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Kent County Sheriff's Office Welcome to the official page of the Kent County Sheriff's Office, the primary law enforcement agency for Kent County, MD. Sheriff Dennis Hickman

The Kent County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing a population of 19,983 people within 279.43 square miles (723.7 km2) of jurisdiction within Kent County located on Maryland's eastern shore.

This Saturday at the Queen Anne’s  County High School.   This year will be different!!  Queen Anne's County Office of th...
10/15/2026

This Saturday at the Queen Anne’s County High School. This year will be different!! Queen Anne's County Office of the Sheriff

Come out and support a great organization and watch us take on Queen Anne’s County Sheriff
10/04/2026

Come out and support a great organization and watch us take on Queen Anne’s County Sheriff

The Watermans Triathlon will be taking place this weekend (October 3-4, 2026) in the Rock Hall area. Expect a large amou...
10/01/2026

The Watermans Triathlon will be taking place this weekend (October 3-4, 2026) in the Rock Hall area. Expect a large amount of cyclists on Route 20, Route 298, as well as numerous county roads throughout southern Kent County. Use caution and allow extra time both Saturday and Sunday morning. Deputies and volunteers will be at many intersections to assist with traffic control.

Very sorry to hear about Chief Bacorn.
09/25/2026

Very sorry to hear about Chief Bacorn.

It is with profound sadness that the Town of Denton announces the death of Denton Police Chief George Bacorn following a motor vehicle collision.
The Town extends its deepest condolences to Chief Bacorn's family and the members of the Denton Police Department. We ask the public to please respect the family's privacy during this difficult time and keep his family, the Department, and the Town in their prayers. Additional details will follow.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET
09/11/2026

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

The new school year is almost here! When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, ALL traffic mus...
08/29/2026

The new school year is almost here!

When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, ALL traffic must come to a complete stop — from both directions.

A citation for this offense carries a $570 fine and 3 points.

Never pass a stopped school bus, and always watch for children entering or crossing the roadway.

A few extra seconds could save a life.

Slow down. Stay alert. Keep our kids safe!

08/29/2026

Next up in our KCHS team introductions is our School Resource Officer, Sergeant Phil Trinks! 💙💛

A proud KCHS graduate and longtime member of the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Trinks is excited to be back where it feels like home. His goal is to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families while helping keep KCHS safe, welcoming, and supportive for all.

Welcome home, Sgt. Trinks!

A huge THANK YOU to the anonymous donor who surprised the Kent County Sheriff’s Office with these wonderful sub trays fr...
08/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the anonymous donor who surprised the Kent County Sheriff’s Office with these wonderful sub trays from The Little Lemon Leaf Diner! Your kindness and generosity were greatly appreciated.

08/21/2026

🚨 JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT 🚨

The Sheriff’s Office has received several reports this week of a phone scam where callers are claiming to be deputies from our office. The caller tells the victim they have a warrant for their arrest for missing jury duty and must make an immediate payment to avoid being taken into custody.

Our office will never call you in regard to missing jury duty.

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.

The Sheriff’s Office will never call you and demand payment for a warrant, and we will never ask for payment in gift cards, prepaid cards, or any similar method.

If you receive a call like this:
• Do not send money or provide gift card numbers
• Hang up immediately
• Report the call to your local law enforcement agency

Please help protect your friends and family by sharing this post, especially with elderly family members who are often targeted by scammers.

Stay safe and stay aware.

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Chestertown, MD

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