W. Todd Caltagarone, Sheriff
Elk County Courthouse
250 Main Street - P.O. Box 336
Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone: (814) 776-5353
Fax: (814) 776-5396
Email: 
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (excluding holidays)
Mission Statement
To assure a safe environment for our community and provide a substantial level of services directed in a courteous and respectful manner for the protection of lives, property, and civil rights of all citizens and visitors.
Duties
The Office of Sheriff is mandated by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is the highest ranking law enforcement office in the county. As an independent elected official, the Sheriff has both law enforcement and court duties. Core functions include service of civil and criminal processes for the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. This service is also provided to attorneys, businesses, and citizens.
Security for the Court of Common Pleas and other county buildings is a daily function. Weekly schedules involve prisoner transports from state and county institutions across the Commonwealth for scheduled court proceedings, and service and enforcement of Protection from Abuse Orders. When called upon, the Office extradites wanted persons from other states and areas of the Commonwealth.
The Sheriff’s Office also conducts Sheriff’s sales regarding real property and levies and conduct sales of personal property. Additionally, the Office issues other specific regulatory licensing for the county and License to Carry Firearms.
These services are provided to Elk County citizens with the assistance of an Officer Manager, Chief Deputy, several sworn deputies, and a Solicitor.
ELK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTACTS:
W. Todd Caltagarone, Sheriff
Jason McDermott, Chief Deputy
Barbara Kennedy, Office Manager
Jeffrey S. DuBois, Solicitor
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (excluding holidays)
Forms of Payment accepted at the Elk County Sheriff's Office:
** We accept cash, money orders, and Cashier Checks. No personal checks are accepted at any time in our office. We hope to add the convenience of accepting credit cards very soon. Thank you.
Historical List of Elk County, Pennsylvania Sheriffs
- John S. Holter 1924-1928
- Joseph E. Jackso 1928-1932
- Frank A. Robinso 1932-1936
- Thomas E. Valentine 1936-1940
- Raphel Goetz 1940-1944
- William Gaffey 1944-1956
- Ivan Herzing 1956-1964
- Raymond Krasinski 1964-1992
- Alfred Gausman, Acting 1993
- Alfred Gausman 1994-2000
- Thomas Kontes 2000-2008
- Jeffrey C. Krieg 2008-2014
- Theresa L. Merritt, Acting 2014-2015
- W. Todd Caltagarone 2016-Present
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