Cotton County Sheriff's Office

05/23/2026

If you're planning to drink this Memorial Day weekend, plan a sober ride home:

🔴Call a taxi
🔴Schedule a rideshare
🔴Call a sober friend to bring you home

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Trent Thompson on receiving the Hero Award following the recent lockdown incident at Temple Schools.

Your professionalism, leadership, and dedication to protecting the students, staff, and community of Temple reflects the very best of law enforcement and public service. In difficult moments, your calm presence and commitment to safety made a difference.

This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to have you serving our community. Thank you for your continued dedication to Cotton County and the citizens you protect every day.

Congratulations, Trent! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️

Temple Public Schools’ resource officer was honored with a Hero Award Thursday following his actions during a recent school lockdown.

05/05/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE READ & SHARE 🚨

Cotton County residents, we need to make you aware of a fraudulent notice that is circulating claiming to be from the State of Oklahoma / Oklahoma County District Court – Traffic Division.

📄 The document threatens:

* “Final Enforcement Notice”
* License suspension
* Court action
* Immediate payment demands
* QR code for payment

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.

Here’s how you can tell:

* Oklahoma courts do NOT send enforcement notices like this demanding payment via QR code
* Threatening language and urgency (“FINAL NOTICE,” “NO FURTHER WARNING”) is a common scam tactic
* It references Oklahoma County regardless of where you live
* Official court matters are handled through verified court communication or in person, not random mailed notices like this

👉 DO NOT:

* Scan the QR code
* Send money
* Provide personal information

👉 DO:

* Throw it away
* Report it to your local law enforcement agency
* Contact the court directly using an official phone number if you have concerns

💬 If you or someone you know received this notice, please let us know. We are tracking these reports.

📢 Share this post to help protect others in our community.

04/27/2026

97 Years Ago

Jefferson Davis “J D” Graham – City Marshal
City of Temple April 27, 1929

About 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 1929, City Marshal Jefferson Graham, 63, removed drunk flour mill worker Harry Adair from a Temple pool hall and ordered him to go home. A short time later Harry Adair returned with a 12-gauge shotgun and confronted City Marshal Jefferson Graham in the street. City Marshal Graham again told Adair to go home and sleep it off. Marshal Jefferson Graham turned to walk away when Harry Adair fired the shotgun. The blast fired from less than six feet away struck the popular City Marshal in the back of the head, killing him instantly.

City Marshal Jefferson D. Graham was survived by his wife of forty-four years, Fannie and their ten children.

Jefferson Graham is buried in Temple Masonic Cemetery, Temple, Cotton County, Oklahoma.

Harry Adair was convicted of City Marshal Jefferson Graham’s murder and sentenced to forty years in prison but while out on appeal was shot and killed by City Marshal Jefferson Graham’s son, Jim.

Jim Graham was later acquitted of Harry Adair’s murder.

OLEM – 4S-2-10 NLEOM – 46E21

Updated April 22, 2024

04/23/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – FRAUDULENT COURT NOTICE 🚨

Cotton County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn residents about a fraudulent “Final Notice – Court Enforcement Action” that may be circulating by mail, email, or text.

⚠️ What to look for:

* Claims of unpaid tolls, traffic violations, or court fines
* Threats of license suspension, court action, or collections
* Instructions to scan a QR code or click a link to make payment
* Mentions of courts or locations that are not local to you

❗ Important:

* Legitimate courts do NOT demand payment via QR codes
* You will not be threatened with immediate enforcement without proper legal service
* Official notices will come from verified local courts or agencies

🛑 DO NOT:

* Scan the QR code
* Click any links
* Send money or provide personal information

✅ What you should do:

* Verify any citation directly with your local court clerk
* Contact your local law enforcement agency if you receive one of these notices
* Report scams to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov

If you’re unsure whether something is legitimate, call before you act.

Stay alert and help protect others by sharing this information.

04/09/2026

Furthering our commitment to our community.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and emergency service members showcased the fatal risks of drunk driving at Temple High School, ahead of the school's prom.

04/06/2026

The Cotton County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Jailer (Detention Officer).

Position: Full-Time
Location: Cotton County Detention Center – Walters, Oklahoma
Schedule: Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities Include:
• Supervising inmates and maintaining facility security
• Conducting headcounts, cell checks, and perimeter checks
• Processing inmate intake, booking, and release
• Monitoring cameras, radio traffic, and jail operations
• Completing reports and maintaining accurate logs
• Ensuring safety procedures and CCSO policies are followed

Minimum Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• No felony convictions

How to Apply:

Applications may be picked up at the Cotton County Sheriff’s Office,
301 N. Broadway, Walters, OK, or requested by email.

Completed applications can be submitted in person.

For questions, contact:
Cotton County Sheriff’s Office
580-875-2391.

03/26/2026