The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and agencies mourning the loss of:     ◾️ Detective Joshua Kelley‑Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department     ◾️

First Place Finish! 🏆 Today, members of San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office stepped up to the plate at the PREVAIL Christmas in July Home Run Derby 2025 — and literally knocked it out of the park! Competing against 9 other teams, our team of 5 crushed it with 49 home runs in

Congratulations to Lieutenant Newson and Sergeant Miller on their well-deserved promotions! These new roles are a reflection of your hard work, commitment and the respect you’ve earned from your peers. We look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish in your new

🚔 Operation Sex Offender Compliance – San Joaquin County 🚨 On July 28th and July 30th, 2025, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the San Joaquin County Probation Office and the Stockton Parole Office, conducted a countywide sex offender compliance

🚨San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Arrests 🚨 On May 28, 2025, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check in the area of West Eight Mile Road and North Empire Tract. Deputies arrived and located the victim approximately 50 yards from her

🚨 You can run, but you can’t…🚨 Hide. Gustavo Figeroa was arrested for burglary, which resulted in a plea of grand theft. On September 12, 2025, after serving four months in the San Joaquin County Jail, Figeroa was released on a home detention electronic monitoring program.

☕🚓 National Coffee with a Cop Day 🚓☕ Come grab a cup of Joe and chat with your local deputies! Join the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, October 1st at 8:00 AM in Lincoln Center near the Brick Walk, Noah’s Bagel, and Starbucks. We’re looking forward to

Congratulations to the San Joaquin County Jail inmates who successfully completed the IN2WORK ServSafe Food Handlers Course! This 4-week program equips students with essential food safety skills—covering hygiene, sanitation, safe food handling, temperature control, and workplace

Honoring Officer Ray Barrantes The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the Chowchilla Police Department and the family of Officer Ray Barrantes, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in Madera County. Our hearts are with his loved

“Truth, Justice, and the American Way.” Today we remember Deputy Dighton Lewis Little, a ten-year veteran of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and one of the original members of our SWAT Team. In these photos, you’ll see Dighton repelling off a roof during SWAT training,

🚨Arrest Made in Embezzlement Investigation🚨 The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation in September 2024 after being contacted by the San Joaquin County Office of Education regarding possible misappropriation of funds from a local Head Start program.

We Stand With the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department It is with heavy hearts that we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Andrew Nunez of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, who was tragically killed in the line of

Milestone for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office! Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Dorothy J. Heisler Detention and Programs Facility — a state-of-the-art correctional center built to enhance safety, security, and rehabilitation opportunities for

Congrats to eight inmates who completed a 10-week Social Skills course, part of the Aggression Replacement Training (ART) program! This evidence-based class builds communication, prosocial behavior & positive interaction skills.  #InmatePrograms #PositiveChange #Rehabilitation

🚨Armed Suspects Arrested🚨 On October 29, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputies observed two individuals, later identified as Rayshawn Bryant and Joseph White, in the area of Sierra Nevada and Park Street — a location associated with a recent

Today, trainees from the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office Chris Serpa Correctional Officer Academy went through one of the toughest parts of their program—direct exposure to chemical agents. This essential training helps them grasp the real-life impact of these tools,

Congratulations to the San Joaquin County Jail inmates who on November 5th, 2025, successfully completed the IN2WORK ServSafe Food Handlers Course! This 4-week program teaches essential food safety and workplace skills, helping participants earn a nationally recognized Food

Building Skills, Building Futures Eight inmates at the San Joaquin County Jail – Honor Farm Facility began their journey in the 6-weekSJBTC MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program! This hands-on course teaches essential construction and workplace skills—from OSHA-10 and CPR to tool

🚨ASALT Task Force Arrest 🚨 On November 5, 2025, the ASALT (Anti Sex and Labor Trafficking) Task Force, with assistance from SWAT and CASA, served a search and arrest warrant on the 1800 block of Holly Drive. The suspect, Joshua RAMIREZ of Lodi, is accused of exploiting a

Curious about what it takes to protect and serve in San Joaquin County? The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy is back! Join us for a hands-on, nine-week experience that takes you inside our agency. From classroom sessions and real-world demonstrations to a