Lafayette County Sheriff's Office

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

*****SCAM*****

SCAM************ SCAM************ SCAM************ SCAM************ If anyone calls you saying they are from the Sheriff's Dept. or any other agency will NEVER call you and request any money over the phone in any form. No Cash App, Venmo, Apple cards, Google or prepaid Visa & Mastercard or any money over the phone. PLEASE do not sent them any money in any form nor give them any banking or credit card info. They will not call you about putting an ankle bracelet on you and for that you must send them money in any form or you will be arrested. Although they do sound legit with the info they have this is a SCAM. Thank You!

06/06/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME DISPATCHER 🚨

Do you have what it takes to be the calm voice in the middle of an emergency?

Lafayette County E-911 is accepting applications for a full-time Dispatcher. Dispatchers are the critical link between the public and first responders, helping coordinate emergency services when seconds matter most.

✅ Must be 21 years of age or older
✅ Excellent communication and multitasking skills required
✅ No experience necessary – training provided

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding career serving your community, we encourage you to apply.

Be the voice that makes a difference when it matters most.

06/06/2026

SCAMS

We'd like to remind everyone that the Lafayette County Sheriff's Dept will not call and tell you that you have to pay a fine for a warrant over the phone. Please do not give these callers any money.

06/05/2026

Come out to our substation in Harmontown to get assistance.

Lafayette County, Miss. — Any resident who sustained damage from Winter Storm Fern and have not yet applied for federal assistance or who need help with an existing application have a final opportunity to meet in person with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Staff will be available Monday and Tuesday, June 8–9, at the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Harmontown Substation, 14 County Road 517, Como, Mississippi 38619, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome. You do NOT have to be a resident of Lafayette County. Anyone that who sustained damge is welcome.

The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is Wednesday, June 10. Residents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this in-person event before the application window closes.

Whether applying for the first time or seeking assistance with a previously submitted application, FEMA and SBA staff will be on hand to answer questions, review documentation, and guide residents through the process.

“Time is running out for residents who were affected by Winter Storm Fern to get the help they need and deserve,” said Beau Moore, PIO for the Lafayette County. “This in-person event in Harmontown is a critical resource. We encourage anyone who has not yet applied or who has questions about an existing application to come out and speak directly with FEMA and SBA staff before the June 10 deadline.”

EVENT DETAILS:
Location: Lafayette County Sheriff’s Harmontown Substation, 14 County Road 517, Como, MS 38619
Dates: Monday–Tuesday, June 8–9, 2025
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CDT)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2025
Appointments: No appointment necessary — walk-ins welcome

06/03/2026

We can’t wait to see you there!

Please join us Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Lake Patsy in Pat Lamar Park for a morning of fishing! This is one of our favorite annual events for the kids in the community! Everything is provided, with the exception of fishing poles. All participants should be accompanied by an adult!!