Boone County Sheriff's Office

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Boone County Sheriff's Office:

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Sheriff Scott Yunk
The Boone County Sheriff's Office provides police services to the citizens of Boone County 24 hours a day, year round. The Patrol Division responds to over 20,000 calls for service annually and may also assist surrounding jurisdictions when requested. The Boone County Sheriff's Office is comprised of 108 full-time employees and 18 pa

rt-time employees. This site is not monitored 24 hours a day and it is not the proper venue to report a crime. If you have an immediate emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you have information regarding a crime, please contact our non-emergency line at 815-544-2144. In the event you would like to provide an anonymous tip, please call Crime Stoppers at 815-547-7867. DISCLAIMER:

On behalf of the members of the Boone County Sheriff's Office, we welcome you to our official page. This page is intended as a means to better communicate with the public regarding matters of public safety, interest, or concern, however it is not intended as a public forum. The Boone County Sheriff's Office page is produced and maintained by department staff. Any links to other internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein. A person who reports or caused to be reported false information to law enforcement or to another public safety entity may be subject to criminal charges under the Illinois Criminal Code. Pursuant to Illinois State Law, Electronic Communication to and from this site may be subject to public disclosure. Digital images and videos contained on this site should not be considered as having evidentiary value. The Boone County Sheriff's Office;
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The Boone County Sheriff's Office expects that participants will treat each other with respect. Please refrain from comments that contain obscene, indecent, or profane language; threats of defamatory statements; comments that are bullying, intimidating, or harassing any user; contain hate speech, promote or endorse services or products, suggest or encourage illegal activity, are multiple, repetitive off-topic posts by a single user (SPAM), or violate a legal ownership interest of any other party. The Boone County Sheriff's Office page is not open to the promotion or advertisement of a business or commercial transaction. The Boone County Sheriff's Office recognizes and welcomes a person’s right to express their opinion, including criticism of the County or department’s policies. However, users are prohibited from posting;

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If you are looking for more information about the Boone County Sheriff's Office, please visit www.boonecountyil.gov.

🚓🚒 September is First Responder Month at Ida Public Library in Belvidere, Illinois! 🚑📚Join us for Family Night with Firs...
09/02/2026

🚓🚒 September is First Responder Month at Ida Public Library in Belvidere, Illinois! 🚑📚

Join us for Family Night with First Responders on Monday, September 28 at 6 PM!

Members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office will be there along with a 911 Dispatcher and the Belvidere Fire Department. Come meet some of your local first responders, ask questions, and enjoy a fun evening with the family!

📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Ida Public Library
📝 Registration is required. Use the link below to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfMSNPvkDuu_tZvyTKh0Zh-WYgWzOrEpGJ-ptbbS-AK0dT0g/viewform

🐾 And don’t miss K9 Ares! He’ll be making a special visit to Ida Public Library on September 10 at 6 PM!

We’re excited to spend September celebrating our local first responders with the community. We hope to see you there! 🚓🚒📚

08/28/2026

To finish off our second week of Fall Progams, Sgt. Rosenkranz and K9 Officer Ares of the Boone County Sheriff's Office will present a K9 demonstration Thursday, Sept 10th at 6 pm. The event will be held on our lawn behind the library. In the event of rain, we will notify you of an alternate date. No registration is needed fo this one! Just bring a chair or blanket!

🚴 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – 2026 ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACE 🚴The Boone County Sheriff’s Office would lik...
08/28/2026

🚴 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – 2026 ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACE 🚴

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise residents and motorists of anticipated traffic delays and temporary road closures associated with the 2026 Illinois & Wisconsin State Championship Road Race taking place Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Boone County.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE
Beginning at approximately 6:30 a.m., Lawrenceville Road will be closed from Business Route 20 to Grange Hall Road. This closure will remain in effect until the conclusion of the race.

🚴 EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS
The race will utilize several roads throughout Boone County. During the event, Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Sheriff’s Patrol members, and race staff will temporarily stop traffic at intersections as groups of bicyclists pass through the area.

Motorists traveling near the race route are asked to:

• Use caution and watch for bicyclists and race personnel
• Expect intermittent traffic stoppages and delays
• Allow additional travel time
• Follow the directions of deputies and race staff

🗺️ Please refer to the attached map for the race route and affected roadways.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work to provide a safe event for motorists, residents, and participants.

🏁 The Boone County Sheriff’s Office wishes all racers the best of luck and a safe race!

DATE: August 21, 2026                     CONTACT PERSON(S): SHANE WOODY CHIEF OF POLICE (815)547-5677 SCOTT YUNK SHERIF...
08/24/2026

DATE: August 21, 2026

CONTACT PERSON(S):

SHANE WOODY
CHIEF OF POLICE
(815)547-5677

SCOTT YUNK
SHERIFF
(815)547-5667

POPLAR GROVE MAN INDICTED FOLLOWING JOINT INVESTIGATION

After an extensive two-year investigation conducted by the Belvidere Police Department and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, criminal charges have been brought against a Poplar Grove man.

