Chiefland Police Department

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

** Update **

The owner has been located. 👍🏼

We had a phone turned into the department today does any body know who it belongs to?

03/23/2026

* Immediate Press Release *

School Zone Safety Effort Notice

03/20/2026

Well taken care of hound mix. Located running around Walmart area. Please contact the office or send us a message if you recognize this well behaved puppy.

01/28/2026

More "you have a warrant" phone scams are being reported. Law enforcement won't call nor would we ever demand pre-paid debit cards to clear up a warrant. Just HANG UP. It's ok, the real police don't think its rude. Today's caller, "Deputy James" hung up on us when we called him. Now that was rude.

10/08/2025

The Chiefland Police Department will be holding a public auction for unclaimed vehicles.

Vehicles are:
1. 2007 Ford Fusion 4-door, VIN – 3FAHP07Z47R117373
2. 2007 Ford Focus 4-door, VIN – 1FAFP34N57W290505
3. 2006 Toyota Sienna van, VIN – 5TDZA23C36S400128
4. 1993 Ford Probe 2-door, VIN – 1ZVCT20A9P5183756
5. 2007 Saturn Outlook XR, VIN – 5GZER33797J151394
6. 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 truck, VIN – 2GTEC19T641140175
7. 2009 Toyota Corolla, VIN – 1NXBU40E59Z116361
8. 2004 Lincoln Town Car, VIN – 1LNHM83W64Y624121
9. 2019 RaceStar moped 50cc, VIN – L5YACBBP0L1101600
10. 2019 Indian Scout Bobber ABS 1133cc, VIN – 56KMTA007K3154232

This will be a “closed bid” auction. Persons interested in bidding on the listed vehicles may pick up a bid form at the Chiefland Police Department:
14 East Park Ave
Chiefland, Florida 32626.
(352) 493-6777.

Listed vehicles will have minimum bid amounts listed on the bid form. Bid forms will be available from October 1st, 2025, through October 16th. Vehicles will be available for viewing and inspection on October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 8am to 3pm. Advanced viewing of vehicles may be done through appointment only. Bid forms will be due no later than 4pm on October 15th, 2025. Bid forms shall be turned in to the Chiefland Police Department only. Winning bidders will be notified on October 20th, 2025.

10/01/2025

The Chiefland Music Festival is just over a couple of weeks away. Join us on Saturday, October 18th, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM for an evening of great food and music. The festival will be at the Chiefland Trailhead Park, located at the corner of S. Main St. and SW 2nd Ave.

A big shout-out to our sponsors for already making generous donations to help support the Friends of Chielfland Police fund. These funds are used to help make sure no child or family in the Chiefland area is without gifts and joy this Holiday season.

🥇Gold Sponsor🥇
Suncoast Credit Union

🥈Silver Sponsors🥈
Merle Norman Cosmetics, Boutique & Spa
Spann's Heating & Air Conditioning
Smith Asset Management Co.
Smith Law Firm
Beauchamp & Edwards CPAs

🥉Bronze Sponsors🥉
Big John's Supply
Ralph's Burgers
Mitch's Gold & Diamonds, Inc.

Vendors Jones BBQ and Fizzy's Soda will also be on site, offering food and beverages.

09/19/2025

A big Thank You to One Way Church of Chiefland for dropping off all these goodies for our officers.

09/12/2025

OPEN CARRY OF FI****MS
FLORIDA LAW UPDATE:

Yesterday, the Florida First District Court of Appeal, in McDaniels v. State, held that Florida's law forbidding open carry of fi****ms was unconstitutional. That law was codified in Section 790.053 of the Florida Statutes. The court found that the Second Amendment of the US Constitution does guarantee the right to openly carry fi****ms. While the court decision is not final, it appears at this time that it will not be appealed.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE PUBLIC:

1. The only place open carry cannot be prohibited is where the government property is open to the public and unrestricted.

2. Private property owners may still prohibit the open carry of fi****ms on their property. These owners can issue trespass warnings to anyone who carries openly. For example, grocery stores, shopping centers, etc. may prohibit the open carry of a firearm.

3. This right to open carry is not absolute. Florida law explicitly prohibits the carrying and possession of fi****ms on school grounds, school-sponsored events, university or college campuses, correctional facilities, etc.

4. All other firearm restrictions remain in effect. These include improper exhibition, felons in possession, and individuals forbidden by court order.

5. Chiefland Police encourages everyone to exercise their Constitutional Rights in a safe and courteous manner.

6. Because of this ruling, there will be an adjustment period for both law enforcement and the general public. Chiefland Police department will work with other agencies to keep everyone updated on any further legal changes.