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The Official page for the Lyon County Sheriff's Office - Kansas. FOR EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL 9-1-1 We do not allow comments that contain threats.

The purpose of this page to to provide insight to our community on what's happening with the Sheriff's Office. This does not take the place of regular reporting to the Sheriff's Office. Please call 9-1-1 for emergencies or 620-342-5545 for non-emergencies. Users may comment only on the Lyon County Sheriff's Officel posts. We will not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions. We will not allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ANY COMMENT THAT IS A VIOLATION OF OUR TERMS OF USE.

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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office holds the rights to the images that we post on this site. If any entity wishes to use one of these images for any purpose they must seek permission from the copyright holder which is the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

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Anyone who wishes to send a commendation to an officer may send a private message and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Administration will review them. FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1

11/02/2026

***REMINDER***

Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) is offering free round-trip rides to and from your polling site on election day. Call 620-343-4207 now to schedule your trip!

11/02/2026

Please see the attached press release regarding a missing police service dog.

Update 8:35 pm: The Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the police service dog with the public’s assistance. He is now back with his handler. Thank you to all those who reached out.

11/01/2026

Lyon County would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees as we commemorate their work anniversaries in November. Your commitment not only enriches our organization but also contributes significantly to the well-being of our community. Thank you for your continued service, passion, teamwork, and determination. Here’s to many more years of success together!

Jonaus Anderson 1 year
Candice Brecht 23 years
Mark Brinkman 9 years
Ernest Brooks 3 years
Danny Broyles 22 years
Robert Cunningham 4 years
Michelle Colyer 1 year
Jeffrey Eubank 15 years
Rodney Gragg 23 years
Alan Landwehr 6 years
Clinton Peet 1 year
Brandy Schaefer 9 years
Francis Swift 6 years
Roxanne Van Gundy 12 years
Maria Vega Aguilera 6 years
Robert Weiss 7 years
Christine Wilkinson 28 years
Fernando Zuniga, Jr. 6 years

10/31/2026

Daylight savings ends tomorrow at 2:00 a.m., so don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Lyon County! We hope you have a fun and safe evening!

10/29/2026

Halloween Safety Reminder

When driving in residential areas during trick-or-treating, please use extra caution. If parked along the street, consider switching from headlights to parking lights to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
Parents and guardians should es**rt younger children and remind them to:
• Use caution when crossing streets.
• Never run into traffic from behind or in front of parked vehicles.
• Cross at marked crosswalks or intersections whenever available.

With it getting dark earlier, pedestrians, runners, and cyclists should wear light-colored or retro-reflective clothing. Carry or wear a flashlight or flashing light when traveling in low-light or dark conditions.

A little extra care can help make Halloween safe and enjoyable for everyone.

10/29/2026

If you are taking out young trick-or-treaters this Halloween, remember the following Safety tips from the American Safety Council:

• Stay in Groups
• Costumes should be well-fitting and flame-resistant
• Always test makeup
• Remember to look both ways when crossing streets
• Examine all treats before eating
• Stay on sidewalks when possible
• Avoid all dark houses
• Flashlights + glowsticks for visibility
• Enjoy with caution!

Some additional tips:

• Most children under the age of 12 still need adult supervision. However, if kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, please remind them to stay in familiar areas that are well-lit and to stay in groups.
• The most popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so be especially alert during that time. If you are out driving on Halloween, please slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Additionally, please take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs, as well as being extra cautious when entering and exiting driveways and alleys.

10/28/2026

Gift cards scams continue to impact members of our community, often targeting individuals through urgent or intimidating messages that appear legitimate. Scammers frequently pose as law enforcement, utility companies, businesses, or even online acquaintances.

To help prevent these crimes, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office is launching an awareness campaign aimed at reducing gift card fraud in our county. Our Gift Card Scam Prevention Checklist (pictured below) have been handed out to several businesses and gift card retailers in the Emporia and Lyon County area.

If you believe you or someone you know may be the target of a scam, please contact the Emporia Police Department or the Lyon County Sheriff's Office immediately. We are here to help, answer questions, and take reports.

Working together, we can protect our community and stop scammers before they succeed. If you are a manager or owner, and would like to display these in your business, please contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for helping us spread the word and keep Lyon County safe.

10/28/2026

Today, we want to show our appreciation to the first responders who show up for Lyon County every single day.

From law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, emergency management personnel, and every agency that answers the call—your work makes our community safer every day.

Whether responding during an emergency, providing comfort in a difficult moment, or working behind the scenes to prepare for the unexpected, we want you to know we appreciate you.

Please join us in showing appreciation for the first responders who serve our community.

#911

10/27/2026

***COMING SOON***

Lyon County Area Transportation is getting a scheduling app! Give them a call now at 620-343-4207 to register, and soon you will be able to schedule your own rides through the app! No worries, this won't replace their amazing dispatchers, it is just another tool for those who want to use it, or for those who are unable to call during office hours.

Making area transportation easier, one schedule at a time!

Address

425 Mechanic Street
Emporia, KS
66801

Telephone

+16203413205

Website

https://lyoncountyso.com/

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