Retired Rockwall County Sheriff, former president of Nat’l Sheriff’s Association Harold Eavenson endorses Katrina Pierson

Retired Rockwall County Sheriff, former president of Nat’l Sheriff’s Association Harold Eavenson endorses Katrina Pierson

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 10, 2024) Sheriff Eavenson faithfully served Rockwall County for 20 years and brought in many positive changes for not only law enforcement but also the quality of life for our whole community. In 2007, he was elected to the National Sheriffs’ Association board of directors and was co-chair of the National Sheriffs’ […]

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett to present program on ‘Situational Awareness’

Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett to present program on ‘Situational Awareness’

ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 15, 2021) The JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall welcomes the community as they host Rockwall County Sheriff Terry Garrett presenting helpful tips on ‘How to Spot Danger Before It Spots You!’ The free, Lunch and Learn program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in the YMCA Conference Room, […]

Terry Garrett sworn in as Rockwall County Sheriff this morning

Terry Garrett sworn in as Rockwall County Sheriff this morning

ROCKWALL, TX – January 1, 2021 – Terry Garrett, joined with his wife Dr. Shelley Garrett and family, was sworn in on January 1, 2021, by 382nd District Judge Brett Hall as the 18th Sheriff of Rockwall County. Sheriff Garrett began his 40-plus-year career in public safety in 1976, while still in high school, working […]

Shaun Lucas in custody at Rockwall County Detention Center

Shaun Lucas in custody at Rockwall County Detention Center

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (Oct. 6, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office released the following: On October 5, 2020, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office took custody of Shaun Lucas at the request of the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office. As of 3:30 p.m., Shaun Lucas remains in custody at the Rockwall County Detention Center. […]

Rockwall County officers graduate from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Correctional Officer Course

Rockwall County officers graduate from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Correctional Officer Course

ROCKWALL, TX (August 7, 2020) Rockwall County Sheriff Eavenson and Major Calkins congratulated Officer Lee, Officer Zapata, and Officer Tidwell on graduating from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Correctional Officer Course today! In the midst of pandemic these officers continue to persevere and meet today’s challenges with courage and dedication. #OneBadgeUnlimitedPotential #joinRSO […]

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office takes steps in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office takes steps in response to COVID-19 pandemic

  (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – March 18, 2020) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office has taken steps in conjunction with elected officials and department heads as we continue to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As citizens of Rockwall County, be assured that we are in close communication on a daily basis with all levels of […]

Official Release: Update on yesterday’s incident at Rockwall County Courthouse

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 6, 2019) Following reports and some misinformation being shared on social media yesterday, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Department released this official press release regarding yesterday’s incident at the Rockwall County Courthouse: On Thursday, December 5, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., a group of 1st amendment advocates arrived at the Rockwall County […]

Rockwall County Republican Party welcomes Sheriff David Clarke as Reagan Day speaker

Rockwall County Republican Party welcomes Sheriff David Clarke as Reagan Day speaker

Walk the red carpet with lone star legends (ROCKWALL, TX—January 18, 2018) The Rockwall County Republican Party invites all area Republicans to Reagan Day on March 3, 2018 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, located on the Southern Methodist University campus. This year’s guest speaker will be former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke. The […]

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

Rockwall LULAC helps sponsor Feb. 16 community meeting on 287(g) program with ICE

(ROCKWALL, TX — February 8, 2018) Rockwall LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is helping to sponsor a community meeting to discuss the Rockwall County Sheriff’s new 287(g) program with ICE. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3003 Horizon Road, Rockwall, Texas 75032. A […]

Illegal gambling operation uncovered in Rockwall

(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 14, 2016)  Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and investigators  uncovered an illegal gambling operation yesterday afternoon in a local business located in the 4400 block of State Highway 276 in Rockwall. Deputies seized 36 total gambling machines known as “Eight-liners,” similar to real slot machines only bigger. According to Sheriff […]