Baylor County TX Sheriff's Office

06/14/2026

Please like and share and ADOPT. Don't shop.
These fellas need a good home soon as their time in the pound is running out.
Roscoe - very nice 3 year old pit, vaccinated, can help with neuter
Bo - super nice 2 year old terrier/lab, neutered, vaccinated.
Contact Seymour Animal control officer Rick Shumate at 940-256-8960

06/14/2026

Well, my day off started early today.
0315 hours: Cement truck rollover on 82E. Appreciate Seymour PD for getting there with lights for EMS and SVFD to do their job, and TxDOT for helping with signs while DPS investigated the crash, and Rocky Hickam Towing rolled it over and hauled it off.

But as I was leaving my house, I noticed a large bull lounging in the cool grass along Hwy 114 in Westover, chewing his cud. So, calls to many ranchers were made, several went out and one got him run off the highway. Finally, thru detective work (he had no brand and a tiny unreadable eartag) an owner was located and a phone number found. He made friends with some cows and hung out there til later when I could get several cowboys out to move him into some pens.
(I called about 9 people in the EARLY
hours trying to figure out who he belonged to and I appreciate you all answering the phone!! )
One poor cowboy and I talked at least 5 times today, between the bull out then cattle truck wreck!

1014 hours: a pickup failed to stop at a stop sign exiting the highway and crashed directly into the side of a loaded cattle truck. 16 heifers were immediately freed from the belly of the trailer, and went a running.

Cowboys. Cowgirls.
Locals. EMS. TxDOT.
SVFD. SPD. BCSO. TxPWD.
PC's towing. Skinner trucking.
Everyone came a runnin to help.
Thankful no injuries from the pickup occupants or trucker; two cattle casualties.

It truly takes a village; later today, two separate people told me how amazed they were at the response from everyone in our area and how quickly folks got roads blocked, traffic directed, panels put up, cattle wrangled then loaded, semi unloaded and reloaded onto another, deads dragged off and a ride to town for the pickup occupants.

You all know who you are, and we truly appreciate your sense of community to help in a crisis.

Apologies if I forgot anyone.
Thank you!!

06/12/2026

Baylor County Sheriff's Office Report
5/31-6/6/26
Baylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch answered 189 calls for service this week.
One controlled burn.
EMS answered 10 calls.
SVFD had a grass fire to put out.
They also assisted with a crash on the highway where a guy fell asleep and ran into the cable barrier which kept him from going into oncoming traffic.
TxDoT and DPS and SPD assisted with that one, too.
Six civil papers were served/attempted served.
Five reports of cattle being out were answered by farmers and ranchers.
One vehicle v hog was reported; minor damage to the car and the hog ran off.
Someone dumped a bunch of household stuff under the new bridge on JimTown road. Please refrain from dumping on roads and bar ditches. Haul it to the dump or find a dumpster!
Thirteen 9-1-1 calls were answered and were either test calls or misdials. One gals watch called 911 while she was vacuuming; no problems upon call back.
Had lunch at the Lions Club.
Stopped out to see the gate keepers at Moonshine and Pony Creek at Lake Kemp.
One prisoner was transported from contract jail to County Cour; he took a plea deal and was transported back to jail to be released.
One lockout was opened.
Six house security checks were done; let us know if you want us to vacation check your house!
Our 9-1-1 system was down a few hours this week and calls were forwarded to Archer then sent back to us. Hardeman County 9-1-1 was down and we were getting their calls. Team work in public safety answering points!
One gal did not get a BINGO at Bingo the other night but was arrested and transported to a contract jail.
Eleven extra patrols were completed: checking highways to county lines, running radar on FM roads, and looking for anything out of the ordinary.
29 traffic stops were made; 17 citations were issued. Two girls from Illinois were speeding and weaving lane to lane; said they were tired from driving all night. .Another vehicle that already had a damaged front end was following too close to the Sheriff; then passed the Sheriff then followed too close (tailgated) a semi. Had a discussion about safe following distance and maybe that was why their car was already damaged. A guy was cited for 75/55; his excuse was that the "speed just crept up on him".
Summer is here- stay hydrated and check on your neighbors during hot spells. Let us know how we can help and keep Baylor County a great place to call home.
Sheriff Darcy White

