Found on North Hill Road heading toward Kitzmiller. Please contact the shelter to reclaim. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 13, 2026, deputies arrested David Allan Smith, 59 years old, Oakland, on the strength of a District Court Arrest Warrant for Violation of a Protective Order. Smith was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center pending a bond hearing. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 19, 2026, deputies arrested Andrea Rose Younkin, 38 years old, Oakland, on the strength of a Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Younkin was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center pending a bond hearing. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 14, 2026, deputies arrested Philip Blair Saville Jr, 38 years old, Kitzmiller, on the strength of a Mineral County West Virginia Warrant for Violation of Probation. Saville was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center pending extradition back... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 16, 2026, deputies responded to Naylor’s Ace Hardware in Oakland for a reported theft. During the investigation, deputies learned that Sheryl Renae McGinnis, 43 years old, Mt. Storm, West Virginia, stole a roll of copper wire from the store. McGinnis... see more

Sheriff Meyers and the Administration of the Detention Center would like to welcome new Correctional Officers Darick Kerns and Nicholas Riley who recently graduated from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, Correctional Entrance Level Training Program in Sykesville, Maryland. see more

Today, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and our nation. We also extend our deepest gratitude to every deputy, and law enforcement professional who puts on the badge each day with courage... see more

On May 14, 2026, students from Broadford Elementary School toured the Garrett County Sheriff's Office, Detention Center, and Courthouse. The students were well behaved and asked many thoughtful questions throughout the visit. Deputies and staff enjoyed spending time with the students, and we hope... see more

#TBT. A few old photos of deputies through the years. Name the deputy. As we continue to celebrate National Police Week, today we honor those deputies — both past and present — who have faithfully served the citizens of Garrett County. Your years of dedication and service to the community do not go... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 13, 2026, the Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, with the assistance of the Garrett County Sheriff's Office and the Maryland State Police conducted a traffic stop in Swanton, MD. During the stop, a Garrett County Sheriff's Office K-9 was utilized and... see more