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
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Today, the Osage County Sheriffโs Office proudly recognizes Police Woman Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the women in law enforcement who serve with courage, integrity, and professionalism.
We are grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of the women who wear the badge here in Osage County and across the nation. Their commitment to protecting our communities and upholding the law makes a lasting difference every day.
Please join us in thanking the Police Women who serve and protect with strength, compassion, and honor.
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๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ Ride Your Bike to School Day! ๐๐ดโโ๏ธ
This morning at Bowring School, Deputy Jorgensen joined students and families for Ride Your Bike to School Day. It was a great opportunity to promote safety, healthy habits, and community spirit.
Deputy Jorgensen was on site to encourage our young riders, remind them about bicycle safety, and cheer them on as they pedaled into school.
The Osage County Sheriffโs Office is proud to support events that bring law enforcement and our youth together in a positive way!
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Nineteen-year-old Joannie Goodwin was found in Bird Creek near the Pawhuska Light Plant on September 29, 1996. She had been bound with electrical wire, weighted with blocks, tied to a tree and shot in the stomach.
The television show โCold Justiceโ featured Joannieโs case, and seemed to make some headway, even leading to an arrest. It was alleged that Cherri Miller-Terry murdered Joannie because she had become involved with a man Terry was dating.
However, in 2019, District Attorney Mike Fisher dropped the charges due to insufficient evidence. The charges were dropped without prejudice (meaning a charge could be brought again at some point), and Fisher asked the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to have another look at the case. There is very little information regarding the case since that time.
Joannie’s son was 7 months old when she was killed. He had to grow up without his mother and would like to see justice for her murder. Anyone with information about the murder of Joannie Goodwin is asked to contact the Osage County Sheriff’s Office at 918-287-1960.
#SilenceIsBetrayal #OSBI #OsageCounty #pawhuskaoklahoma #OklahomaColdCases
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Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work that keeps our communities strong. Itโs also a day to slow down, enjoy family cookouts, and soak in the last moments of summer fun.
As you celebrate, please remember to stay safe on the roads and take care of one another. From our OCSO family to yours โ we wish you a safe and happy Labor Day!
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Driving high is never the right choice. A crash or DUI could be the result.
If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
Drive High, Get a DUI.
#DriveSober #RideSober #DontDriveHigh #DriveSafe #DriveSober
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