Media Press Release - Week of 08/31/2026 through 09/06/2026

Eric King, Sheriff -
Media Press Release - Week of 08/31/2026 through 09/06/2026

Oregon County Sheriff - Arrest/Release

On 09/01/2026, Oregon County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old James Nichols of West Plains on an existing Failure to Appear Howell County warrant for driving while revoked or suspended. On 09/01/2026 he was transported by West Plains Police Department to West Plains. 

On 09/02/2026, Oregon County Sheriff's Office arrested 37-year-old Kevin Ruth of Alton to serve court ordered time. 

On 09/04/2026, Oregon County Sheriff's Office arrested 42-year old David Bozarth Jr. of Koshkonong to serve court ordered time. He was released on 09/06/2026. 

Alton Police Department - Arrest/Release

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Oregon County Sheriff - Citations

On 09/01/2026 Austin Johnson of Alton was issued a citation for no insurance.

On 09/02/2026 Johnny Upton of Alton was issued a citation for no insurance.  

Oregon County Sheriff -Fingerprints

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Oregon County - Transports

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The week of 08/31/2026 through 09/06/2026 the Oregon County Sheriff's Office dispatched 65 calls for service.