Marshall County, IL. Sheriff's Department

06/03/2026

Tax School Road will be down to one lane. We will close the road if traffic becomes dangerous for our crews. Please pay attention.

05/28/2026

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of the Memorial Day High Visibility Traffic Enforcement Campaign aimed at increasing roadway safety during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

During the campaign, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office took the following actions:
Over 16 hours of focused patrol, a total of 28 traffic stops were conducted with 11 speeding citations issued and 4 registration violation citations issued. Additional efforts by patrol Deputies resulted in 64 additional traffic stops with 8 citations issued for speeding, 2 citations for driving suspended/revoked/no valid, 2 arrests for DUI, 3 citations for registration violations, and 2 other citations not within those categories.

This initiative was funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. For more information on safe driving practices, visit

There are no extra lives, no respawns, and no second chances to get it right. Drive sober or get pulled over.

05/28/2026

Holy Construction, Marshall County! Here's a look at the jobs that IDOT has planned. Some of these contracts have been awarded and some have not. These are State jobs and timing will depend on the State's specifications and the contractor's availability. Keep your eyes peeled and watch out for construction zones!

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day!! Please take a minute to remember all of the brave men and woman who have served us in all branches of the military.

05/18/2026

I cannot express my true appreciation to each of the men and women who serve us when we have a medical emergency. All of our local EMS departments and personnel do an excellent job. I appreciate each one of you and am incredibly proud to work alongside you.

Please take a minute to say thank you this week to the dedicated people who treat us all in our time of need!

05/15/2026

As the school year winds down, Tucker, Bentley, and Jace had an unforgettable ride to school this morning! They were escorted to school by Deputy Asher after winning the “Ride to School with a Hero” raffle at the Marshall County Guns and Hoses Dodgeball Tournament which benefits St. Jude. They were all smiles pulling up to the school and being greeted by all their friends and classmates.

05/14/2026

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in the statewide Memorial Day high-visibility enforcement campaign aimed at keeping motorists safe during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Throughout the Memorial Day campaign period of May 15th-May 26th, 2026, deputies will increase patrol efforts focused on impaired driving, seat belt compliance, speeding, distracted driving, and other traffic violations to help ensure safe travel for residents and visitors alike.

“Memorial Day weekend should be a time for families and friends to gather safely,” said Sheriff Wayne Strawn. “Our goal is to save lives by encouraging drivers to make responsible decisions behind the wheel.”

This initiative is funded with federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists to:
• Always wear your seat belt
• Drive sober
• Put the phone away while driving
• Obey posted speed limits
• Watch for increased holiday traffic
For more information on safe driving practices, visit

There are no extra lives, no respawns, and no second chances to get it right. Drive sober or get pulled over.

05/13/2026

Sheriff Wayne H. Strawn II and the Illinois Sheriff's Association are pleased to announce the selection of Macy Gochanour, Wenona, to receive the $500.00 scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic school year. A total of 3 applications were submitted to the Sheriff's Office, where an independent panel carefully reviewed each applicant. Congratulations and best of luck to you, Macy.

05/11/2026

05/04/2026

Last week, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office partnered with OSF ThinkFirst and Fieldcrest Middle School to provide an educational course focused on the safe and lawful operation of bicycles and electric transportation.

The course emphasized the importance of understanding and following the rules of the road while operating bicycles and other electric transportation. Students were educated on how to safely navigate roadways, recognize traffic laws, and understand their responsibilities as riders.

A program also focused on the legal requirements and age restrictions associated with operating e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, and e-motorcycles. Deputies and safety educators highlighted how these regulations are designed to protect both riders and the public.

Parents of children with e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds, and e-motorcycles are encouraged to visit the micromobility guide available at rideillinois.org as well as the applicable Illinois Statutes (625 ILCS 5/11-1517 and 1518) for a clear and concise breakdown of the legal requirements.