Gove County Sheriff's Office

05/21/2026

Memorial Day is fast approaching. Have fun, enjoy family and be safe.

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

we have a new scam folks they will probably text this I just received this today

03/25/2026

Scam alert…

If you receive this it is more than likely spam. If you notice there will be numerous other numbers associated with the text string. Suggest to just delete and if given the option to report it as junk when you delete it.

03/15/2026

High Wind Warning. —— travel not advised ——

Our area is being affected by high winds. There is also dangerous crosswinds occurring. Travel is not advised. If one needs to get somewhere, take extra trike and precaution getting to your destination. Numerous wrecks are starting to be reported due to these conditions.

03/12/2026

Reference the runaway juvenile she has been located and is at home safe.

03/12/2026

————Update———
The runaway juvenile has been located

Runaway juvenile.

Officers are currently searching for a runaway juvenile in the Quinter area. If you see the individual please contact Oakley Police Department dispatch. Subject was last seen around 9pm on 03-11-26 and left in an unknown direction.

03/10/2026

So ladies and Gentlemen I just got a new scam message that I wanted to make you aware of. This is the text that I just received

DMV action notice: Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Enforcement begins March 11th.
A traffic violation is marked on your driving record.
Under Kansas Administrative Code 16C-16.003, failure to settle by March 10th, 2026 will result in:
Permanent mark on official DMV file
Vehicle registration suspension March 11th
30-day suspension of license
35% penalty
Possible legal action
Please resolve immediately: https://ksdot.ghcfo.icu/pay
Resolve immediately to stop suspension.
Failure to act leads to suspension.
Reply Y for info.
Access the link in your browser.

02/22/2026

Update

Ed has been located, thank you to the community members, Hays and Sherman Rescue, Sheridan County and KHP.

02/21/2026

***Update***

Ed has been located, thank you to the community members, Hays and Sherman Rescue, Sheridan County and KHP.

The sheriffs office as well as KHP, Sheridan County and a search and rescue team are currently investigating a missing person out of Park Kansas. The subject is Ed McDonald, who was last heard from and seen at 2:50 PM on 2/20/26 leaving his home. He has not been heard from or seen since then. If anyone has any information about Ed’s location please contact the Oakley Police Department.

Thank you.