Monroe County Sheriffs Department, Kentucky

Monroe County Sheriffs Department, Kentucky We are a local government agency that protects and serves the citizens of Monroe County Kentucky.

06/03/2026

We have been contacted from several people of the community stating that they were unable to reach the sheriff's department, as we are experiencing issues with our phone lines at the moment but are working to get these issues resolved. If you need immediate assistance, please dial 911 or contact our dispatch at 270-487-6191. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department will be closed on Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day!
05/25/2026

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department will be closed on Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day!

05/17/2026

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently Investigating property damage that occurred at the Ham and Henderson Lodge on Bethlehem Church Road. We ask that anyone who may have any information of who may be responsible for these actions to please contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 270-487-6622.

04/28/2026

In honor of our Sheriff, The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department will be closed tomorrow April 29th for the funeral. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as well as our work family and our community.

Last night as you all may know our department suffered a great loss. Dale “FROG” Ford who had devoted much of his life t...
04/25/2026

Last night as you all may know our department suffered a great loss. Dale “FROG” Ford who had devoted much of his life to law enforcement and was currently serving as the Sheriff of Monroe County. Frog never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone. He went above and beyond on a daily basis to protect and serve our community and to help anyone who was In need no matter what the situation was. Not only was he the Sheriff, he was a mentor, a friend, a brother, but most importantly he was family. We are all devastated and heartbroken for the fact that he has passed on but we will always keep in memory of all the times that we have shared together. At this time we as a department would like to express our deepest condolences to the family as you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We ask that you also keep our work family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Rest Easy 320 Sheriff Dale Frog Ford we have it from here.

04/20/2026

Around 1am on Sunday morning April 19th a Green Craftsman riding Lawnmower 42 in cut and a red farm gate were stolen from a barn on Turkey Neck Bend Rd before you get to the ferry. Anyone with any information on these items we ask you to please call the Monroe County Sheriffs Department at 270-487-6622 Thank You!

04/09/2026

‼️IMPORTANT REMINDER ‼️

The deadline is drawing near for Property Taxes!!

Last day for property tax collection before they are turned over as delinquent will be Wednesday April 15th,2026.

Sheriffs Department hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:00pm.

If you have any questions about your property taxes please feel free to give us a call at 270-487-6622.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department will be closed on Friday April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday and the Eas...
04/02/2026

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department will be closed on Friday April 3rd, 2026 in observance of Good Friday and the Easter Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday April 6th at 8:00 AM. We hope you have a blessed weekend.

01/21/2026

‼️Notice‼️
With threats of bad weather coming into the county in the next few days, we ask that everyone start prepping for it now. If you need groceries or have pressing matters to attend to, please get out and get them taken care of as soon as possible. If the bad weather comes in, we ask that if you do not need to be out on the roads, for your safety and the safety of others please stay at home.

01/01/2026

On Tuesday December 30th, 2025 at approximately 4:00 PM Monroe County Sheriffs Deputy Richard Shirley was dispatched to a call on Washington Street in Gamaliel, where a woman was walking close to the soccer field and had been attacked by 4 dogs. Upon arrival the lady received medical attention due to suffering from several lacerations ranging in depth from the surface of the skin to the bone. Victim also had multiple broken bones and crush injuries. Victim was taken by EMS to the Bowling Green Medical Center, where she was then life flighted to Nashville due to injuries. After a lengthy search for the dogs by Deputy Shirley and members of the Gamaliel Fire Department, one dog was located on East main street in Gamaliel near Fannie Jean's restaurant where it was immediately taken down. The other three dogs were unable to be located and still at large at the time.

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200 N Main Street Suite E
Tompkinsville, KY
42167

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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