Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 30, 2026, around 11:00 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle along Deer Park Avenue, for traffic violations. During the course of the traffic stop, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was utilized which resulted in a positive K-9 alert. A subsequent search was conducted... see more

Road Closure - Hutton Road Hutton Road near Old Crellin Road will be closed for an extended period of time. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. see more

Found in Mountain Lake Park. Please contact the shelter to reclaim. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 25, 2026, the Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, in coordination with the Maryland State Police Strategic Operations Group and the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack, made the following arrests as a result of a traffic stop in the Oakland area: •... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 24, 2026, deputies responded to New Germany Road for a theft. Deputies learned that a 1982 Bass Tracker Aluminum Fishing Boat (Hull# BUJ10636M82E) was stolen from the 300 block of New Germany Road in the past 2-3 weeks. Anyone with information is asked... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 23, 2026, deputies responded to Second Street in Oakland for a theft. Deputies learned that a yellow Cub Cadet snow blower was stolen from in front of a residence along the 200 block of North Second Street. Anyone with information is asked to contact... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 25, 2026, the Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, in coordination with the Allegany County Narcotics Task Force, Maryland State Police Strategic Operations Group and the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack made the following arrests as a result of a... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 22, 2026, deputies arrested Tyler Allen Whitacre , 33 years old, Kitzmiller, on the strength of a District Court Bench Warrant for Violation of Probation. Whitacre was transported to the District Court Commissioners Office where he was released on an... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 23, 2026, around 3:00 p.m., deputies arrested Charles Raymond Housley Jr., 52 years old, Kitzmiller, on the strength of an arrest warrant from Mineral County, West Virginia. While attempting to make the arrest, Housley fled on foot and was apprehended... see more