Welcome To Osage County
Oklahoma’s Largest County
At the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, our mission is to provide a solid foundation on which the residents of Osage County can thrive. We are committed to building public trust and fostering safe, secure communities through professional, high-quality professional law enforcement.
Osage County holds a unique place in Oklahoma’s history and geography. As the state’s largest county by area, it was established in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood. The county’s name and heritage are deeply tied to the federally recognized Osage Nation, whose reservation boundaries are coextensive with the county itself. This land became the Osage Nation Reservation in the 19th century following the relocation of the Osage people from Kansas.
The county seat, Pawhuska, is one of the first three towns founded in the county and remains a hub of history and culture. As of the 2020 Census, Osage County had a population of 45,818 residents.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county spans an impressive 2,304 square miles (5,970 km²), with 2,246 square miles (5,820 km²) of land and 58 square miles (150 km²) of water, accounting for 2.5% of its total area. Much of the landscape is part of the Osage Plains, characterized by open prairie, while the eastern portion features the rolling Osage Hills—an extension of Kansas’ Flint Hills. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the renowned Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, located just north of Pawhuska, where remnants of the once-vast tallgrass ecosystem are carefully preserved.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲.
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers recently completed Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) training.
This specialized training focused on rapid response tactics, team movement, threat assessment, and the immediate actions necessary to locate and neutralize an active shooter threat to protect innocent lives. Our deputies continually train for critical incidents to ensure they are prepared to respond effectively when seconds matter most.
This training was conducted with the cooperation and support of Barnsdall Public Schools, whose partnership helped provide a realistic training environment while reinforcing our shared commitment to school safety and emergency preparedness.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the instructors and partner agencies who made this training possible:
• Department of Homeland Security
• Tulsa Public Schools Police Department
• Oklahoma Probation and Parole
• Oklahoma School Security Institute
The knowledge, experience, and professionalism shared during this training strengthen our ability to protect the students, staff, and communities we serve.
The safety of our schools remains one of our highest priorities. Through continued training, strong partnerships, and proactive preparation, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our children and ensuring our deputies are ready to respond when needed.
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𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓
On June 4, 2026, at approximately 12:38 a.m., Osage County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a blue-gray Audi sedan near North 52nd West Avenue in southern Osage County after observing the vehicle displaying an obstructed license plate.
Rather than stop, the driver fled, leading deputies on a pursuit through the area at dangerous speeds. During the pursuit, the suspect drove recklessly by crossing into oncoming traffic lanes, turning the vehicle's headlights on and off, and passing another vehicle on a double-yellow line at approximately 90 mph in a posted 50 mph zone.
The pursuit continued through several county roads before the suspect turned into a residence near North 63rd West Avenue. The vehicle traveled behind the residence, where the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Deputies discovered the vehicle had collided with a trailer home on the property and was still running when they arrived.
After securing the scene and conducting a search of the area, deputies located the suspect, identified as 50-year-old Timothy Everett Phillips from Tulsa, hiding inside a nearby residence. Phillips was arrested and transported to the Osage County Jail without further incident.
Phillips was arrested for:
▪️ 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻
▪️ 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗨𝗦)
▪️ 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿
▪️ 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘀
▪️ 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁
We appreciate the efforts of the deputies involved in safely bringing this incident to a conclusion.
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On Friday, May 29, 2026, officers with the Ponca City Police Department responded to the 500 block of North Sunset following reports of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim, later identified as 42-year-old Demetrius Miller. Miller was transported to Integris Ponca City, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Ponca City Police officers and detectives immediately launched an investigation, spending several hours reviewing surveillance footage, processing evidence, and developing suspect information.
Shortly before 9:00 a.m. that same morning, the Osage County Sheriff's Office was requested to follow up on investigative leads and conducted a search in a residence in the McCord area of Osage County, OK. Deputies located and arrested the suspect, who was found hiding inside the residence.
As a result of the investigation, 18-year-old Zavion Jareil Gates was taken into custody and is expected to be charged with the murder of Demetrius Miller in Kay County.
The Osage County Sheriff's Office appreciates the collaborative efforts between agencies that led to the swift apprehension of the suspect.
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The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is proud to welcome Captain Shane Rhames to our team.
Captain Rhames brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and a strong background in investigations, tactical operations, leadership, and agency administration. Throughout his career, he has served with the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, Rogers County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General, and most recently held leadership roles with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s Investigations and Enforcement Division.
Captain Rhames has extensive experience in criminal investigations, SWAT operations, firearms and tactical instruction, fugitive apprehension, and statewide enforcement operations. He also helped build and lead investigative programs at the state level while overseeing major enforcement initiatives across Oklahoma.
Captain Rhames will be supervising the Osage County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division and will play an important role in continuing to strengthen investigative operations within the agency.
We are excited to have Captain Rhames join the Osage County Sheriff’s Office and look forward to the experience, professionalism, and leadership he brings to our agency and the citizens of Osage County.
Please join us in welcoming Captain Rhames to the team.
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This Memorial Day, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation.
Their courage, dedication, and selfless service will never be forgotten. As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, let us also take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and remember those who gave everything for our freedom.
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The Osage County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Deputy Tyrel Richardson on not only successfully graduating today but also for achieving the top academic spot in his class from the BPOC-CLEET Academy at Tri County Tech in Bartlesville.
Deputy Richardson has completed the required basic peace officer training and will now begin the next phase of his career by entering the Field Training Officer (FTO) program as he transitions into the Patrol Division of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office.
We are proud of Deputy Richardson’s accomplishment and look forward to his continued growth and service to the citizens of Osage County. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Richardson on this important milestone in his law enforcement career.
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