On March 19, 2026, the Sheriff's Office K-9 Division participated in a K-9 demo for students at Accident Elementary School. Thank you Sgt Ridder and K-9 Loki, Senior Deputy Durst and K-9 Boa, and School Resource Deputy Bittinger for your dedication to the students of Garrett County . see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On March 14, 2026, just after midnight, deputies stopped a vehicle along Oak Street for traffic violations. As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested Brandon Dean Streets, 47 years old, Oakland, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and related... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On March 12, 2026, just after midnight, deputies responded to Maryland Highway near Homewood drive for a motor vehicle accident, where the vehicle struck a tree. As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested Carla Jean DeWitt, 60 years old, Deer Park for... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On March 14, 2026, deputies from the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office responded to M Street, Mountain Lake Park for a reported assault involving a firearm. Investigation revealed that Robert Eugene Johnson III, 39, of Oakland, pointed a handgun at an individual... see more

Sheriff Meyers and the Staff of the Garrett County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate the Southern Garrett Lady Rams Basketball team on winning the State Championship! see more

Please contact the Garrett County Sheriff's Office with any information regarding the theft of a generator 301-334-1911. see more

Found on Interstate 68 near Grantsville. Please contact the shelter to reclaim. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: 🚨 DRUG ARREST 🚨 On March 10, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies arrested Joseph Lawrence Enoel Albert II, 37, Swanton, along Foster Road at Garrett Highway on the strength of a bench warrant issued by Allegany County. During a search incident to arrest... see more

Sheriff Meyers and the Administration of the Detention Center would like to welcome new Correctional Officer Matthew Beitzel who recently graduated from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, Correctional Entrance Level Training Program in Hagerstown, Maryland. Correctional... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On March 8, 2026, around 9:00 p.m., deputies responded to a trespassing complaint on Water Street. During the investigation, deputies located Scotty Dale Alexander, 48 years old, Oakland, on the property. Alexander was placed under arrest for trespassing as... see more