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.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Today from 10am-2pm
Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Deputies will be available in the front lobby of the Tazewell County Justice Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to answer questions and safely collect expired or unused medications. This is a simple and important way to help keep our community safe and prevent misuse—stop by and do your part.
Tazewell County Justice Center - 101 S. Capitol St. Pekin, IL. 61554 ... See MoreSee Less
🎓 Peacekeepers Scholarship Opportunity 🎓
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the 2026 Peacekeepers Scholarship Program. This is a great opportunity for eligible students to receive financial support toward their education.
📄 Application can be found here:
www.ilsheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Peacekeepers-Scholarship-Packet.pdf
🗓 Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Monday, June 1, 2026.
📬 Submission Options:
• Drop off in person at the Sheriff’s Office
• Email to: [email protected]
• Mail to:
Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Peacekeepers Scholarship
101 S. Capitol St.
Pekin, IL 61554
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*Those eligible to apply for the Peacekeeper Scholarship include dependents of Law Enforcement Officers who are either active duty, retired, or those killed in line of duty. Also eligible are dependents of active duty Military, Military Reserve, National Guard, or of those killed in action.* ... See MoreSee Less
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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.**UPDATE: Cole Street has reopened between Brady Park and Riley Lane.
Cole Street in East Peoria is currently closed between Brady Park and Riley Lane
Cole Street in East Peoria is currently closed between Brady Park and Riley Lane due to an investigation. Please find an alternate route. We will provide updates when the roadway reopens. ... See MoreSee Less
Arrest Made Following Child Exploitation Investigation
Tazewell County, IL - The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Joshua J. Donath, 43, of Manito, Illinois, for felony offenses related to the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Donath was taken into custody on April 8, 2026, and transported to the Tazewell County Jail for processing.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation as part of the Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting children and pursuing those who exploit minors.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ... See MoreSee Less
Arrest Made Following Child Exploitation Investigation
Tazewell County, IL - The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Jon Paul Deyo, 45, of East Peoria, Illinois, for multiple felony offenses related to the possession and dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Deyo was taken into custody on April 9, 2026, and transported to the Tazewell County Jail for processing.
The investigation was conducted by the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office with the East Peoria Police Department assisting. Both agencies participate in the Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting children and pursuing those who exploit minors.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ... See MoreSee Less
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 📵
No text, post, or notification is worth a life. When you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to drive. Distracted driving is 100% preventable—let’s keep our community roads safe by keeping our eyes on the road and our hands on the wheel. ... See MoreSee Less
Today we officially swore in Jim Kaminski as the new Director of Court Security for the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office.
Jim will continue serving as Chief Bailiff while also taking on the expanded responsibilities of Director of Court Security, helping ensure the safety and security of our courts, and Courthouses.
Jim brings a wealth of experience to this role, having retired as a Deputy Chief from the Pekin Police Department. His leadership, professionalism, and dedication to public service make him the right person for this position.
Please join us in congratulating Jim on this well-deserved appointment! ... See MoreSee Less
Update: Townline Road is open after being closed due to crash ... See MoreSee Less