Darcy L. White #100
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Sheriff
Baylor County Sheriffs Office
101 S. Washington St
Seymour, TX 76380
940-889-3333 DispatchBaylor County Sheriff's Office Report
5/31-6/6/26
Baylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch answered 189 calls for service this week.
One controlled burn.
EMS answered 10 calls.
SVFD had a grass fire to put out.
They also assisted with a crash on the highway where a guy fell asleep and ran into the cable barrier which kept him from going into oncoming traffic.
TxDoT and DPS and SPD assisted with that one, too.
Six civil papers were served/attempted served.
Five reports of cattle being out were answered by farmers and ranchers.
One vehicle v hog was reported; minor damage to the car and the hog ran off.
Someone dumped a bunch of household stuff under the new bridge on JimTown road. Please refrain from dumping on roads and bar ditches. Haul it to the dump or find a dumpster!
Thirteen 9-1-1 calls were answered and were either test calls or misdials. One gals watch called 911 while she was vacuuming; no problems upon call back.
Had lunch at the Lions Club.
Stopped out to see the gate keepers at Moonshine and Pony Creek at Lake Kemp.
One prisoner was transported from contract jail to County Cour; he took a plea deal and was transported back to jail to be released.
One lockout was opened.
Six house security checks were done; let us know if you want us to vacation check your house!
Our 9-1-1 system was down a few hours this week and calls were forwarded to Archer then sent back to us. Hardeman County 9-1-1 was down and we were getting their calls. Team work in public safety answering points!
One gal did not get a BINGO at Bingo the other night but was arrested and transported to a contract jail.
Eleven extra patrols were completed: checking highways to county lines, running radar on FM roads, and looking for anything out of the ordinary.
29 traffic stops were made; 17 citations were issued. Two girls from Illinois were speeding and weaving lane to lane; said they were tired from driving all night. .Another vehicle that already had a damaged front end was following too close to the Sheriff; then passed the Sheriff then followed too close (tailgated) a semi. Had a discussion about safe following distance and maybe that was why their car was already damaged. A guy was cited for 75/55; his excuse was that the "speed just crept up on him".
Summer is here- stay hydrated and check on your neighbors during hot spells. Let us know how we can help and keep Baylor County a great place to call home.
Sheriff Darcy White

06/10/2026

Beautiful morning to cross cattle for Waggoners Ranch. A few itty bitty cowboys helping their dads, too.🤠
Pretty drive up here. Lake Kemp looks so cool.

06/06/2026

Be weather and road aware tomorrow.

Severe thunderstorms which can bring large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will be possible over parts of the central U.S. through this weekend. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall moving from Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this weekend may produce areas of flo...

06/05/2026

Baylor County Sheriff's Office Report
May 24-30, 2026

Baylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch answered 177 calls for service this week.
EMS handled 5 calls and transports.
Five controlled burns were reported and completed.
Eight house watches were performed.
Six civil processes were attempted/served.
Twelve 9-1-1 hang ups, pocket dials, or accidental dials were made. One had guys talking about building a fence. If you accidentally call 911, please answer our call back; no one is in trouble we just need to make sure no help is needed!
One trespass warning was served on two people.
An abandoned vehicle was noted at the lake and owner said it broke down and they were going to move it.
One lockout was opened for the owner.
Directed traffic due to wheat cutters trailer tires seized in highway; they got brake lines freed and out of road.
One reckless driver reported and forwarded to Knox County.
Another reckless driver was noted and near Mankins; just weaving due to high winds.
Three motorist assists; one was brought gas then was unable to start his RV so a helpful citizen towed him to town. Another was unable to be located and a third had help on the way.
Assisted with monthly food bank distribution at Church of Christ.
One person arrested and transported to Young County Jail.
Another parole arrest transported to Wichita County Jail.
29 traffic stops were made; 22 citations were issued. Speed, expired registration, following too close, passing where unsafe were the majority of violations. One person who was speeding claimed she "never speeds" but her police contact history showed a history of speeding. High speed of 81/55 was cited.
Still looking for a full time and part time dispatcher. On the job training is provided.
Summer is here so please think about other drivers on the roads. Wearing a seatbelt helps you stay in control of your vehicle in adverse conditions such as heavy rains and wind; it also can save your life in a crash. Buckle up.
Lets keep Baylor County a great place to call home.

