Osawatomie Police Department

03/14/2026

01/29/2026

After an investigation by the Ottawa Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit Trevor Rogers, a 23-year-old male from Ottawa was arrested during a drug investigation involving multiple agencies. The Ottawa Police Department was assisted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Osawatomie Police Department during the investigation and arrest.

Rogers was arrested for Possession of Co***ne with Intent to Distribute, No Drug Tax Stamp, and Possession of Hallucinogens. Additional charges were forwarded to the Franklin County Attorney’s Office for Distribution of Co***ne, Possession of Ma*****na and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Rogers was held in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center on a $7,500 bond. Additional arrests during the investigation include Michael Murphy, a 32-year-old male from Osawatomie, Kansas for Driving While License Revoked, and Shelly Wagner, a 49-year-old female from Greely, Kansas for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Cross-jurisdictional partnerships are essential investigating all types of criminal activity; this is especially true when investigating drug crimes. The Ottawa Police Department and our partners will continue to aggressively investigate drug crimes that hurt our community.

If you would like to share tips about drug activity call 785-242-4DEU (4338), by email at [email protected] or anonymously online at OPDTIPS411. The tip link and information are available on our website at www.ottawaks.gov/police.

Franklin County, KS - Sheriff's Office
Osawatomie Police Department

01/22/2026

❄️ Winter Weather Update and What to Expect ❄️

Osawatomie is preparing for a multi-day snow event starting Friday evening, with 4–7 inches of snow currently predicted and extreme cold temperatures through the weekend.

Public Works crews will focus on keeping primary streets passable, followed by secondary and residential streets as conditions allow. Due to the cold, salt and liquid treatments will have limited effectiveness, and snow-packed roads are expected even with active plowing.

Please avoid on-street parking starting Friday afternoon. If parking on the street is unavoidable, park on the south and east sides to help crews clear roads more efficiently.

Utility generators are fueled and ready if needed, and the Fire Department is prepared to staff the station for faster response. If conditions require it, the City Auditorium will be opened as a warming shelter.

Travel should be limited to essential trips only. If you must drive, slow down and give plows plenty of room.

Full details, maps, and updates are available here: https://www.osawatomieks.org/home/news/city-osawatomie-prepares-upcoming-snow-event

Sign up for emergency alerts by texting OZALERTS to 91896.

01/16/2026

The Osawatomie Police Department would like to congratulate Caden Johnson for Graduating from the 351st KLETC Basic Training Class.

01/08/2026

11/27/2025

Happy thanksgiving!!!!!

11/25/2025

Last week, Sergeant Sparks and Detective Dougan spoke to the Osawatomie High School Student Council about online safety. Student leaders from other local high schools also joined the discussion. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with these students and were impressed by their thoughtful questions!