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Chariton County Sheriff's Department, 307 South Cherry Street, Keytesville, MO (2026)

09/19/2026

Early this morning, Deputy Stowers responded to a call that turned into a moment few people could ever anticipate—assisting with the delivery of a child.

Law enforcement officers never truly know what they may encounter when they answer a call for service. From routine calls to unexpected moments that require quick thinking, compassion, and professionalism, they are there to help when their community needs them most.

Deputy Stowers, thank you for stepping up and handling the situation with professionalism and care.

Great job, Deputy Stowers! We are proud of the work you do and the many ways you serve our community.

Thank you,
Sheriff Billups

09/15/2026

Chariton County Sheriff's Department — Sheriff's Report
June 8, 2026 – September 14, 2026

The Chariton County Sheriff's Department responded to 987 calls for service during this reporting period.

June 11 — Possession of a Controlled Substance, Keytesville

June 14 — Burglary, Keytesville

June 15 — Assault, Salisbury

June 16 — Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Salisbury

June 17 — Assault, Salisbury

June 17 — Assault, Marceline

June 20 — Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Salisbury

June 21 — DWI, Brunswick

June 22 — Assault, Brunswick

June 27 — DWI, Keytesville

July 1 — DWI, Mendon

July 2 — Assault, Brunswick

July 3 — Trespassing, Keytesville

July 5 — Burglary, Brunswick

July 6 — DWI, Brunswick

July 10 — Assault, Keytesville

July 10 — Warrant Arrest, Salisbury

July 10 — DWI, Salisbury

July 11 — Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Keytesville

July 12 — Burglary, Salisbury

July 17 — Assault, Sumner

July 19 — Warrant Arrest, Glasgow

July 21 — Warrant Arrest, Salisbury

July 25 — Missing Person, Mendon

July 26 — Assault, Keytesville

July 27 — Assault, Keytesville

July 28 — Assault, Keytesville

July 30 — Possession of a Controlled Substance

August 5 — Violation of Order of Protection, Keytesville

August 5 — Warrant Arrest, Keytesville

August 6 — Burglary, Salisbury

August 7 — Warrant Arrest, Brunswick

August 10 — Assault, Salisbury

August 18 — Assault, Salisbury

August 20 — Warrant Arrest, Brunswick

August 23 — Assault, Keytesville

August 25 — DWI, Salisbury

August 26 — Assault, Brunswick

August 29 — Assault, Brunswick

September 2 — Property Damage, Brunswick

September 2 — Failure to Register as a S*x Offender, Keytesville

September 4 — Aggravated Fleeing, Brunswick

September 14 — Possession of a Controlled Substance, Salisbury

September 14 — Stealing, Salisbury

We would like to thank the citizens of Chariton County for their continued support and cooperation. Our deputies work hard around the clock, responding to calls, investigating incidents, making arrests when appropriate, and doing everything they can to keep our communities safe.

We are proud to serve the citizens of Chariton County and remain committed to serving with professionalism, dedication, and integrity. Thank you to our deputies for the hard work they put in every day!

All persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thank you,
Sheriff Billups

08/16/2026

Someone’s dog got loose in Keytesville. If it is yours please call 660-288-3040 and you can come get it.

Thank you,

Sheriff Billups

07/31/2026

Last night, the Chariton County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit once again demonstrated the value of having a highly trained police K-9 on the road.

K-9 Charco assisted deputies in locating methamphetamine during an investigation, helping remove dangerous drugs from our community. This successful find is another example of the dedication, training, and teamwork our deputies and K-9 unit bring to protecting the citizens of Chariton County every day.

Great work by K-9 Charco and all of the deputies involved. Every illegal drug seizure is one more step toward making our community a safer place.

Thank you,
Sheriff Billups

07/16/2026

The Chariton County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the individual and vehicle pictured. If you recognize this individual or have any information regarding their identity or current whereabouts, please contact the Chariton County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you,
Sheriff Billups

06/22/2026

Informational meeting about current scams going around, warning signs, and some tips to make sure you don't become a victim.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Lake Nehai Clubhouse, June 24th, 6:00 PM.

Thank you,
Sheriff Billups

06/08/2026

Sheriff's Report
February 23 – June 7, 2026

During the reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 1,100 calls for service throughout the county.

