Cherokee Co Sheriff's Office- Kansas

10/23/2026

💜 Taking Proactive Steps to Protect Victims and Save Lives

Yesterday, Captain Matt Campbell with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office joined Brooke Powell, Safehouse Crisis Center’s Executive Director, and KSN’s Dustin Lattimer to discuss our department’s newly implemented Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP)

This important initiative is another step forward in our commitment to protecting victims of domestic violence and connecting them with potentially life-saving resources.

The Lethality Assessment Protocol helps law enforcement identify individuals who may be at an increased risk of serious injury or death due to domestic violence. By recognizing these warning signs early, deputies can take proactive steps to connect victims with advocates, support services, and resources when they may need them most.

Our goal is simple: identify the danger, provide support, and help prevent future tragedies.

We recognize that law enforcement cannot accomplish this mission alone. Strong partnerships with victim advocacy organizations and community resources are essential to improving victim safety and ensuring survivors know that help is available.

We appreciate Brooke Powell and her organization for their continued partnership and dedication to serving victims in our community. We also thank KSN and Dustin Lattimer for helping bring awareness to this important initiative.

💜 Every victim deserves to feel safe, to be heard, and to know they are not alone.

Domestic violence can turn deadly without warning, but a new effort in southeast Kansas is designed to help stop it from happening.

10/23/2026

Media Release: October 23, 2026
Contact Person: Sheriff Brian Henderson
(620) 429-3992
Topic: Homicide investigation

Update 1
The victim in this case has been identified as Gannon Reece, age 23 of Riverton KS. The suspect has been identified as Joshua Wilson, age 19 of Riverton KS. Wilson was booked into the Cherokee County Jail for Murder in the Second Degree. Formal charges will be submitted to the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office.
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On October 23, 2026, the Cherokee County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call in reference to a subject, who had been shot at 4971 SE 67th, which is located in rural Cherokee County. When deputies arrived, they found a male subject suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was checked by Cherokee County EMS, who determined that he was deceased. The suspect was still on scene and was immediately detained by Cherokee County Deputies. Names of those involved will be released at a later time. This investigation is ongoing, but there is no threat to the public.

SE Lostine is currently shut down between Hwy 69A and SE 60th, motorists will need to take an alternate route until further notice.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office is assisting the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office with this investigation.

10/22/2026

This is your last chance to drop off unwanted or expired medications during our current Drug Take Back event!

Stop by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and place your medications in the green medication drop box located in our lobby. Help us keep unused medications out of the wrong hands and our community safe!

If you have a large quantity, make sure to call ahead of time so we can make arrangements with you. 620-429-3992

10/22/2026

New drivers need more than a license - they need a game plan. Talk to your teen to help them make smart choices behind the wheel.

10/21/2026

Drug take back drop off locations as well as syringe / sharps drop off will be accepted today in the following locations:
West Mineral City Hall 2 PM - 3 PM
Weir Public Library 3- 4 pm
Scammon City Park 4:30 - 6 pm

10/21/2026

If you have old / expired medications or have sharps that need disposed of we are set up outside Monarch Pharmacy in Baxter Springs till 11 am today.

The Cherokee County Health Department-Kansas has narcan available as well as sharps containers and other items available to the public for FREE.
Stop by and say hello.

10/19/2026

💊 Drug take back day is approaching us, so gather expired and unwanted medications, especially unused controlled prescription medications, for safe disposal. We have a dropbox in the lobby of our Sheriff's Office you can drop off anonymously, no questions asked.

📦 Call ahead for large quantities. If your medications won’t fit in our dropbox, we need to make arrangements to receive and secure them before you arrive.

🚫 No needles, syringes, lancets, or aerosols—including inhalers. Sharps create hazards for collection and transportation personnel. Aerosols cannot go through the incineration process used to destroy the collected medications safely.


Find a drop off location near you by going to : www.DEATakeBack.com

10/19/2026

October 18-24 is Teen Driver Safety Week

Behind the wheel, your choices matter. One mistake can change everything. Choose safety. You can’t predict a crash, but you can control how you drive:
✔️ Buckle up
✔️ Put your phone down
✔️ Limit passengers
✔️ Don’t speed



Watch Kennedy’s Story below ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nCsbAk2aOw

One moment behind the wheel can change everything. Kennedy Bingham ...

10/16/2026

🚔💙 HELP US COVER THE CRUISER! 💙🚔
This , we’re teaming up to support Special Olympics Kansas during the Galena High School football game!
📍Galena High School
📅 This Friday October 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – End of the Football Game
We’ll have a Galena Police Department patrol vehicle ready to be COVERED with donations! The vehicle will be available beginning one hour before kickoff and we’ll keep going until the final whistle.
💵 Stop by, make a donation and help us see just how much of the cruiser our community can cover!
Every dollar raised benefits Special Olympics Kansas, helping provide year-round sports training, competitions and leadership opportunities for athletes across the state.
This event is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which brings law enforcement and our communities together in support of Special Olympics athletes and inclusion.
👮‍♂️🚔 Bring the family, enjoy some Friday night football and help us COVER THAT CRUISER!
Every donation counts — whether it covers an inch, a window, or helps us cover the whole thing! 💙
We’ll see you this Friday at Galena High School! 🏈