Welcome To Osage County
Oklahoma’s Largest County
At the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, our mission is to provide a solid foundation on which the residents of Osage County can thrive. We are committed to building public trust and fostering safe, secure communities through professional, high-quality professional law enforcement.
Osage County holds a unique place in Oklahoma’s history and geography. As the state’s largest county by area, it was established in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood. The county’s name and heritage are deeply tied to the federally recognized Osage Nation, whose reservation boundaries are coextensive with the county itself. This land became the Osage Nation Reservation in the 19th century following the relocation of the Osage people from Kansas.
The county seat, Pawhuska, is one of the first three towns founded in the county and remains a hub of history and culture. As of the 2020 Census, Osage County had a population of 45,818 residents.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county spans an impressive 2,304 square miles (5,970 km²), with 2,246 square miles (5,820 km²) of land and 58 square miles (150 km²) of water, accounting for 2.5% of its total area. Much of the landscape is part of the Osage Plains, characterized by open prairie, while the eastern portion features the rolling Osage Hills—an extension of Kansas’ Flint Hills. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the renowned Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, located just north of Pawhuska, where remnants of the once-vast tallgrass ecosystem are carefully preserved.
WHAT’S HAPPENING LOCALLY
Happy New Year, Osage County! 🎉
Our entire team at the Sheriff’s Office wishes you a year filled with hope, good health, and new beginnings.
Thank you for standing with us throughout 2025. We are honored to serve this great community and excited for what 2026 will bring.
Stay safe, celebrate responsibly, and may the new year be full of blessings for you and your families.
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As we ring in the New Year, let’s also look out for one another.
Driving impaired is illegal in Oklahoma and can result in 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗷𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
Celebrate responsibly:
✔️ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲
✔️ 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲
✔️ 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱
Our deputies will be working New Year’s Eve to keep Osage County roads safe.
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🚨🚨🚨UPDATE🚨🚨🚨
The Sheriff’s Office has identified multiple suspects involved in these thefts. At this time, the investigation remains ongoing as we continue to work to identify any additional suspects and potential victims. Numerous stolen items have already been recovered, including firearms.
We strongly encourage residents in Northeastern Osage County and Northern Washington County to ensure their vehicles and property are secure, as there may be additional victims who are not yet aware they were affected.
The suspects involved include both adults and juveniles. All cases will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office and Oklahoma Juvenile Affairs (OJA) in the appropriate counties for prosecution.
We would also like to recognize the outstanding cooperation between the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Dewey and Bartlesville Police Departments. This joint agency effort was instrumental in identifying the suspects and advancing the investigation.
🚧🚔 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬 🚔🚧
In the early morning hours of December 30, 2025, around 5:00 a.m., residents in the community of Bowring, Oklahoma, located in northeastern Osage County, were victims of multiple vehicle burglaries.
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating these incidents and is currently reviewing and processing numerous residential security videos.
🔍 What we know so far:
* Suspects primarily targeted unlocked vehicles
* Items stolen include purses, wallets, and multiple firearms
* There may be up to four suspects
* The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light-colored 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿) 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗨𝗩
Photos and video of the suspect(s) and vehicle are included in this post.
If you have any information, recognize the vehicle, or believe you may have been a victim of a theft in this area, please contact the 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟵𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟴𝟳-𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟭.
🔒 Reminder: Please lock your vehicles and remove valuables and firearms from inside when possible.
Your tips can make a difference.
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𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗸
𝗕𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿
As we conclude 2025, my first year serving as your Sheriff, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office continues to make steady, measurable progress on critical infrastructure improvements and operational advancements that strengthen our ability to serve the citizens of Osage County.
One of our primary areas of focus this year has been improvements to the Osage County Jail. Recently, we resolved another long-standing plumbing issue, this time in the jail kitchen. A failing grease trap was replaced to prevent grease from entering the sewage system. With the support of the Osage County Commissioners, this $12,395 repair corrected a problem that had existed for an undetermined length of time.
During this process, we identified a larger and more serious concern within the jail’s plumbing system. Much of the original cast-iron piping has deteriorated and is no longer functioning properly, with the most critical failures occurring in the kitchen area. With continued support from the Osage County Commissioners, we are moving forward with necessary construction to address these issues at a cost of $48,500.
We have also begun construction on a new 150-by-50-foot multipurpose facility that will house evidence storage and Osage County Emergency Management operations. Dirt work and foundation preparation have been completed, and vertical construction is expected to begin shortly. This project was identified early in my term as a top priority, and we anticipate completion by early summer 2026.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) program continues to thrive due to the dedication and commitment of our SRO deputies. These officers routinely work beyond regular school hours, attending school events and athletic activities throughout the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. This spring, the Sheriff’s Office will also launch the D.A.R.E. program, taught by D.A.R.E.-certified Deputy Derrin “Jorgy” Jorgensen. You will soon see a newly issued Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. pickup traveling throughout the county featuring a new decal wrap. We would like to thank Moore Pipeline Services of Pawhuska for generously sponsoring this wrap at no cost to the Sheriff’s Office.
Our inmate work crew program has also proven to be a significant success. Since August 12, 2025, inmate volunteers under the supervision of Deputy Tony Reeves have contributed 232 community service hours. During that time, they cleaned trash from 298 miles of state highways and county roads, collecting a total of 26,275 pounds of debris. Additionally, the program donated 1,591 pounds of aluminum cans to the Pawhuska Help Works program for recycling, helping fund their operations, and more than 1,400 pounds of steel to Osage County District 1 for recycling purposes. This work was completed between August 12 and December 12, 2025. Beyond the immediate community impact, this program has also helped several inmates secure employment opportunities after release, including positions with the cities of Pawhuska and Skiatook, as well as with Osage County Road districts, after demonstrating a strong work ethic and reliability.
We have also entered into a maintenance agreement with Service Wing Solutions as we transition to the use of a HOCL (hypochlorous acid) unit at the county jail. This unit was received from the City of Pawhuska, which obtained it during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The unit has since remained dormant, but we believe it will be an asset to the jail. HOCL is a powerful, naturally occurring antimicrobial disinfectant that effectively kills germs. Utilizing this system will result in significant savings on cleaning supplies and help reduce overall bacteria and health risks for both inmates and employees. Correctional facilities across the country are successfully using this technology, and we will be able to implement it at minimal cost.
I would also like to highlight the heroic actions our deputies face every day—specifically the recent actions of Deputy Andrew Summerlin. After working a serious vehicle accident and assisting in the rescue of the occupant, Deputy Summerlin returned to routine patrol when he observed what appeared to be the glow of a fire. Upon investigating, he discovered a residence fully engulfed in flames. Deputy Summerlin immediately notified dispatch and requested fire departments to respond, then took decisive action by knocking on the residence in an effort to locate any occupants inside. Within minutes, he located the residents, assisting a mother and taking several small children who escaped through a window. Deputy Summerlin placed the children in his patrol vehicle to keep them warm before returning to assist with the evacuation of a total of six people and two dogs. His actions demonstrated exceptional poise under pressure and exemplify the very best of law enforcement services.
As always, I remain committed to transparency, accountability, and meaningful progress. I am proud of the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by every division within the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. Thank you to the people of Osage County for your continued trust and support.
— Sheriff Bart Perrier
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On behalf of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, we want to wish all of our residents a Merry Christmas and a safe and joyful holiday season.
We are grateful for the continued support of our community and proud to serve the people of Osage County each and every day.
As you celebrate with family and friends, please travel safely, look out for one another, and enjoy this special time of year.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at OCSO!
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