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Howard County Sheriff Information

The county jail is administered by the local Sheriff’s Office. Jeff Oswald is the current Sheriff. The office’s administrative hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

100 N. Mulberry
Fayette, MO 65248

Phone: 660-248-2477
Fax 660-248-1444

Howard County covers an area of 472 square miles and its southern border is formed by the Missouri River. At the 2020 census, the population was 10,151. Fayette is Howard’s county seat and largest city.

Crime Statistics
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Howard County violent crime is 14.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Howard County property crime is 20.6. (The US average is 35.4)

Howard County Public Records Information

Missouri’s Sunshine Law ensures copies of records made by the Sheriff’s Office are available to the public on request. Each office must have a custodian of records who is responsible for responding to public records requests. Requests may be made in any format, including over the phone, but written requests are preferred and may be submitted in person or by mail, email, or fax. Requests should detail the records sought and provide the contact information for the person making the request. Sample language for Missouri public records request language is provided at the link below.