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Heads up!
We’ve received numerous messages today about this “court notice” being sent to people across Johnson County. It is, in fact, a scam.
Please share this information with others who may have received the same “notice”.
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⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️
U.S. 56 Highway is closed from 1st Street to W. 8th Street in Edgerton after a pickup truck crashed into a power pole. Evergy and the City of Edgerton Public Works are on scene assessing the damage and working to replace the pole safely.
Barricades and detour signs are in place to direct traffic.
The driver had minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
Please give crews time to work and clear the area. We will provide an update once the road is reopened.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a stabbing which ultimately ended in an officer involved shooting. One person is deceased.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office has a large presence in the area of the Panasonic plant near 103rd and Astra Pkwy.
The situation is contained and there is no active threat to the public. There will be a law enforcement presence in the area for an extended time.
JCSO deputies and Med-Act responded to a medical incident Sept. 3 on EB K-10 at Kill Creek Rd. Two children and one adult were inside the vehicle. One child died, the other was taken to the hospital.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Scammers will impersonate law enforcement officers and use numerous scare tactics to get your money.
Use these tips if you feel someone is trying to scam you. And remember, you can always call us to verify if the call is real.
⚔️ On Guard, a partnership between BBB and @JOCOSHERIFF, is designed to help you recognize and avoid scams, starting with law enforcement impersonation.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has released its 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment to law enforcement agencies nationwide. Below is a full breakdown of the DEA's findings.
Randle Smith is our #FugitiveFriday winner! If you see him, contact our Warrant Unit at 913-715-5212 or SHR-Warrants@jocogov.org.
He is known to frequent Paola and Kansas City, KS.
Please see this press release regarding a shooting incident that happened Thursday night at the Johnson County Mental Health Center on Spruce St. in Olathe.
⚠️HEADS UP⚠️ Westbound K-10 between Killcreek and Lexington Ave. is down to one lane. Deputies and KHP troopers are working to remove a car involved in a crash this morning.
We will open all lanes once the scene is clear.
Eight years ago, Master Deputy Collins was killed in the line of duty when his vehicle was struck from behind while conducting a traffic stop on 69 HWY in Overland Park, KS.
Master Deputy Collins was a husband and a father who served with the JCSO for 21 years. #NeverForget
