The Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 1,360 calls for service during December 2025, closing out a busy and productive year across patrol, investigations, corrections, and court security operations.
According to the Sheriff’s Office monthly report, deputies handled 1,363 calls for service in December, filed 138 offense reports, made 49 arrests, and conducted 399 traffic stops throughout the county. The department also logged more than 1,290 citizen contacts, reflecting continued emphasis on visibility and proactive policing across rural and contracted jurisdictions.
Rural Henry County accounted for the majority of enforcement activity, including 72 reports, 29 arrests, and 327 traffic stops. Contracted municipalities—including Windsor, Urich, Montrose, Deepwater, and Calhoun—generated 66 reports and 20 arrests, with Windsor representing the highest volume of calls and enforcement actions among contract cities.
The Sheriff’s Office also conducted specialized traffic enforcement efforts along major state highways, issuing citations and warnings for hazardous moving violations. These operations were supported by a Missouri Department of Transportation grant and focused on improving safety on heavily traveled commuter and school routes.
Inside the Henry County Detention Center, the average daily inmate population for December was 83, below the facility’s capacity of 119. Officials reported a seasonal decline in local inmate numbers, allowing increased housing for outside agencies. A mid-December heating system failure prompted the temporary relocation of inmates to neighboring counties, a move the Sheriff’s Office described as a coordinated and successful logistical effort.
The Investigations Division continued working complex cases involving financial crimes, cyber investigations, and child abuse and sexual offenses. During December, detectives completed 96 supplemental reports, conducted four child forensic interviews, issued 11 subpoenas, and submitted multiple probable cause statements to prosecutors. By the end of 2025, 41 cases originating from the Sheriff’s Office had been submitted to the Henry County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Court security also remained a priority, with more than 6,000 visitors passing through the Henry County Courthouse in December alone. Over the course of 2025, courthouse traffic exceeded 46,000 visitors, supported by full-time bailiffs providing security and courtroom oversight.
In a year-end message, Sheriff Aaron Brown emphasized transparency, professionalism, and community support, noting the demanding nature of law enforcement and thanking residents for standing behind local deputies and staff as the department moves into 2026.
