Alfalfa County Oklahoma Sheriff Office

09/02/2026

August 2026 Summary of Activities for the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office
Offenders Booked in: 7
Incident Summary Report:
Warrant Summary Report:
Warrant issued: 5
Protective Order Summary:
Protective Order Issued: 8
Civil Process Summary:
Civil Process Issued: 14

Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1 aggravated assault; 1 simple assault, 1 burglary from a motor vehicle, 1 extortion, 1 missing person, 1 fraud/identity theft. 1 larceny from a building 8 other offenses (non-traffic); 1 animal bite, 6 threats/intimidation; 1 trespassing; 2 vandalism and 1 local warrant. Deputies filed 22 reports; made 36 traffic stops; performed 3 escorts; 2 medical transports; 5 motorist assists; 5 reckless driver reports; 65 extra patrols.

09/01/2026

Alfalfa County is now in a 14 day burn ban.

08/24/2026

Please be aware that SH-8 should close sometime starting today (08/24) between the turnoff to Carmen and the turnoff to Helena for repairs to the railroad crossing south of the Carmen turnoff. There is no estimated end date for the closure at this time. Cherokee EMS will respond to all EMS call in Carmen, while Helena EMS will continue to respond to Aline. Please be aware that CR560 can be used to get to Aline from 45 for our responses.

08/12/2026

The Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office prioritizes community safety as students return to classrooms across Cherokee, Burlington, Helena, Jet and Aline . The Sheriff and Deputies use several critical rules and safety protocols to protect kids on rural highways, county roads, and local town streets.
🛑 Strict Traffic & School Zone Enforcement
Deputies heavily monitor school zones and transit corridors during peak morning and afternoon hours.
• School Zone Speeds: Drivers must strictly obey the reduced, blinking speed limits in all designated school zones.
• Distraction-Free Driving: Using a handheld cell phone while driving through an active school zone violates Oklahoma law and carries heavy fines.
• Crosswalk Safety: Drivers must yield completely to pedestrians in crosswalks and are legally prohibited from stopping or blocking a crosswalk area.
🚌 Rural Highway Bus Rules
Because many students travel across open county roads and major rural routes, school bus regulations are aggressively enforced to prevent accidents.
• The Red Stop Arm: On all two-lane or undivided roads, traffic moving in both directions must come to a complete stop when a school bus extends its red arm.
• Maintain Distance: Drivers must stop at least 10 feet back from a school bus to give children a safe perimeter to enter and exit.
• Never Pass from Behind: It is strictly illegal to pass a stopped school bus from behind while its red lights are flashing.
🚸 Stranger Awareness & Personal Safety
The Sheriff’s Office encourages parents to have proactive, serious conversations with their kids before the school year gets busy.
• The "No Stranger" Rule: Remind children never to talk to strangers, accept gifts, or get into an unknown vehicle without explicit parental permission.
• Emergency Info: Ensure younger children fully memorize their full name, home address, and a parent's primary phone number.
• Buddy System: Whether walking to a local school or waiting at a rural highway bus stop, kids should always use the buddy system and stay in groups.
🚨 Emergency Planning for Parents
• Contact Updates: Ensure your child's school has an updated emergency contact card featuring current phone numbers and list of authorized pick-up individuals.
• Report Activity: If parents, students, or staff notice any suspicious vehicles or behavior around local bus stops or campuses, report it immediately to the Alfalfa County Sheriff's Office at (580) 596-3269.

08/03/2026

July 2026 Summary of Activities for the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office
Offenders Booked in: 10; Arrests by the Sheriff’s Office: 7.
Incident Summary Report:
Assault-Aggravated: 1; Assault-Simple: 4; Drugs/Narcotics:1; Emergency: 1; Larceny/theft: 5; Stolen Vehicle/Motor Vehicle Theft: 1; Vandalism/Destruction/Damage of Property: 2; Warrants for Other Agency: 1; Grand Total 25.
Citation Summary Report:
Citation Filed (Excluding Warning): 3; Citation Warning Filed: 5.
Warrant Summary Report:
Warrant issued: 16; Warrant Served: 2; Warrant Recalled: 7.
Protective Order Summary:
Protective Order Issued: Non-emergency 1; Emergency: 1.
Civil Process Summary:
Civil Process Issued: 8.
Radio Log Call Total: 1,195.
Sheriff Sales August 11th at 9am,9:30am and 10AM. All sales are subject to being recalled. For more information on sheriff Sales all sales are published in the Cherokee Messenger and Republic for 4 weeks prior to sale.

