Simpson County Sheriff's Office

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

September 30, 2026
Press Release

09/30/2026

‼️UPDATE‼️
See the image below. They are stepping up the game by creating fake warrants. Do not fall victim of this scam! Hang up immediately!
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NEW - PHONE SCAM ALERT
using phone number: 270-807-0704

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a caller claiming to be Deputy Freeman. The caller tells individuals they have missed jury duty and demands immediate payment.

!!!!THIS IS A SCAM!!!!

The Sheriff’s Office will NOT call you to tell you that you have missed jury duty, and we will NEVER demand payment of any kind over the phone.

If you receive this call, hang up. Do not send money or provide personal or financial information. Contact the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office directly to report it.

Please share with your friends and family to keep everyone aware and safe.

09/30/2026

SCAM ALERT – PLEASE SHARE

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a telephone scam reported today.

On September 29th, two Simpson County residents were defrauded by an individual posing as an employee of the Simpson County Jail. The caller claimed an inmate could be released if a $500 payment was made.

⚠️ The Simpson County Jail does NOT call individuals requesting payment or bond money for the release of an inmate.

If you receive a call like this:

• Do not send money or provide personal information.
• Ask for the caller’s name and politely end the call.
• Call the Simpson County Jail directly at (270) 586-5351 to verify the information.
• If the call is confirmed to be fraudulent, contact dispatch at (270)586-8824 to report it.

Please share this warning with your family and friends, especially those who may be more vulnerable to telephone scams.

When in doubt, hang up and verify.

09/28/2026

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow Troopers of Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369.

Our hearts and prayers are especially with our brothers and sisters at Kentucky State Police Post 3 as they mourn one of their own.

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matthew 5:9

Rest easy, Trooper Phillips. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/03/2026

Simpson County Schools - Proposed Tax Notification

09/03/2026

Linked is a copy of the proposed tax notification.

07/04/2026

As we celebrate 250 years of freedom, may we continue to seek God’s guidance and cherish the liberties we’ve been blessed with.
God bless the U.S.A.