The following individuals were booked into the Osage County Jail in connection with charges or warrants as listed by the arresting agency.
Jan. 27, 2025
- Wesley Simpson, 39, Overbrook, Osage County warrant, $2,500 surety bond, OSSO.
- Nellie Wade, 68, Vassar, Osage County warrant, $5,000 surety bond, OSSO.
Arresting agencies: BPD, Burlingame Police Department; CPD, Carbondale Police Department; CFSO, Coffey County Sheriff’s Office; KDOC, Kansas Department of Corrections; KDWP, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; KHP, Kansas Highway Patrol; LPD, Lyndon Police Department; MPD, Melvern Police Department; OCPD, Osage City Police Department; OPD, Overbrook Police Department; OSSO, Osage County Sheriff’s Office; QPD, Quenemo Police Department; SPD, Scranton Police Department.
How can you be a Crime Stopper? Anytime you have knowledge of criminal activities, illegal drug activities, or someone who committed a crime, call Crime Stoppers and report it. Anyone who calls 877-OSCRIME (877-672-7463) with information about a crime is given a code number. Callers don’t have to tell who they are, just what they know. If the information results in an arrest or warrant being issued, the caller is eligible to receive a cash reward.
Sheriff’s report:
Feb. 1, 2025, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office became aware of a threat made against the Lyndon school district posted on social media. During the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified and taken into custody.
“We want to reassure the public that we take all threats very seriously and are actively investigating the situation,” a sheriff’s office release said. “The safety and well-being of students, staff, and the community remain our top priority. We are working closely with the Lyndon School District to ensure a thorough investigation. We do not believe there is any immediate danger at this time, but we ask the public to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office.”