07/07/2026

Alfalfa County Sheriff Office is hiring FULL TIME and PART TIME jailers. Apply at 300 S Grand Cherokee, OK.

What a Jailer Does
• Security and Supervision: Ensures the safety and security of both inmates and other staff in a jail.
• Inmate Management: Conducts headcounts to account for all inmates, enforces rules, and may need to restrain inmates.
• Emergency Response: Responds to emergencies and may provide first aid or life-saving aid.
• Contraband Detection: Performs searches of inmates and cells for weapons and drugs.
• Facility Operations: May be involved in booking inmates, monitoring feeding, and supervising visitations.
REQUIREMENTS
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Physical & Mental Fitness: Must be in good physical condition and mentally prepared for the role.
• Certifications: Some positions require specific jailer certification programs, or training in First Aid/CPR.
• Other Skills: Good judgment, the ability to follow instructions, and a valid driver's license or ID card with a good record are required.
• Part time $16.00 an hour / Ability to work various shifts including holidays and weekends. Full Time $3060.00 per month plus benefits.

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07/02/2026

June 2026 Summary of activities for the Alfalfa County Sheriff Office

Offenders Booked in 11, Arrests by Sheriff’s office 8

Incident Summary Report
Animal Cruelty 2, Assault- Aggravated 2, Assault -Simple 4, Burglary/Braking and Entering-1, Burglary/Larceny/Theft- From Coin -operated Machine or Device-1, Civil-Other 2, Disorderly Conduct-1, Fraud-False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game-1, Larceny/Theft-From Building-2, Other Offenses-Non Traffic-3, Threats/ Intimidation-3, Vandalism/Destruction/Damage of Property-1 Grand total -30 . One arrest resulted from the incident summary.
Citation Summary Report
Citation Filed (Excluding Warning) 5, Citation Warning Filed 7
Warrant Summary Report
Warrant issued -7, Warrant Served 4, Warrant Recalled 11
Protective Order Summary
Protective order Issued- Non-Emergency 2, Protective Ordered Issued -Emergency 2
Civil Process Summary
Civil Process Issued 9
Radio Log Calls Total 1,209
One sheriff Sale was conducted, 3 Sheriff Sales recalled and rescheduled for August 11th at 9am,9:30am and 10AM. All sales are subject to being recalled. For more information on sheriff Sales all sales are published in the Cherokee Messenger and Republic for 4 weeks prior to sale.

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07/01/2026

Keep Your Fingers and Your Friends!!!
This is the weekend where someone in the U.S. will not end up with all 10 fingers! 🖐️🧨
Let’s not make that person your cousin Greg.

We love a good backyard pyrotechnic show as much as the next person, but let’s be real—your DIY neighborhood display is essentially just "manual fireworks" without a launch team. As you celebrate, follow these rules so you don't become the human equivalent of a firework fail video:

Keep your distance: Set a safety perimeter of at least ≥ 35 feet. If aerial explosives go off too soon, you want to be as far from that chaotic energy as humanly possible.
One at a time: Do not light the whole box up at once like a scene straight out of an action movie.
No "Dud" relights: If a firework is too shy to explode, leave it alone! Treat it with water and throw it away.
Water is your best friend: Keep a bucket of water nearby, and douse the spent fireworks in it before tossing them in the trash.

Remember, firework safety isn't rocket science, but it is science. Alcohol and fireworks don't mix, so put the drinks down if you're lighting the fuse.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

06/30/2026

We at the Alfalfa County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate our Administrative executive Lydia Wilson on her completion of the Oklahoma Victim Assistance Academy this past week.
The Oklahoma Victim Assistance Academy (OVAA) is a week-long intensive course of study for crime victim service providers designed to improve the quality and consistency of victim services in Oklahoma. Lydia spent the week of June 21st at the University of Central Oklahoma developing her capacity to serve any and all victims of any crime.”

05/09/2026

Join us in congratulating Deputy Walker on his CLEET graduation ! We are so happy to have him at the Alfala County Sheriff’s Office !