Gallia County Sheriff

09/06/2026

UPDATE 9-6-2026 2:30pm

Currently all 911 and administration lines are back in service.
We appreciate everyone’s patients during this outage from AT&T.

09/05/2026

The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office is once again warning the public about a scam involving individuals falsely claiming to be deputies with our office. These scammers are contacting people by telephone and demanding payment for alleged outstanding warrants, fines, or other court-related matters.

Please remember:

* The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office will never contact you by telephone to demand payment for warrants or fines.
* Legitimate criminal justice agencies do not solicit payments over the phone.
* Never provide personal, banking, credit card, or other payment information to anyone who contacts you unexpectedly by telephone.

If you receive one of these calls, do not engage with the caller. Hang up immediately. If you’re unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office directly using our official phone number (740) 446-1221.

09/05/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

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09/04/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

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09/04/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

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09/04/2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

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09/04/2026

UPDATE 9-4-2026 11:00 am:

The phone line issue is a wide spread issue. They have narrowed it down to Franklin County and now trying to come up with a solution. Currently our 911 lines are still transferred to Lawrence County and admin lines are working sporadically. Will update when we learn more. We still have the 2 cell phones in the office if you cannot get through on the other lines. 740-339-3057 and 740-339-0976

Currently we are experiencing phone line issues on both 911 and administration lines. All 911 lines have been transferred to Lawrence County 911 and they can get ahold of us via cell phones. If you have a non emergency call for the Sheriff Office, Gallipolis Police or Rio Grande Police Dept. you can dial 740-339-0976 or 740-339-3057 we will update the public as we receive information from AT&T on what the issue is.

09/02/2026

Are you an experienced law enforcement officer looking for a place to live and work where law enforcement is respected, supported, and valued?

Gallia County may be the place you’ve been looking for.

The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for our Road Patrol Division, and we’re looking for dedicated officers who want to be part of a professional team and a pro-law enforcement community.

If you’re an experienced officer looking for a change — a place where you can continue your career, serve a community that appreciates what you do, and be part of a team of dedicated professionals — we want to hear from you.

👮‍♂️ Not Experienced? We’re Looking for You Too.

Just recently became a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Ohio?

Come start your career with us.

We’ll provide you with the training, guidance, and experience you need to become a confident and successful law enforcement professional. Bring us your certification and your commitment to serve — we’ll help you build the rest.

Whether you have 20 years of experience or just received your Ohio certification, there’s a place for you at the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.

Minimum Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• Certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC)
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• High school diploma or GED

📲 How to Apply:

➡️ Scan the QR code below to download our application or visit www.galliasheriff.org

📧 Email completed applications to:
[email protected]

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule the next steps in the hiring process.

👍 Know someone who would make a great deputy? Tag them below or share this post. Help us find the right people to serve Gallia County.

08/30/2026

UPDATE: These juveniles have been located

🚨MISSING JUVENILES 🚨

The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two runaway juveniles, Alex Helton and Latif Bostic, who left the Children’s Center of Ohio at approximately 9:30 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Alex Helton was last seen wearing a light blue shirt and gray shorts.

Latif Bostic was last seen wearing a red shirt and black sweatpants.

If you see either of these juveniles or have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 740-446-1221.

08/28/2026

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Sharing for our friends at the Gallia County Common Pleas Probation Department.