes. Missouri law allows a homemade trailer to be inspected by the sheriff in the owner’s county of residence or by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. We complete the required inspection paperwork, and the owner then takes that paperwork to the license office. The Missouri Department of Revenue issues the identification number plate for the trailer.

There is a $25 fee for a homemade trailer inspection. This fee is required by Missouri law under RSMo §301.191.4 and is not a fee established by the Sheriff’s Office. The law requires the fee to be paid, so we do not have the option to waive it when our office performs the inspection.

Our office does not stamp or issue the VIN ourselves.

It is also important to know that a manufactured trailer is different from a homemade trailer. If a manufactured trailer needs a new or replacement VIN, that inspection generally must be handled by the Missouri State Highway Patrol or another unit specifically authorized by the Missouri Department of Revenue. The Sheriff’s Office does not perform those new-VIN inspections on manufactured trailers.

There are also some other VIN or title-verification situations law enforcement may be able to assist with, depending on exactly what the Department of Revenue is requesting.

So, if the license office tells you that you need an “inspection,” please find out what type of inspection they are requesting or bring the paperwork with you. We’ll be glad to look at it and let you know whether it is something our office can handle or where you need to go.

We’re always happy to help point you in the right direction.

Looks like one of our patrol cars decided to show a little extra support for the St. Louis Cardinals.Someone in Springfi...
09/12/2026

Looks like one of our patrol cars decided to show a little extra support for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Someone in Springfield spotted the plate hanging crooked and had some fun with it. We can’t blame them.

With the Cardinals making headlines over tilted hats, apparently our patrol car figured it needed to tilt something too.
One loose screw, one crooked plate, and suddenly we’re part of the movement.

The plate has been fixed, but for a little while there, Dade County had the most committed Cardinals fan in the fleet.

Go Cards.

Today, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.We remember...
09/11/2026

Today, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We remember the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were killed, the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members, and ordinary citizens who showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We also remember the families whose lives were forever changed and all those who answered the call to serve our country in the years that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we honor their sacrifice and remember the unity, courage, and strength shown by Americans during one of our nation’s darkest days.

We will never forget

The Dade County Commission currently has a countywide burn ban in effect, and we are asking everyone to take it seriousl...
09/08/2026

The Dade County Commission currently has a countywide burn ban in effect, and we are asking everyone to take it seriously.

If deputies respond to a burning complaint, they will make contact with the person responsible and address the situation. Depending on the circumstances, a summons could be issued on the first violation under RSMo §49.266.3.

That said, our goal is not to write tickets simply for the sake of writing tickets. In many situations, deputies will use their discretion, explain the burn ban, and require the fire to be completely extinguished. If necessary, the appropriate fire department may be called to assist.

Please understand that refusing to put a fire out, continuing to burn after being contacted, or repeatedly disregarding the burn ban will make enforcement action much more likely.

Missouri law also contains certain exemptions, including state agencies responsible for fire management or suppression activities and qualifying agricultural burning conducted using best management practices.

These restrictions are in place because dry conditions can allow a small fire to spread very quickly and put homes, property, livestock, firefighters, and the public at risk.

Please help us avoid unnecessary calls and dangerous situations by following the burn ban while it remains in effect.

Thank you for your cooperation.

09/06/2026

PUBLIC CLARIFICATION

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is aware of comments being made on social media regarding a past incident in which a bullet entered a residence after an individual fired at a coyote.

Because some comments suggest that the Sheriff’s Office failed to investigate the incident, or that agencies simply passed responsibility back and forth, we believe it is appropriate to clarify what occurred.

The Missouri Department of Conservation initially handled the investigation, with assistance from the Dade County Sheriff’s Office. At one point, while it was still being determined whether the incident was connected to hunting activity, the investigation was referred back to our office.

After additional information indicated that it was hunting-related, Conservation requested the investigation back and completed it.

That change in investigative responsibility was not an attempt by either agency to avoid the case or place blame elsewhere. It was simply a matter of determining which agency had the appropriate investigative role based upon the facts being developed.

The individual who fired the shot was identified and interviewed. The circumstances were documented, evidence was gathered, and the completed investigation was forwarded through the appropriate legal process.

It is important to understand that law enforcement investigates incidents, gathers evidence, interviews those involved, and submits completed investigations for legal review.

Law enforcement does not file criminal charges.

Different agencies and offices have different responsibilities within the criminal justice process.

We respect those responsibilities and the professionals who are required to make decisions based upon the facts, available evidence, and applicable law.

A bullet entering a residence and coming to rest in a child’s bed is an extremely serious and frightening situation. We understand why the family was frightened and upset, and nothing in this statement is intended to minimize what occurred.

However, it is simply not accurate to say that the Dade County Sheriff’s Office ignored the incident or that nothing was done.

We will always accept legitimate questions and criticism regarding the actions of our office. At the same time, we believe the public deserves an accurate understanding of what occurred and the actions taken by the agencies involved.

On September 1, 2026, Deputy Miller arrested Harley Alan Carter, of South Greenfield, Missouri, in Lockwood, Missouri.Ca...
09/03/2026

On September 1, 2026, Deputy Miller arrested Harley Alan Carter, of South Greenfield, Missouri, in Lockwood, Missouri.

Carter was arrested in connection with the following charges:

• Burglary – 2nd Degree — Class D Felony
• Harassment – 1st Degree — Class E Felony
• Stalking – 1st Degree, 1st Offense — Class E Felony
• Violation of an Order of Protection for an Adult — Class A Misdemeanor

On September 2, 2026, a Dade County court issued a no-bond warrant related to these charges.

Carter is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Lawrence County Investigation.
09/03/2026

Lawrence County Investigation.

I want to thank the ladies of the Lockwood United Methodist Women’s group for inviting me to speak tonight.I really enjo...
09/03/2026

I want to thank the ladies of the Lockwood United Methodist Women’s group for inviting me to speak tonight.

I really enjoyed getting to spend some time with everyone.

They are truly a great group of ladies who care about their church, their community, and the people around them. That kind of kindness and dedication is part of what makes Lockwood such a special place.

Thank you all again for the invitation and for making me feel so welcome. I had a great time tonight and really appreciate each of you.

JOINT TRAINING UNDERWAYToday, members of the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and Greenfield Police Department began a three...
09/02/2026

JOINT TRAINING UNDERWAY

Today, members of the Dade County Sheriff’s Office and Greenfield Police Department began a three-day training course on the Orcutt Police Nunchaku 3 (OPN 3).

This training has a little history for me personally. I first completed OPN 3 training back in 1995, and nearly 31 years later it is still being taught as a less-lethal restraint and control option for law enforcement.

The OPN 3 is designed to give officers another tool for controlling resistant or combative individuals through leverage, restraint and control techniques rather than relying solely on higher levels of force.

Over the next three days, officers will spend time in the classroom and participate in plenty of hands-on practical exercises. The training focuses on proper technique, officer safety, control, restraint and giving officers additional options when dealing with difficult situations.

A lot has changed in law enforcement since 1995, but good training and having more options available to safely control a situation are still just as important today.

We appreciate the Greenfield Police Department training alongside us and continuing to work together to better serve the citizens of Dade County.

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