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

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office recently added a 2026 Kawasaki Mule Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) to its fleet of emergency response vehicles. The new UTV will be used during special events, search and rescue operations, and emergency situations where... see more

Found in Oakland. Has microchip but is not registered. Please contact the shelter to reclaim. Must provide proof of ownership. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 12, 2026, at approximately 5:12 p.m., Deputies responded to Maryland Highway near the intersection of B Street for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Upon arrival, Deputies located a passenger car that collided with a motorcycle in the eastbound... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 12, 2026, Deputies along with Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division, and Troopers with the McHenry Barrack responded to the 12000 block of Garrett Highway in the Brodak Plaza for a report of a female in the parking lot with a handgun... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On July 8, 2026, Oakland Police responded to the intersection of Fourth Street and Hill Street for a report of a 4-year child in the middle of the road. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division along with investigators with the... see more