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03/04/2026

02/22/2026

It was slick out there today!

02/20/2026

Sheriff’s Office warning citizens about Relay Theft targeting keyless vehicles

Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott wants to make residents aware of a growing vehicle theft method known as “relay theft,” which specifically targets vehicles equipped with keyless entry and push-button start systems.

While vehicle theft trends fluctuate from year to year, law enforcement agencies across the United States are reporting continued incidents involving criminals using electronic relay devices to steal vehicles in residential neighborhoods, often in just minutes and without making forced entry.

What Is Relay Theft?

Many modern vehicles use keyless entry systems that allow drivers to unlock and start their vehicle as long as the key fob is nearby. Criminals are exploiting this convenience. Relay theft typically involves two suspects.

One suspect stands near the residence or building where the key fob is located. A second suspect stands near the targeted vehicle. Using signal-amplifying equipment, they capture the signal from the key inside the home and relay it to the vehicle. The vehicle is tricked into believing the key is present, allowing the suspects to unlock and drive away.

Some relay devices can capture signals from significant distances, and these tools are widely available online. Many thefts occur overnight, especially when vehicles are parked in driveways close to homes.

Relay theft is not limited to high-end vehicles. Trucks, SUVs, passenger cars, and work vans with keyless systems are all potential targets. Vehicles used for business purposes may be especially vulnerable, creating additional financial hardship due to lost equipment and downtime.

Here are a few tips that may prevent you from becoming a victim.

Block the signal - Store key fobs in a signal-blocking pouch (often called a Faraday bag). Metal containers may also help block signals when keys are stored inside.

Keep keys out of sight - Avoid leaving keys near doors, windows, or in entryways. Store keys deep inside the home whenever possible.
Physically verify your vehicle is locked - Do not rely solely on the sound of a locking system. Check door handles before leaving the vehicle unattended.

Add extra layers of security - Use steering wheel locks, wheel clamps, or secondary immobilizers. Install motion lighting and home security cameras. Consider a vehicle tracking device to assist in recovery if stolen.

Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott stated “Relay theft is a fast and highly technical crime that can happen in just minutes, often right in a homeowner’s driveway. Criminals are taking advantage of keyless entry systems by capturing the signal from a key fob inside your home and using it to unlock and start your vehicle without ever forcing entry. We want our residents to understand that this can happen to any make or model equipped with push-button start. We hope by providing education to citizens about the methods criminals are using, it may help prevent someone from becoming a victim.”

02/14/2026

He doesn’t wear a cape.
He doesn’t ask for applause.
But every night, when the rest of the world is rushing home, he’s rushing toward someone else’s worst moment.

A tow truck driver’s phone never rings with good news. It rings with panic. With tears. With shaking voices on the side of a dark highway. It rings when a single mom is stranded with her kids. When a young man just crashed his first car. When an elderly couple doesn’t know what to do. And without hesitation, he grabs his keys and goes.

Through pouring rain.
Through snowstorms.
Through traffic that refuses to slow down.
Through nights so cold the air hurts to breathe.

He pulls up not just with a truck — but with reassurance.

He sees people at their most vulnerable. Angry. Scared. Embarrassed. Broken down in more ways than one. And still, he shows up calm. Patient. Steady. He listens to stories he didn’t ask to hear. He absorbs frustration that isn’t his fault. He risks his life on highways where cars fly past inches away, because someone out there needs help.

Most people see a tow truck and think inconvenience.
But behind that wheel is a man carrying responsibility heavier than the cars he hauls.

He misses dinners.
He misses holidays.
He answers calls at 2 AM.
He works in silence while the world sleeps.

And when the job is done?
No spotlight.
No standing ovation.
Just another call waiting.

So here’s to the tow truck drivers — the quiet heroes of the roadside. The ones who turn chaos into calm. The ones who show up when everything else has stopped working. The ones who remind us that even in breakdowns, we are not alone.

Because sometimes, strength doesn’t look like glory.

Sometimes it looks like flashing amber lights in the dark. 🚨

02/03/2026

01/22/2026

Prepare your vehicle for extreme winter weather!

12/03/2025

Heads up! If you are driving and see an abandoned vehicle, check to see if there is any orange or yellow caution tape wrapped on it. This is a sign that the vehicle has been checked and they will remove it later.

On days when police declare “tow bans”, they’ll get people out, and then leave the cars for better weather to tow them away.

11/08/2025

Just another day in the office…

10/29/2025

It’s a beautiful day in Door County for a little road trip 🍁 ☀️

10/16/2025

Another happy customer 👍🏻

10/16/2025

A sweet tow to start the day!