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.
**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
Road Closure- Townline Road is closed from Mackinaw Road to Boston School Road (Mackinaw Township) due to a crash please avoid the area. We will update when the road is open. ... See MoreSee Less
Make memories, not mistakes. The best way to wrap up your St. Paddy’s celebration? A safe, sober ride home.
🍀Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
#DriveSober #PlanASoberRide #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving #StPatricksDay #CelebrateResponsibly #TrafficSafety #ArriveAlive ... See MoreSee Less
🐾 Today we honor the four-legged heroes who serve and protect alongside our deputies.
March 13 marks National K9 Veterans Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the courage, loyalty, and service of military and law enforcement working dogs. The date was chosen to commemorate March 13, 1942, when the U.S. Army officially established the K9 Corps, also known as the “War Dog Program,” formally beginning the use of trained dogs in the United States military.
Since then, K9s have become an essential part of both military and law enforcement operations. From tracking suspects and locating missing persons to detecting narcotics and explosives, these highly trained dogs work side-by-side with their handlers to help keep our communities safe.
Today we proudly recognize the hardworking K9 teams of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, including our current K9 Deputy Gillespie, and his K9 partner Maverick. We also extend our sincere appreciation to all of our past K9 deputies and their K9 partners who have served our office and community with dedication and honor.
🐾 If you see a K9 team today, take a moment to thank them for their service — both the deputy and their four-legged partner.
#NationalK9VeteransDay ... See MoreSee Less