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Official X account for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona under Sheriff Jerry Sheridan. RTs/mentions do not imply endorsement. Not monitored 24/7.

Maricopa County Arizona
Joined March 2011
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As people head to the polls today and make their voices heard, MCSO wishes everyone a safe and peaceful General Election Day. MCSO remains committed to ensuring everyone can safely exercise their right to vote. Stay safe, have a great Election Day and happy voting! 🇺🇸
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Investigation Update on the Bernadette Greene-Placentia Case. Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and MCSO take these allegations extremely seriously and are working diligently to complete a thorough and comprehensive investigation.
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 13 y/o Harmony Faye Bigman. Harmony was last seen on 10/27/2026 at approximately 4:00 a.m. at her house located near the intersection of W. Beardsley Rd and N. El Granada Blvd. in Peoria, AZ.
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If you have seen Harmony or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the MCSO at 602-876-1011.
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UPDATE: Harmony has been found safe. Thank you!
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Our dedicated MCSO K9 handlers and their four legged partners are competing in the annual ALECA K9 Trials. These teams showcase the skill, training, and teamwork required to serve and protect our community. If you see one of our teams or staff out there, stop by and say hello!
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18 y/o Derek Lewis Horrocks. Derek was released from ITR. His mother arrived to pick him up; however, he was not present in the bench area.
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If you have seen Derek or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the MCSO at 602-876-1011.
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MCSO recently recognized Jim Mason on his 90th Birthday. Jim is a dedicated public servant who has given 54 years of service to the office and citizens of Maricopa County. He is a retired sworn Lt. and continues to lead the High Desert S&R Posse as its commander to this day.🎂🎉
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This week, MCSO Undersheriff Jeff Gentry is featuring Penny and Nicole for our weekly Monday Mash Minute, both of whom arrived at the MCSO MASH Unit following a recent animal neglect case. If interested in meeting them, please contact the MCSO MASH Unit at 602-876-1212.
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Sheriff Sheridan stands with the @AZSheriffs and is ready to send resources to assist DPS in Santa Cruz County as public safety issues escalate.
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 44 y/o Oscar Mendoza Verdugo. Oscar was last seen on September 8, 2026, leaving his property in Whispering Ranch in Wittman, Arizona.
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If you have seen Oscar or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the MCSO at 602-876-1011.
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 63 y/o Rosemary Caratachea. Rosemary was last seen on September 1, 2026, leaving her residence near the intersection of North 377th Avenue and West Van Buren Street in Tonopah, Arizona.
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If you have seen Rosemary or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the MCSO at 602-876-1011.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Anyone with information about this collision, including any video surveillance of the vehicle on the day of the collision, is asked to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at (602) 876-TIPS (8477) or (602) 876-1011.
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MCSO is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 72 y/o Steven Smith. Steven was last seen on 9/22/26 at approx. 1:30 p.m. in the area of University Drive and 88th Street in Mesa, Arizona. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please call 602-876-1011
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MCSO is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16 y/o Isaac Ubaldo Gomez. He was last seen on 8/22/26 in Buckeye, Arizona, near Sun Valley Parkway and W. Van Buren St. Isaac may be in need of medical attention. If you have any information, please call 602-876-1011.
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On 9/17/26 MCSO Aviation Division rescued an elderly couple who had become trapped in flash flooding. Despite the extreme weather, high wind gusts and lightning, MCSO personnel battled the elements and successfully rescued the trapped persons.
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