Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

11/22/2024

11/18/2024

🚨 SCAM ALERT: PHONE SPOOFING 🚨

We want to warn everyone about a recent phone scam targeting Sangamon County residents. Scammers are pretending to be from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, using our actual phone number, to trick you into believing the call is real.

They’re claiming you’ve missed jury duty or have a federal subpoena and are giving out a fake email, like [email protected] (we never use Gmail or similar accounts for official business).

⚠️What Is Phone Spoofing?
Phone spoofing is when scammers use technology to fake the caller ID you see on your phone. They can make it look like the call is coming from a trusted source—like the Sheriff’s Office—even though it’s not.

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ They use software to change the number that shows up on your phone.
2️⃣ This tricks you into answering the call because it looks official.
3️⃣ Once they have your trust, they may try to scare you with fake threats (like missing jury duty) or pressure you into giving personal information or money.

🤔What to Remember:
The Sheriff’s Office will NOT call you to discuss jury duty, subpoenas, or ask for payments over the phone.

If you’re unsure, hang up immediately and call us directly at 217-753-6385 (Support Services) or 217-753-6841 (Investigations Division) to confirm.

Do not trust the caller ID alone—even if the number looks familiar.

How to Protect Yourself:
✔️ Never give personal info like Social Security numbers, bank details, or payments to someone over the phone.
✔️ Verify suspicious calls by contacting us directly.
✔️ Spread the word: Share this information with friends and family so no one else falls victim to these scams.

Help us keep our community safe from scammers. If you’ve received one of these calls, report it to our office or your local law enforcement.

11/11/2024

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our Veteran employees, past and current; for their service 🇺🇸. We also extend our appreciation to all Veterans of Sangamon County and of this great nation . 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 ❤️WE REMEMBER ALL THAT SERVED❤️

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from our Record's Division ladies and Lt. Todd Guy!

10/31/2024

10/23/2024

“At our last meeting explorers reviewed vehicle positioning, discussed lighting, approaches, and other considerations during traffic stops.

Are you interested in learning more about the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Explorers? Visit our website at sangamonil.gov/explorers.”

10/10/2024

SCSO wants to give a big shout out and thank you, to Adrienne VanFossan at Rochester Elementary EC-1 for inviting us out to "High Five Friday" today!

09/30/2024

Sgt. Nancy Finley was recently recognized at the Illinois Crisis Negotiations Association ( ICNA) annual conference for her years serving the association. She was a board member for 11 years, in which 7 of them were on the executive board as Secretary and Vice President . Sgt. Finley is also the coordinator for the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Crisis Negotiators Unit and has had a passion for de-escalation and crisis intervention her whole career .

08/14/2024

• During the holiday, expect roadside safety checks and patrols. If you’re , we’ll be there.

07/22/2024

Statement from Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell

The Body Worn Camera footage has now been released, and the public can see what we saw: Sonya Massey lost her life due to an unjustifiable and reckless decision by former Deputy Sean Grayson.
Grayson had other options available that he should have used. His actions were inexcusable and do not reflect the values or training of our office. He will now face judgment by the criminal justice system and will never again work in law enforcement. Ms. Massey needlessly lost her life, and her family deserves answers. I trust the legal process will provide them.
This incident does not reflect the values or actions of our law enforcement community. It was a tragic decision made by an individual who had the training, tools, and experience to know better. We are committed to upholding a standard that prevents such tragedies from occurring in the future.

Thank you.
Sheriff Jack Campbell

07/17/2024

First and foremost, my heart breaks for the family and friends of Sonya Massey. This is a tragic incident, and we mourn with them and the community.

Immediately upon notification of the shooting, I contacted the Illinois State Police and asked them to conduct the investigation. This tragic incident deserved an independent, swift, and thorough review. I asked the ISP to proceed rapidly but thoroughly, and they have done just that. I thank them for their service, and the service they have provided for our community.

The investigation into the shooting on July 6, 2024, is now complete. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney has filed charges against the deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Ms. Massey. It is clear that the deputy did not act as trained or in accordance with our standards. Therefore, Sean Grayson’s employment with the Sheriff's Office has been terminated. It is my understanding that the body cam videos will be released on Monday, July 22nd; I completely support the release of the officers’ body cam videos in their entirety.

The actions taken by Deputy Grayson do not reflect the values and training of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office or law enforcement as a whole. Good law enforcement officers stand with our community in condemning actions that undermine the trust and safety we strive to uphold. In times like these, it is crucial for leadership across all sides and spectrums to come together to heal our community.

We are committed to justice and accountability. With our badge we accept enormous responsibility, and if that responsibility is abused, there should be consequences. Our office will continue to cooperate fully with the criminal proceedings as this case moves forward. We must continue to trust our justice system and the legal process, and work together as a community so the actions of one person does not divide us.