Sheridan County Sheriff's Office

06/09/2026

We extend our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support to the Carbon County Sheriff's Office and the family of the deputy who was critically injured in the line of duty yesterday afternoon near Baggs, WY.

Yesterday's violent encounter serves as a stark and sobering reminder of the profound dangers law enforcement officers willingly face every single day to protect the citizens of Wyoming. When one of our brothers or sisters in blue is attacked, the impact is deeply felt across our entire state's peace officer family.

PRESS RELEASE: OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
DATE: 06082026

On Monday, June 8th, dispatchers with the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man with a gun in Baggs, located in southwestern Carbon County.

The subject opened fire on the initial responding deputy, striking him several times.

The suspect fled the scene in a small truck. Additional responding deputies and troopers with the Wyoming Highway Patrol engaged in a pursuit with the suspect vehicle on Highway 789 north of Baggs. The suspect opened fire on law enforcement again before driving off the highway and coming to a stop. The suspect was declared deceased at the scene.

The wounded deputy was transported to a medical facility in Colorado by Intermountain Air Ambulance.

Additional units from agencies across the state responded to assist.

The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation.

Please keep our injured deputy and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

- Alex

05/28/2026

Hunter Education Internet Completion Courses Available:

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, and its team of instructors, will be hosting two separate Hunter Education Internet Completion Courses on Saturday, June, 27th, 2026 and Friday, August 7th, 2026 at the Sheridan County Extension of UW Watt Agricultural Building from 8am-2pm.

• Students must be at least 10 years old to participate in this course. This course is fast-paced and ideal for those who are familiar with fi****ms, busy shift workers and individuals familiar with fi****ms.
• Students 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the class.
o Parents or guardians are encouraged to stay and participate in the class.
o Registration is not needed for anyone auditing the class.
• Students must have completed PART 1 of the hybrid course at www.hunter-ed.com/wyoming before coming to the Internet Completion Course.
• You must bring your certificate of completion from www.hunter-ed.com/wyoming to gain entry to the class.
• Please bring:
o Pen or pencil for taking notes. You will need a pencil for the test.
o A water bottle, snacks, drinks and a lunch if desired.
o DO NOT bring ammunition or fi****ms.
• Please arrive early to verify your registration information.
• You must demonstrate safe firearm handling skills and pass a 50-question multiple-choice test with 80% to earn your legal certification.

Follow the steps on the attached picture to register for either course or click on the links below.

https://wyoming.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/events/11156
https://wyoming.storefront.kalkomey.com/em/events/11157

05/12/2026

🚔 National Police Week | May 10–16, 2026 🚔

This week, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office proudly joins law enforcement agencies across the nation in honoring National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.

We recognize and remember the courageous officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the patrol deputies, detention deputies, and support personnel who continue to serve our community with professionalism, integrity, and dedication every day.

Law enforcement is more than a profession — it is a commitment to protecting others, often at great personal sacrifice. We are thankful for the unwavering support of our community and for the families who stand beside those who wear the badge.

Please join us this week in honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers here in Sheridan County and across the United States.

05/04/2026

This week is Detention Deputies Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated men and women who serve behind the walls every day.

Detention Deputies play a critical role in public safety—maintaining order, ensuring security, and managing individuals during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Their work often goes unseen, but it is essential to the safety of our communities.

The job requires professionalism, patience, resilience, and a commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy. From long hours to difficult situations, detention staff continue to show up and do the job with integrity.

Please join us in thanking our detention officers for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.

04/26/2026

Press release for the Sheridan Police Department

04/20/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

APRIL 20, 2026

Sheridan County’s Portion of Red Grade Road Fully Open to Wheeled Vehicles:

Sheridan County’s portion of Red Grade Road is now fully open to wheeled vehicles. That portion of Red Grade Road is from the snowmobile turnouts west to the intersection of Dome Lake Road and Red Grade Road.

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public for their continued patience and thank the Sheridan County Road and Bridge crews for their efforts in ensuring Red Grade Road is safe for wheeled vehicles.

End of Release.

04/03/2026

Public Advisory – No Unnecessary Travel

Due to hazardous road conditions across Sheridan County, all motorists are asked to avoid unnecessary travel on county roads until conditions improve. Accumulating snow and reduced visibility are creating dangerous driving conditions. County snow plow drivers are reporting 3-4 foot drifts in some areas and due to the current weather conditions, plow trucks are having difficulty keeping the county roads cleared at this time.

If travel is essential, use extreme caution, carry emergency supplies, and inform others of your route and expected arrival time.

03/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2026
Portion of Red Grade Road will open to wheeled vehicles on March 25, 2026:

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and Sheridan County Road and Bridge have determined it is safe for wheeled vehicles to operate on a portion of Red Grade Road. At 7:00 AM, Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, Red Grade Road will be open to wheeled vehicles from the snowmobile turnouts to Long Park.

Due to snow and road conditions beyond Long Park, the portion of Red Grade Road west of Long Park will remain closed to wheeled vehicles until it is determined safe and the potential risk to resource damage is reduced.

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, along with Sheridan County Road and Bridge, will continue to monitor the closed portion of Red Grade Road and will open to wheeled vehicles, once the snow clears.

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to be mindful of any Bighorn National Forest Service Road closures within the forest service boundary and follow the forest service laws related to snowmobiles and tracked vehicles. Forest Service Roads are closed to wheeled vehicles until April 1st.

“The propensity for resource damage is very high during this time of year,” Sheriff Levi Dominguez said, “so we would greatly appreciate the public’s help in reducing resource damage by operating wheeled vehicles on open roads and remember to not leave the roadways and please be mindful of the Bighorn National Forest Service’s road closures.”

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office will provide updates when further changes are made to the status of Red Grade Road.

END OF RELEASE

02/15/2026

February 15, 2026, is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Day. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize our two SRO’s, Deputies Boot Hill and Kody Lamb. Both deputies do an amazing job building relationships with students, families, and the community while keeping everyone safe at school. Please join us in sharing our sincere appreciation for all they do!

02/13/2026

We will remember Sergeant Nevada Krinkee on this day and every day. EOW 2/13/2024

On this day, as we do every day, remember Sgt. Nevada Paul Krinkee: husband, father, son, brother, friend and leader. EOW 2/13/2024