Sterling County Sheriff's Office

06/09/2026

06/03/2026

On Tuesday 6/2/26 at approximately 7:00am the Sterling County Sheriff's Office received a phone call from an Allsups employee who advised they found a small clear baggy containing a crystal like substance. Chief Deputy Richardson arrived on scene, recovered the baggy and tested the contents which tested positive for Methamphetamine weighing approximately 2grams. The suspect was described as 6' tall 250lbs Hispanic male. The suspect vehicle was described as a white F150 with a black antenna on the passenger side, the vehicle was captured leaving Sterling County on Flock, located and captured again on Flock returning to Sterling County. K9 Deputy Shields located the driver and conducted a traffic stop. During the encounter the suspect admitted to having Methamphetamine on his person along with a glass pipe to smoke with. K9 Deputy Shields placed the suspect into custody and contacted Chief Deputy Richardson for assistance with a search of the vehicle, inventory of the vehicle and towing of the vehicle. DPS Trooper heard the radio traffic and arrived on scene for assistance. Approximately 4g of Methamphetamine was recovered from the 45-year-old suspect who was ultimatley arrested and Charged with Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B =4g a third degree Felony

05/23/2026

Our model guidance continues to show scattered thunderstorm activity across our area through this evening. Conditions are favorable for this activity to become strong to severe. Please make sure to have multiple ways to receive any warnings that may go out. Additional details are posted below.

05/22/2026

60mph wind and quarter sized hail approaching Sterling City.

05/21/2026

Please be careful driving this morning, numerous low water crossings and flooded roads throughout town. Be cautious, drive slow and remember turn around don't drown.

05/18/2026