Daviess County Sheriff's Office

06/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Houston C***s on his graduation from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Class 569. Dep. C***s demonstrated his level of commitment and dedication in going above and beyond and exceeding the standard at DOCJT’s 20 week basic academy and will continue that level of dedication and professionalism while serving the citizens of Daviess County. We look forward to Dep. C***s starting starting the field training phase with our agency and serving the citizens of our great county! Congratulations Deputy C***s, job well done!

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Boomer, DCSO's first ever "bomb dog!" Boomer is a one-and-a-half-year-old German Short Haired Pointer and along with his handler, Deputy Trent Smith, recently completed the American Working Dog Association's Explosive Ordinance Detection Course at the Knox County Sheriff's K9 Academy in Galesburg, Illinois. Boomer will help investigate suspicious packages, bomb threats, and can also search venues where large crowds are expected keeping crowds safe from explosive threats. Boomer was purchased using funds seized from drug traffickers. Congratulations, Deputy Smith and Boomer!

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

Case: 26-6570: The Daviess County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the male and female in the photos below. On 04/30/2026 and again on 05/01/2026, these subjects came into Rick's Tire in the 2700 block of Veach Road. Pay attention to the tattoos as they are pretty prominent in their locations.

Please contact Detective Nathan Godeke at 270-685-8444 if you have any information on these subjects. You can also send a message to our Facebook Messenger or through Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.

*** The individual(s) depicted or referenced in this post are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This post is intended solely to request public assistance in identifying or locating individuals who may have information relevant to an ongoing investigation. The release of photographs or information should not be interpreted as evidence of guilt or criminal conduct. Tips should be submitted directly to law enforcement. ***

05/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Deputy Jayden Embrey to DCSO. Deputy Embrey is a Daviess County native comes to as a lateral transfer and will be assigned to the Patrol Division. Deputy Embrey was sworn in Thursday by Judge Executive Charlie Castlen.

05/20/2026

Combatting Imposter Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Imposter Scams, Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:00PM

Join the FTC tomorrow for a deep dive on government efforts to battle imposter scams. Hear from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on the latest trends, enforcement actions, how to protect yourself from imposter scams, and what to do if you spot one.

Join us for a deep dive on government efforts to battle imposter scams.

05/19/2026

It was an honor to attend the “Best of Owensboro Living” event and celebrate alongside so many outstanding organizations and community leaders. Some members of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office had the opportunity to represent our agency at the event.

We are proud and humbled to have been voted Owensboro Living’s “Best First Response Agency” and “Best Owensboro Leader.” We recognize that we are only part of the system of amazing public safety professionals that provide first responder services in Owensboro-Daviess County, Kentucky. Our community is truly blessed to have such great agencies, and we share this honor with each of them.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Patrol Sergeant Robert Bracelin #1108 for graduating the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy of Police Supervision Class 106. APS is a three-week, 122-hour training course. The training program is a deep dive into how to positively influence groups of people, as well as how to apply situational leadership, demonstrate an understanding of constitutional and administrative law, emotional and social intelligence, ethical decision making, problem solving, emotional survival, and public speaking.

05/13/2026

Honoring those behind the badge during National Police Week.

This week, we pause to recognize and honor the service, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have worn and continue to wear the badge. Their commitment to protecting and serving our communities does not go unnoticed.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers, past and present, for your courage and service.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Daviess County Detention Center Daviess County Attorneys Office