Homicide - Arrests Made

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER advises four people were arrested in connection with the death of a Prairie Grove man.

12/28/2012

Lester C. Howick Animal Shelter Ribbon Cutting & Open House

County Judge Marilyn Edwards would like to invite you to the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of the Lester C. Howick Animal Shelter. Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at 801 W. Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville

12/11/2012

Introducing Tyler McCartney - New Assistant Fire Marshal

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER is pleased to introduce the new Washington County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Fire Marshal.

11/28/2012

Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Fire Marshal Department announce “turkey fryer safety tips” in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.

11/20/2012

Thanksgiving Holiday Click It or Ticket Mobilization

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER announced today the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be joining law enforcement agencies across the state during the Thanksgiving holiday period (November 19 – 25) Click It or Ticket mobilization.

11/19/2012

ARREST MADE - Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER advises an arrest has been made in the hit and run accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on November 3, 2012 just outside Fayetteville city limits near Highway 112 N.

11/12/2012

Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER advises a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian occurred yesterday morning just outside Fayetteville city limits near Highway 112 N.

11/04/2012

Pet Wellness Expo 2012

November 10th from 10am-2pm. Sheriff's Office - East Wing Annex Building

10/15/2012

Proclamation

County Judge Edwards proclaims the month of October as Methamphetamine Awareness Month

10/02/2012

Residents in Southeast Washington County Receive Water

County Judge turns on first water meter for the Southeast Phase II Water Project.

10/02/2012

Register to Vote!

Deadline for voter registration is October 9th. Please click here for more information.

09/28/2012

County Assessor’s Office Receives Award

The Washington County Assessor's office received the state's first award from an international property assessment association

09/26/2012

Red Flag Fire Warning - Lifted

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER announced today the Red Flag Fire Warning has been LIFTED for Washington County.

09/17/2012

Altercation

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER advises one person was arrested after striking two people with her vehicle, injuring one of them.

09/15/2012

Forgery Arrest

Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder announces Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a local attorney over the weekend for Forgery and Interfering with Child Custody.

08/20/2012

"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign

08/17/2012

General Election Ballot Draw 2012

THE BALLOT DRAW FOR THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE QUORUM COURT OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE. THE DRAWING WILL BE FOR ALL CANDIDATES: FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL

08/15/2012

Eric FRANKENHAUSER on WCSO MOST WANTED List

The Washington County Sheriff's Office holds a Felony CAPITAL MURDER Warrant for Eric FRANKENHAUSER, W/M, 40 years old, 5'10", 130 lbs. It is believed he has recently shaved his head. FRANKENHAUSER is possibly headed to Pennsylvania. Please notify the Sheriff's Office at (479) 444-5700 if you have any information regarding FRANKENHAUSER's whereabouts.

08/07/2012

Drowning

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER advises a drowning occurred today in northeast Washington County.

08/04/2012

Steven Hulsey Graduation

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Detective / Crime Scene Investigator Steven W. HULSEY from a prestigious forensic training school

07/27/2012

Osage Baptist Church IED (Carroll County) - REWARD

07/21/2012

Stabbing

Washington County Sheriff Tim HELDER advises one person was arrested after stabbing two people, resulting in one hospitalization and one death.

07/15/2012

Washington County Burn Ban Includes Ban on Fireworks

PLEASE NOTE: The Washington County Burn Ban includes a ban on all fireworks while the ban is in effect.

06/29/2012

House Fire Caused by Fireworks

Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder advises deputies are investigating a house fire in west Washington County caused by fireworks.

06/28/2012 10:00 PM

Impaired Driving Mobilization - June 29 through July 7, 2012

06/28/2012 4:00 PM