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WARNING:

Sheriff Butts wants the community to be aware that a sex offender escaped from Lansing Correctional Facilty on April 18, 2012. He is serving a 6-25 year sentence for a 1985 indecent Liberties with a Child conviction.  He escaped once before in 1988 and was not returned to custody until 1993.

Gary Furthmeyer is described as a white male, light complexion, brown/gray hair, blue eyes, 5'9" and 185 lbs.  

We will keep website updated as soon new information is available. 

Warning:

Sheriff Butts is alerting Sherman County residents of yet another telephone scam that has made its way into our community.  The caller identifies himself as being a family member that has been arrested and is in need of bail money sent to his location.

Be aware the individuals placing these calls can be very convincing and/or demanding

Sheriff Butts encourages you to call your local Law Enforcement if you believe you are a victim of this or any other crime.

Get prepared for spring and summer weather! Road conditions can change in a matter of minutes, be geared up to travel on Kansas's roads and highways!

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   The Sherman County Sheriff's Office (SHSO) patrols 1,056 square miles of roads, including 35 miles of interstate 70, 35 miles of Highway 24, and 30 miles of K-27 in Northwest Kansas.

   Sherman County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement protection for rural Sherman County, as well as the cities of Goodland, Kanorado, and Edson.

   Sheriff Deputies conduct traffic enforcement, motor vehicle accident investigations, criminal investigation, transportation of prisoners, and serve warrants and civil process.