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Welcome to the Cullman County Sheriff's Office page. This page is not monitored 24/7. Please Dial 911 in an emergency or call 256-734-0342.

Our office hours are are from 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m Monday through Friday. Our phone number is 256-734-0342. In an emergency Dial 911.

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY SAFETY MESSAGE

Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

As you enjoy time with family and friends, make good decisions, buckle up, slow down, and never drive impaired. Whether you’re on the road or on the water, keep safety a priority.

Our deputies will be working throughout the holiday weekend to help keep you safe.

Celebrate responsibly. Look out for one another. And make sure everyone gets home safely.

🇺🇸 From our family at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office to yours—Happy Labor Day!

08/26/2026

🌽Harvest Season is Here🚜

We are thankful for our farmers and the hard work they do everyday. From sunrise until sunset they work hard to feed our community. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is proud to stand with our farmers and encourages everyone to do our part in keeping them, their equipment, and everyone on the road safe.

08/19/2026

The press conference regarding a significant update in the Hanceville Police Department cases is happening right now.

District Attorney Champ Crocker, Sheriff Matt Gentry, and Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan are currently addressing the media at the District Attorney’s Office.

Officials are expected to provide significant new details regarding the cases.

08/14/2026

This week kicks off a brand new school year, and the Cullman County Sheriff's Office is proud to welcome our incredible students, dedicated educators, and hardworking staff back to campus!

We're especially excited to see our School Resource Officers (SROs) back in the schools—serving not only as protectors, but as mentors, role models, and friendly faces in our schools. Their presence is a vital part of building safe, supportive learning environments across the county.

Whether it's a high-five in the hallway or a helping hand during tough moments, our SROs are here to make a difference.

To all students: dream big, work hard, and know that your community is cheering you on every step of the way. Let's make this year one to remember!

Stay safe, stay kind, and let’s have a fantastic school year!

08/11/2026

🚨 Upcoming Training Opportunity!

08/09/2026

This week, our School Resource Officers (SROs) took part in extensive training to ensure they are prepared to protect and serve the students, faculty, and families in our schools.

Our SROs completed fi****ms training, active shooter response training, and important legal updates. Training like this is critical to keeping our deputies prepared for the challenges they may face while serving in our schools.

Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “I could not be more proud of our SROs and the dedication they show every day. They take their responsibility of protecting our children very seriously, and they continue to train and prepare themselves to be the best deputies they can be. Our children deserve the very best, and we are committed to providing that.”

08/06/2026

On August 2, 2026, deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office were conducting routine patrol when they initiated a traffic stop in the area of County Road 437.

During the traffic stop, the driver was identified as Daffney Matline Sims. After developing probable cause to search the vehicle, deputies located approximately 4 ounces of a substance that field-tested positive for fentanyl.

Sims was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl and transported to the Cullman County Detention Center.

Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “This arrest is another example of our deputies remaining proactive and committed to keeping dangerous drugs out of our communities. Fentanyl continues to be one of the greatest threats we face, and our deputies will continue working every day to identify those responsible for bringing these deadly narcotics into Cullman County. I am proud of the outstanding work our deputies do to protect the citizens of this county.”

08/02/2026

REGISTERED S*X OFFENDER APPREHENDED

On Friday July 31, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip regarding the location of absconded registered s*x offender James Jackson Pace.

Acting on the information received, deputies responded to the location and safely apprehended Pace without incident.

Pace was arrested on a Cullman County Grand Jury indictment charging him with two counts of violating the Alabama S*x Offender Registration and Community Notification Act SORNA. He is currently being held on a $20,000 property bond.

Pace previously served 15 years in the Alabama Department of
Corrections after being convicted of R**e in the First Degree and So**my in the First Degree involving an 8-year-old female victim.

Following his release from prison in January 2022, Pace registered with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office SORNA Unit as required by law. During a monthly address verification conducted in August 2024, deputies discovered that Pace had moved from his registered residence without notifying the SORNA Unit, a violation of Alabama law.

A warrant was issued for Pace’s arrest, and the United States Marshals Service was notified that he had absconded. Despite ongoing efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remained unknown until today’s anonymous tip led deputies directly to his location.

Sheriff Matt Gentry praised the work of the deputies involved and thanked the citizen who came forward with information.

“I want to commend our deputies for their outstanding work in safely taking this offender into custody,” said Sheriff Matt Gentry. “This arrest is a perfect example of how important our partnership with the community truly is. One anonymous tip helped remove an absconded s*x offender from our streets. If you know something, please say something. The information you provide could make all the difference in keeping Cullman County safe.”

08/01/2026

Mr. Calvert has been located and is safe!

Sheriff Gentry would like to thank the dedication and selflessness of all those who helped in this effort. Law enforcement, fire fighters, EMS, community members, churches, volunteers and countless others have been out in force covering miles and miles of very tough terrain.

“Praise God! We are so thankful that Mr. Calvert has been located and is safe. This effort shows how truly special Cullman County is,” Sheriff Matt Gentry.

07/30/2026

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your assistance with locating a Missing Person. Gary Calvert (85) suffers from Dementia and has left his residence on foot.

He was last seen in the area of County Road 122
at approximately 1pm on Thursday, July 30th.

He was wearing brown shorts, brown shoes, and a tshirt.

Anyone with any information, please contact the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.

(256)734-0342.

Anyone volunteering to search should check in at the Command Post prior to searching. The Command Post is set up on County Road 122 before arriving at the Sheriff’s Office Firing Range.

Address

1910 Beech Avenue SE
Cullman, AL
35055

Telephone

+12567340342

Website

http://www.cullmansheriff.org/

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