Barton County Sheriffs Office

Barton County Sheriffs Office The Barton County Sheriff's Office was formed in 1855. Located in Lamar, Missouri. Comments posted to this page will be monitored.

We strive everyday to serve with honor, integrity, and a genuine concern for the well-being of our fellow citizens. The Barton County Sheriff's Office provides service to the citizens of Barton County including the towns of Golden City, Lamar, Liberal, and Mindenmines. Disclaimer:

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Arrest 05/26/2026-06/01/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
06/01/2026

Arrest 05/26/2026-06/01/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

Arrest 05/18/2026-05/26/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
05/26/2026

Arrest 05/18/2026-05/26/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

Arrest 05/11/2026-05/18/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
05/18/2026

Arrest 05/11/2026-05/18/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

Arrest 04/27/2026-05/11/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
05/11/2026

Arrest 04/27/2026-05/11/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

Arrest 04/20/2026-04/27/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
04/27/2026

Arrest 04/20/2026-04/27/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

Arrest 04/13/2026-04/20/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
04/20/2026

Arrest 04/13/2026-04/20/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

04/17/2026

⚠️ Weather Alert ⚠️

More rain is expected in our area, which could lead to additional flooding. We have already received numerous calls about vehicles attempting to drive through flooded roadways.

🚫 Do NOT drive through flood water.
It only takes a small amount of water to stall your vehicle or sweep it away.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Please use caution, avoid flooded areas, and report hazardous conditions when necessary. Your safety is our top priority

**Press Release**On April 10, 2026, Deputies with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Liberal Police Department, Lamar P...
04/16/2026

**Press Release**

On April 10, 2026, Deputies with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, Liberal Police Department, Lamar Police Department, and Agents with the Mid Missouri Career Criminal and Drug Task Force (MMCCDTF) executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Fishback St. in Liberal, Missouri.

Agents had received information that an individual residing at the location was a convicted felon in possession of fi****ms. A search warrant was obtained on April 8, 2026, and executed on April 10, 2026.

During the search, Deputies and Agents located two fi****ms inside the residence. Both fi****ms were seized and placed into evidence. One adult male was present at the time of the search. He was taken into custody and transported to the Barton County Jail for processing, where he was placed on a 24-hour hold pending further investigation.

The individual has been identified as Andrew J. Dohle of Liberal, Missouri. Mr. Dohle has been charged with the following offenses:

• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – Class E Felony (2 counts)

On April 10, 2026, the above charges were submitted to Barton County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Smalley. On April 11, 2026, the Honorable Judge James Nichols issued a warrant for the listed charges. Bond has been set at Capias (No Bond).

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Lamar Police Department, Liberal Police Department, and the Barton County Ambulance District for their assistance.

Arrest 04/06/2026-04/13/2026All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chief Deputy Justin Ehrsam
04/13/2026

Arrest 04/06/2026-04/13/2026

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Deputy
Justin Ehrsam

Address

1010 Cherry Street
Lamar, MO
64759

Telephone

+14176825515

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