Castro County Sheriff's Office

Castro County Sheriff's Office Provide law enforcement services to approximately 8000 citizens. Operate the county jail and 911 dispatch services.

SCAM ALERT:The Sheriff received a call from a citizen reporting that an individual called them and stated his rank and n...
06/11/2026

SCAM ALERT:

The Sheriff received a call from a citizen reporting that an individual called them and stated his rank and name was Lt. Miller with the Castro County Sheriff's Office. The citizen reported that they spoke with two individuals with a foreign accent. They were threatening the citizen with outstanding warrants from a different county. THIS IS A SCAM. The Deputies from the Castro County Sheriff's Office are not going to call you and tell you that there is a warrant for your arrest. There is not a Lt. Miller working for the Castro County Sheriff's Office. Please do not give anyone your personal information. If you receive this type of call, tell the person you are going to hang up and that you are calling the Sheriff's Office. If you receive this type of call, please call the Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311.

A concerned citizen shared this photograph of a gray mini van passing in a no passing zone with a vehicle approaching it...
06/04/2026

A concerned citizen shared this photograph of a gray mini van passing in a no passing zone with a vehicle approaching it on north U.S. Hwy 385 north of Dimmitt. The driver of the mini van is committing the traffic violation of Passing in a No Passing Zone, but the driver can also be charged with Reckless Driving and arrested or cited to appear in County Court. The Deputies of the Sheriff's Office have and are patrolling the area. Deputies have issued citations for Passing in a No Passing Zone, but the Office continues to receive complaints about this problem. Persons can call the Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311 or 911 to report this type of driving which endangers other motorist on the highway.

The Castro County Burn Ban has been lifted until further notice. It is asked that persons burning use extreme caution, e...
06/03/2026

The Castro County Burn Ban has been lifted until further notice. It is asked that persons burning use extreme caution, especially when wind speeds are above 15 mph. If you are going to burn large trash pits, please call the Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311 so that we are aware that it is a controlled burn. This helps not to have to page out fire departments if not necessary.

Castro County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10:15 p.m. Please be weather aware.
05/24/2026

Castro County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10:15 p.m. Please be weather aware.

Eventhough we received some rain throughout Castro County, it was not enough to diminish the extreme drought conditions....
05/23/2026

Eventhough we received some rain throughout Castro County, it was not enough to diminish the extreme drought conditions. A little over 80 percent of Castro County is under Extreme Drought conditions. That means the fuel for wildfires is there and there should be no burning. The Burn Ban is still in effect. If a fire is started deliberately, such as a trash barrel or pit, while the Burn Ban is in effect and that fire spreads and damages anyones property, the person who starts the initial fire can face criminal and civil consequences. Anyone seeing smoke is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311. Callers can remain anonymous. Burn Ban violations can lead to a fine up to $500.

Castro County is under a Thunderstorm Warning 6:30 p.m. Please be weather aware and listen to weather updates.
05/22/2026

Castro County is under a Thunderstorm Warning 6:30 p.m. Please be weather aware and listen to weather updates.

Eventhough we have received some moisture, the Burn Ban is still in effect. You are not allowed to burn. It is still too...
05/21/2026

Eventhough we have received some moisture, the Burn Ban is still in effect. You are not allowed to burn. It is still too dry and if you start a fire, embers may get carried by the wind and start a fire. We have been blessed that we have not had any fires like in other counties. So it is asked, DO NOT BURN.

If you are traveling north of Nazareth on FM 168 and are driving to Umbager or going to Canyon using the Jowell School R...
05/18/2026

If you are traveling north of Nazareth on FM 168 and are driving to Umbager or going to Canyon using the Jowell School Road, be aware that there is ZERO visibility due to blowing dirt where the fires burned off vegetation. Please find an alternate route if possible. If not use extreme caution if driving through the area. This area is in Randall County about 3 miles north of the Castro County line.

UPDATE: FM 168 north of FM 1075 is open. Please proceed with caution due to Emergency Vehicles in the area and road cond...
05/15/2026

UPDATE: FM 168 north of FM 1075 is open. Please proceed with caution due to Emergency Vehicles in the area and road conditions.

ALERT: FM 168 north of the Castro County Line is impassable due to fire damaging the pavement. A detour has been establi...
05/15/2026

ALERT: FM 168 north of the Castro County Line is impassable due to fire damaging the pavement. A detour has been established at the intersection of FM 168 & FM 1075 north of Nazareth. The fires are in Randall County and no fire threats in Castro County. If you have any questions, please contact the Castro County Sheriff's Office at 806-647-3311.

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900 E. Bedford
Dimmitt, TX
79027

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+18066473311

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