Lipscomb County Sheriff's Office

11/08/2025

According to Lipscomb County Sheriff Ben Eggleston, a high-speed chase that started in Woodward Friday morning ended in Booker with the suspect in custody.

Another law enforcement officer that was on scene confirmed that there was one male suspect in the car and pulled over once he got into Booker. The suspect had a gun but officers were able to get the suspect to put the gun down with no one being injured.

Sheriff Eggleston said he would provide more details when he can.

https://highplainsobserverperryton.com/suspect-arrested-in-booker-following-highspeed-chase-p39444-1.htm

10/29/2025

Yesterday our jail was inspected by The Texas Commission on Jail Standards and we are proud to say we passed with flying colors

09/17/2025

***MISSING PERSON***
The Castro County Sheriff's Office is requesting the publics assistance in locating the following person who has been reported as missing:

Martin Perez Alvarez 63 years old of Dimmitt

He was last seen on Saturday September 13, 2025 at approximately 3 p.m. by a family member. The family member stated there was no contact with Mr. Alvarez on Sunday September 14, 2025. The family member contacted the Castro County Sheriff's Office on Monday September 15, 2025 at approximately 1:02 p.m. to make a report of a missing person. A search of the property and surrounding area was conducted but no sign of Mr. Alvarez was found.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts or have seen Mr. Alvarez are encouraged to contact the Castro County Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311.

06/04/2025

04/04/2025

The Lipscomb County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for a part time jailer/dispatcher position. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid drivers license, no criminal record, and be able to pass a physical and psychological exam. Position includes working nights, weekends and holidays. Salary starts at $15.00 an hour, pay will increase when jailer and telecommunications licenses are obtained. Call 806-862-2611 or come by the Sheriff’s Office for an application.

03/15/2025

Sheriff Eggleston and everyone at the Sheriff’s Office want to thank all the fireman and first responders in our county and surrounding counties for the hard work and dedication. It’s amazing how the people in our area work together to keep us all safe. Thank you all!

03/14/2025

Locust Grove residents may safely return home

03/14/2025

Those evacuating may also go to Kiowa Country located north of the nursing home on Pioneer St

03/14/2025

The Booker Community Center will be open for those evacuating

03/14/2025

Locust Grove and citizens south of Booker should evacuate to Booker , not mandatory but strongly recommended. Booker is preparing for people evacuating

03/14/2025

Anyone evacuating from Locust Grove should go to Hwy 305 North

03/14/2025

Citizens in Locust Grove and South on Hwy 23 should prepare to possibly evacuate soon