On May 28, 2016 the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office received two reports of individuals needing assistance on the Kansas River near the St. George Boat Ramp. At around 4:24pm, Deputies were dispatched to the St. George boat ramp for a report of a female being swept down river. Deputies were told there were three people […]
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Press Release for May 16th, 2016
On May 10th, at about 10:38 p.m. the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a single vehicle roll over accident. The accident location was North of Cedar Creek Road on Highway 13. The vehicle involved in the accident was a 1998 Ford pickup. The driver of the vehicle, Jace Suther, 18 year old male, […]
PTSO has Launched its New Website
On May 15th, 2016, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office has enhanced it’s website, (www.ptsheriff.com) The improved site was a joint effort by Pottawatomie County, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Sheriff’s Office, Tim Herrs, and Deputy Stefanie Shaw. The site now lists Sheriff Sale information and dates, press releases, upcoming events, house […]
Press Release for May 16th, 2016
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating thefts of property from the areas of Coachman RD and Tumbleweed Terrace, Manhattan KS. Taken from three residences were landscaping items that include a large concrete flower basket, an angel hair fern in a five gallon multi colored clay pot with flower design, and three Gerber Daisy’s. Loss […]
Press Release for April 28th, 2016
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and theft of items that were located in a barn near the area of Burklund Ravine Road and Highway 16, rural Olsburg. The victim reports that sometime between April 25th, and April 26, unknown person or persons entered the barn and removed a Bobcat S175 skid […]
Press Release for March 23rd, 2016
On March 23, 2016, a several month long investigation into approximately 17 reported vehicle burglaries resulted in the arrest of a St.George juvenile. The burglaries occurred in the city of St.George and around the rural St.George area. Victims reported the thefts of many items including firearms and a ladies ring valued at over 10,000 dollars. […]
Press Release for April 20th, 2016
On April 20, 2016, the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Wamego Police Department, executed a search warrant at 105 East Valley Street, Lot #40, in Wamego, Kansas. The search warrant was in reference to the possession and distribution of illegal drugs in the Wamego area. As a result of this search warrant an […]