Bourbon County Kansas Sheriff's Office

09/14/2026

The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant/Evidence Custodian!

09/12/2026

Alright, Bourbon County…

For all of you busybodies, highway detectives, professional window-watchers, and members of Bourbon County’s unofficial “What In The World Is Going On?” Department, this one’s for you.

We know there have been a LOT of questions, theories, Facebook investigations, and probably a few conversations that started with, “Well, I heard…”

Some of you were probably convinced we were filming the next episode of Cops. Others may have thought someone important was coming through town
Well… You can put the binoculars away. We’ve got answers.

The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office conducted Operation Dusty Roads on September 9th and 10th. This was a special traffic enforcement operation along 69 Highway within Bourbon County.

And before anybody starts asking, “Why were there SO MANY cops?!” That’s kind of the point.

We were assisted by the Fort Scott Police Department, Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Nevada Police Department, and Department of Homeland Security.

During the two-day operation, there were a total of 17 hours of enforcement conducted.

Those 17 hours included:
• 141 traffic stops
• 23 arrests
• 3 subjects pending charges (meaning they were not arrested on scene but are still expected to face charges)

The 23 individuals arrested could face charges including:
• Possession of Controlled Substances
• Distribution of Controlled Substances
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

And for those of you who were wondering what exactly law enforcement was finding during all this activity…

We encountered and seized suspected co***ne, fentanyl, ketamine, L*D, ma*****na, MDMA/ecstasy, psilocybin mushrooms, nitrous oxide (“whippets”), amphetamines, and other items.

All suspected controlled substances will be submitted to a laboratory for testing and confirmation.

And most importantly, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

So there you have it, Bourbon County. The mystery has officially been solved.

You may now return to your regularly scheduled activities of looking out the window, slowing down when you see police cars, and reporting everything you see to the Bourbon County “What Is Going On?” Department.

You’re welcome.

09/01/2026

Cowboy Kev’s words of wisdom.. take the few extra seconds/minutes to control what you can control!

08/22/2026

Join Fort Scott FFA and Hunter's Safety Instructor Garry Cook to earn your Hunter's Safety certification!

Must be 11 years of age or older.
Must attend ALL three sessions to earn the certificate.

Session 1: Tuesday, September 15th 6pm-10pm 2 FSHS (instructional time)
Session 2: Thursday, September 17th 6pm-10pm @ FSHS (instructional time)
Session 3: Saturday, September 19th 8am-12pm @ Hollister Wildlife (hands-on lab)

Drinks and snack will be provided both evenings.

Please fill out the Google Form so we have an idea of how many to expect!

https://forms.gle/b7ojnH4XnEV7Xv8L8

08/16/2026

Let’s have a great year y’all!

07/21/2026

Starting today Vilius Paliulis will be conducting door to door sales in Bourbon County for educational aids and materials. Vilius is in the United States in a culture exchange program so please be kind.

This message is simply to inform the community that Mr. Paliulis will be working in the community and not a promotion of his company.

06/26/2026

06/25/2026

Inmates with the Bourbon County Jail work crew along with jail administration and other local volunteers assisted with unloading a food bank truck at The Beacon this morning. The Beacon provides food and other necessities to those in need in our community. We are very proud to help our community and the residents of Bourbon County in any way we can.

06/09/2026

Our administration office will be closed for the remainder of today 6/9/26. We will still have deputies available for emergency calls. Thank you.

06/08/2026

Notice of Office Closure

The Administration Office will be closed on Tuesday, June 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The closure is due to a Life Saving Award presentation being given to one of our deputies during this time. The ceremony will be held in the auditorium of the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College.

We will still have deputies available if any emergency arises.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.