From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On January 20, 2026, deputies stopped a vehicle along Gorman Road, for traffic violations. During the course of the traffic stop, deputies served a fugitive out of state arrest warrant on the driver of the vehicle, Robert Michael French, 43 years old, Oakland... see more

Found on interstate 68 near Friendsville. Please contact the shelter to reclaim. see more

The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office held a memorial ceremony this week to pay tribute to Deputy David Livengood and his K-9 partner, Sarge, who were killed in the line of duty on January 18, 1979. The tragedy occurred during an armed robbery at the Army Navy Store in Oakland. Forty-seven years later... see more

We will never forget that cold winter day, January 18, 1979. Deputy Sheriff David G. Livengood and his K-9 partner Sarge responded to a silent alarm at an army/navy discount store in Oakland. Deputy Livengood was shot and killed by two perpetrators who fled and were later apprehended. His K-9... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On January 14, 2026, deputies with the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office served a bench warrant on William Ray Whitacre Jr, 38 years old, Kitzmiller, for failing to comply with pre-trial conditions. Whitacre was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center... see more

Sheriff Meyers and the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office congratulate Senior Deputy Corey Durst and Senior Deputy Andy Kyle on being recognized as Deputies of the Quarter for the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of 2025. Both deputies are recognized for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On January 13, 2026, deputies with the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office served a bench warrant on Amy Jolene Kisselovich, 49 years old, Oakland. The warrant was issued by the Garrett County District Court for Failure to Appear. Kisselovich was located and taken... see more

Found in Pleasant Valley. Please contact the shelter to reclaim. see more

Today, we recognize and thank our deputies and law enforcement officers for their service and dedication to the citizens of Garrett County. Your commitment to protecting our community is truly appreciated. see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: On January 8, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Detectives with the Garrett County Narcotics Task Force, Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit, and Patrol Deputies executed a Search and Seizure Warrant at a... see more