Sheriff’s Blotter
K9 Team Seizes a Buffet of Narcotics
On June 20, 2017, at approximately 3:09 pm, a Wichita County Sheriff’s Office Highway Interdiction Deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and Midway Church Road. The 35-year-old male driver, Robert Christopher Robinson, and a 19-year-old male...
July 4th Jail Visitation Schedule
The Wichita County Detention center will have an amended visitation schedule for the 4th of July holiday. Both Downtown Facility as well as the Jail Annex facility will adhere to this change. Tuesday's (July 4th) visitation day will be moved to Monday July 3rd from...
Large Meth Bust for Deputies
On Thursday April 27, at approximately 2:05 pm, a Wichita County Highway Interdiction Deputy made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 287 and Burnett Ranch Road. The 30-year-old female driver, Kimberly Brown, a 40-year-old male passenger, Rosario Obera Jr.,...
2005 Facility Needs Analysis
In 2005 the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) performed a Facility Needs Analysis on the Wichita County Jail. Some of the highlights in this document from 12 years ago: Wichita County currently operates at or above their current female capacity the age and...
2017 Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The Wichita County Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy Alumni are hosting their annual fundraiser golf tournament on June 16th. Teams of 4 costing $100 per golfer. Each golfer gets a door prize, gift bag, round of golf, and two meals are included. Prizes for...
Questions Related to Inmate Phone RFP
Several requests have been made for the deadline for submission to be extended. Unfortunately, this is not possible as such an act would require the approval of the Wichita County Commissioners' Court and they do not meet prior to the deadline. The RFP does not...
Sheriff’s Posse Holding Fundraiser for Officer in Need
The Wichita County Sheriff’s Posse would like to invite you to a benefit lunch. The event will be held on Thursday March 30 on the front lawn at Wichita County Court House located at 900 7th Street. The event will run from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be...
Make-Up Visitation
Female visitation on March 14, 2017 was cancelled due to a technical issue. This visitation period has been rescheduled for March 16, 2017 for the normal hours. Individuals turned away on Tuesday (the 14th) may return and complete their visit on Thursday (the 16th).
Inmate Phone Services RFP Released
The Wichita County Commissioners Court voted on February 21, 2017 to advertise for proposals for an inmate telephone system. The Request for Proposal may be downloaded here or viewed below. [gview...
Changes to Jail Visitation Hours
The Wichita County Jail will be changing visitation hours on January 30, 2017. Effective that date, both jail facilities will offer visitation from 8 AM until 8 PM. Sign-up for visitation will end at 7:00 PM. Last names starting with A through L visitation is on...