Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

02/11/2023

On November 1, 2023, at 4:34pm, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of Lincoln Street, located in Pawnee, Illinois, to assist Pawnee Police Department with an investigation that involved a29-year-old female being struck by a vehicle.

Once on scene, it was determined the 29-year-old victim and the driver of the truck, Robert R. Terry age 64, were in a domestic disturbance prior to the victim being hit by the vehicle. The victim was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with life threatening injuries.

Robert Terry was interviewed by Sheriff’s Office detectives and subsequently arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery/Great Bodily Harm, and Aggravated Reckless Driving. Terry is currently being held at the Sangamon County jail.

The victim sustained multiple fractures to the upper and lower portions of her body, along with a lacerated kidney and is currently undergoing surgery.

The incident is still being investigated by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Pawnee Police Department.

Updates will be given when available.

19/10/2023

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell was presented with this handmade wooden flag by Illiopolis resident Jasyn Wood.

18/10/2023

Hey Springfield Police Department - Illinois we got your pickleball challenge and raise you a fashion show! 🤠 The Sangamon County TRIAD is hosting a Health Fair on Friday, October 20th, at White Oaks Mall. First responders will be out to strut the runway. Check out the flyers below. We hope to see you there.

16/10/2023

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15/10/2023

News for Springfield and Sangamon County

15/10/2023

The Sheriff’s Office is proud of C/O Ansell . We appreciate his life saving efforts on this persons life .

12/10/2023

10/10/2023

The Sheriff's Office recently celebrated two long term employee's retirements! With a combined 51 YEARS of service to Sangamon County, we wish the absolute best to Lt. John Kirby and Deputy Jeff Smith! Congratulations you two, you deserve it!

04/10/2023

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in the Pink Patch Project! Members of the Sheriff’s Office have the option to wear pink patches during the month of October in an effort to show support and raise public awareness. All proceeds collected from the Pink Patch Project will be donated to a breast cancer research foundation!

26/09/2023

Job Opening for Sheriff's CIEG position.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, October 13th, at 4 pm.

25/09/2023

“The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for various positions. Please scan the QR code or go to https://www.sangamoncounty-sheriff.com/careers/ for more information.”

20/09/2023

We had to jump on the trending nationwide bandwagon of the Bentley vs. squad car commercial. Check it out !

19/09/2023

The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office would like to CONGRATULATE our newest Deputy Richard Auby who was sworn in Friday, September 15th!

19/09/2023

16/09/2023

The "Cops & Lobbers" faced fierce competition at the at the United Way of Central Illinois Battle of the Paddle campaign kickoff. Our Deputies enjoyed the opportunity to raise funds and have fun!

Thanks Springfield Police Department - Illinois for the friendly rivalry. We appreciated the opportunity and commend your efforts!! We will refrain from “knee”- jerk reactions 😉...What happens on the pickleball court stays on the pickleball court!

Congrats to Springfield Illinois Fire Department for taking home the event trophy!

14/09/2023

Hey, Springfield Police Department - Illinois! "Cops & Lobbers," the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office resident pickleball pros, are coming for you! While we know our Deputies be wielding their paddles against many worthy adversaries in the United Way's "Battle of the Paddle" pickleball tournament, our sights are set on you. See you on the courts! 🏆

12/09/2023

On National Women in Law Enforcement day, we celebrate all women who have chosen this challenging profession. We may be biased, but we believe the women working as Deputies, Court Security Officers and Correctional Officers for the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office are the best around! For your time and dedication, for your tireless efforts to better our community, WE THANK YOU.

12/09/2023

The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office would like to introduce and congratulate Dawson Farley, who was sworn in as our newest Deputy, by Sheriff Campbell, on Monday 9/11/2023!

12/09/2023

We are receiving a number of complaints about telephone scams claiming to be from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer tells the victim they have missed a court date or didn’t attend a mandatory jury summons. As a result, the scammer tries to leverage money from the victim. They will use coercion tactics such as avoiding an arrest, jail time, or higher fines.

Typically, these scammers are using VoIP phone numbers. A VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) number is basically a virtual phone number. You can purchase these numbers over various websites or applications. Scammers/Cybercriminals have found a way to leverage VoIP technology to carry out a new type of scam where they can make phone calls over the Internet, pose as a legitimate business, and request for personal and financial information. The following phone numbers are those that have been reported by recent victims claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office:

(217)764-8719
(217)599-5663

These phone numbers are VoIP based and are NOT legitimate numbers for the Sheriff’s Office. If you ever receive a phone call claiming to be from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, don’t call them back on the number they give you. If you get a phone call from a Deputy, call Sangamon County Dispatch at (217)753-6666. If you get a call from a Detective, call (217)753-6840. If you get a call from a State’s Attorney, call (217)753-6690. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER request or demand money over the telephone under any circumstances.

Additionally, you can always refer to our contact page on our website at https://www.sangamoncounty-sheriff.com/contact-us/ and the Sangamon County website https://co.sangamon.il.us/

We would also like to thank the good members of the community for bringing this information to our attention.

