Franklin County, KS - Sheriff's Office

06/01/2026

Corrections Officer Susie Brown is retiring! She’s been a staple in our jail for many years. We are sad to see her go, but happy for her new career as a retiree!

05/23/2026

Deputy Bieling and Deputy Castleberry both graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center’s 357th basic training class today! Both Deputies began their careers in our jail, and were recently transferred to patrol. We can’t wait to see them serve our community with honor and pride! Congratulations Deputies!!

05/12/2026

We still have a few positions open in the jail! Get your applications in!

05/12/2026

Sergeant Hendrickson and Deputy Michel had some treats delivered this morning by some awesome kids!

You know we love some power rings! Really appreciate it!

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

UPDATE: Suspect identified in Ottawa officer-involved shooting

The KBI is identifying the suspect in an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Ottawa, Kansas.

The suspect is identified as Zachary P**e, 33, of Coffeyville, Kansas. P**e was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. No shots were fired by law enforcement during the course of the incident.

No further information will be released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Original post:

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Ottawa.

​The Ottawa Police Department requested KBI assistance at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Friday, May 1. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the scene.

​At approximately 5:30 p.m., law enforcement officers from the Ottawa Police Department Special Tactics and Rescue Team, a combined unit of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Ottawa Police Department, attempted to serve a warrant on a homicide suspect out of Kansas City, Missouri. The warrant was being served at a multi-unit residence in the 500 block of South Locust Street in Ottawa.

​During the initial approach, the suspect fired from within the residence, striking an Ottawa police officer. The officer sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported by ambulance to a Kansas City area hospital, where he is being treated and is expected to recover.

​Officers did not return fire during the encounter. They established containment and transitioned the incident into a barricaded subject operation. The Ottawa Police Department Special Tactics and Rescue Team was later relieved by tactical teams from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.

​At approximately 9:40 p.m., the tactical teams made entry into the apartment. They located the suspect deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No shots were fired by law enforcement during the course of the incident.

This independent investigation aims to discover all events leading up to the officer-involved shooting. In police use of force cases, the KBI releases details to the public as soon as possible. This information is preliminary in nature, and is based on evidence collected and early statements of the parties involved, witnesses, medical personnel and others. It does not represent final or thorough findings which take several weeks to complete.​

The investigation remains ongoing.

04/30/2026

It’s National Therapy Animal Day! Let’s give Zivon a bunch of “good boys”!

04/25/2026

Road closure!

The historic bridge on John Brown Road east of Idaho Road has collapsed and is closed until further notice.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Find detour information here: https://www.franklincoks.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/1326.

04/23/2026

Corporal Davenport successfully completed this year’s Leadership Franklin County class. He was presented his certificate and award today at graduation! Thank you Cpl. Davenport for the continued dedication to this community!

04/22/2026

The only positions we have open are in our jail! It's a great way to get started in law enforcement and with the Sheriff's Office! Apply at the Franklin County website!