From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: *** HOMICIDE ARREST ***** On September 24, 2024, deputies responded to East Main Street, Kitzmiller, for a reported homicide/arson. Upon the arrival of the fire department, they located the victim, Juanita Katherine James, 70 years old, deceased in the rear of... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: ***** BOLO HOMICIDE/ARSON PERSON OF INTEREST ****** **** VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: White 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Maryland Registration 4GJ-9172 **** The Garrett County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a person of interest relating to a Homicide/Arson in... see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: The Garrett County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide/arson along East Main Street, Kitzmiller, Garrett County, Maryland. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting information relating to the investigation and a possible suspect vehicle, which is... see more

This dog was left after hours with no information. If you have any information or missing this dog please contact the shelter at 301-334-3553. see more

Markleysburg Man Sentenced for DUI Incident Resulting in Injury see more

From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers: During the month of September, Detectives with the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation relating to a sexual offense. As a result of the investigation and interviews, Detectives obtained an arrest warrant... see more

9/17/24 - 12:44 PM: CLARIFICATION: No school, including Southern High School, was ever specifically named in the social media post. 9/17/24 - 12:00 PM: Southern High was Temporarily in HOLD Status 9/17/24 At approximately noon today, a threat to Southern Garrett High School was put out through... see more

Animal Shelter Assistant Part-time Position $15.00/hour Apply Online Correctional Officer Starting pay $20.89/hour $1,000 bonus upon hire $1,000 bonus upon successful completion of probationary period Additional pay for lateral transfers Apply Online Public Safety Communications Officer (911... see more

Phillip S. Schrock, of McHenry, appeared before the Circuit Court for Garrett County and entered a Guilty plea to the charge of Aggravated Animal Cruelty. see more

National Forensic Science Week September 15-21, 2024. Thankful for the ones that process the crime scenes and keep Garrett County safe. see more