From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 4, 2026, around 10:00 p.m., deputies stopped a vehicle along Foster Road for traffic violations. As a result of the traffic stop and investigation, Douglas Eugene Ratliff, 62 years old, Oakland, was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 4, 2026, deputies arrested Shane Matthew Davis, 33 years old, Mountain Lake Park, on the strength of a Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear. Davis was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center where he is currently being held... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 2, 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 Oakland. During the stop, a probable cause search was conducted that led to the... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On June 1, 2026, around 7:45 pm, deputies responded to the baseball fields at Broadford Park for a report of an individual consuming alcohol in a vehicle. As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested Jessica Renae Riggleman, 36 years old, Loch Lynn for... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: The Garrett County Sheriff's Office is seeking information relating to a Missing Person. Rhiannon Elizabeth Miller, 33 years old, was last seen on May 30, 2026, in the Mountain Lake Park area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at... see more

Sheriff Meyers had a great day with several Garrett County students! He joined the fun at Broadford Elementary School’s annual Field Day and shared one of his favorite hobbies, fly fishing, with students at Crellin Elementary School as part of the Trout in the Classroom program. “It was an honor... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 30, 2026, just after midnight, deputies responded to the 1400 block of Boiling Springs Road for a report of an individual with a firearm. While deputies were responding and upon their arrival to the area, the individual shot the firearm numerous times... see more

The Garrett County Department of Public Works - Roads Division has announced a road closure notice for Savage River Road at Bear Pen Run. Effective Monday, June 8, 2026, Savage River Road will be CLOSED TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC at Bear Pen Run while crews complete the replacement of the existing... see more

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🎉 Sheriff Meyers and the staff of the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate all graduates from Northern Garrett and Southern Garrett High Schools! 🎉🎓 We wish each of you the very best as you begin the next chapter of your journey. Good luck in... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On May 28, 2026, around midnight deputies stopped a vehicle along Maryland Highway for traffic violations. As a result of the traffic stop and investigation, Charles Lee Spiker, 51 years old, Mountain Lake Park, was arrested and charged with Driving Under the... see more