Russell J. Luchtenburg, 75, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, was indicted by a Boone County Grand Jury and charged with:

• Two (2) counts of Aggravated Battery in a Public Place – Class 3 Felony
• Two (2) counts of Aggravated Battery – Class 3 Felony
• Two (2) counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse – Class 4 Felony
Luchtenburg is currently being held at the Boone County Correctional Center pending his appearance before a judge.

Under Illinois law, a Class 3 felony is generally punishable by 2 to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, while a Class 4 felony is generally punishable by 1 to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Belvidere Police Department at 815-544-2135 or Boone County Sheriff’s Office at 815-544-2144.

Anonymous information may be submitted 24 hours a day through Boone County Crime Stoppers at 815-547-STOP (7867). Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Today, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office hosted our first Women’s Self-Defense Class, and what a great morning it was! 💪...
08/22/2026

Today, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office hosted our first Women’s Self-Defense Class, and what a great morning it was! 💪

The class reached capacity very quickly, and we are incredibly grateful for the strong response from our community. Thank you to all of the women who joined us today, participated, asked questions, and learned practical skills to help build confidence and personal safety awareness.

If you weren’t able to attend this one, don’t worry—there will be more! Based on the overwhelming interest, we plan to offer additional Women’s Self-Defense Classes in the future.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our first class such a success. We look forward to seeing even more of you at the next one!

📚🚔 First Day of School! 🚔📚 Our SROs are officially back in the hallways and ready for another great school year!
08/20/2026

📚🚔 First Day of School! 🚔📚 Our SROs are officially back in the hallways and ready for another great school year!

Tonight, SRO Ochoa had the opportunity to meet with all of the students at Seth Whitman as they came in to meet their te...
08/18/2026

Tonight, SRO Ochoa had the opportunity to meet with all of the students at Seth Whitman as they came in to meet their teachers, drop off their school supplies, and get ready for the new school year!

SRO Ochoa is excited to welcome everyone back and is looking forward to a great school year with the students and staff! He’ll be there bright and early Thursday morning to kick off the first day!

Welcome back, students! We can’t wait to see you!

🐾 Another Great Day at the Fair! 🚔🎡Sgt. Rosenkranz and K9 Ares had a great time at the fair yesterday, performing severa...
08/15/2026

🐾 Another Great Day at the Fair! 🚔🎡

Sgt. Rosenkranz and K9 Ares had a great time at the fair yesterday, performing several K9 demonstrations and meeting everyone who stopped by! Ares definitely enjoyed showing off his skills and making some new friends along the way. 🐕‍🦺💙

We also had members of our 911 Communications Center on hand again, talking with visitors and helping educate the public about the proper use of 911 and the important role our telecommunicators play in keeping our community safe. 📞🚨

The fair isn't over yet! Be sure to stop by today and meet our new Community Law Enforcement Deputy, Deputy Young! Come say hello, learn more about her role in the community, and visit with members of the Boone County Sheriff's Office.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

Date:  8/15/2026Contact Person: Sheriff Scott Yunk                           (815)547-5667On Friday August 14, 2026 at a...
08/15/2026

Date: 8/15/2026
Contact Person: Sheriff Scott Yunk
(815)547-5667

On Friday August 14, 2026 at approximately 10:54pm, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, along with Boone County District #2 Fire, Belvidere Fire Dept and North Boone District #3 Fire responded to an accident with injuries on Spring Creek Rd. west of Olson Rd.

Preliminary investigation shows that a 2015 Ford Ta**us was eastbound on Spring Creek Rd. and a 2017 Toyota Rav 4 was westbound on Spring Creek Rd. The Ta**us crossed the centerline of traffic and struck the Toyota head-on.

All four passengers of the Toyota were transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. A female passenger was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Her identity is not being released at this time. The driver of the Ford, Shaquan D. Hayes, 28 years old of Rockford, IL., was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

After reviewing the case with the Boone County States Attorney’s Office, Hayes was charged with Aggravated DUI Causing Death (Class 2 Felony) and DUI Alcohol (Class A Misdemeanor). A Class 2 Felony is punishable of 3-14 years in IL Department of Corrections and a Class A Misdemeanor is punishable of up to 1 year in jail. Hayes remains in custody at the Boone County Jail.

The accident remains under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone having information on a crime or narcotic trafficking to call the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at 815-544-2144 or Crime Stoppers at 815-547-7867.

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615 N Main Street
Belvidere, IL
61008

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