Welcome To Osage County
Oklahoma’s Largest County
At the Osage County Sheriff’s 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 Oklahoma’s history and geography. As the state’s largest county by area, it was established in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood. The county’s 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 km²), with 2,246 square miles (5,820 km²) of land and 58 square miles (150 km²) 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 Hills—an extension of Kansas’ 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
MEET OUR LEADERS
Bart Perrier
Sheriff
Billy Wakefield
Undersheriff
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest thoughts and prayers to the families, friends, and fellow officers of the LeFlore County Sheriff’s Office and the Wister Police Department.
On April 19, 2026, a LeFlore County Sheriff’s Deputy was tragically killed in the line of duty, and a Wister Police Officer was seriously wounded while protecting his community. These events serve as a solemn reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face each day in service to others.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with both agencies during this difficult time. Our hearts are with the fallen deputy’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters in uniform. We also ask for continued prayers for the injured officer and his full recovery.
We will never forget the courage, service, and sacrifice made in the line of duty. … See MoreSee Less
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For clarification, the Facebook page operating under the name “Osage County Mugshots” is not affiliated with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office or Sheriff Bart Perrier in any capacity.
Official and accurate information regarding current Osage County inmates and registered sex offenders is available through the Osage County Sheriff’s Office website at www.osagecountyok.gov.
While the Sheriff’s Office may occasionally share information about arrests on our official Facebook page, it is done strictly for public information and safety purposes—not for entertainment or sensationalism.
We have received several inquiries about the “Osage County Mugshots” page; however, we have no involvement with, oversight of, or control over the content they publish.
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It’s that time of year again, Osage County…
Heavy rains mean rising creeks, flooded roadways, and dangerous low water crossings.
Never drive into high water or across a flooded bridge.
It only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle away.
👉 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻.
Too often, we see drivers take the risk—and could be tragic.
📊 The facts:
𝗢𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝟵𝟬–𝟭𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱
Most of these deaths are completely preventable.
#TurnAroundDontDrown #osagecounty #lawenforcement #osagecountysheriff … See MoreSee Less
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Behind every call is a calm voice, a steady hand, and a professional making critical decisions in seconds. Our dispatchers are the lifeline between the public and our deputies—working around the clock to keep Osage County safe.
This week, we recognize the men and women who answer the call, no matter the situation. Your dedication, composure, and commitment does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for being the calm in the chaos. The voice in the dark. The heart of OCSO. 💛 … See MoreSee Less
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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we’re proud to recognize the voices behind the scenes here in Osage County Dispatch.
Every call answered is someone’s worst day—and our dispatchers are the calm in the chaos. They are the steady voice guiding deputies, first responders, and our community through emergencies, big and small.
This video is a glimpse into the dedication, professionalism, and heart they bring to every shift—day or night.
To our dispatchers: thank you for your commitment, your strength, and your service to Osage County. We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this job without you. 💛🖤
#NPSTW #DispatchAppreciationWeek #TheFirstFirstResponders #OsageCounty … See MoreSee Less
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Your feed will still be there when you arrive, but your safety can’t wait.
📵 Put the Phone Away or Pay. 🚨
#PayAttention #DistractedDriving #DriveSafe … See MoreSee Less
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