TAZEWELL COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Tazewell County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff

Jeffrey Lower

Welcome to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office Website. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Officer of the County and the sole Law Enforcement Official elected by the people. Many believe that the Office of the Sheriff is the main keeper of accountability between Law Enforcement and the Public. In the spirit of accountability and responsiveness, we are pleased to provide this publicly accessible site on the World Wide Web. We want you to take a look at who we are and our role in Serving and Protect.

NEWS & Updates

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**MISSING PERSON UPDATE** - Andy T Warren has been located safe

Andy T Warren has been located safe. We would like to thank the community for sharing our post.
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MISSING PERSON ALERT - Andy T Warren

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating Andy T. Warren (10/23/1975)
Mr. Warren was reported missing on September 21, 2026.
Description and Circumstances: Age: 50 years old • Gender: Male • Height: 5’08”• Weight: Approximately 150 pounds • Clothing: Description of clothing is unknown • light colored hair and brown colored eyes.
Circumstance: On Monday, 09/21/2026, at approximately 1600 hours, a welfare check request was made to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office relating to Andy T. Warren. During the course of the investigation, Andy’s family wished to report him as a missing person. Andy has a possible mental disability which could place him in danger. According to witness accounts and statements, Andy was last seen, in person, sometime between September 7th through September 9th of 2026 at Northwoods Mall in Peoria, Illinois. Further follow-up and investigation is ongoing in an attempt to locate Andy.
Contact Information: Anyone with information regarding Andy T Warren's whereabouts is urged to immediately contact Detective Filarski at the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office: 309-346-4141 and Please reference TCSO Report 26-01775.
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MISSING PERSON ALERT

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📢 TCSO FOIA Requests Are Moving to GovQuest

Beginning September 5, 2026, GovQuest will become the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office’s preferred method for submitting FOIA requests electronically.

GovQuest will allow requesters to:

✅ Select the appropriate request type
✅ Receive a confirmation number
✅ Track the status of a request
✅ Receive email updates
✅ View and download released records and video footage electronically

Submit or track a request here:
🔗 records.govquest.com/tazewellcountysoil/publicportal

Creating an account is not required, but it is encouraged so you can view all your requests and their statuses in one place.

Already have a pending request? No action is needed. Existing requests will be transferred into GovQuest and will retain their original submission dates. Please do not submit a duplicate request.

Beginning September 5, [email protected] will no longer accept or process FOIA requests. An automatic response will direct senders to the GovQuest portal. Written requests will continue to be accepted by mail or personal delivery at the Sheriff’s Office.

Please do not post personal information or case-specific details in social media comments. Use the GovQuest portal for request-related information.

We appreciate your patience as we transition to this more convenient and accessible system!
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📢 TCSO FOIA Reque

Come TONIGHT to Texas Roadhouse in East Peoria for Tip-A-Cop, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois! 🌟

Law enforcement officers from agencies throughout Tazewell County will be participating from 4–8 p.m. Stop by, enjoy a great meal, say hello to our local officers, and help support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

📅 Tonight, August 24
⏰ 4–8 p.m.
📍 Texas Roadhouse — East Peoria

We hope to see you there!

#TipACop #specialolympicsillinois #lawenforcementtorchrun #TazewellCounty #EastPeoriaIL
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🚨 TAZEWELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS NOW RECRUITING! 🚨

👮‍♂️ BECOME A TAZEWELL COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF!

Are you looking for a career where you can serve your community, make a difference, and be part of something bigger? The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for new deputies!

📅 TESTING DATE:
Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ 8:00 A.M.
📍 ICC CougarPlex
1 College Dr.
East Peoria, IL

⏳ APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

🏃 Physical Agility Test Requirements:
Available at www.sheriff.tazewell-il.gov

📝 The written examination will follow the physical agility test.

If you have what it takes to serve, protect, and make a difference, we want you on our team!

👉 Apply today at www.Sheriff.Tazewell-Il.gov and take the first step toward becoming a Tazewell County Deputy Sheriff!

#TazewellCounty #TazewellCountySheriff #NowHiring #DeputySheriff #LawEnforcement #JoinOurTeam #ServeAndProtect #IllinoisLawEnforcement
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🚨 TAZEWELL COUNTY

Today, we remember Deputy Craig Whisenand.
Craig made the ultimate sacrifice on August 10, 2015 while serving the citizens of Tazewell County. Eleven years later, we continue to honor his service, his courage, and his commitment to this community.
His sacrifice is a permanent part of our Sheriff's Office history and a reminder of the risks our deputies accept every day.
Please join us in remembering Craig and keeping his family, friends, and those who served alongside him in your thoughts.

End of Watch: August 10, 2015
We will never forget.
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