Jonesboro IL Police Department

07/29/2026

Our condolences go out to all of Toby's family, work family, and friends. Chief Montgomery had the honor of working with Queen Toby for 3 years in Johnson County and she truly was an amazing person and dispatcher.

07/13/2026

We are still hiring, come join the team!

07/13/2026

Jonesboro residents, we now have forms located at City Hall or at the Police Department that can be filled out to request a special watch on your residence when you are out of town. As much as everyone wants to believe that your property is safe from thieves or wrong doing there can never be a guarantee that you won't be a victim. Although we can not be everywhere at all times having a special watch placed on your residence is one more reassurance for you while you are out on vacation or out of town for work.

06/25/2026

06/04/2026

Stop by the Jonesboro IL Police Department booth this Saturday June 6th during the Jonesboro June Fest, we will be passing out Jonesboro Police Department coloring books and doing bike registrations. We hope to see everyone come out and enjoy the day!

03/15/2026

The Jonesboro City Hall will be open as a storm shelter tonight for this storm.

03/08/2026

She has been found.

02/05/2026

On February 2, 2026, the Jonesboro City Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 2026-01, prohibiting the sale of kratom in all forms. Under this ordinance, “kratom” is defined as the Mitragyna speciosa plant, any extract or derivative thereof, and any product or substance containing mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, or any other alkaloid derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant. The Jonesboro Police Department remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the citizens and visitors of Jonesboro. The prohibition of this previously legal narcotic represents one of many proactive measures the Department is undertaking to address the ongoing challenges of narcotics use and distribution within our community and across the nation.

12/16/2025

Friday Chief Montgomery got the opportunity to read to the after school program hosted by the Jonesboro Public Library. The children then got to sit in Officer Taylor's squad car and see what our office on wheels is like. We want to thank the Jonesboro Library for giving us the ability to come in and connect with the children of our community. Remember these kids are the next generation of our town!