Boone County Sheriff's Office

06/01/2026

Last Friday, we celebrated and honored Lt. Dennis Lea as he retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the Boone County Sheriffs Department and 7 years and 6 months to the Harrison Police Department.

Lt. Lea has faithfully served our department and community with professionalism, integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment and while we congratulate him on his well deserved retirement, we are especially grateful that his service to our department is not ending. We are blessed that Lt. Lea will continue serving as our Chaplain, offering support, encouragement, and spiritual guidance to our deputies and their families when needed.

Congratulations on your retirement, and thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for our department and community!

05/11/2026

🚔 CLICK IT OR TICKET | MAY 18–31 🚔

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is joining agencies nationwide for the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign running May 18–31, 2026.

Seat belts save lives, yet thousands still lose their lives each year because they chose not to buckle up.

📊 In 2024:
• 9,758 unbuckled occupants were killed in traffic crashes
• Every 54 minutes, someone not wearing a seat belt died in a crash
• 56% of people killed in nighttime crashes were not buckled up
• 59% of adults ages 18–34 killed in crashes were completely unrestrained

“Wearing your seat belt should be automatic every time you get in a vehicle,” said Chief Tim Roberson. “Our goal is to save lives and remind drivers and passengers that one simple click can make all the difference.”

Deputies will conduct increased enforcement day and night throughout the campaign. Remember:
✅ Shoulder belt across your chest
✅ Lap belt across your hips
❌ Never behind your back or under your arm

“Please remind your family and friends to buckle up every trip, every time,” said Chief Tim Roberson. “Seat belts save lives.”

05/06/2026

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04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Thank you ladies for all that you do behind the scenes to keep the Sheriff’s Office and Jail running smoothly. Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail are essential to our daily operations, and we truly appreciate the role you play in supporting our team and serving our community.

We are grateful for each of you and the difference you make every single day.

04/14/2026

🚨 420 Safety Reminder 🚨

Ahead of April 20, Lt. Hornaday reminds everyone: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

From 2019–2021, a national study found that 26% of drivers seriously injured or killed in crashes had active THC in their system. Driving under the influence of any drug, legal or illegal is dangerous and illegal.

Ma*****na can slow reaction time, impair judgment, and make it harder to stay in your lane. All factors that lead to serious crashes.

✅ Plan ahead:
• Designate a sober driver
• Use a rideshare or taxi
• Speak up! Don’t let someone drive impaired

If you see an impaired driver, contact local law enforcement.

Let’s keep our roads safe. 🚔

04/10/2026

Tomorrow April 11th!! 🍩🍩

Join your local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas on Saturday, April 11th from 7:30am - 11am for you Cops on Donut Shop!

Harrison Police Department and Boone County Sheriff's Office will be at Dunkin' Donuts (1326 US 62 #65 Harrison, AR) raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Arkansas.

04/06/2026

🚨 Put the Phone Away or Pay 🚨

From April 9–13, law enforcement agencies across the country will be increasing enforcement on distracted driving as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

In 2024, distracted driving claimed 3,208 lives and injured over 315,000 people and those numbers are likely even higher today.

“Distracted driving, especially cell phone use, continues to be a major factor in serious and fatal crashes,” said LT. Hornaday.
“It’s dangerous, it’s illegal, and it puts everyone on the road at risk.”

“Our deputies will be out enforcing these laws. If you’re caught texting and driving, you will be ticketed — no exceptions,” LT. Hornaday added.

📵 Drive distraction-free:
• Pull over safely before using your phone
• Let a passenger handle calls or texts
• Avoid social media while driving
• Use “Do Not Disturb” mode
• Keep your phone out of reach

“No message is worth your life — or someone else’s,” said LT. Hornaday.

Let’s work together to keep our roads safe.

04/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:

The Burn Ban effective March 22, 2026, has been LIFTED as of today, April 4, 2026, for all of Boone County.

Public notification is underway at this time. Please help us spread the word.

04/03/2026

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Come out April 11th for Cops On Donut Shops!

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04/02/2026

*** IMPORTANT****

We have been made aware of an email scam. The subject line reads ‘Shared Important Document for Review’.

Please DO NOT click any links in this email or respond. Simply delete.

We are working diligently to get this resolved.

Thank you.