Bay County Sheriff

A case was opened into animal neglect at a home on Junipero Ave on PCB. A search warrant was served on 12/3/25. A strong odor of animal waste made entry difficult into the home. Arrested was Brooklyn Patterson, animal owner, on 3X Agg Animal Cruelty and 2X Animal Cruelty.

Time flies when you are having fun! It's this time of year again--time to shop for needy kids in Bay County. Join us so we can share in the fun that is GIVING!

Jr. Deputies and Explorers are working on Operation ThankFULL! The food needed to go in blue bags to hand out, so the kids got to work. SRDs will be bringing bags to schools today to be given to families. Hard work makes the dream work: 500 families helped for Thanksgiving 2025

The Jury Duty Scamsters are hard at work. Don't be the reason they earn a bonus. HANG UP! No LE agency will call to get money from you on the phone! Use the QR code to link to our website and learn about that scam and others. Please share what you learn with others!

Retired BCSO Capt. Johnny Sammons served 20 years at the BCSO and was a friendly face in Field Services before his retirement. He lived a life of service in the military and as a first responder. He will be sorely missed by friends and family. Rest in peace, Capt. Sammons.

NOW HIRING: DEPUTY SHERIFFS Looking for a career where every day makes a difference? The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting new deputies to join our team! If you’re ready to serve your community and build your future, apply today at bayso.org/employment

📷 Sheriff Ford announced the arrest of Monet McFarlene, aged 14, at Arnold HS on charges with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation and False Imprisonment.facebook.com/photo?fbid=139…

Sheriff Ford today issued a Scam Alert involving foreign currency “investments”.facebook.com/photo?fbid=138…

SCAMMERS PREY UPON FAMILIES OF INCARCERATED Sheriff Ford issued a Scam Alert today! Scammers appear to be accessing arrest data publicly available online and then calling family members of those incarcerated. For the whole story: facebook.com/BayCountySO

Sheriff Ford announced the arrest of an illegal alien early Sunday, 9/21/25, after the BCSO received a 911 call from a woman in her vehicle on Hwy. 231 who reported a man in a Ram truck was pursuing her, driving recklessly at a high rate of speed. facebook.com/BayCountySO

Sheriff Ford today announced the results of an audit on the Bay County Jail’s Lifeline Program, a recovery program for inmates. The Bay County Jail scored 100% for the sixth consecutive year. Outstanding!

The BCSO is a drop-off location. 3421 N. Hwy. 77.

Use the QR code to learn the details about the common cryptocurrency scams. Protect yourself by staying informed!

BAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAUNCHES END-TO-END VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM facebook.com/photo/?fbid=13…

You MUST be a member of a Church Safety Team at attend on October 18, 2025.