Public Information & News Releases

The York County Sheriff's Office is governed by a Media Policy and Procedure and welcomes input from the public and media.

The York County Sheriff's Office is governed by a Media Policy and Procedure and welcomes input from the public and media. The Public Information Unit strives to provide timely and accurate information to our citizens of York County through our website and social media platforms. 

The Sheriff's Office recognizes that the public depends on the traditional news media to gather and disseminate information. The York County Sheriff's Office views the news media and digital media as avenues in which to get the right information to the citizens of York County at exactly the right time in order for citizens to make right informed decisions.

  1. Arrest Made in a Four-Month Home Construction Fraud Investigation

    York County Detectives have charged a Clover, SC, man after an extensive four-month state and federal investigation into contracts related to residential home construction. Read on...

  2. York County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for 2024 Citizens Academy

    The 2024 Citizen’s police academy will consist of six sessions offered on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Moss Justice Center in York. The classes will begin on February 19, 2024. Read on...

  1. Detention Officers Earn National Certification and Complete Leadership Development Program

    Three York County Detention Officers have earned the national designation of Certified Jail Supervisor (CJS) by the authority of the American Jail Association through the Jail Manager Certification Commission. Read on...

  2. Promotions and Transfers August through October 2023

    Please join Sheriff Kevin Tolson and the members of York County Sheriff's Office in congratulating these officers on their recent promotions and transfers. Read on...
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  1. Who is the York County Sheriff's Public Information Officer?
  2. How do I find a report?
  3. Can I pull a report from your website?
  4. If I cannot get in touch with the PIO what should I do?
  5. How do I get an arrest warrant?
  6. How do I find out which agency arrested someone?
  7. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request?
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