Ellis County Sheriff's Office

Ellis County Sheriff's Office The Ellis County Sheriff's Office - Respect & Service, with a minimum of delay and in a helpful, courteous, and efficient manner.

Since Ellis County was founded in 1867 the Sheriff's Department has been dedicated to the preservation of peace, prompt service, and the protection of its citizens and assests.

DARE GraduationWe would like to congratulate the Washington Grade School in Ellis on completing the DARE program.   They...
05/01/2026

DARE Graduation

We would like to congratulate the Washington Grade School in Ellis on completing the DARE program. They left with lots of knowledge on how to stay safe in todays world.
We would also like to send out a big THANK YOU to the Ellis Police Department and City of Ellis for providing pizza and pop for the kids.
Congratulations graduates!!

04/23/2026

Road Re-Construction

A road re-construction project will take place in the 2700 block of Catharine Rd starting Monday April 27th. It will be open to regular traffic but please reduce speed and use caution while traveling.
Completion date is expected to be Thursday April 30th pending weather.
If you have any questions please call Ellis County Public Works Road and Bridge at 4785-628-9455.

SUBJECT: Missing Person Investigation The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locatin...
04/18/2026

SUBJECT: Missing Person Investigation

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.
Alberto Solis, a 42-year-old Hispanic male was last seen at approximately 6:45 pm on Friday April 17th, 2026. Alberto’s vehicle, a tan in color 1999 GMC Suburban was later located abandoned in the 1200 Blk of Toulon Ave. in Rural Ellis County at approximately 7:15 PM. Alberto is 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. Alberto was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and black sweatpants. Alberto also has several tattoos on both his left and right arms.
Anyone who may have information about Alberto’s whereabouts or may have seen Alberto’s vehicle on Toulon Ave. around the time listed is asked to contact the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office at 785-625-1040, or the Ellis County Communications Center at 785-625-1011

04/13/2026

Road re-construction

There will be a road re-construction project in the 2500 block of Catharine Road starting April 14th. This area will be open to regular traffic for the duration of the project. Please use caution and slow down while traveling through there. Completion date is expected to be April 18th pending weather conditions.
If you have any questions please call Public Works Road & Bridge at 785-628-9455.

420 Safety CampaignPlease drive smart and safe.  Read the below campaign.
04/13/2026

420 Safety Campaign

Please drive smart and safe. Read the below campaign.

03/27/2026

Road Re-Construction

There will be a road re-construction project taking place in the 900 block of Toulon Ave starting Monday March 30th. It will be open to regular traffic for the duration of the project. Please use caution when driving in that area. Completion is expected on April 13th.
If you have any questions please call Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge at 785-628-9455.

03/26/2026

Temporary burn ban effective March 26th

Ellis County Fire Dept. is announcing the implementation of a temporary burn ban in all the unincorporated areas of Ellis County starting Thursday March 26th.

Special Olympics Basketball BanquetOur department had the pleasure of helping with the Special Olympics Basketball banqu...
03/23/2026

Special Olympics Basketball Banquet

Our department had the pleasure of helping with the Special Olympics Basketball banquet again this year. Such a joy to see all these athletes enjoying time off from playing their hearts out at the tournament to dancing the night away.

Special Olympics State BasketballWe along with KHP, FHSU Police, and Hays PD had the pleasure of helping carry the torch...
03/23/2026

Special Olympics State Basketball

We along with KHP, FHSU Police, and Hays PD had the pleasure of helping carry the torch for the Special Olympics State Basketball this last weekend. What an honor!! So many smiles, high fives and sportsmanship. We are so proud of each and everyone of these great athletes.

03/11/2026

Rock Overlay

There will be a rock overlay project taking place in the 2400 blk of Codell Ave starting on March 12th.
It will be reduced to one-lane traffic for the duration of the project. Completion date is March 26th weather permitting.
If you have any questions please call Public Works Road and Bridge at 785-628-9455.

02/26/2026

MISSING JUVENILE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE

Emery Leiby has been found and is safe. Thank you to everyone who called in tips and shared our posts. We very much appreciate all of you.

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105 W 12th Street
Hays, KS
67601

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