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Dec 04, 2025
I Voted Sticker Design Winners Announced!
The Lincoln County Clerk’s office sponsored its second “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. The contest was open to all Lincoln County students in the age groups of 6th-8th grades and 9th-12th grades. To enter the contest, students submitted original hand-drawn or digital
Aug 19, 2025
Temporary Elsberry Curfew Lifted
The Temporary Curfew Ordinance in Elsberry has been repealed effective August 19, 2025.
Aug 08, 2025
2025 I Voted Sticker Design Contest Coming Soon!
The Lincoln County Clerk’s office is sponsoring its second “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. The contest will be open to all Lincoln County students in the age groups of 6th-8th grades and 9th-12th grades. To enter the contest, students will submit original hand-drawn o
Apr 21, 2025
Assessor's and Collector's offices have Moved!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECounty Assessor and Collector’s Offices Move to New Location in Troy, MO
Troy, MO – The County Assessor (Real Estate and Personal Property) and County Collector’s offices have officially moved to their new location at 3 Front
Apr 03, 2025
Elite Tool's Ribbon Cutting
Proud to celebrate new jobs coming to Lincoln County with Elite Tool's ribbon cutting event today.This new 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Moscow Mills will drive economic growth now and into the future.
Congratulations to the Rot
Pasquale Patti - Captain - Patrol
Apr 03, 2025
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is committed to transparency and community education. With the upcoming April 8, 2025, election, a county-wide ballot measure titled Proposition SAFE Co
Apr 03, 2025
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Provides Information on April 8 Ballot Measure
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Provides Information on April 8 Ballot MeasureThe Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is committed to transparency and community education. With the upcoming April 8, 2025, election, a county-wide ballot measure titled Proposition SAFE Co
Jun 20, 2024
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deploys License Plate Recognition Cameras to Better Protect Our Community and Solve Crimes
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deploys License Plate Recognition Cameras to Better Protect Our Community and Solve CrimesLincoln County, Mo. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the deployment of 12 new License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera
May 06, 2024
Lincoln County Launches Innovative Crime Tracking Series, ‘Spotlight Crime Tracker’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELincoln County Launches Innovative Crime Tracking Series, ‘Spotlight Crime Tracker’
Lincoln County, May 6th, 2024 – Lincoln County and its municipal law enforcement partners are announcing the launch of ‘Spotlight Crime Tracker,’ an innovativ
Apr 16, 2024
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Partners with 4Sight Labs to Implement OverWatch System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELincoln County Sheriff’s Office Partners with 4Sight Labs to Implement OverWatch System
Targeted Focus to Enhance Inmate Safety and Prevent In-Custody Tragedies
Troy, MO (April 16, 2024) – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is pleased
Apr 01, 2024
Identity Revealed for ‘Lincoln County Jane Doe’ After Nearly 45 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE(Lincoln County, Missouri) ~ Nearly half a century after her remains were discovered, the identity of the young woman previously known as “Lincoln County Jane Doe” has finally been unveiled. Through a multi-agency partnership leveraging the late
Jan 12, 2024
(LINCOLN COUNTY, MO) – Sheriff Rick Harrell today announced the arrest of Lincoln County Corrections Officer Shayna Haynes, 29, of Silex, for allegedly delivering synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as K2, to an inmate within the jail.
(LINCOLN COUNTY, MO) – Sheriff Rick Harrell today announced the arrest of Lincoln County Corrections Officer Shayna Haynes, 29, of Silex, for allegedly delivering synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as K2, to an inmate within the jail.The Lincoln County Prosecu
Dec 31, 2023
Teen Fatally Shot during a Domestic Disturbance at a residence in Lincoln County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETeen Fatally Shot during a Domestic Disturbance at aresidence in Lincoln County
Lincoln County, 12/31/2023 ~ The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a911 call reporting a person shot at a residence in rural Lincoln County on DodsonRo
Nov 02, 2023
Law Enforcement Operation in Progress on Winding Woods Drive – Public Safety Alert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELaw Enforcement Operation in Progress on Winding Woods Drive – Public Safety Alert
Winding Woods, Troy, MO – 2 November – Earlier this afternoon, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Winding Woods Drive in reference t
Nov 02, 2023
Update Law Enforcement Operation on Winding Woods Drive – All Clear for Residents
Update Law Enforcement Operation on Winding Woods Drive – All Clear for ResidentsWinding Woods, Troy MO – 2 November – The law enforcement operation on Winding Woods Drive has now concluded. The situation has been resolved, and there is no longer any reason for resi
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Oct 11, 2023
Update – Lincoln County Jail Inmate Dies While in Custody
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2023
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
(Troy, MO) — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is deeply saddened to report the tragic death of an inmate in the jail. The use of fentanyl is believed to be linked to the death. This
Oct 05, 2023
Lincoln County Jail Inmate Dies while in Custody
(Troy, MO) An investigation is currently underway into the circumstances surrounding the in-custody death of an inmate housed at the Lincoln County Jail.On 10/05/2023, Corrections Officers at the Lincoln County Jail located an unresponsive 27-year-old man inside h
Jul 10, 2023
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Death of Deputy Steven Tucker – Update
Lincoln County, Missouri – July 10, 2023The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the family of fallen Deputy Steven Tucker want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for the overwhelming support during this difficult time. Your outpouring of love, sympathy
Jul 08, 2023
Deputy Killed in Motorcycle Crash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELincoln County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Death of Deputy Steven Tucker
LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI – July 8, 2023 – It is with deep sadness that the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announces the untimely passing of Deputy Steven Tucker, who tr
Jun 07, 2023
Lincoln County Sheriffs Office Investigating Deceased Person
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELincoln County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Deceased Person Found in Abandoned House
Lincoln County, Missouri – June 7th, 2023
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into the discovery of a deceased adult found
Apr 27, 2023
UPDATE: Human remains identified in Lincoln County
(Troy, MO) – Human remains discovered earlier this week in the area of Old Hwy 79, near Hwy M in Elsberry in Lincoln County have been identified as that of Timothy Padfield who disappeared on May 30th, 2019, near Annada, MO in Pike County.The Lincoln County Coroner’
Apr 26, 2023
Lincoln County Investigating Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains
(TROY, MO) – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found on Monday in a field in Lincoln County.Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on April 24, Deputies responded to the area of Old Hwy 79, near Hwy
Mar 31, 2023
In-Custody Death Investigation
On March 31, 2023, just before 4:00 a.m., 21-year-old Jonathan Thomas, an individual in custody at the Lincoln County Jail collapsed on the floor of his cell and was later pronounced deceased. Mr. Thomas was being housed by himself in a cell near the intake desk. When M.jpg)
Mar 30, 2023
Cold Case Murder Victim Identified after 38 years
In June 1984, skeletonized human remains were discovered in a farm outbuilding near Troy, Missouri. Analysis performed at the time of recovery suggested that these were the remains of an adult male of European ancestry, between 40 and 80 years old at the time of death.
Mar 17, 2023
2022 LCSO Annual Report
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is honored to present our 2022 Annual Report. This report highlights the dedicated service and accomplishments achieved by the men and women of Team LCSO in 2022. Any questions or comments regarding this report may be sent to l
Mar 09, 2023
MURDER-SUICIDE INVESTIGATION – March 8th, 2023
2500 Block of Hwy W, Foley, MO.Lincoln County, MO (March 08, 2023):
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office are currently investigating an apparent murder-suicide. The incident resulted in the death of one adult female a