Edwards County Sheriff Department

Edwards County Sheriff Department The Chief law enforcement agency in Edwards County The Sheriff and his deputies have jurisdiction in all areas of the county.

The Edwards County Sheriff"s Department is the chief law enforcement agency in Edwards County, the Sheriff Office is located in the Edwards County Courthouse, we are the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas of the county, we provide assistance on a daily basis to the municipal police departments located within Edwards County. The Edwards County Sheriff's Department is the pr

imary provider of dispatch services for the emergency service agencies located in the county, these include the Sheriff's police, the Albion Police Department, the West Salem Police Department, The Edwards County Ambulance Service, The Albion, Bone Gap, Browns, Little Wabash, And West Salem Fire Departments. The dispatch center also serves as the enhanced 911 call center for Edwards County. Duties of the Sheriff and his Deputies:
Enforce statutes of the State of Illinois, enforce Edwards County Ordinances, carry out order of the Court, serve civil process papers, handle security for the Edwards County Courthouse and Courtroom, the Sheriff is the caretaker of the courthouse. The Edwards County Sheriff's Department is responsible for all persons arrested in Edwards County if they are unable to make bail no matter if they are arrested by county, city, or state police. It is the responsibility of the Edwards County Sheriff's Department to transport prisoners to and from jail for any reason (court, doctors appointment etc.) . Edwards County has a holding cell only, we do not operate a jail, all prisoners are housed at the White County Jail located in Carmi, Ill.

07/11/2026

**Update** Our phones are operational.

Our phone lines are currently down. Our service provider is actively working to rectify the issue. We want to assure the public that this is not affecting our 911 system.
If you experience an emergency, dial 911.

06/18/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Edwards, IL, Hamilton, IL, Wabash, IL, Wayne, IL, White, IL, Dubois, IN, Gibson, IN, Perry, IN, Pike, IN, Posey, IN, Spencer, IN, Vanderburgh, IN, Warrick, IN until 06/18/2026 05:00 AM

Reminder: A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Stay alert and monitor for updates or potential warnings that may be issued.

Visit www.tristatewx.com for more

05/21/2026

Update: Picture of the text scam

05/19/2026

May 26-27, 2026.

Overnight Closure on I-64 Wabash River Bridge near Grayville in White County.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that all lanes of Interstate 64 over the Wabash River near the Illinois-Indiana state line will close overnight Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27 for emergency bridge repairs.

Closures are scheduled nightly from 7 pm to 7 am, weather permitting. The work is expected to take two nights to complete.

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices.

Closure is expected Tuesday, May 26 to Wednesday, May 27 from 7 pm to 7 am.

05/16/2026

Update: 9:45pm, roadway is open.

North State Road @ Spring Street in Grayville is closed due to a tree over the roadway. Also, multiple power lines are down and the electric companies have been notified.

Sheriff Darby Boewe proudly congratulates Carlin St. Ledger on being selected as a recipient of the Illinois Sheriffs’ A...
05/14/2026

Sheriff Darby Boewe proudly congratulates Carlin St. Ledger on being selected as a recipient of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship.

This distinguished honor is a testament to Carlin’s dedication, academic achievement, and commitment to excellence. Sheriff Boewe and the Sheriff’s Office extend their best wishes for continued success in all future educational and professional endeavors.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment.

04/28/2026

Roadway is open at Rt 130 and 600 N

04/28/2026

* Roadway is back open.

Rt 130 at 600N in Edwards Co is closed due to a big tree over the road please find alternative route.

04/02/2026

Ongoing Scam!
Law Enforcement Agencies across the state have taken reports of scams in the form of the attached text message. Even members of our agency have received these texts. Please do not respond and do not scan the QR Code.

Address

50 EAST MAIN SUITE ONE
Albion, IL
62806

Telephone

+16184452721

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