Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio

06/23/2026

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29 May 2026 at 1307 hours Deputy Thornberry conducted a traffic stop on State Route 821, Muskingum Township, on a blue 2002 Chevy Sedan bearing Ohio registration for a turn signal and speed violation.  During the stop it was discovered that the rear passenger, Tashua Bundy, had an active ar

06/23/2026

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy Justin McElroy was officially sworn in and has joined our office.
Deputy McElroy has taken an oath to serve and protect the citizens of Washington County with integrity, professionalism, and dedication. We are excited to have him as part of the WCSO family and look forward to the positive impact he will make in our community.
Please join us in welcoming Deputy Justin McElroy to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and wishing him a safe and successful career in law enforcement!

06/22/2026

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​​27 May 2026 charges of fugitive from justice were filed on Lorenzo Travis Martin, age 30, 274 Front Street, Marietta, OH, an inmate at the Washington County Jail.  The charges stem from an arrest warrant out of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Barren County - Circuit Court, for possession of

06/21/2026

HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all the fathers at WCSO and other agencies. Thank you for all you do for your families, each other and your community. Thank you for being a father figure to many you meet.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

06/20/2026

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to American Legion Post 64 for their generous support of the WCSO K-9 Fund during today’s Poker Run.

Community partnerships like yours help ensure our K-9 teams have the training, equipment, and resources they need to continue serving and protecting the citizens of Washington County. Your dedication to supporting local law enforcement and giving back to the community is truly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the event and helped make it a success. Your support makes a difference!

If you want to donate to the WCSO K-9 Program, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Fund at the Marietta Community Foundation. Visit this link for more information:
https://www.washingtoncountysheriff.org/k9-unit

06/19/2026

Special thank you to WTAP for their story on the IGNITE program.

The Washington County Jail launched an inmate education and re-entry effort aimed at reducing repeat offenses, combining GED instruction, job training and counseling-based support under one umbrella program called IGNITE a little over a year ago.

06/18/2026

Do you know the difference between a National Weather Service Watch vs Warning?

06/17/2026

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​​24 May 2026 Deputy Ge**er was on patrol in Marietta Township. A traffic stop was initiated on a gray Hyundai bearing OH registration.  A citation was issued to Jamie M. Wagner, 725 ½ Front Street, Marietta, OH, on a charge of space between vehicles violation. 25 May 2026 Deputy Gainer wa

06/17/2026

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be participating again in the Marietta Rotary Safety Town program at Phillips Elementary School!

Our deputies are meeting with children throughout the program and discussing the many tools and resources law enforcement officers use to help keep our communities safe. Students are also enjoying exciting demonstrations from K-9 Cedric, K-9 Dexter, and K-9 Wednesday, who are showcasing some of their incredible skills and capabilities.

In addition, children are receiving their KID ID cards, which can be a valuable resource for parents by providing important identifying information should a child ever go missing.

We appreciate the opportunity to partner with the Marietta Rotary Club and Phillips Elementary School to provide a fun and educational experience for our community’s young learners. We look forward to continuing the program throughout this week and next week!