Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office

06/12/2026

Applications are now being accepted for our upcoming Citizens Academy.

Please visit our website at www.gcso.us for application

Please return your completed application and release form to the Records Division at the Gilchrist County Jail.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, feel free to contact Lt. Weatherford or Krystal Holley 352-440-7361

This is a great opportunity to learn more about your Sheriff’s Office, meet our staff, and gain a better understanding of the services we provide to our community.

One Team, One Mission

06/12/2026

Congratulations,
Dep. Logan White! 🎓

The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Logan White on graduating from the Law Enforcement Academy at Withlacoochee Technical College. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving others have brought you to this important milestone.

We are proud of your accomplishment and look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make serving in Gilchrist County.

Please join us in congratulating Dep. White on this outstanding achievement and wishing him success as he begins the next chapter of his career! 👏🇺🇸🚔

One Team, One Mission

06/10/2026

🤝 Working Together to Keep Gilchrist County Students Safe 🚔🏫

This week, Lieutenant Keagon Weatherford, Yahaira Waters, Director of Safety and Mental Health, and Angela Loy, District Threat Management Coordinator, are attending the FS3 School Safety Conference on behalf of Gilchrist County.

The conference provides an opportunity to network with school safety professionals from across the state, collaborate with other districts, and meet with vendors showcasing the latest innovations and cutting-edge technology designed to enhance school security and student safety.

This partnership between Sheriff Bobby Schultz and Gina Geiger demonstrates a shared commitment to ensuring that the students, faculty, and staff of Gilchrist County Schools have the safest learning environment possible. Through continued collaboration, training, and proactive planning, we remain focused on protecting what matters most, our children.

Together, we are building safer schools and a stronger community for the future.

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

Friday Focus Protecting Our Seniors

Sheriff Bobby Schultz was honored to speak at the Empowering Seniors, Strengthening Communities, Preventing Crime Together event to discuss scams, fraud prevention, and resources available to protect our senior citizens.

The event brought together law enforcement, the Senior Medicare Patrol, Seniors vs. Crime, the State Attorney’s Office, and County Judges from Dixie, and Levy Counties to provide valuable information and tools to help seniors recognize and avoid becoming victims of fraud.

A special thank you to Elder Options for hosting this important event and for including the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office in this effort to educate and protect our community.

Gilchrist County residents: If you believe you have been the victim of fraud, a scam, or financial exploitation, please contact Lt. Weatherford. We are here to help.

📞 352-440-7361

When we work together, we can better protect our seniors and strengthen our communities.

One Team, One Mission

05/28/2026

🚔 PROACTIVE POLICE WORK LEADS TO QUICK ARREST IN BURGLARY INVESTIGATION 🚔

The Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize the outstanding work of our deputies who quickly identified, located, and arrested a suspect responsible for a burglary and theft at a business in the southwest section of Gilchrist County.

On May 25, 2026, deputies responded to a reported burglary after employees discovered that personal property valued at approximately $4,500 had been stolen from a restricted employee area during business hours.

Through the use of surveillance footage, investigative techniques, and proactive patrol efforts, deputies were able to quickly identify the suspect as Travis Lamons Thompson, 42, of Trenton. Within hours of the report, deputies located Thompson and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation and evidence recovered during the case helped establish probable cause, leading to Thompson's arrest on charges of Burglary and Grand Theft.

This case is a prime example of how proactive policing, teamwork, and thorough investigations help bring offenders to justice and protect the citizens and businesses of Gilchrist County.

Sheriff Bobby Schultz commends the deputies involved for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our community. Their swift actions and attention to detail resulted in a quick arrest and demonstrate the hard work our deputies put in every day to keep Gilchrist County safe.

Great job by all involved!

05/27/2026

Bell Senior, Krista Scott is continuing her education in the field of Criminology, and we could not be more proud of her accomplishments!
Sheriff Schultz and the Friends of the GCSO were honored to present Krista with the Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Dep. Taylor Lindsey Scholarship in recognition of her dedication, leadership, and academic excellence.
With an impressive GPA of 4.5, Krista has truly shown what hard work and determination can achieve.
Thank you, Krista, for your commitment and hard work. We wish you continued success as you pursue your future in Criminology.

We would also like to extend a huge congratulations to all of the Class of 2026 graduates! Your accomplishments, dedication, and perseverance have not gone unnoticed. We are proud of each and every one of you and wish you all the best as you begin the next chapter of your journey.
Congratulations, Graduates! 🎓

05/18/2026

Sheriff Bobby Schultz and the men and women of the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the Lady Trenton Tiger Softball team on making it to the Final 4! 🥎🐅

Today, we had the honor of sending these talented young ladies off as they head into the biggest games of the season. We are proud of your hard work, determination, and the way you represent our community both on and off the field.

Good luck ladies, bring back the gold! 🏆

Go Tigers! 🖤🧡

05/18/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a possible sexual battery. Once deputies arrived on scene, an investigation began which resulted in the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office obtaining an arrest warrant for Travis Wade Mathis, 36, of Trenton, for Lewd or Lascivious Molestation on a Person Under 12 Years of Age.

In February 2018, Mathis was deemed a Violent Felony Offender and Sexual Predator by a judge following a conviction for Attempted Sexual Battery on a Victim Less Than 12 Years of Age. Mathis was later released from prison on August 6, 2025, after serving 7 years with the Florida Department of Corrections for that offense.

Friday, May 15, 2026, Mathis was taken into custody on his warrant during a targeted felony traffic stop conducted by the Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office in the area of CR 232 and CR 337. After being taken into custody, Mathis admitted to investigators, post-Miranda, to Lewd or Lascivious Molestation on a Person Under 12 Years of Age.