Knox County Sheriff's Office

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11540 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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Knox Sheriff’s deputies seek truck that fled serious accident
Jun 8, 2023
Knox County Sheriff's deputies are investigating and searching for a black pick-up truck that fled a three-vehicle accident that caused serious injury on Wednesday afternoon.
Knox Sheriff's Office awarded Marine Patrol grant
Jun 3, 2023
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was one of 24 agencies to receive a 2023 Marine Patrol Assistance Grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
State investigators seize more than 1,000 firearms after fatal shootings
Aug 24, 2022
Investigators have seized more than 1,000 firearms and 140,000 rounds of ammunition from a Gilchrist Road property after the fatal shooting of two brothers when a standoff that started Friday night ended Saturday morning.
Knox County Sheriff investigates Saturday shooting
Mar 7, 2022
Deputies are investigating a case involving the shooting of a 19-year-old male in Centerburg.
Knox County Sheriff arrests man in connection with child's death
Feb 5, 2022
Deputies have arrested 28-year-old Danial L Shahan of Howard as part of an investigation into the death of a 22-month-old child.
Mount Vernon snow truck keeps streets clear
Jan 25, 2022
Reader John Herbert sent in this photo, capturing a moment of a driver giving the peace sign while clearing his street from snow.
Teen driver fled traffic stop because 'ton of alcohol' was in vehicle, report says
Jan 7, 2022
The teenage driver who allegedly stole a truck and drove it through the front of a Mount Vernon business on Christmas Eve will soon learn what charges the Knox County Prosecutor will bring in the case.
Pet groomer won't let crash into building stop his business plans
Dec 28, 2021
The owner of Professional Pet Grooming in Mount Vernon doesn’t plan to let a truck crashing into the building he’s been renovating stop his plans to move his salon from his home to the building, but he’s uncertain how long the opening will be delayed.
Missing Child Found: Alyssa Wood
Dec 14, 2021
The Knox County Sheriff's Office reported that Alyssa Wood, the 14-year old Mount Vernon girl who was reported missing earlier this week has been located.
Watch for 'porch pirates' this holiday season, Knox County sheriff says
Dec 6, 2021
It's the holiday season and the "porch pirates" could be the Grinch that steals your Christmas, Knox County Sheriff
OSP investigating fatal car wreck Sunday in Knox County
Nov 1, 2021
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 31, at approximately 2:40 p.m.
Police arrest suspect on unrelated charges during drug raid
Sep 20, 2021
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, at approximately 4:31 a.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with members of the Mount Vernon Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit, executed a search warrant at 105 North McKenzie St. in Mount Vernon.
Gambier imposes mask mandate that Sheriff's Office won't enforce
Aug 18, 2021
The Village of Gambier approved a six-week indoor mask mandate for all public buildings, including businesses and schools, but like previous mandates Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer has no plans for his deputies to enforce the new law.
Knox County Sheriff issues warrant for suspect who allegedly rammed police cruiser
Jul 6, 2021
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the pursuit and crash of a vehicle that began late Sunday night.
Knox County Sheriff hires "terminator" to incinerate unwanted or illegal drugs
Jul 6, 2021
The Knox County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) receives on average 5 pounds of illegal substances per week from a drop-off box in its lobby, according to a Facebook post, and now those substances will "feed" the hungry mouth of the office's newest member.