Carter County Sheriff's Office, MO

11/11/2026

🇺🇲🇺🇲 This Veterans Day we would like to say Thank you to our Carter County Sheriff's Office staff who served our country. 🇺🇲 Cody Neal, Christian Contreras, Ryan Covert, Vince Esquivel and Danny Kearbey.

11/11/2026

11/06/2026

Happy Birthday to Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell! 🎉🇺🇸

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize not only the Sheriff of Carter County, but a man whose character, compassion, dedication, and leadership speak volumes about who he truly is.

Leadership is not simply about wearing a badge, holding a title, or giving orders. It’s about having the courage to stand for what is right, even when doing so comes at a personal cost. It’s about making the difficult decisions, carrying the weight of responsibility, and never losing sight of the people you have sworn to serve.

Happy Birthday, Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell! May God continue to bless you, guide your steps, and give you strength for the road ahead. Carter County is fortunate to have your service, our sheriff’s office team is personally grateful to have your leadership and friendship.

-The Team

11/01/2026

We was able to give candy in Van Buren, Ellsinore and Grandin tonight at the same time! Thank you to my great staff and their families! Have a happy Halloween and be safe!

-Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell

10/30/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the East Carter FFA!

They provided some absolutely great food and managed to accomplish a pretty major feat… they actually got the police and fire departments in the same room! 🤣🤣

All jokes aside, the FFA did an outstanding job! They even put together a fun EMT vs. Police vs. Fire Department Trivia Challenge, which brought out some friendly competition!

On behalf of our local first responders, thank you for the hospitality, the great food, and the effort you put into making this a fun and memorable event.

We appreciate our East Carter FFA and the young people who continue to show such great support for our community!

Great job, and thank you for recognizing our local first responders!

-Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell

10/26/2026

🎃🚔 **HALLOWEEN SAFETY NOTICE** 🚔🎃

As Halloween approaches, the Carter County Sheriff’s Office wants to help families enjoy a safe and fun evening. We encourage parents and guardians to take a few minutes to review the locations of registered s*x offenders in our county and familiarize themselves with Missouri’s Halloween restrictions.

⚖️ **MISSOURI LAW: HALLOWEEN RESTRICTIONS**

Under Missouri law, registered s*x offenders are subject to specific restrictions on October 31, including:

🚫 **No Halloween-related contact with children:** Registered offenders are prohibited from hosting or participating in Halloween activities involving children.

💡 **Exterior lights must be turned off:** All exterior residential lights must be turned off after 5:00 p.m.

🏠 **Remain inside the residence:** Registered offenders must remain inside their residence from 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., unless leaving for work, a medical emergency, or similar urgent circumstances.

📱 **DOWNLOAD THE CARTER COUNTY SHERIFF CONNECT APP**

You can also download the Carter County Sheriff Connect app on your smartphone to access the s*x offender list and other important information and resources from your Sheriff’s Office.

**Scan the QR code on our accompanying graphic to access our app!**

📍 **CHECK THE MISSOURI S*X OFFENDER REGISTRY**

We encourage all parents and guardians to review the official Missouri State Highway Patrol s*x offender registry before heading out for trick-or-treating.

🔗 **Official Registry Search:**
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/CJ38/Search

🚔 **OUR OFFICE REMAINS VIGILANT**

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to conducting compliance checks on registered s*x offenders throughout our county. We take our responsibility to protect our children and community seriously, and we will continue working to promote public safety.

🎃 **A FEW HALLOWEEN SAFETY REMINDERS**
- Accompany young children while trick-or-treating.
- Carry flashlights and wear reflective clothing.
- Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.
- Remind children never to enter a stranger’s home or vehicle.
- Plan your route and establish a meeting point in case anyone gets separated.

Our goal is to keep families informed, encourage awareness, and help everyone enjoy Halloween as safely as possible.

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors.

— Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell
Carter County Sheriff’s Office

10/25/2026

Tonight was exactly what we envisioned! ❤️🎬

Families came together, relaxed, enjoyed a movie, and spent quality time with one another. No cell phone distractions, no daily stress—just family fun, laughter, and relaxation. Sometimes, the simplest things are what bring us together the most.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight and helped make this event such a success!

I want to give a special thank you to those who generously supported our Sheriff’s Scholarship Fund:

- Curt Majors — Thank you for your technical assistance and your company’s generous $200 donation to the scholarship fund!
- Ron Keeney — Thank you for your generous $100 donation!
- Les Majors — Thank you for your generous $50 donation and for providing free popcorn for the movie!
- Keith Elliott- Thank you for donating cookies!
- Taylor Pettit- Thank you for donating one of the fire pits!
- Our anonymous donors — Thank you for your generosity and support!

I also want to recognize my staff who helped make tonight possible. From helping with s’mores to passing out hot chocolate, your hard work and willingness to serve our community made this event special. Thank you for everything you do!

Tonight reminded us that sometimes, bringing a community together doesn't require anything fancy. It just takes a little effort, a movie, some popcorn, hot chocolate, and a willingness to spend time together.

We plan to make this a tradition a few times each year! Our goal is to continue bringing neighbors and families together to enjoy simple moments, build relationships, and strengthen our community.

📍 Next stop: Ellsinore! We’ll be planning our next family movie night there, and we look forward to seeing everyone again!

Thank you all for your continued support of our community and our Sheriff’s Scholarship Fund. It takes all of us working together to make Carter County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

— Sheriff Alonzo Bradwell

10/24/2026

Come join us at the community movie night!

10/22/2026

Come out this saturday and bring a lawn chair! This is a completely FREE event for the community. We will have a donation bucket for the scholarship, but you do not have to donate. We just want to enjoy the fall weather with you!