Please share this information with your family and friends. Stay safe.

11/09/2023

***Call/text 988 or text TALK to 741741***

This week is National Su***de Prevention Week, and the Sheriff's Office would like to emphasize that it's ok to not be ok. It's ok to feel lost. It's ok to feel sad. It's ok to feel. It's also ok to talk about those feelings. Please, if you're struggling with thoughts of su***de or self-harm, reach out to someone who can help.

11/09/2023

"When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We're not about what happened on 9/11. We're about what happened on 9/12." -Jeff Parness, NYSTY

Today, we remember. Today, we honor.

09/09/2023

Thank you Senior Services of Central Illinois for inviting us to be a part of Patriot Day (a few days early). It was such an honor to come together, with other local first responders and city officials, to remember those who served on 9/11, and the lives that were lost.

03/09/2023

Great news! Monday is not only Labor Day, but it's also Eat An Extra Dessert Day. The Sheriff's Office encourages you to partake excessively-because we've never had to arrest anyone for a sugar high. Celebrate safely, Sangamon County!

02/09/2023

Thank you to all the dedicated staff at the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office who show up every day to serve our community. If you see a Deputy or Correctional Officer this weekend, remember they are missing out on their own celebrations in the interest of serving others...feel free to say THANK YOU.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

01/09/2023

Detectives were investigating a series of burglaries to storage units. Upon making an arrest, several items were recovered, and returned to their rightful owners. Also recovered were boxes with old family photographs. The attached photographs are just a few that were located. Do these photographs look familiar to anyone, or are you able to identify any of the individuals from the most recent photograph? If you have any information reference these photographs, please contact with Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division at 217-753-6840.

25/08/2023

On August 18, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office took a child abuse report at a residence in the 400 block of North Daniel in Springfield. The Sheriff’s Office was alerted by staff with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services that a minor child was being subjected to physical and mental abuse in the home.

Detectives were assigned to investigate the case, in conjunction with DCFS and the Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center. A search warrant was obtained for the residence, and in-home surveillance cameras were seized as evidence on August 23rd.

On August 24, 2023, the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office issued arrest warrants for the two adults residing in the home. Randy J. Rogers, 35, and Ashley M. Rogers, 31, both of the 400 block of North Daniel, are each charged with three counts of Aggravated Battery. Both were taken into custody at their home at approximately 3:30P.M., and transported to the Sangamon County Jail without incident. Both remain incarcerated on bonds of $200,000.

The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center, and the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this investigation.

24/08/2023

The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office recommends staying indoors. In the air conditioning. That is all.

21/08/2023

Many Sangamon County schools return to class this week, and the Sheriff's Office reminds everyone to slow down and give your full attention while driving. Please exercise caution-watch for school buses and children walking. Good luck to all Sangamon County students, teachers and staff. We hope you have an amazing year!

18/08/2023

Detectives with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division arrested Ronald D. Beavers, 36 y/o, of the 1000 block of north Wesley, Springfield, on August 14th. Investigators believe Beavers was involved in numerous instances of burglary, scrap metal theft, and criminal damage to property.

On August 14, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Beaver’s vehicle was located parked behind a business in the 2400 block of South MacArthur. Units from the Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department responded to the area. Beavers was located and taken into custody. A second suspect, Bryant A. Simon, 33, of the 1000 block of North Wesley, was also arrested a short distance away.

Beavers and Simon are currently charged with two separate burglaries and thefts that occurred to abandoned buildings in the 1600 block and 2600 block of South MacArthur. Beavers is a suspect in additional crimes related to scrap/precious metal thefts. Beavers’ bond is set at $100,000 (10%) and Simon’s bond is set at $50,000 (10%)

Beavers has 23 prior arrests, including arrests for larceny, drugs, weapons, burglary, and criminal damage. He is currently out on bond and awaiting trial on two separate 2022 felony cases in Sangamon County, for theft and possession of methamphetamine. Simon has 20 prior arrests, including assault , larceny, drugs and burglary.

The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the numerous scrap/precious metals thefts in the area and hopes to identify and charge other suspects in relation to these crimes. Anyone having information regarding these or other crimes is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 217/753-6841

***Charges are only accusations. Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law***

21/07/2023

Last Sunday was hot, but Sheriff Campbell kept it cool as he and several SCSO deputies participated in the 20th Annual Peacekeepers Ride to raise funds for the IL Sheriff's Association and the IL Military Family Relief Fund.

A big thanks to Peacekeepers, Inc. for your continued support of Illinois military and law enforcement. Thanks also to the many LEOs who volunteered their time, to the the Air Guard 183rd Wing and to the 1000+ participants who made the day incredible!

07/07/2023

***Update***
The owner has been found. Thank you everyone for your help!

***Original Post***
The Investigations Division is attempting to locate the owner of this unique golf cart found this morning. If anyone has any information about the owner of this items, please contact the Sangamon County Investigations Division at (217)753-6840