The Field Operations Division is comprised of highly skilled and trained certified deputies who are charged with the service of court documents such as, but not limited to, criminal warrants, mental health petitions, emergency protective orders, civil and criminal summons, subpoenas, forthwith orders, and child support documents. This division plays a critical role both in the investigative and court processes of the criminal justice community.
Warrants Division
As a component of the Field Operations Division, the Warrants Division apprehends those who have outstanding warrants for crimes committed in the Lexington-Fayette County community as well as fugitives from justice who have fled from other jurisdictions to our community. This unit has assisted in the apprehension of fugitives from all 50 states and several United States territories and often relies on the National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) to get the critical information needed in order to make the arrest. The Warrants Division team, which consists of both sworn and non-sworn staff, goes the extra mile to safely and quickly arrest and bring to justice those individuals who are accused of committing crimes against other members of society. Extensive investigations are conducted in order to locate individuals who are wanted for the commission of criminal offenses.
The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff recognizes the importance of community involvement in the apprehension of fugitives. Although we may not release warrant information over the telephone, please feel free to contact our Warrants Division by telephone at (859) 252-1771 or by fax at (859) 233-1872 if you have information on someone who you believe is the subject of an outstanding warrant or similar document.
If you would like to see if there is an outstanding warrant on you, please feel free to come in person to the Warrants Division at:
Office of the Fayette County Sheriff
Warrants Division
District Courthouse
150 N. Limestone St., Suite 236
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 252-1771
Most Wanted
Each and every Wednesday, Lexington’s Most Wanted fugitives are prominently posted and shared on our official Facebook page for the public to view. Over time, this ongoing effort has generated an overwhelming response from members of our community, and that outpouring of public engagement and vigilance has directly resulted in the successful apprehension and capture of numerous WANTED fugitives.
If you have any information regarding any of the wanted fugitives featured, we strongly encourage and urge you to reach out and contact us at (859) 252-1771. Your continued vigilance, attention, and willingness to get involved truly makes a meaningful and lasting difference in keeping our community safe. Keep up the great work, and thank you for your ongoing support.