Ness County Sheriff's Office

09/10/2026

I am pleased to introduce several new members of the Ness County Sheriff's Office who have recently joined our team. Each brings a unique background, set of experiences, and commitment to serving the citizens of Ness County. I am confident that they will make valuable contributions to our office and to the community we serve.

Deputy Kaydan Smith graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on July 31, 2026. Kaydan is a Ness City native who recently returned home after serving in the United States Marine Corps. His military experience, discipline, and commitment to service will be valuable assets as he begins his law enforcement career with the Ness County Sheriff's Office. We are proud to welcome a Ness County native home and look forward to watching him develop as a deputy.

Deputy Donavon Milliken joins us from Anderson County, Kansas, where he recently served as a Deputy Sheriff. Donavon brings prior law enforcement experience and a working knowledge of the responsibilities and challenges faced by a rural sheriff's office. He has recently made Ness City his home and chose to continue his law enforcement career with the Ness County Sheriff's Office. We are excited to have his experience and knowledge become part of our team.

Deputy Bradley Henning is beginning his law enforcement career with the Ness County Sheriff's Office. Although he is new to civilian law enforcement, Bradley brings an extensive military background with the United States Army and is a combat veteran. His military service has provided him with experience in discipline, leadership, teamwork, accountability, and operating under challenging circumstances. We look forward to helping him transition those experiences into a successful career in law enforcement.

Communications Dispatcher Amanda Poorman brings a particularly meaningful connection to the Ness County Sheriff's Office. Amanda is the daughter of retired Ness County Deputy Sheriff Don Schneider. Having watched her father dedicate himself to this profession, Amanda developed a deep respect for law enforcement and the responsibility that comes with serving the public. She has chosen to follow that path herself and is committed to making a positive and lasting impact on our office and the citizens we serve. We are proud to welcome her to the Sheriff's Office and to see the Schneider family's tradition of service continue.

Communications Dispatcher Autumn Wadley has joined our Communications Center after coming to us from Dodge City. Autumn has quickly established herself as a strong asset to our communications team. Her willingness to learn, ability to adapt, and dedication to the responsibilities of the Communications Center have already made a positive impression. Dispatch is the backbone of our operation, and we are fortunate to have Autumn as part of that team.

I ask everyone to join me in welcoming these new members of the Ness County Sheriff's Office. Each and every person brings something different to our organization, and together they strengthen our ability to provide professional, dependable, and compassionate service to the citizens of Ness County.

As Sheriff, I am proud and appreciate the commitment all our Deputy Sheriffs and Communications Dispatchers have made to serving our community. Please take the opportunity to offer your support, and help them become an integral part of the Ness County Sheriff's Office.
Welcome, and thank you for answering the calling!

08/07/2026

Here is a map of the Bazine picnic parade route. Please avoid vehicle traffic on this route at approximately 10am tomorrow morning. Come join the fun and please make it a safe event!

06/25/2026

Great work Trooper Andres Rios! Were all extremely proud of you!

06/18/2026

Are you looking for a full-time career, where you are valued as someone making a real difference in the lives of others? The Ness County Sheriff's Office is looking for a passionate and committed Communications Dispatcher to join our ranks.

We're proud to serve the Great Ness County, and we're searching for someone who shares our commitment to safety, integrity, and community welfare. This isn't just about enforcing laws; it's about protecting our neighbors, fostering trust, and being a calm voice during the chaos, a reassuring presence in the place we all call home.

Applications can be picked up at the Sheriffs Office, or by emailing Sheriff Mitchell @nesscountyks.gov.

06/05/2026

A very HUGE thank you to the Agents of the KBI and KHP that worked in extreme conditions to make this operation a big success!! A very big win for the general health of Ness City and Ness County!!

The KBI, the Ness County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) arrested a Ness City man following the ex*****on of a search warrant Thursday morning.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, KBI agents and Ness County sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at 609 S. School Street in Ness City. During the search, law enforcement discovered large quantities of methamphetamine, co***ne, L*D, ma*****na, and mushrooms, and seized 130 fi****ms. Explosive materials were also located, which required assistance from the KHP Hazardous Devices Unit to safely secure the scene before the search could resume.

Following the operation, the Kansas Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) completed a tax assessment on the seized narcotics, successfully collecting over $118,000 from the suspect for the lack of required drug tax stamps.

Chad Sunley, 45, of Ness City, was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, distribution of ma*****na within 1,000 feet of a school, distribution of L*D within 1,000 feet of a school, distribution of co***ne within 1,000 feet of a school, distribution of mushrooms within 1,000 feet of a school, manufacturing explosive devices, possession of stolen fi****ms, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp.

Sunley was booked into the Ness County Jail. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation remains ongoing.

04/30/2026

Western Plains High School in Ransom has been safely evacuated. There is no current active threat to the public at this time!

Thank you to Ness County EMS, Trego County Sheriff's Office, Wakeeney Police Dept and Kansas Highway Patrol for responding and helping make a secured evacuation safe and efficient!! Also thank you to the members of the public who assisted us, or offered to assist us! Our community is truly lucky to have people selflessly step up in a crisis !

04/05/2026

***SCAM ALET***

Another scam circulating this morning! Happy Easter, all!