Washington County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff Washington County, AR — Government » Elected Officials » Sheriff Personal Information Sheriff Cantrell was raised on a farm, along with his two sisters, Kim and Connie, in rural West Fork, Arkansas, where his mom, Irene, raised chickens and was known from far and wide as a great cook and an excellent quilter. Sheriff Cantrell still resides just down the road from his childhood home. His grandparents were also lifelong residents of rural Washington County. Effie was also a school teacher at several of the one room schools in rural Washington County, including Sycamore. Jona retired from Ozarks Electric Cooperative, then went on to serve as Washington County Tax Collector for 10 years. Sheriff Cantrell began his life in public service at the age of 17 when he was a senior in high school and began driving the school bus for West Fork Schools. Non-emergency: (479) 444-5700. Dial 911 for emergencies.