Nowata County Sheriff’s Office

07/24/2026

**UPDATE**

Meany Surrendered himself to The Nowata County Sheriffs Department on July 27th. Meany Posted Bond and was released.

On May 29, 2024 the Nowata County Sheriff's Office was requested to an address in western Nowata County to investigate the theft of walnut trees. After an investigation, Robert Meany Jr. 37 of Nowata was charged in Nowata County District Court with four felony counts of illegally cutting down walnut trees on August 7, 2024.

On July 16, 2026 the Nowata County Sheriff's Office and the Nowata Police Department assisted the U.S Fish and Wildlife Department with the service of two search warrants in the investigation of stolen walnut trees. The search warrants were served in eastern Nowata County and at an apartment in the City of Nowata. Evidence was obtained to further this investigation.

On July 21, 2026 Robert Meany Jr. failed to appear in court for a plea hearing. An arrest warrant was issued for Meany and he is now wanted for his failure to appear. If anyone sees Meany or knows where he is please call 911 or the Nowata County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Jason McClain

Nowata County Sheriff's Office
918-273-2287
918-273-1936

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06/29/2026

⚠️ Service Advisory: Internet Outage and phone line Outage⚠️

We are currently experiencing an unexpected internet outage. We expect to be back up and running in four to six hours. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time. For emergencies Call 911

06/28/2026

Be safe Nowata County!

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

The Sheriff's Office is experiencing internet issues with it being down until sometime this evening. Please call 911 for any emergencies! Please share!

06/03/2026

The Nowata County Sheriff's Office has lost our leader and hero. Sheriff Hallett passed away peacefully in the arms of the love of his life Mirta "Mickey" Hallett. Please say a prayer for us all to get through this difficult time. The funeral will be June 9th at 10am at the First Church of God with Clinton Hallett officiating. Visitation from 6 to 8pm at Benjamin Funeral Home in Nowata.

05/03/2026

📣Now Accepting Applications for the Following

Dispatchers & Detention Officers

For inquiries about these two positions Contact Nowata Sheriffs Department at 918-273-2287

04/25/2026

‼️SCAM ALERT‼️

Do NOT click the link

We have been made aware of a fraudulent scheme involving a letter demanding payment for alleged failure to appear and ticket infractions.

Please be advised that the court and law enforcement do not send QR codes or payment notices.