Shannon County, MO. Sheriff’s Office

09/12/2026

A Note From The Sheriff’s Desk

Today is National Day of Encouragement, and after sharing a message earlier this week about su***de prevention, I simply couldn’t let this day pass without saying something.

Sometimes encouragement is more powerful than we realize.

A few kind words.
A phone call.
A handshake.
A simple “I’m proud of you.”
Or telling someone, “Don’t give up. You matter.”

We never truly know what another person may be carrying behind closed doors or behind a smile. Someone around you may be fighting a battle they haven’t told anyone about, and your words could be exactly what they need to hear today.

So I want to encourage the people of Shannon County to check on one another. Encourage our children. Encourage our elderly. Encourage our first responders, teachers, veterans, neighbors, coworkers, friends and family.

And if you are the person struggling today, please remember this:

Your life has value. Your presence matters.

As Sheriff, I believe public safety is about more than answering calls and making arrests. It is also about looking out for our neighbors and taking care of the people who make up our communities.

Today, find somebody who needs encouragement - and give it freely.

You never know how much good a few words can do.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or su***de crisis, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Be kind. Be encouraging. Look out for one another.

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan

09/12/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Update - Home Intrusion Investigation / Suspect Arrested
September 12, 2026

The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding the home intrusion reported yesterday morning in the area of Alley Cutoff MDC Road, between State Route D and State Route 106.

Following the investigation, authorities identified the suspect as Ryan Daniel Harman, age 39, whose last known address on file is 5025 Cote Brilliante, St. Louis, Missouri 63113.

On September 12, 2026, the 37th Judicial Circuit Court issued an arrest warrant for Harman charging him with:
Burglary in the Second Degree - Class D Felony

The warrant stems from the September 11 incident in which Harman is alleged to have unlawfully entered a residence in Shannon County.

During the response and subsequent investigation, law-enforcement officers conducted an extensive search of the area. Evidence obtained during the investigation, including surveillance footage, assisted deputies in identifying Harman as the alleged suspect.

At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, Harman was located and taken into custody.

The court has set Harman’s bond at $25,000 cash only, no surety, and ordered that he have no contact with the victim.

I want to personally thank the deputies of the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and persistence throughout this investigation and search. I also want to thank the Missouri State Highway Patrol / Operation Relentless Pursuit and Missouri Department of Conservation Agents who assisted us during the search and arrest.

This investigation began yesterday morning with a serious home-intrusion call and a large law-enforcement response. Today, the individual identified in connection with that incident is in custody.

That outcome is the result of deputies and agencies working together toward one common goal: protecting the citizens of Shannon County. One Team. One Fight.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to our Central Dispatch for doing a phenomenal job providing us with crucial information!

“All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan

09/11/2026

UPDATE!!! IN CUSTODY. PRESS RELEASE TO FOLLOW.

###########################X

UPDATE- We do not believe he is still in the immediate area. With that being said it is always a good idea to secure your home and vehicles.

###########################X

PRESS RELEASE
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT — HOME INTRUSION

The Shannon County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a home intrusion that occurred a short time ago in the area of Alley Cutoff MDC Road, between State Route D and State Route 106.

A large law-enforcement presence, including county and state officers, is currently in the area actively searching for the male subject involved.

At this time, we have no information indicating that the subject is armed; however, due to the circumstances surrounding this incident, he should be considered dangerous.

Residents in and around this area are strongly encouraged to:

- Lock all doors and windows.
- Secure your vehicles and remove the keys.
- Keep children and pets inside.
- Remain alert for any suspicious persons or activity.
- Do not approach or attempt to confront the subject.

If you see anyone matching the circumstances of this incident or observe suspicious activity in the area, call 911 immediately.

Please allow law enforcement to conduct the search and avoid unnecessary travel through the immediate area if possible.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when doing so will not interfere with the ongoing investigation.

Please share!

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Shannon County Sheriff's Office
A Note From the Sheriff’s Desk
World Su***de Prevention Day — September 10

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, and I want to speak about something that reaches into families, workplaces, schools, and communities everywhere- including right here at home.

Behind every uniform, every job title, every smile, and every front door is a person carrying things that the rest of us may never see.

Some people are fighting battles quietly. Some are exhausted. Some feel like they have become a burden to the people they love. And some may be wondering whether anyone would even notice if they were gone.

I want you to hear this from your Sheriff: You matter. Your life matters. And there are people who want you here tomorrow.

In law enforcement, we often meet people on one of the worst days of their lives. I have learned over the years that strength does not mean handling everything alone. Sometimes strength is making one phone call. Sometimes it is telling somebody, “I’m not okay.” Sometimes it is simply making it through the next hour while someone sits beside you.

If you are struggling, please reach out before making a decision that cannot be undone. You do not have to have the right words. You do not have to explain everything. Just tell someone you need help.

