McLeansboro Police Department

06/12/2026

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06/10/2026

Its always a great day when Safety Pup and his friend Elroy the Elk (National Spokes Elk for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) can visit with fair goers today. Thank you to the Hamilton County Fair for hosting the event.

05/19/2026

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05/14/2026

This week, we honor the brave men and women who put service above self every single day. Thank you to the officers of the McLeansboro Police Department and law enforcement agencies across the nation for your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Your dedication does not go unnoticed. From answering calls in times of crisis to building trust within the community, your work makes a difference every day.

Please join us in showing appreciation for those who wear the badge with honor.

Chief John Nathan Taylor - Serving Since 2007
K9 Sergeant Mathew Bryson - Serving Since 2016
Officer Dustin Beatty - Serving Since 2022
SRO Officer Anthony Amato - Serving Since 2010
Officer Bennie Webb - Serving Since 2023
Officer DK York - Serving Since 2025
Officer Robert Crow - Serving Since 1988
Officer Adam Magsig - Serving Since 2009
Officer Kelsey Bowman - Serving Since 2018
K9 Polo - Serving Since 2024

05/13/2026

🐾🎂 Somebody turned 3 today!🎂🐾
HAPPY BIRTHDAY K9 POLO!!!

05/08/2026

37 Years of DARE and DARE Graduations in Hamilton County Unit #10 Schools! On Wednesday and Thursday this week we were able to gather and celebrate the completion of another round of DARE Graduates. Officer Robert Crow has spent the last 10 weeks with 6th graders in Hamilton County Schools teaching about Drugs, Alcohol, and Violence and ways to lead a positive life. Each year one student from each classroom is selected to read an essay that they have written, and they were very impressive! Congratulations to all the DARE Graduates and Congratulations to Robert Crow on 37 Years!

We would also like to give a special thank-you to the McLeansboro Odd Fellows and Sam Wilson for their continued support of the DARE program. The Odd Fellows provide all the T-Shirts worn by all the graduates at no cost!

05/07/2026

For Immediate Release 05/07/2026 2:50 pm

On 05/07/2026 an arrest warrant was issued in Hamilton County Circuit Court for the arrest of George Hirschl (Age 46) of McLeansboro , IL for Violation of Pretrial Conditions. Hirschl had recently been released from jail on Aggravated Kidnaping, Unlawful Restraint, Battery, and Aggravated Assault charges on conditions of pretrial release. Hirschl was arrested by officers of the McLeansboro Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Hirschl will be held at the White County Jail pending his next court proceeding for violation of his pretrial release.

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05/07/2026

UPDATE - Roadway is open as of 11:15PM

TRAFFIC CRASH 05/06/2026 AT 7:30PM

Illinois State Route 142 at Golf Course Rd will be closed for and extended period of time for a large truck pulling a track hoe that has rolled over blocking both lanes of traffic. Seek alternative routes of travel. Updates will be posted when available.

05/01/2026

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