Wharton County Sheriff's Office

09/23/2026

08/21/2026

Within the last hour, the Wharton County Sheriff's Office has received multiple reports of scammers calling people pretending to be law enforcement, claiming that you missed jury duty. The scammers are claiming that if you do not send immediate payment for missing jury duty than you will be arrested. The WCSO would never call and demand payment over the phone. Remember, this is a scam.

07/28/2026

The Wharton County Sheriff's Office will be conducting ALERRT AAIR (Advanced LE Rapid Response Training) at Louise ISD starting tomorrow morning at 8:00am, through Thursday afternoon at 5:00pm. This is a two-day training being conducted Wednesday and Thursday.
The training provides law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel with realistic, scenario-based training to enhance coordination and response during a critical incident.
You can expect to see a large presence of law enforcement vehicles, EMS units, and emergency personnel at Louise ISD both Wednesday and Thursday.
Remember, this is only training.

06/11/2026

$54,968.70 annually
The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the Position of Correctional Officer. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and meet the licensing requirements of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation, psychological, and physical / drug screen. Starting salary is $54,968.70 . Wharton County has excellent benefits that begin the date of hire. Work schedule is based on 12 hour shifts which allows for ample time off. Applications and more details can be obtained at www.co.wharton.tx.us or in person at the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office 315 E. Elm Wharton, Texas 77488. Equal Opportunity Employer.

06/02/2026

The Wharton County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating the owner of 9 head of cattle. The cattle were located in the 500 block of Cr 146, Wharton, TX 77488. Please contact Deputy Jeff Fiala at 979-532-1550 with any information.

06/01/2026

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a member of the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop on a tractor trailer on U. S. 59 North near the El Campo Truck Stop. While interviewing the driver, several indicators of criminal activity were detected. A consensual search of the tractor led to the discovery of approximately 70 pounds of suspected Co***ne. The driver was arrested, and the tractor and trailer were impounded.

05/21/2026

The Wharton County Sheriff's Office has received several reports of individuals contacting family members of inmates waiting to make bond. The scammers are telling the family member that they are from the Sheriff's Office and that they must send money via cash app to pay for the bond and an ankle monitor. The Wharton County Sheriff's Office will never call you and request you to send money for a bond or any other jail related fees. Charges that require cash bonds are required to be paid in person at the Jail. Bond fees are paid to Local Bonding Companies that you or your family member has contacted and ankle monitors are placed on individuals by probation or parole. Any fees associated with those would be done in person.

05/18/2026

The normally scheduled VTR-68A Inspections/VIN verifications that are scheduled for this Wednesday 05-20-2026 will be re-scheduled to 05-27-2026.