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
Osage County Free Fair – We’ll See You There!
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office will be at the Osage County Free Fair at the Fairgrounds through Saturday. Our deputies will be on site to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending.
We also have a booth set up in the Ag Building – stop by, say hello, and visit with us while you enjoy all the great events, exhibits, and activities happening at the fair.
Your safety is our priority, and we look forward to connecting with the community throughout the fair!
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🎡 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 – 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🎡
The 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. at the Osage County Fairgrounds and runs through Saturday night!
Bring the family out to enjoy exhibits, entertainment, and all the fun of the fair.
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office will be on the grounds throughout the event to assist visitors and help ensure a safe and successful fair for everyone.
👉 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚!
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𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆
Today, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes Police Woman Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the women in law enforcement who serve with courage, integrity, and professionalism.
We are grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of the women who wear the badge here in Osage County and across the nation. Their commitment to protecting our communities and upholding the law makes a lasting difference every day.
Please join us in thanking the Police Women who serve and protect with strength, compassion, and honor.
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🚴♂️🚓 Ride Your Bike to School Day! 🚓🚴♀️
This morning at Bowring School, Deputy Jorgensen joined students and families for Ride Your Bike to School Day. It was a great opportunity to promote safety, healthy habits, and community spirit.
Deputy Jorgensen was on site to encourage our young riders, remind them about bicycle safety, and cheer them on as they pedaled into school.
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is proud to support events that bring law enforcement and our youth together in a positive way!
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Nineteen-year-old Joannie Goodwin was found in Bird Creek near the Pawhuska Light Plant on September 29, 1996. She had been bound with electrical wire, weighted with blocks, tied to a tree and shot in the stomach.
The television show “Cold Justice” featured Joannie’s case, and seemed to make some headway, even leading to an arrest. It was alleged that Cherri Miller-Terry murdered Joannie because she had become involved with a man Terry was dating.
However, in 2019, District Attorney Mike Fisher dropped the charges due to insufficient evidence. The charges were dropped without prejudice (meaning a charge could be brought again at some point), and Fisher asked the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to have another look at the case. There is very little information regarding the case since that time.
Joannie’s son was 7 months old when she was killed. He had to grow up without his mother and would like to see justice for her murder. Anyone with information about the murder of Joannie Goodwin is asked to contact the Osage County Sheriff’s Office at 918-287-1960.
#SilenceIsBetrayal #OSBI #OsageCounty #pawhuskaoklahoma #OklahomaColdCases
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