Baxter County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Captain Jeff Lewis was presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Arkansas Gravestones Project for the work that he has done on our local cemetries. For the last several years Captain Lewis has worked diligently on locating and cleaning up sites that have been neglected over the years.

Sheriff’s Deputies are part of the 41 participants that braved the cold water at Lake Norfork this year during the “Polar Bear Plunge”.  This year’s participants helped raise approximately $5500.00 dollars to help with Special Olympics.

Lt. Ralph Bird getting ready for the participants to plunge

Everyone dive in!

41 Participants braved the 41 degree water.

It did not take long for everyone to get out.

From left to right: Sgt. Mike Holland, Sgt. Sheri Lewis, Deputy Julie Tilley, Capt. Jeff Lewis, Reserve Deputy David Foster, and Reserve Deputy James Morgan.

Sheriff John Montgomery is pictured with just a few of the stuffed Moose presented to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office by Dennis Paterson Junior Governor of the Mountain Home Moose Lodge #1953. 

 “Tommy the Moose”

 A National program started in 2003 and sponsored by Moose International to help aid children in overcoming fears and anxiety during times of stress. They are donated to Law Enforcement, Fire and other Emergency workers to provide to youth during traumatic situations.

 Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery led his Officers in the swearing-in ceremony at the Baxter County Court House January 2nd.  Circuit Court Judge Shawn Womack swore in Sheriff Montgomery first, then the remaining Deputies, Jailers, Reserves and staff.

While at the Court House, Lt. Ralph Bird received a plaque from Sheriff Montgomery honoring his 13 years of service to the Sheriff’s Dive Team. 

     Baxter County Inmates continue to perform community service work projects at area cemeteries.  On Monday, July 9th, inmates cleaned-up the small Beuhler Spring Cemetery on Baxter CR 123 and placed a sign there to mark its location.  Later in the afternoon, inmates erected a new sign at the Cooper Cemetery, which is located at the end of Kinsdale Lane in the Midway area.  The signs are made by an inmate using donated materials.

     Jail Inmates under the supervision of Sheriff's personnel continue to routinely mow, weed-eat, and maintain the following cemeteries in Baxter County, most of which would otherwise receive little or no care and upkeep:  Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, Hart Cemetery, Talburt Cemetery, Nelson Cemetery, Horn Cemetery, Reed's Grove Cemetery, Buzzard Roost-Tracy Cemetery, Old Sales Cemetery, Hutcheson Cemetery, Casteel Cemetery, Lone Rock Cemetery, Curtiss-Acklin Cemetery, Ward Family Cemetery, and Cooper Cemetery.  All inmate work is strictly on a voluntary basis.