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.
WHAT’S HAPPENING LOCALLY
MEET OUR LEADERS
Bart Perrier
Sheriff
Billy Wakefield
Undersheriff
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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🚨 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓 – 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐓𝐕’𝐒 / 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🚨
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft that occurred between Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026, near Osage, Oklahoma, off Prue Road in southern Osage County.
The following items were reported stolen:
• 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟐 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝟒𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐓𝐕 – 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫
𝐕𝐈𝐍: 𝟏𝐇𝐅𝐓𝐄𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟒𝐂𝟒𝟓𝟎𝟑𝟏𝟔𝟗
• 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝟒𝟐𝟎 𝐀𝐓𝐕 – 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫
𝐕𝐈𝐍: 𝟏𝐇𝐅𝐓𝐄𝟑𝟗𝟎𝐗𝐓𝐉𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟕𝟑𝟐
• 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝟏𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 – 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫
𝐕𝐈𝐍: 𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐉𝐄𝟎𝟐𝟏𝟐𝐓𝟑𝟒𝟎𝟒𝟔𝟏𝟒
Also stolen were:
• 𝐍𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐓𝐕 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐭
• 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
• 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
• 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Photographs of the stolen items are attached to this post.
If anyone has information regarding this theft or the whereabouts of these items, please contact the 𝗢𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟵𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟴𝟳-𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟭. … See MoreSee Less
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On May 8th at approximately 7:20 PM, deputies with the Osage County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a suspicious individual trespassing through residential back yards, in McCord on the west side of Osage County.
During the investigation, deputies made contact with Kirby Harragarra, who was found to be in possession of stolen mail. Harragarra was taken into custody without incident.
We appreciate the residents who quickly reported the suspicious activity and encourage the public to continue reporting unusual behavior in their neighborhoods. Your awareness and cooperation help keep our communities safe.
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The Osage County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize SRO Deputy Lance Jensen for being named “Support Staff of the Year” by Avant Public Schools.
Deputy Jensen serves as the School Resource Officer for two school districts and has built strong relationships with students, staff, and the communities he serves. His dedication, professionalism, and daily commitment to the safety and well-being of our schools have made a lasting impact.
In addition to his daily duties, Deputy Jensen has gone above and beyond for the students and families he serves by organizing both a Christmas present drive and a coat drive to help children in the community during the holiday and winter season. His compassion and commitment to helping others truly reflect the spirit of public service.
This recognition reflects the hard work and positive influence Deputy Jensen brings to the job every day. We are proud to have him representing the Osage County Sheriff’s Office in our schools and congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.
Congratulations, Deputy Jensen, and thank you for your service to the students, staff, and families of Avant and Prue Schools.
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The Osage County community will gather to honor the life and legacy of Commissioner Charlie Cartwright on Wednesday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Ag Building on the Osage County Fairgrounds in Pawhuska. Graveside services will immediately follow at the Fairfax Cemetery.
We continue to ask everyone to keep the Cartwright family in your thoughts and prayers.It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Charlie Cartwright, a dedicated public servant whose commitment to law enforcement and the citizens of Osage County spanned more than four decades.
Charlie began his law enforcement career with the Town of Fairfax, serving from 1980 to 1984. He briefly worked for the City of Pawhuska from March 1984 to September 1984 before returning to Fairfax, where he continued serving from 1984 to 1993. He then served with Kay County from 1993 to 1996.
In 1997, Charlie joined the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, where he faithfully served until his retirement in 2021. His years of service reflected his dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others.
Charlie’s passion for serving his community continued after law enforcement. In 2022, he was elected as the District 3 Osage County Commissioner and assumed office in January 2023, continuing his lifelong mission of public service. At the time of his passing, Charlie was seeking reelection to continue serving the citizens of Osage County.
Charlie leaves behind a legacy of hard work, leadership, and dedication to the people of Osage County. He will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of working alongside him and knowing him.
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