The Lafayette County Most Wanted Program
Use the Lafayette County Sheriff's official contact channels for tips, and treat any copied or unofficial most-wanted list as unreliable.
How the Most Wanted and Warrant Roundup Lists Work
Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
Note: A published list can lag current status, and absence from any list does not prove that no warrant exists.
How to Report a Tip Safely
Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
- Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
- Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
- Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
- Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
Key Point: Report information through the official sheriff channel and step back; never confront or pursue a person.
Most Wanted vs an Active Warrant
Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
| Feature | Most Wanted List | Active Warrant |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | the sheriff public-safety route | the sheriff public-safety route |
| Who publishes it | the sheriff public-safety route | the sheriff public-safety route |
| Public visibility | the sheriff public-safety route | the sheriff public-safety route |
| How to resolve | the sheriff public-safety route | the sheriff public-safety route |
If You Believe You Are on a List
Use official sheriff contacts and do not rely on copied or unofficial lists.
Important: Consult an attorney before acting so the warrant, court, surrender route, and bond instructions can be confirmed.
