Buchanan County Missouri Sheriff

05/29/2026

The Sheriff's Office is currently investigating.

05/25/2026

The Men and Women of the Sheriff's Office honor and remember all of those brave American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of this Great Nation to preserve our freedoms and way of life.

Lest We Forget

05/19/2026

Last week during National Police Week Deputy Sheriff Horry M. Fish was honored and added the the Memorial in Washington DC

Deputy Fish was beaten and then shot and killed on Feb 2, 1868 during a jail break.

Honor Guard Members Sgt. BJ King and Dep. Anthony Matthews along with Sheriff Bill Puett attended Police Week to honor Deputy Fish's sacrifice.

A special thanks to Mr. Bruce Laine, Deputy Fish's great nephew, for all of his assistance with getting Deputy Fish this very long overdo honor.

Lest We Forget any of these heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving and protecting their communities.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

It is National Police Week when we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and given their last full measure of devotion while serving their citizens and communities.

This year the Sheriff's Office will honor Deputy Horry Fish and add his name to the National Memorial in Washington DC - Deputy Fish was feloniously murdered in the line of duty by being beaten with a log and then shot trying to prevent a jail break and escape on Feb. 2, 1868. This is a historical addition to the memorial, that is long overdue.

The Sheriff's Office will honor Deputy Fish's sacrifice at both the candlelight vigil and memorial service.

Please continue to keep all of these heroes family members and their children who are enshrined on this memorial, as well as, the law enforcement partners of these heroes who continue to ever vigilantly stand watch - holding the line, in your thoughts and prayers!!

Lest We Forget!!

Sheriff Bill Puett

05/07/2026

SCAM ALERT!!!

Well they are at it again - a person identifying himself as Sgt. Bart with the Sheriff's Office this threatening people and trying to scam them - number used was 816-537-1266

WE DO NOT have a Sgt. Bart working here at the Sheriff's Office and we do not ask for money over the phone or threaten you with an enforcement action is you fail to pay for your fine or warrant

These scammers are relentless - please do not fall victim to these scammers

Sheriff Bill Puett

05/07/2026

Members of local law enforcement agencies will gather to honor and remember personnel killed in the line of duty in Northwest Missouri at a special service during National Police Week.

The National Police Week Memorial Service will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at the Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Civic Center Park on the south side of City Hall at 1100 Frederick Avenue.

Brendan McGinnis, a detective with the St. Joseph Police Department and president of Northwest Missouri FOP Lodge #3, will speak at the event.

The event is sponsored by Northwest Missouri FOP Lodge #3. Members of the Saint Joseph, Missouri Police Department, Buchanan County Missouri Sheriff, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H and other Northwest Missouri agencies will participate in the ceremony. Families of fallen heroes and members of the public who wish to show support for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the community are invited to attend.

In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved inside City Hall.

The 2026 National Police Week is May 11 through 17.

05/05/2026

Thank you to Mid-Buchanan SRO, Deputy Sollars, along with Sergeant Annigian with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, for the sweet donut delivery this morning for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍩

We appreciate your continued support of our teachers and staff!

05/03/2026

It is National Correctional Officers Week - where we recognize the hard work and dedication of those who work behind the scenes maintaining custody of inmates in their charge.

The Sheriff’s Office has some of the very best correctional personnel who work diligently and professionally every day advancing the mission of the Sheriff’s Office and ensuring care, custody, and control of all inmates in our charge.

Thank you to all of our amazing Corrections Division member!!!

Sheriff Bill Puett

04/30/2026

The Sheriff's Office would like to recognize and congratulate Reserve Division Captain Mike Rankin for receiving a Champion of Missouri Award today from Senator Schmitt.

Capt. Rankin is recognized for reaching a milestone which few ever reach - 50 years of service. Capt. Rankin has served, and continues to serve, the citizens of Buchanan County with his selfless dedication and devotion to duty.

Outstanding job Capt. Rankin!!! THANK YOU for your service and committment to protecting Buchanan County!!!