Whitley County Sheriff’s Department

06/30/2026

Happy Early 4th of July!

Our Deputies will be out in force over the holiday weekend to keep our community safe. Please celebrate responsibly and follow these crucial guidelines:

Never Drink and Drive: This applies to both vehicles and boats.

Know the Law: There are no county-wide ordinances regarding fireworks.

Be Courteous: Respect your neighbors, friends, and pets during celebrations.

Have a fun, safe, and happy Independence Day!

05/08/2026

***Traffic Safety Check Points / Public Safety Announcement***
Publication Announcement as required by law (2026-3RD).

Recent publication date: May 7th, 2026.

Whitley County Sheriff's Department Deputies will periodically be conducting traffic safety checkpoints at various locations throughout Whitley County. These safety checkpoints will be conducted in an effort to enforce traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, emphasizing occupant protection (seatbelt and child safety seat adherence), impaired driving, operator licensing, insurance and vehicle registration enforcement.

A complete list of our pre-approved traffic safety checkpoint locations follows and are in compliance with Department policy and procedure.

US 25 South at the Kentucky / Tennessee State Line (Jellico)

HWY 1804 & Lot Mud Creek (Boston)

US 25 South & KY HWY 628 Wolf Creek Road (Pleasant View)

KY HWY 92 West & Jellico Creek Road (Jellico Creek)

KY HWY 92 East & KY HWY 1064 (Louden)

KY HWY 204 West & Log Cabin Road (Canada Town)

KY HWY 26 & Colonel Hollow (Rockholds)

KY HWY 1193 & Whippoorwill Road (Bee Creek)

05/03/2026

Located and recovered.

Update : 05/04/2026 0756 AM

The Vehicle in question has been located abandoned on Log Cabin Road. A little after midnight on Monday, May 4th, Whitley County 911 dispatch received a call about an abandoned vehicle sitting in the middle of the road on Log Cabin Rd. Deputy Estes Rhodes responded and recovered the vehicle which has now been returned to the owner. The investigation into the theft remains open. Anyone with information is asked to contact Whitley County 911 Dispatch at 606-549-6017, or private message the Whitley County Sheriff‘s department on our Facebook messenger page. 

** Stolen Vehicle Investigation**

We’re asking for the publics assistance with locating the below pictured stolen vehicle, which was taken from Prewitt‘s Feed and Farm Supply on US HWY 25 and Angle Rd, on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 around 12:41 AM. The vehicle is described as a red single cab 2005 Ford F350 flatbed pick up, Kentucky license plate number E1G495. Anyone with information is asked to contact Whitley County 911 dispatch on their nonemergency line at 606-549-6017. Deputy Heather Lindsay is in charge of the investigation reference WCSO case number 26-118-0085. 

05/01/2026

04/14/2026

*WCSO Deputies Honored by Williamsburg VFW Post 3167*

On Monday, April 13th, 2026, Deputy Heather Lindsey and Deputy David Rowe were honored by VFW Post 3167 in Williamsburg.

During winter snowstorms in 2026 road conditions were poor, and VFW Post 3167 opened its doors as a warming center for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. Deputies Lindsey and Rowe began transporting individuals to the VFW Post so they could get out of the cold.

During this period Deputy Lindsay and Deputy Rowe became aware of others in the community who were without firewood. While off duty, they utilized their personally owned truck and partnered with the VFW to deliver firewood to those in need at no cost.

We are extremely proud to have these two deputies on our team. Their willingness to go above and beyond to help others reflects the very best of our agency.

VFW Post 3167 also provided the Sheriff’s Office with two dozen MRE meals for our deputies to keep in their patrol vehicles for emergency situations for those in need. Williamsburg VFW Post 3167 is a valued community partner who consistently offers support. We are extremely grateful for their continued service to our community.