Sheriff Bill Brooks

09/24/2026

08/21/2026

Sheriff Bill Brooks wants to congratulate Deputy Huber Cortes on his recent graduation from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Cortes will be assigned to dayshift until completion of field training.

While in the academy Deputy Cortes was recognized for placing 4th in his graduating class for fi****ms proficiency.

Pictured with Deputy Cortes is Sgt Erik Janke and Captain David Rozzi.

08/18/2026

On August 7th 2026 the White County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement were able to recover multiple stolen items that were related to thefts from electrical substations in White County. Sheriff Brooks would like to update the community that the Sheriff’s Office has continued to follow up on information and investigative leads. On August 8th 2026 the North Judson Police Department and the White County Sheriff’s Office we are able to identify property that was still missing. Detectives from the White County Sheriff’s Office seized additional copper wiring and electrical equipment and were able to return these items to the rightful owner.

Sheriff Brooks would like to thank the community and the North Judson Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

08/12/2026

As we continue to monitor the flooding along the river and other areas, Sheriff Brooks would like to advise the citizens of White County, especially in the Buffalo area and areas prone to flooding along the river, as the conditions are worsening. With the current weather situation, and with more storms to follow, we recommend moving to higher ground for your safety. This will help emergency personnel later during any possible evacuations.

If you need any assistance please feel free to give us a call at 574-583-7103.

As always be cautious of standing water on roadways and down trees as our 911 center has been receiving multiple calls of this.

We will keep you updated as conditions change.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

06/04/2026

Urgent for Release:

At approximately 1 pm Inmate Abner Morales Martinez, 35yr old Hispanic male, home address in Chicago was able to manipulate the locks on an exterior security door and escape the White County Jail.

Note: Martinez was incarcerated in our facility on a White County warrant for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

There is a large police presence in the Monticello area seeking the location of Martinez at this time.

Please call 911 if you have any information or have seen Martinez.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

02/12/2026

Sheriff Bill Brooks wants to recognize the continued hard work and dedication to all of our officers here at the White County Sheriff's Office. Below you will find a synopsis of calendar year 2025 and the incredible work our Officers have done:

Calls for Service: 16,240
Reports Taken: 2,039
Traffic Stops Conducted: 4,573

Total arrests for 2025: 418

• Felony Arrests: 151
• Misdemeanor Arrests: 267
• Drug-Related Arrests: 162
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Arrests: 130

Traffic Safety & Crash Response:

Deputies responded to 498 total accidents, including:
• 414 Property Damage Accidents
• 80 Personal Injury Accidents
• 4 Fatal Accidents

Traffic enforcement and proactive patrol efforts remain a priority in reducing dangerous driving behaviors and improving roadway safety across White County.

K-9 Unit Impact

The White County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit continued to be an invaluable asset in 2025, assisting in narcotics detection, suspect apprehension, tracking, and community demonstrations.
• 122 K-9 Related Arrests

Since the beginning of this administration in 2019, there have been 540 total K-9 related arrests, demonstrating the sustained effectiveness and importance of the K-9 program in enhancing public safety and enforcement efforts throughout White County.

The K-9 program remains a cornerstone of the department’s proactive enforcement efforts.

S*x & Violent Offender Registry Compliance

The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to monitoring and enforcing Indiana’s S*x and Violent Offender Registry requirements:

• 96 Total Registry Registrations
• 94 S*x and Violent Offender Home Verifications Conducted

These compliance checks are critical in maintaining transparency and community safety.

Deputy Training & Professional Development:

The White County Sheriff’s Office places a strong emphasis on professional development and ongoing training to ensure deputies are equipped with the most current knowledge, skills, and best practices in law enforcement.

In 2025, deputies completed a combined total of 2,605 training hours. These hours include advanced law enforcement training, fi****ms qualifications, legal updates, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, crisis intervention, and specialized instruction.
Continued training ensures that deputies remain prepared to meet the evolving needs of the community while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accountability.

Commitment to the Community:

Sheriff Brooks and the White County Sheriff’s Office remain dedicated to protecting life and property, upholding the Constitution, and serving with integrity. The 2025 statistics reflect not only enforcement activity but also the daily commitment of deputies, corrections officers, dispatchers, and civilian staff who work tirelessly on behalf of our community.

We thank the citizens of White County for their continued trust and support.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Message from Sheriff Bill Brooks Sheriff ✨🎄

Sheriff Bill Brooks and the White County Sheriff’s Office would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As you celebrate with family and friends, please remember to travel safely, slow down, and make responsible choices during the holiday season.

Joining in on the holiday spirit is K9 Niro, who’s proudly showing off his very own white beard this Christmas! 🐾❄️ He’s proof that even our hardest-working partners can enjoy a little holiday cheer.

Stay safe, look out for one another, and we look forward to serving you in the year ahead. 🎁🚓