Nodaway County Sheriff's Office

09/15/2026

***UPDATE *** At this time the suspect has been identified but NOT located. Search efforts have been suspended. Please report any and all suspicious activity.

Law enforcement is currently establishing a perimeter in the area of US Highway 71 and 370th street near Ideal Rd in Nodaway County in regard to a subject who fled on foot following a vehicle pursuit. Please secure all vehicles, outbuildings, etc. and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Suspect is described as:
A male approximately 5’6 and 250 lbs wearing a red shirt, dark shorts and has a mustache

08/09/2026

Update #2: All suspects at large have been taken into custody.

Update: (1) one subject in custody, identified as black male with dreadlocks - SECOND, black male, unknown clothing description still at large.

Law enforcement is currently establishing a perimeter in the area of US Highway 71 and State Highway U in Nodaway County in regard to a subject who fled on foot following a vehicle pursuit. Please secure all vehicles, outbuildings, etc. and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Suspect is described as:

Black male with dreadlocks, wearing a white shirt and pajama pants

08/07/2026

The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office submitted Branson's case to the FBI to be included in the most recent deck of Missouri Cold Case Playing Cards and we are proud to announce it was selected!

The cold case card deck is a cooperated effort between the FBI, Missouri Attorney General, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri Department of Corrections. The deck features 52 cold cases across Missouri and each card includes the investigating agency, a name and picture, a brief summary of the case, and four different ways tips can be submitted.

Not only can these cards be handed out physically within correctional facilities and jails, there is a digital deck which can be streamed onto tablets for use in facilities that don't have cards.

07/11/2026

Tonight, the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office entered two teams in the First Responder Eating Competition. If you weren’t there to watch, you missed out! The sheriff’s office was represented by a deputy team and a jail team. The patrol team came away with the win, keeping the traveling plaque at the sheriff’s office for another year. This year was special as myself, Deputy Clements, and Deputy Murphy teamed up together again like a blast from the past. Thank you to the Nodaway County Fair for putting this together for all agencies.

07/10/2026

Come join our team!

06/26/2026

Yesterday, Sheriff Hann got the honor of receiving Busy Bags from Asher’s Angels. The bags were put together by Leadership Maryville and allow each deputy to have items like stuffed animals, coloring books, fidgets, and playdoh for children to have whenever we are called to an incident involving a child. Thank you for thinking of the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and helping make every contact we have even better!

Leadership Maryville Cohort #39 donated 25 Busy Bags to Asher’s Angels. Participants donated items & packed the bags, presenting them to the Nodaway County Sheriff Department today.

06/16/2026

“This investigation and subsequent operation resulted not only in the recovery of a missing and endangered juvenile, but also in the arrest of convicted felons with fi****ms and controlled substances. Cases like this demonstrate the direct connection between illegal drug activity and the dangers posed to our communities and our children. I am proud of the work done by our deputies and law enforcement partners throughout this entire operation.”

06/05/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website, designed to provide improved access to services and information.

https://www.nodawaycountysheriff.com

As part of the launch, several new online features are now available, including, but not limited to:

Residence Check Request – Residents may now conveniently submit residence check requests and provide all the necessary information for the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office to check properties while you are away.

Crime Tip Submission – Anyone can now provide information through our new crime tip submission feature which allows you to submit tips with your contact information or anonymously.

Enhanced Accessibility and User Experience – The updated website offers improved navigation, streamlined access to services, and a more user-friendly experience across desktop and mobile devices.

I encourage everyone to check out the new website and take advantage of the enhanced online services we are happy to provide. Thank you for your continued support as we remain committed to providing accessible, efficient, and responsive service to our community.

- Sheriff Hann

Community resources and information from the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office, including inmate roster, crime tips, and public services in Maryville, Missouri.

05/28/2026

"I’m incredibly proud of my deputies and the quick coordination between the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, the United States Marshals Service, New Mexico State Police, and all assisting agencies in New Mexico. As a result of everyone’s collective efforts, two endangered juveniles were safely recovered and a suspect was taken into custody without incident, all within a matter of hours. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the excellent teamwork shown by agencies across the country to ensure the safety and safe return of these children from our community." - Sheriff Austin Hann

05/25/2026

As we continue throughout our day today, please take a moment to remember all of the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I encourage you to consider the loved ones who have had to say goodbye and think of the freedoms we are able to enjoy because of those sacrifices which have been made.