Lafayette County Sheriff's Office

10/06/2026

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Office extends a warm welcome to our newest member, Scott Brandt! Deputy Brandt will serve as the new School Resource Deputy for the Santa Fe R-X School District and Wellington-Napoleon Schools. Deputy Brandt brings with him 23 years of law enforcement experience, including 4 years as a School Resource Officer. We wish Deputy Brandt the best of luck in the 2026-2027 school year.

09/11/2026

Members of the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office were honored to attend the 19th Annual Freedom Walk hosted by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 60.

May we never forget the victims of that tragic terrorist attack and the first responders who gave their all trying to save them.

God Bless the United States of America!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

08/19/2026

08/04/2026

--- Pavement Repair ---

13 Hwy to Route YY (Lafayette/Johnson County line)

Monday Aug 3 to Thursday Aug 6, 8am to 4pm

Pavement Repair work being done, flagging operation with the use of pilot cars.

07/03/2026

JACKSON AND LAFAYETTE COUNTIES – As work progresses on the Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa project, the speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph within the entire project area, beginning at MO Route 7 (mile marker 20) and MO Route H (mile marker 45.3). This reduced speed limit will remain in place for the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be complete by late 2028. For more info, visit https://www.modot.org/node/91935.

06/15/2026

This weekend, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office joined the community in celebrating a historical achievement hidden in Lafayette County history.

In 1919, Minnie Mae Talbott made history when she was elected as the first female sheriff in the United States, serving Lafayette County. This weekend’s event highlighted the challenges she faced and the significance of being a female sheriff in a time where women did not yet have the right to vote.

We extend our appreciation to Sheriff Carrie Melte of Linn County Sheriff’s Office who joined us in celebration and recognition of this milestone as a female sheriff herself.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we pause to remember and honor the brave people of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and selflessness will never be forgotten.

05/21/2026

Thank you West Central Electric Cooperative for your continuous support!

Thank you, Lafayette County Sheriff's Office!

05/14/2026

UPDATE: 5/14/26 4:20 p.m. ALL LANES CLEAR

UPDATE: 5/14/26 4:10pm
ALL LANES OPEN AT MM 40 ON I-70 WB
LEFT LANE STILL CLOSED AT MM 37 ON I-70 WB

UPDATE: 05/14/26 3:42 P.M.
THE LEFT LANE IS NOW OPEN AT MM 40 ON I-70.
THE RIGHT LANE IS NOW OPEN AT MM 37 ON I-70.

UPDATE: 05/14/26 3:32 P.M.
I-70 WB CLOSED AT MM 40 IN ODESSA DUE TO INCIDENT. USE ALT ROUTE.

TRAFFIC ALERT - LAFAYETTE COUNTY: I-70 WESTBOUND CLOSED
PAST EXIT 38 AND MO 131 SOUTH AT MM 37.2 IN ODESSA DUE TO INCIDENT. USE ALT ROUTE.

05/12/2026

Happy National Police Week! We thank the men and women who have served and continue to serve our communities with courage, dedication, and sacrifice while working tirelessly to keep others safe.