Skagit County Sheriff's Office

06/08/2026

*****UPDATE*****
Ashley has been located

06/06/2026

🚨BEFORE YOU DRIVE, SECURE YOUR LOAD🚨

👉🏼BEFORE YOU DRIVE, SECURE YOUR LOAD

Today is Secure Your Load Safety Day, and it is an important reminder that roadway safety starts before you pull out of the driveway.

Loose items in the back of a truck or trailer can fall, shift, or fly into the roadway, creating serious hazards for:

🚗 Drivers
🏍️ Motorcyclists
🚲 Bicyclists
🚶 Pedestrians
🚧 Road crews
🚒 First responders

Before you hit the road, take a moment to check your load.

✔️ Tie it down
✔️ Cover it
✔️ Strap it
✔️ Check it twice

A few extra minutes can prevent a crash, an injury, or an emergency response.

The Skagit County First Responders Foundation encourages everyone to help keep Skagit County roads safe!

06/05/2026

Please see the attached flyer for a person reported missing to the Mount Vernon Police Department.

06/01/2026

Help improve public understanding of when and how to call 911 by taking a short community awareness survey. Your feedback can help identify gaps, reduce confusion, and support faster emergency response when it matters most.

Sponsored by the WA State 911 Public Education Sub-Committee. For more info, visit 911info.wa.gov

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/911-Survey

#911

06/01/2026

***MEMORIAL POST***

O’Connell, Trooper Sean M.


End of Watch: 05/31/2013
Agency: Washington State Patrol
County: Snohomish County
On Friday, May 24, 2013, a Washington State bridge in Skagit County collapsed after an oversized drill rig casing hit a bridge girder. The collapse came at the start of the busy holiday weekend. Governor Jay lnslee declared a state of emergency in the areas affected. Heavy traffic backup along Interstate 5 (l-5) was reported in both directions by midday Friday, May 31st, as cars and trucks inched along a cumbersome detour that took vehicles off the interstate and onto county roads.
On May 31, 2013, Trooper Sean O’Connell was working traffic control on his motorcycle, assessing the backup on Fir Island Road, and was heading back to his post. Trooper O’Connell was traveling east on the shoulder of Fir Island Road towards the intersection of Greenfield Street when a box truck traveling in the same direction and attempting to make a right hand turn pinned Trooper O’Connell and his motorcycle against a guard rail. The box truck drug Trooper O’Connell and his motorcycle through the turn, knocking him off his bike. The box truck then ran over the motorcycle and Trooper O’Connell. Trooper O’Connell was taken to Skagit Valley Hospital where he died at approximately 1800 hrs.
Trooper O’Connell served the Washington State Patrol for 16 years and was assigned to the Marysville district headquarters.
Trooper O’Connell is survived by his wife and son and daughter.

05/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Skagit County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, Deputy Jonathan Kjos.

A Skagit County native, Deputy Kjos is proud to serve the community he calls home. He is currently in field training and eager to learn the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office. Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys coaching Little League and getting in a round of golf when time and weather permit.

If you see Deputy Kjos out in the community, please take a moment to introduce yourself and say hello.

We’re excited to have you on board, Deputy Kjos, welcome to the SCSO team!

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

🚨If you were affected by the recent flooding events, disaster recovery assistance is still available. Contact information below🚨

05/21/2026

⭐️Congratulations Undersheriff Chad Clark on 35 years of service and dedication to the citizens of Skagit County👏

05/11/2026

Thank you, all Skagit County first responders👏

This week, we recognize National Police Week and take time to honor the law enforcement officers who serve and protect our communities with courage, commitment, and sacrifice.

Across Skagit County, officers show up every day for moments that are difficult, unpredictable, and often unseen by the public. They respond to emergencies, support victims, protect neighborhoods, assist families in crisis, and work to keep our communities safe.

National Police Week is also a time to remember and honor the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their service, bravery, and legacy will never be forgotten.

To the law enforcement officers serving Skagit County and beyond, thank you for your dedication, your resilience, and your willingness to answer the call.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we honor your service 💙💙