Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department

Merkel's trial date set in stalking, harassment case
ST. CHARLES – A third judge assigned to the case set a February trial date for a former Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy accused of harassing and stalking a law enforcement officer.

“I miss him. Every single day.”
Mother, law enforcement still looking for answers 34 years after Arlin Henderson disappeared from his Lincoln County home By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor LINCOLN COUNTY – In many ways, Charles…

Winfield Man Charged With Rape Days After Completing Prison Program for Prior Assault Conviction
TROY – Four months after pleading guilty to strangling a woman, authorities arrested a Winfield man Monday for raping a different woman nearly a year ago.

Merkel surrenders, posts bond
Former Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy handcuffed, fingerprinted and photographed after arrest on two felony perjury charges By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused…

Lincoln County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
TROY – Authorites arrested a rural Lincoln County man Thursday night on charges of possession of child pornography amidst allegations he hid a camera in a bathroom. Jeremy Crouch, 40,…
Longtime Foster Parent Accused of Abuse, Trafficking
WINFIELD – The Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney is investigating child abuse and trafficking allegations that include the swap of a child for a monkey.
County Seeking Half-Cent Sales Tax for Sheriff's Department
LINCOLN COUNTY – With a sharp decline in the number of federal inmates housed at the Lincoln County Jail, Sheriff Rick Harrell is convinced his department is on the brink of a financial crisis.