Ballard County Sheriff's Office

05/22/2026

Update...power won't be on until this afternoon. We are closing for the day. We are also closed for memorial day Monday. We will be back open Tuesday.

05/22/2026

As of right now, the office is without power and is unable to transact any business at this time. We will post an update as soon as we can.

05/12/2026

There were some tools found on the side of Highway 60 outside of Wickliffe this morning. If you think they may be yours, please call and describe them. 270-335-3561

05/08/2026

We are getting prizes and food ready for tomorrow starting at 8 AM. Looks like we are going to have some good weather. Can't wait to see you there!

Our annual Cops and Bobbers will be on May 9, 2026 starting at 8 am. Hope to see you there!

05/04/2026

****SCAM ALERT****
Some of our residents are getting texts from the "court system" saying they have unpaid fines and provide a link to pay those. You will never receive a text from anyone to do with the courts asking for payment. Stay vigilant and never give any information over the phone.

04/29/2026

If you see emergency vehicles in LaCenter, they are on a special detail and there is no emergency.

04/23/2026

Our annual Cops and Bobbers will be on May 9, 2026 starting at 8 am. Hope to see you there!

04/22/2026

We have also had these in our county today.

April 22, 2026

If you or someone you know receives this message, it is a scam. Best course of action is to delete the message.

04/03/2026

The Ballard Sheriffs office would like to ask everyone to please take a moment and pray for the family of the Crittenden county Deputy as well as everyone involved in this incident.

04/02/2026

The Ballard County Sheriff's Administrative Office will be closed tomorrow, April 3rd, in observance of Good Friday. As always, deputies will be available to take calls.

04/01/2026

APRIL 1ST TO APRIL 15TH

We cannot accept personal checks for property tax payments.
Cash, money order, or certified check is the only form of payment we can accept at this time per KRS 134.119(2) After April 15th, the unpaid taxes will be transferred to the county clerk's office.