Yoakum County Sheriff's Office

07/12/2017

The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a stolen vehicle. The 1981 Ford pickup shown here was stolen between 11pm last night and 6am this morning from 17th Street in Plains. If anyone has any information about the theft or the current whereabouts of the pickup please call the Sheriff's Office.

07/08/2017

Governor Greg Abbott issued a Stand With Law Enforcement in recognition of the one year anniversary of the attack on Dallas were 4 Dallas Police Department Officers and a Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer were killed. The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers along with Law Enforcement agencies across the state turned on their red and blue lights and had a moment of silence at 10:00 am today.

07/05/2017

Due to unforseen circumstances the 4th of July fireworks display has been moved to the 5th of July at 9:30 pm.

05/19/2017

The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office is auctioning some vehicles online, for a complete list go to the link below and see what's being offered.

https://www.renebates.com/a_main.php?id=279

Located in McKinney, Texas. Rene Bates specializes in online auctions of municipal fleet vehicles and equipment. Site includes up-to-date auction calendar and sale information, mailing list, contact information.

04/09/2017

On 03/28/2017, the Yoakum County Sheriff’s Office along with the Texas Comptrollers Criminal Investigations Division completed a two (2) month long investigation into Diesel Fuel Theft. An individual was stealing fuel from his company and transferring it to another. Both suspects were arrested and placed in the Yoakum County Jail without incident and charged with Motor Fuel Tax Violation, a Second-Degree Felony, and Theft of Property, a State Jail Felony.

03/06/2017

Public Service Announcement:

As of today Yoakum County will be under a Burn Ban. If you are caught burning during the ban it will be punishable as a Class C Misdemeanor. This will be in effect for 90 days or until Commissioners Court deems it no longer necessary.

02/26/2017

02/25/2017

The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office would like to thank everyone with the Denver City Police Department, Yoakum County District Attorney Investigator's Office, Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Texas Department of Public Safety who came to assist in a successful warrant roundup today. Great job everyone!

02/18/2017

Yoakum County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a stolen 1997 White Ford bucket truck with a Texas license plate with the last four number of 6246. If seen please notify the Sheriff's Office or call 911.

*Not actual vehicle but looks similar to this one*

02/16/2017

The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office would like to say thank you to the Yoakum County Library for allowing us to come to StoryTime today and speak about a topic that is extremely important, SAFETY.

If anyone else would like the Sheriff's Office to come speak to their group about what we do or safety considerations please contact Deputy John Lopez at the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office.

01/18/2017

The Yoakum County Sheriff's Office would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Lea County Sheriff's Office and the family of recently fallen Sheriff Steve Ackerman. Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all in this time of mourning.

12/31/2016

Yoakum County Sheriff Office would like to applaud Sheriff Don Corzine and Lieutenant Nancy Baize for their years of service and achievements at the Yoakum County Sheriff's Office . Our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for your retirement. You will be greatly missed by us as well as the citizens of Yoakum County.