From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 27, 2026, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Deputies responded to the 3500 block of Maryland Highway for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival Deputies located a Ford Escape that had struck a deer in the eastbound lane. Initial investigation showed that... see more

Found on Rt. 42 near Friendsville. Please contact the shelter if you know where I belong. see more

From the Desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 16, 2026, deputies learned that, sometime between October 2025 and July 15, 2026, unknown person(s) stole a gray solar generator, a white ceramic electric toilet, a black iron pipe ladder, and a blue-and-green eight-person tent from U-Store Self... see more

The Garrett County Department of Public Works - Roads Division has announced that paving operations will be taking place on 11 th Street, 12 th Street, Dennett Road, and Broadford Road beginning on or around Monday, August 3, 2026. The public is advised to expect delays during paving work in... see more

Sheriff Meyers and the staff of the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Correctional Officer Cole Moore who was recently recognized as the Garrett County Detention Center’s Outstanding Employee for the Second Quarter of 2026. Cole has served with the Sheriff’s Office for just... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Brsyon Meyers: On July 21, 2026, Deputies arrested Joseph Michael Collins, 47 years old, Deer Park, on the strength of a District Court Bench Warrant for Bond Revocation. Collins was arrested and later released on an unsecured bond after appearing before a District Court... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 18, 2026, around 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to East Green Street and Hinebaugh Lane in Oakland for a motor vehicle accident. As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested William Lee Bailey Jr, 52 years old, Oakland, for Driving Under the... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 19, 2026, deputies arrested Douglas Steven Ferrante, 43 years old, Glen Burnie, Maryland, on the strength of a Washington County District Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Ferrante was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center where... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: Donation Box Theft Investigation Results in Charges During the month of July 2026, deputies investigated two separate incidents involving the theft of Southern Garrett Rescue Squad donation boxes from businesses in Oakland. On July 4, 2026, a donation box... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 16,2026, around 8:00 p.m., deputies responded Tall Oaks Drive for an assault. As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested Craig Justin Krivosky, 46 years old, Oakland. During the course of the arrest Krivosky kicked a deputy. Krivosky was... see more