Welcome To Osage County
Oklahoma’s Largest County
At the Osage County Sheriffโs 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 Oklahomaโs history and geography. As the stateโs largest county by area, it was established in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood. The countyโs 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 kmยฒ), with 2,246 square miles (5,820 kmยฒ) of land and 58 square miles (150 kmยฒ) 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 Hillsโan extension of Kansasโ 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
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The Osage County Sheriffโs 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:
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Also stolen were:
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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 ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ณโ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ต๐ญ๐ด-๐ฎ๐ด๐ณ-๐ฏ๐ญ๐ฏ๐ญ. … 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.
As always, all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #OsageCounty #CommunityAwareness #lawenforcement #OsageCountySheriff … See MoreSee Less
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The Osage County Sheriffโs Office would like to recognize SRO Deputy Lance Jensen for being named โSupport Staff of the Yearโ 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 Sheriffโs 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 Sheriffโs 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.
Charlieโs 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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Today, we pause to honor the men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives protecting othersโserving their communities with courage, commitment, and an unwavering sense of duty.
Behind every badge is a person who chose a life of service. Behind every fallen officer is a family, a department, and a community forever impacted by their loss.
We stand in remembrance of those who never returned home, and we reaffirm our commitment to carry on their legacy through our service.
Please join us today in honoring our fallen officers. Take a moment to reflect, remember, and never forget.
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โข ๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐จ ๐๐๐ข ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฎ โ 1921
โข ๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐พ๐ก๐๐ช๐๐ ๐. ๐พ๐ค๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐จ โ 1922
โข ๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐. ๐ผ๐ง๐ฃ๐ค๐ก๐ โ 1924
โข ๐ฟ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐จ ๐. ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐จ โ 1961
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