Notable incidents and enforcement actions included:

February 28 – DWI arrest in Brunswick
February 28 – Stolen property investigation in Keytesville
March 1 – Robbery investigation in Marceline
March 3 – Stealing investigation in Salisbury
March 3 – DWI arrest in Keytesville
March 5 – Driving While Revoked (DWR) arrest in Brunswick
March 5 – Warrant arrest in Keytesville
March 5 – Warrant arrest in Keytesville
March 7 – Domestic assault investigation in Brunswick
March 9 – Stealing investigation in Brunswick
March 13 – Warrant arrest in Rothville
March 14 – Aggravated fleeing a stop or detention arrest in Brunswick
March 18 – Tampering with a motor vehicle investigation in Brunswick
March 19 – Domestic assault investigation in Brunswick
March 21 – Possession of a controlled substance arrest in Brunswick
March 24 – Warrant arrest in Keytesville
March 24 – Domestic assault investigation in Keytesville
March 25 – Stealing investigation in Keytesville
March 26 – Driving While Revoked (DWR) arrest in Brunswick
March 28 – Warrant arrest in Keytesville
March 28 – Driving While Revoked (DWR) arrest in Salisbury
March 28 – DWI arrest in Salisbury
March 29 – Assault investigation in Marceline
April 6 – Warrant arrest in Salisbury
April 8 – Aggravated fleeing a stop or detention arrest in Brunswick
April 11 – DWI arrest in Keytesville
April 14 – Domestic assault investigation in Brunswick
April 17 – DWI arrest in Brunswick
April 18 – DWI arrest in Salisbury
April 19 – Domestic assault investigation in Brunswick
April 20 – Warrant arrest in Dalton
April 25 – Domestic assault investigation in Sumner
April 26 – DWI arrest in Brunswick
April 26 – Domestic assault investigation in Sumner
April 27 – Assault investigation in Salisbury
May 11 – Burglary investigation in Mendon
May 13 – Aggravated fleeing a stop or detention arrest in Brunswick
May 13 – DWI arrest in Brunswick
May 19 – Domestic assault investigation in Keytesville
May 19 – Possession of a controlled substance arrest in Brunswick
May 20 – Driving While Revoked (DWR) arrest in Keytesville
May 22 – DWI arrest in Keytesville
May 27 – DWI arrest in Brunswick
May 28 – DWI arrest in Brunswick
May 29 – Assault investigation in Keytesville
June 6 – Possession of a controlled substance arrest in Brunswick

The Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of county residents through proactive law enforcement, criminal investigations, and community service.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our deputies and staff for their professionalism, dedication, and hard work. Their commitment to protecting the citizens of this county, often under challenging circumstances, is greatly valued and does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your continued service and sacrifice in keeping our communities safe.

Thank you,
Sheriff Billups

05/29/2026

The Chariton County Sheriff’s Department Officially Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation

Chariton County, Missouri – Today, The Chariton County Sheriff’s Department received official word from the Missouri Department of Public Safety that we have earned the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026. This honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, investing in and supporting law enforcement and building partnerships between law enforcement and our community.
The Missouri Blue Shield Program was created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025 through Executive Order 25-03. In 2025, 201 Missouri communities earned the Blue Shield designation, recognizing local governments’ significant efforts to reduce crime and foster law enforcement – community partnerships to strengthen public safety. The opportunity to earn the Blue Shield designation for 2026 opened on February 4, 2026. Communities that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2025 had to reapply this year to be approved once again.
“The Blue Shield program has shown what’s possible when communities commit to prioritizing law enforcement and public safety,” Governor Kehoe said. “After awarding $50,000 grants to more than 200 communities last year, we’re continuing that work by welcoming new communities and renewing Blue Shield designations for counties, towns, and cities that remain committed to the program.”
“Strengthening public safety and committing to joint law enforcement community – citizen safety efforts is what the Blue Shield Program is all about and the Department of Public Safety is honored to work with communities like Chariton County, that have answered the Blue Shield challenge,” said Mark James, Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). “Last year, the essential equipment provided by Blue Shield grants included 388 mobile data terminals, 351 body cameras, 151 license plate readers (LPR), 102 ballistic vests, 91 interoperable radios and 56 vehicles. We look forward to getting additional important equipment and training to our partners in local law enforcement.”
Eligibility and Program Details
Communities are eligible for a Missouri Blue Shield designation based on their dedication to reducing crime, making substantial investments in public safety, and developing strong collaboration with law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders. Each participating community’s commitment is reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with the program’s goals.

Participation Incentives
Communities that earn a Missouri Blue Shield designation will receive grant funding for law enforcement training and equipment as part of Governor Kehoe’s Recommended Budget for the State Fiscal Year 2027, provided the General Assembly approves the funding. The Governor’s FY 2027 budget appropriated $10 million to the program for equipment and training grants. Communities will also be featured on Governor Kehoe’s social media pages as well as the DPS website to highlight their participation in the program. A map of 2025 Blue Shield communities is available here.

The Chariton County Sheriff’s Department earned a Missouri Blue Shield designation because of its exceptional commitment to public safety. The Chariton County Sheriff’s Department has demonstrated a strong and ongoing commitment to protecting its residents. This designation affirms Chariton County’s effort to create a safer, more secure environment for all who live and work here.

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