Mission Statement

Our mission is to consistently contribute to a safe and secure living environment for all by providing quality law enforcement and support services to the citizens and communities of Sweetwater County. We will accomplish this by maintaining public trust and cooperation with all public service agencies within the sources provided to us.

                                 SHERIFF'S OFFICE NEWS

May 20, 2013	Boat Capsizes on Flaming Gorge; Three Rescued
April 25, 2013	Unlucky Pair Arrested on Drug Charges
April 19, 2013	Sheriff's Office Fugitive Team Makes 125th Arrest; Granger Woman Sought
April 18, 2013	Sheriff's Office Warns of Boston Marathon Bombing Internet Scams
April 15, 2013	Sheriff Issues Alert On Fraudulent Email
April 10, 2013	Superior Man's Death Under Investigation
April 5, 2013	Sweetwater Bomb Squad Investigates Source of Explosives Device
April 3, 3013	Lifelong Peace Officer Retires
March 26, 2013	Sheriff's Office Seeks Help in Death Investigation
March 22, 2013	Missing West Valley City Police Officer Found Dead in I-80 Tunnels
March 21, 2013	Sheriff's Office Issues Phone Scam Alert
March 14, 2013	Bridge Replacement Will Cause Traffic Delays
March 13, 2013	Rock Springs Woman Apprehended; Reliance Woman Sought
March 5, 2013	Sheriff Warns of Social Networking Scam
February 27, 2013	New Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit Nets 51 Arrests in One Month
February 25, 2013	Sheriff Issues Statement on 911 System
February 20, 2013	Sheriff Issues Renewed "Computer Tech Scam" Alert
February 15, 2013	Fugitive Captured in Utah; Sheriff's Office Seeks Rock Springs Woman
February 14, 2013	New Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension Team Arrests 33
February 12, 2013	Rock Springs Man Hospitalized With Gunshot Wound
February 7, 2013	Web-Based Video Visitation System Installed at County Detention Center
February 5, 2013	Pair Arrested in Rawlins; Charged with Felonies Connected with Sweetwater County Burglary
January 25, 2013	Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police Issues Position Statement on Gun Controversy
January 18, 2013	Light Plane Crashes at Rock Springs Airport
January 17, 2013	Sheriff Issues "Computer Repair Scam" Alert
January 17, 2013	Civilian Handgun Training Course Schedule Announced
January 15, 2013	Stolen Vehicle Recovered
January 14, 2013	Sheriff's Office Asks Public to Watch for Stolen Vehicle
January 8, 2013	Retiring County Officers Receive Special Awards
December 27, 2012	Wanted Drug Suspect Captured; Left His Wallet Behind
December 18, 2012	Little America Crash Victim Dies; California Man Charged
December 14, 2012	Three Hospitalized After Little America Crash
December 14, 2012	Local Children Attend Shop With a Cop Event
December 12, 2012	Two Added to Sheriff's Office Most Wanted List
December 11, 2012	Idaho Man Charged With Multiple Felonies After Incident at Truck Stop
December 3, 2012	Idaho Man's Death Investigated
November 28, 2012	Sweetwater Dive Team Members Earn Special Certifications
November 27, 2012	Drug Fugitive Captured in Colorado
November 21, 2012	Sheriff's Office Issues Online Holiday Scam Alert
November 20, 2012	Rescuers Receive Special Award
November 6, 2012	Special Exercise Provides Training, Enhances Emergency Preparedness
November 2, 2012	Wyoming National Guard Personnel Receive Training from Local Law Enforcement
November 1, 2012	Detention Center Visitation to be Suspended Next Week
October 31, 2012	Exercise Set for Friday, Saturday, November 2 and 3
October 23, 2012	Fugitive Wanted on Felony Drug Charges Captured; Three Others Sought
October 10, 2012	Sheriff's Office Rescues Boa Constrictor
October 9, 2012	Inmate Work Crew Helps Set Up Halloween Pumpkin Patch
September 27, 2012	Rock Springs Man Charged With Possessing Drugs in Sheriff's Office Parking Lot
September 24, 2012	Sheriff's Office and Rock Springs Police Department to Collect Unwanted Prescription Drugs
September 20, 2012	Sheriff's Office Dog To Be First In-Clinic Stem Cell Therapy in Wyoming
September 14, 2012	Three Walk Away From Missing-Bridge Crash
September 14, 2012	Three Arrested in Alvarado Homicide
September 8, 2012	Sweetwater Dive Team Recovers Body of Probable Drowning Victim
August 30, 2012	Women Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence
August 29, 2012	McKinnon Man Killed in Tractor Mishap
August 27, 2012	Inmate Work Crew Set Up Steel Handgun Targets Every Saturday at County Firearms Range
August 24, 2012	Missing Rock Springs Youth Found Murdered; Reward Offered
August 21, 2012	Slots Still Available for Civilian Handgun Training Course
August 17, 2012	Rock Springs Man Charge in Strangulation Assault
July 19, 2012	Two Arrested One Hospitalized After Golf Cart Crash at Rodeo Campgrounds
July 17, 2012	Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Attemped Murder and Larceny
May 23, 2012	Sweetwater Bomb Squad Deals With Explosive Devices Found Near Rock Springs
April 26, 2012	Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced in Federal Court
April 20, 2012	ROCK SPRINGS MAN AND AUNT ARRESTED
April 16, 2012	COMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS HONORED
April 16, 2012	NEVADA MAN DIES IN PLANE CRASH
March 22,2012	H2S GAS LEAK
MAR 20,2012	LIFESAVING WORK OF DETETION STAFF RECOGNIZED
MAR 14,2012	DUI PATROLS FOR ST PATRICK'S DAY
MAR 08, 2012	FEDEX CONTRACT DRIVER ARRESTED
MAR 02,2012	STANDOFF WITH SUICIDAL SUBJECT ENDS PEACEFULLY
MAR 01,2012	PROPANE LEAK PROMPTS FARSON-EDEN SCHOOL EVACUATION
FEB 24, 2012	SUSPECT IN ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE CAPTURED
FEB 22, 2012	ROCK SPRINGS MAN ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT
JAN 31, 2012	SHERIFF'S OFFICE ENCOURAGE A SAFE AND SOBER SUPER BOWL WEEKEND FOR DRIVERS
JAN 27, 2012	VEHICLES NOT RECOMMENDED ON ICE
JAN 23,2012	SHERIFF'S OFFICE REISSUES ICE FISHING WARNING
JAN 21, 2012	CLEARVIEW ACRES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TREASURER ARRESTED
JAN 18, 2012	GREEN RIVER MAN BURNED IN EXPLOSION
JAN 13, 2012	TRUCK DEMOLISHED IN CRASH WITH TRAIN
JAN 11, 2012	WHITE MOUNTAIN CRASH INVESTIGATED
JAN 04, 2012	CAUSE OF ROCK SPRINGS MAN'S DEATH DETERMINED
JAN 03, 2012	COUNTY OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE DEATH OF ROCK SPRINGS MAN