Morgan County Ohio Sheriff's Office

09/14/2026

Our background check fees are increasing as of 10/1/26
FBI $45
BCI $35
FBI/BCI $70
As always please call ahead to make sure someone is available for these services. 740-962-4044

09/12/2026

Unfortunately our front door will need to remain closed over the weekend. For assistance please go to the side door between the Courthouse and our office.

09/11/2026

Having trouble finding us at the fair??
We have moved to the upper end of the Floral Hall with Morgan County Prosecutor's Office, Morgan County Common Pleas Court and
Ohio Division of Wildlife! We have our kids day goodies as well as lots of other freebies! Come see us on this beautiful Fair Friday!

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

The front door of our office is closed for the next two days. 9/10 & 9/11
Please use the side door, it is located between the Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office. Please do not cross tape to access front door.

09/09/2026

Arch Recovery Center distributed literature and Narcan at the fairgrounds today. We are thankful for this partnership and for all that Arch Recovery Center employees do!

Arch Recovery is proud to sponsor Morgan County Sheriff's Department. Thank you sheriff Jimmy Fisher for the help , hope and encouragement that you and your deputies spread in the community.

09/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Locates Missing Woman

Morgan County, Ohio – September 5, 2026

Just before 7:00 a.m. on September 4, 2026, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an employee of Hann Manufacturing, located on State Route 60 North. The caller reported that while outside the rear of the building checking on equipment, he could hear a female calling for help from the wooded area directly behind the building.

The Morgan County Sheriff and deputies were immediately dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, we were able to locate and positively identify the female as Miss Cambrea Rayburn.

Miss Rayburn was located in the wooded / creek area directly behind Hann Manufacturing. The Morgan County Sheriff, Sheriff’s deputies, and members of the M&M Squad worked together to safely extract Miss Rayburn. She was then transported to Genesis Healthcare for medical evaluations and treatment. Miss Rayburn’s family was immediately notified of the safe recovery and of her current situation.

Investigators were dispatched to the hospital for an interview with Miss Rayburn once she was cleared by the Attending Physician.

Miss Rayburn left her residence on August 5, 2026. Deputies last spoke with Miss Rayburn on August 17, 2026. Information obtained from Miss Rayburn during her extraction verified that she had intentionally fled her residence and was residing alone in the woods in an attempt to prevent relocation with her family.

As of 10:00 a.m. on September 5, 2026, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office has been advised that Miss Rayburn remains under the care of Genesis Healthcare.

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the employees of Hann Manufacturing for the immediate notification, as well as the deputies, M&M EMS and Fire personnel who assisted in locating and safely extracting Miss Rayburn from the wooded area.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Sheriff James R. Fisher
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office

09/04/2026

FOUND: CAMBREA ROSE RAYBURN
Cambrea has been found and is being evaluated by medical professionals.

FOUND 9/4/26

🚨 MISSING PERSON – CAMBREA ROSE RAYBURN 🚨
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is currently attempting to locate Cambrea Rose Rayburn, age 20, of McConnelsville, Ohio.

Description:
• Race: White female
• Height: 5'4"
• Weight: Approximately 107 lbs.
• Hair: Blonde
• Eyes: Hazel
• Last Seen: August 15, 2026
• Address: 5980 North State Route 60, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756

Cambrea is known to spend extended periods of time outdoors and has previously spent approximately three to five days in the woods behind her residence. She considers herself a survivalist and, when she left her residence, took what her family described as a survival pack with her. (Winter coat, Poncho, Bath Towel, Filter Straws, Clothing)

The Sheriff's Office, with assistance from search personnel, with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, K-9 "SOOGA" and MW Drones with their thermal unit, has conducted multiple searches of the area, and will continue to do so. Despite these efforts, Cambrea has not been located.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is officially investigating Cambrea as a missing person. A statewide BOLO notification has been issued requesting a well-being check if she is located. We will update this BOLO to a Missing Persons. These BOLO's have National reach when queried by Law Enforcement.

If you have seen Cambrea or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Morgan County Sheriff's Office at 740-962-4044.

Any information or sightings, no matter how insignificant they may seem, could be helpful in locating Cambrea and ensuring her safety.

I'd also like to thank the property owners in the area for their patience and understanding of our search teams being on their properties while we try to resolve this situation.

Please share this post to help get the word out.

Sheriff James R. Fisher
Morgan County Sheriff's Office

08/28/2026

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone for the congratulations, kind words, messages, calls, and well wishes on reaching 35 years in law enforcement with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.

I am truly blessed beyond measure to have had the opportunity to serve the people of Morgan County for the past 35 years. It has been an honor to support, protect, and represent the community that I am proud to call home.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside some incredible people and meeting countless members of our community. I am grateful for every experience, every friendship, and every opportunity to make a difference.

Thank you to my family, my coworkers, past and present, and especially the citizens of Morgan County for your continued support and confidence.

35 years is a milestone I will never take for granted. I am proud of where I came from, grateful for where I am today, and honored to continue serving Morgan County.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Sheriff James R. Fisher
Morgan County Sheriff's Office

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08/27/2026

FOUND 9/4/26

🚨 MISSING PERSON – CAMBREA ROSE RAYBURN 🚨
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is currently attempting to locate Cambrea Rose Rayburn, age 20, of McConnelsville, Ohio.

Description:
• Race: White female
• Height: 5'4"
• Weight: Approximately 107 lbs.
• Hair: Blonde
• Eyes: Hazel
• Last Seen: August 15, 2026
• Address: 5980 North State Route 60, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756

Cambrea is known to spend extended periods of time outdoors and has previously spent approximately three to five days in the woods behind her residence. She considers herself a survivalist and, when she left her residence, took what her family described as a survival pack with her. (Winter coat, Poncho, Bath Towel, Filter Straws, Clothing)

The Sheriff's Office, with assistance from search personnel, with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, K-9 "SOOGA" and MW Drones with their thermal unit, has conducted multiple searches of the area, and will continue to do so. Despite these efforts, Cambrea has not been located.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is officially investigating Cambrea as a missing person. A statewide BOLO notification has been issued requesting a well-being check if she is located. We will update this BOLO to a Missing Persons. These BOLO's have National reach when queried by Law Enforcement.

If you have seen Cambrea or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Morgan County Sheriff's Office at 740-962-4044.

Any information or sightings, no matter how insignificant they may seem, could be helpful in locating Cambrea and ensuring her safety.

I'd also like to thank the property owners in the area for their patience and understanding of our search teams being on their properties while we try to resolve this situation.

Please share this post to help get the word out.

Sheriff James R. Fisher
Morgan County Sheriff's Office