Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Tazewell County TRIAD Senior Safety Survey
All month long the Tazewell County TRIAD will be asking the community to participate in our Senior Safety Survey.
If you haven’t already, please click the button below and let us know your thoughts.
For questions regarding this survey, please call the Tazewell County Sheriff’s office and ask for the TRIAD representative 309-478-5651.
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.
🚨 ARREST ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
On January 19, 2026, Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a former employee of Spring Lake Elementary School in connection with an alleged theft exceeding $150,000.
The suspect, a 54-year-old Manito resident, was charged with Class X Felony Theft following an investigation into alleged misuse of school financial accounts.
The arrest was made without incident, and the individual was booked into the Tazewell County Jail.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting public institutions and ensuring accountability.
➡️ This case remains pending. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
See full press release here:
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Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes and thanks the men and women of law enforcement who serve our community with dedication, professionalism, and integrity.
Every day, our deputies and law enforcement partners work to protect lives, uphold the law, and strengthen the safety of Tazewell County. This service often comes with personal sacrifice, as well as the support of families who stand behind them.
We are grateful for the trust of our community and for the commitment of those who choose to serve it.
Thank you for your service—today and every day.
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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🎉 Congratulations to Our Newest Deputy! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Deputy Tyler Clark on his successful graduation from the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center (MCLETC).
Deputy Clark began his career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Officer in December 2018. We are proud to see him reach this important milestone and take the next step in his law enforcement career.
Congratulations, Deputy Clark, and thank you for your continued service to our community.
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🎉 Plan on celebrating tonight?
Don’t drop the ball — leave that to NYC!
Have a designated sober driver or safe ride lined up so everyone makes it home safely.
🎆 Happy New Year!
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SPRINGFIELD ROAD WILL OPEN AT 11:00AM 12/29/25
12/29/25
The Tazewell County Highway Department is advising motorists that Springfield Road in rural Pekin will be open to traffic beginning at 11:00 am. ... See MoreSee Less
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: SPRINGFIELD ROAD CLOSED 🚨
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: SPRINGFIELD ROAD CLOSED 🚨
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists that Springfield Road is currently closed in both directions between Illinois Route 9 and Broadway in rural Pekin.
• Reason: Several downed electric poles.
• Duration: Repairs are extensive; the road is expected to remain closed through the night.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Message from the North Pole!
Local police and fire departments just received a message from the North Pole. According to Buddy the Elf, Santa and the reindeer are expected to fly into Tazewell County at 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.The Jolly Old Elf made a list, and he checked it twice. He was very pleased with the good behavior of the boys and girls of Tazewell County this year.Apparently, Santa’s belt was a little tighter than normal last year when he returned to the workshop. Buddy asked for the children to only set out two cookies this Christmas, and maybe just a couple carrots for the reindeer.Buddy said the students at the North Pole Elf-ementary are out of school for the holiday, just like all of you. Though you’re taking a break from learning the Elf-abet, he wants you to remember to practice good behavior and to be kind to others.Tazewell County 911 - TC3 will receive a message just before Santa’s arrival. You can hear the dispatcher broadcast Santa’s location to local officers by listening to the scanner app "5-0 Radio Police Scanner - Tazewell County Sheriff” at 8pm. ... See MoreSee Less