Kendall County Sheriff's Office

08/28/2026

for more information on wanted subjects in Kendall County, please visit www.kendallcountyil.gov/sheriff

08/27/2026

Why did they choose a career in law enforcement? What keeps them motivated? And what makes them proud to serve the Kendall County community?

In our Proud to Serve video series, we sit down with members of the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office to hear their stories, learn what inspired them to serve, and discover what makes this career so meaningful to them.

Behind every badge is a person with a story - and we're proud to share theirs. First up is Sergeant Cassie Taylor.

08/26/2026

The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate this traffic crash and we are asking for assistance. We would like to speak with anyone who saw what happened or anyone who may have stopped to assist the people involved.

If you are able to help, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you.

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal head-on traffic crash that occurred at approximately 1:41 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, on Galena Rd west of Clark Rd in Little Rock Township.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling westbound on Galena Rd attempted to pass another westbound vehicle and collided with a vehicle traveling eastbound on Galena Rd. The 49-year-old male driver, and sole occupant of the passing vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The occupants of the other vehicle, a 38-year-old female and two children, were transported to a local hospital with significant injuries that are, at this time, not believed to be life-threatening. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation remains ongoing at this time. The roadway was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Plano Police Department, Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District, Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District, and the Kendall County Coroner’s Office.

08/25/2026

FREE Community Shred Event for Oswego Township Residents!

When: Saturday, August 29th 9:00am-noon (or until trucks are full)
Where: Oswego Township Building (99 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery)

Questions? Call the Oswego Township at 630-554-3211

08/19/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING 📢

We are accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Electronic Home Monitoring Assistant Coordinator.

All information regarding the job posting and the application can be found here: https://www.kendallcountyil.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/582/5?widgetId=2640

08/19/2026

Looking to add some color to your home while supporting a great cause? Special Olympics Illinois- Region C is hosting a mum sale, and every purchase helps support Special Olympics Illinois athletes and their programs.

Order TODAY - Deadline is September 1st! - https://support.soill.org/mumsforamission26

08/18/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING 📢

We are accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Records Clerk. All information regarding the job posting and the application can be found here: www.kendallcountyil.gov/employment

Questions can be directed to our HR Department at [email protected]

08/16/2026

Join us in congratulating our two newest deputies who graduated from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) on Friday - Deputy Bautista and Deputy Avery! 🚓🎉

We are excited to welcome them to the office as they get ready to hit the streets and begin their field training.

Pictured left to right: Undersheriff Richardson, Commander Langston, Sgt. Hagerty, Deputy Bautista, Deputy Avery, Sheriff Baird, Deputy Commander Waltmire, Deputy Borzick, and Deputy Commander Vaclavik.

08/14/2026

Slow Down, Stay Safe: A Public Safety Message from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office

In the past few months, several tragic traffic crashes have occurred in Kendall County. These tragedies impact our entire community, but many traffic crashes are preventable.

Speed appears to have been a contributing factor in several of these crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding continues to be a significant factor in traffic fatalities nationwide, and approximately 38% of traffic fatalities in Illinois are speeding-related.

The highest number of speed-related fatalities occurs between June and September. In Illinois in 2024, nearly 34.7% of speed-related fatal crashes occurred during this period, according to NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data.

Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to safely negotiate curves and maneuver around obstacles in the roadway. It also increases the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a hazard and the distance required for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. Additionally, speeding increases the risk of crashes and injuries because other drivers and pedestrians may have difficulty accurately judging a speeding vehicle’s distance and speed.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office regularly partners with law enforcement agencies across the state, as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), to conduct targeted traffic enforcement. These efforts are conducted in addition to the routine traffic enforcement operations performed by Sheriff’s Office deputies each day.

Undersheriff Bobby Richardson stated, “Every time someone chooses to speed or drive impaired, they are putting their own life and the lives of others at risk. We want everyone to make it home safely, and that starts with making responsible decisions behind the wheel. Slow down, stay focused, and never drive under the influence. Working together, we can make our roads safer for everyone.”

Safety on our roads is a collaborative effort, and it is incumbent upon all of us to do our part to keep everyone safe while traveling throughout our community.

Please slow down, stay alert, and never get behind the wheel unless you are sober.

For more information and statistics, please visit NHTSA's speeding dashboard: https://explore.dot.gov/views/DV_FARS_SPD/Home?%3Aiid=1&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y&%3Aembed=y

08/13/2026

Schools across Kendall County are resuming, or will be resuming shortly, and with that, we will start to see buses out and about more regularly. Here are a few reminders about staying safe around buses and what to do when you see them on the road.

If you are driving, remember these simple rules:

Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. You should slow down and prepare to stop your vehicle.

Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. You must stop your car and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before you can start driving again.

Even when lights aren’t flashing, watch for children, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone, or bus stop.

Vehicles traveling in both directions MUST STOP when on a two-lane road

When on a multi-lane road (4 or more lanes) or on a divided road, vehicles BEHIND the bus MUST STOP. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may proceed with caution.

PARENTS - talk bus safety with your children:

Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Teach them to play it SAFE:

*Stay at least ten feet — five giant steps — away from the curb.
*Always wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver signals for you to board.
*Face forward after finding a seat on the bus.
*Exit the bus after it stops and look left-right-left for cars before crossing a street.