If you are worried about a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or even someone you barely know, check on them. Ask the uncomfortable question. Sit with them. Listen to them. Take them seriously. A phone call, a knock on the door, or a few minutes of genuine conversation may mean far more than you realize.

Help is available 24 hours a day:
Call or text 988 — Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You will be connected with a trained crisis counselor who can listen and help.

Veterans, service members, and their loved ones: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

If someone is in immediate life-threatening danger, call 911.

And please remember this: There is no shame in asking for help. There is no weakness in admitting that life has become too heavy to carry alone.

To the person reading this who is struggling quietly: your story is not finished. Give tomorrow a chance. Make the call. Send the text. Tell somebody. Stay.

We may not always know what the person standing beside us is going through, so today- and every day- choose compassion. Check on your people. Take care of one another.

You are worth the phone call. You are worth the help. You are worth staying.
God bless you, your families, and the people of Shannon County.

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan

09/04/2026

Please share.

09/03/2026

A NOTE FROM THE SHERIFF’S DESK
LABOR DAY WEEKEND MESSAGE

As Labor Day Weekend approaches, Shannon County will once again welcome thousands of visitors who come here to enjoy our rivers, campgrounds, trails, businesses, and everything our county has to offer.

For many families, this weekend marks the unofficial end of summer- a final opportunity to spend time together on the river, around a campfire, at the campground, or simply enjoying the outdoors.

I want everyone to have a great weekend, but more importantly, I want everyone to make it home safely.

Please remember that one poor decision can change lives forever.

Slow down and buckle up. Our highways and rural roads will be busy, and many of them are narrow, winding, and unforgiving. Be responsible on the river.
Use caution with ATVs and side-by-sides.

Respect private property and our public lands. Pick up your trash, extinguish campfires completely, and leave Shannon County as beautiful as you found it.

Our county is blessed with some of the most beautiful country in Missouri, and we are proud that so many people choose Shannon County as their destination.

Whether you have lived here your entire life or you are visiting us for the first time, you are asked to enjoy yourself responsibly and treat our communities with respect.

The men and women of the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office will continue doing everything within our ability to protect our citizens and visitors throughout the holiday weekend.

Enjoy your family. Enjoy the rivers. Enjoy the outdoors. Make memories.

Just don’t let a preventable tragedy become one of them.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend.

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan

09/03/2026

Cancel the below announcement. We now have internet for the purpose of phone lines and 911. We will continue to trouble shoot why our MULES and Records Management System are without internet.

###########################X

⚠️ IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE — 911 & PHONE OUTAGE ⚠️

Citizens,

Currently the Shannon County Central Dispatch has no internet. Whenever internet is down- phone lines are down as well. We are working diligently to find out why the internet is down.

For now- please call our emergency cellphone backup listed below.

573-604-1176

Please save this number and share this post so we can get this information out to as many Shannon County citizens as possible.

I will provide an update as soon as the internet and normal 911 / telephone services have been restored.

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan

08/29/2026

Shannon County Sheriff's Office
A Note From The Sheriff’s Desk
Protecting Missouri’s Children- New Grooming Law Now in Effect

As Sheriff, there are few responsibilities I take more seriously than protecting our children. Missouri has strengthened its laws to give law enforcement and prosecutors another tool to hold those who prey upon children accountable.

Effective August 28, 2026, Missouri law now specifically addresses the grooming or enticement of a minor under 566.151, RSMo.

Under the new law, a person who is more than four years older than a minor can commit this offense by knowingly attempting to persuade, solicit, coax, entice, or lure a minor- or actually doing so- with the intent to prepare, condition, manipulate, or otherwise cause that minor to engage in s*xual conduct, a s*xual performance, or a commercial s*x act.

The punishment reflects the seriousness of this conduct. A conviction can result in 5 to 30 years in prison. If the grooming results in the minor actually engaging in the prohibited s*xual conduct, the law provides for a minimum sentence of 10 years.

Importantly, punishment for grooming can be in addition to and consecutive to punishment for another crime committed as a result of that grooming.

Grooming doesn't always begin with an obvious criminal act. Predators may first work to gain a child's trust, establish secrecy, introduce inappropriate conversations, provide gifts or attention, isolate a child, or gradually break down boundaries. Parents and guardians should remain involved in their children's lives- both in person and online- and pay attention when an adult takes an unusual or inappropriate interest in a child.

Children deserve to grow up without being manipulated or exploited by adults. Those who deliberately target children for s*xual purposes should expect law enforcement to investigate those allegations thoroughly and, when probable cause exists, present the case for prosecution.

If a child tells you something concerning, listen to them, take them seriously, preserve any messages or other evidence, and report it to law enforcement.

We will continue doing everything within our authority to protect the children of Shannon County.

Protect our children. Report suspected abuse. Hold offenders accountable.

Your Sheriff,

Steven Hogan