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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY

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Welcome to the official page of the Nelson County Sheriff's Office.

We are a full time agency with sixteen patrol units, two sergeants, four detectives, three command staff and five full time office personnel that serve the residents of Nelson County, KY.

11/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE

11/09/2026

📍 Looking for the Driver’s License Bureau? You’re very close!

It’s a common mix-up—we frequently have visitors stop by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office or the Nelson County Circuit Clerk and Justice Center looking for the Driver’s License Bureau.

If you find yourself at either of those locations, don't worry! You are just around the way. The Driver’s License Bureau is actually located just a short distance away at:

📍 201 Guthrie Dr, Suite C, Bardstown, KY 40004

We’ve put together this map to help you easily navigate from our campus over to Guthrie Drive.

If you still find yourself a bit lost, please feel free to ask any of our staff. We are always glad to help point you in the right direction!

Safe travels! 🗺️🚘

11/06/2026

If this trailer belongs to you, please pick it up before 4 pm today, or we will have to remove it.

11/03/2026

Welcome Deputy Recruit Tyler Wilson. Deputy Wilson will soon attend DOCJT Academy where he will better learn to serve our community.

10/31/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
We have received multiple reports today of phone scams claiming to be from the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
Please remember:
❌ We do NOT call you to tell you that you missed jury duty or have an active warrant.
❌ We will NEVER ask you to go buy gift cards, prepaid cards, or make any wire transfers to resolve a legal matter.
Our service is much more personal. If we need to contact you, we will come right to your home for official, in-person service. (And yes, we'll even give you a ride! 😉)
If you get one of these calls, HANG UP immediately. Please share this to keep our community safe!

10/28/2026

💜💛 CALLING ALL TIGER FANS! 💜💛⚽️

Our Bardstown Tigers Boys Soccer Team is headed to the ELITE 8, and it’s time for our community to show these boys just how proud we are! 🐅🏆

📣 We want ALL soccer fans and community to come downtown and help us celebrate!

⚽️ PARADE STARTS AT 12:00 PM!
💜 Wear your PURPLE & GOLD 💛
📍 Downtown Bardstown
📍 Game starts at 2 PM at Bardstown High School

Route:
Tiger Alley making a left onto Broadway St. Right onto N 5th St. At Stephen Foster we will make a left and around the Old Courthouse/ Welcome Center. Headed north on N3rdto Broadway where we will head back to Bardstown High School.

10/25/2026

Update at 6:02 pm the roadway is back open.

Nelson County Sheriff's Office is currently working an injury accident on Louisville Rd near Solitude Rd. Please expect delays and look for an alternate route.

10/23/2026

OFFICIAL STATEMENT | NELSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is issuing the following statement to address recent public inquiries and provide accurate information:

*Ongoing Investigation: The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is the primary investigating agency regarding the allegations involving Lauren Winans. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office was not aware of these allegations, holds no details regarding the case, and is not involved in the investigation. Inquiries should be directed to KSP.
*Circulated Photos: Regarding the photos featuring an agency vehicle, our administration deemed the conduct completely inappropriate. Prompt disciplinary action was taken at the time of the incident.
*Personnel Clarification: Andy Winans is no longer employed by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. He resigned from our agency and joined the Bardstown Police Department in early 2026.

Our office remains fully committed to accountability, transparency, and upholding the trust of the Nelson County community

10/20/2026

We are proud to announce that K-9 Dax and K-9 Rooster are officially certified and patrol-ready!
Acquired earlier this year with the support of Fiscal Court Opioid Funds and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, both dogs recently completed months of rigorous training. Special thanks go to Deputy Hardin for his invaluable leadership and training, as well as Deputies Crady and Kenealy for their dedication and hard work in preparing their partners for the road.
Please join us in wishing these teams safe tours of duty as they serve our community!

10/20/2026

Per the State tax bills information.

Address

210 Plaza Drive
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15023481840

Website

http://nelsonsheriff.com/

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