Sheriff Darcy White

06/02/2026

Here are our May stats.
Let us know if we can help.

06/02/2026

Looking for the owner of this vehicle.
May have information about an incident on the north side of Seymour.
Seen Friday 5/22 about 5:15 pm.
Red Dodge crew cab pickup.
Info will be anonymous.
Thank you.

05/29/2026

Baylor County Sheriff's Office Report
5/17-23, 2026

Baylor County Sheriff's Office Dispatch and Archer County Dispatch answered 147 calls for service this week.
There were five controlled burns.
Six reports of cattle being out and were handled by owners and friends. Thank you all for helping us get cattle back in safely.
EMS answered seven calls and transports.
Three civil papers were served.
Unlocked one vehicle.
A couple other motorist assists were handled by Dan Husekamp: Thank you!
SPD and BCSO assisted DPS with a one vehicle fatal crash. The entire community mourns when a young person is taken too soon. Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends.
Seven house watches were performed. Let us know if you are going on vacation and we will put your house on the house watch list.
Assisted one with gas for a vehicle on the highway.
Transported one male to court two days in a row for a jury trial. Male took a plea deal the second day and was sentenced to 20 years in the TDCJ. Thank you to all the citizens who showed up for jury duty, the 50th District Attorney Office for the expertise of court cases and our local District Judge for presiding.
One male was arrested in Navarro County on a Baylor County Warrant and transported to a contract jail.
One vehicle crash into the cable barrier; driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation and her three dogs were taken to the pound (if anyone wants to adopt them call Rick Shumate).
One business alarm was handled, false trip.
Eight 9-1-1 test and pocket dials. All was okay on call back.
Large bale of hay dropped in highway; thank you to TxDoT for helping move it out of the traffic lane.
Assisted SPD with a crash involving a citizen and a utility truck.
Assisted SPD with one male who was arrested for Public Intoxication and housed in jail until sober.
One reckless driving reported and unable to be located.
Assisted DPS with a rollover of a box truck. No injury; tow called, DPS wrote the crash.
Assisted with two women who were living with a local person and got kicked out after a disagreement. Gave them and their dogs a ride to Wichita to catch a bus and a bit of pocket money for their trip.
Orange tagged a small flatbed trailer with furniture; if it is yours, please go move it!
Thirty one traffic stops were made by Deputies. 15 citations were issued for speed, expired registration (April 2025); following too close and a few other violations.
High speed was 98/75 but a 81/55 made the list. Small world story: the Sheriff stopped a vehicle with Minnesota tags; driver was from Northfield, MN, a town of 10,000 people where the Sheriff used to live for 21 years!!
City Ordinance allows golf carts and UTV's to be used in town BUT the driver must be licensed (16 years old +) and they cannot be driven on highways or on Main Street.
For everyone's safety, please do not allow LITTLE unlicensed kids to ride these around town.
Summer is here and kids are all over; keep your eye out and wear your seatbelt.
If you see something, say something.
Lets Keep Baylor County a great place to call home.
Sheriff Darcy White

05/29/2026

Stopped by and was served a fresh lemonade from this young man today.
He is raising money to go on a mission trip with his church!