St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, Belleville Illinois

St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, Belleville Illinois The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department is located in Southern Illinois. St. Clair County was founded in 1790. In 2022, our population was recorded as 252,671.
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St Clair County is 674 square miles.

**Media Release**On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at midnight, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department 911 communications...
06/12/2026

**Media Release**

On Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at midnight, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department 911 communications center received a call of a possible attempted home invasion in the 100 block of Lepere Court (unincorporated Dupo) and subsequent shots fired at the residence. St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the location and officers with the Dupo Police Department had already arrived on scene and separated the subjects.

Upon further investigation, the deputies learned that the male subject who had reportedly attempted entry into the home was the ex-boyfriend of a woman who lived at the location. Information was provided that the male suspect was near a rear bedroom window when the current boyfriend of the woman exited the house and observed the ex-boyfriend on the property. The current boyfriend was in possession of a weapon and fired one shot but was unsure if he struck the ex-boyfriend.

Deputies searched the area with the assistance of a K9 officer from the East St. Louis Police Department and a Sheriff’s Department K9, investigators were able to retrieve a rifle that had been discarded by an additional suspect and subsequently located him as well. Investigators subsequently located the additional male suspect who had discarded the rifle and fled from the scene.

Interviews were conducted with all individuals involved in this investigation and on Thursday, June 11th, Investigator Benjamin Vise submitted a warrant application to the St. Clair County State’s Attorneys’ Office for criminal charges.

On Thursday, June 11th, Assistant State’s Attorney Tara Mendola issued the following charges:

Timothy R. Durham (29 years old)
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Criminal Felony)

Joe A. Chandler (36 years old)
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (Class 4 Criminal Felony)

Michael E. Chancellor (29 years old)
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Criminal Felony)

All suspects were taken into custody without incident and are currently detained at the St. Clair County Jail pending further order of the court.

Thanks to the diligent efforts of the responding officers and investigators, several fi****ms were removed from individuals who used them unlawfully and recklessly, placing our community at risk of harm.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to contact the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois on their 24-hour hotline at 618-235-0892 or by visiting http://www.vpcswi.org (http://www.vpcswi.org/) for additional resources.

**Required by Illinois Supreme Court**
All persons charged with a crime are innocent until found guilty in a court of law

Lt. James Hendricks
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department

05/29/2026

The search and rescue operation previously reported in the Signal Hill neighborhood has concluded. Our attempts to locate Mr. Litsey were unsuccessful at this time and will be continued as more information becomes available.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department along with the Signal Hill Fire Department, St. Clair County Special Emergency...
05/29/2026

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department along with the Signal Hill Fire Department, St. Clair County Special Emergency Services, and S.A.R. K9 group is currently conducting a search and rescue operation in the Signal Hill area.

There is currently numerous fire department personnel and officers with K-9 units walking in the area and using u.t.v’s.

The Signal Hill Fire Department will be utilized as a command post for this operation and we will post a follow-up to this notification when the operation has concluded. Thank you for your assistance.

On 5-27-26 at 4:53 p.m., deputies with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department responded to the 100 block of Signal Hi...
05/29/2026

On 5-27-26 at 4:53 p.m., deputies with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department responded to the 100 block of Signal Hill Boulevard (unincorporated Belleville) after being contacted by a homeowner reporting suspicious activity at his home.

The homeowner reported that a white male suspect, identifying himself as a Ameren utility worker entered his home after stating there was a problem with interior utility connections. The owner became suspicious after noticing that the male did not have any identification or a safety vest displaying the name or logo of the utility company.

The homeowner then contacted 911 and reported the incident while the male was still inside. After hearing the homeowner on the phone with dispatchers, the suspect fled from the home driving a white Chevrolet pickup truck with no markings.

The suspect is identified as:

White male (approximately 30 years old)
Blonde hair
Tattoo on arm
Last observed wearing a reflective vest with a white helmet, blue jeans, and work boots.

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department would like to remind our citizens that if you are unsure of the identity of workers at your residence, you should protect yourself by contacting Ameren customer service directly at 1-800-755-5000 or by following the below tips:

Do Not Open the Door: Talk to the person through the closed and locked door.

Demand Official ID: Ask to see a physical photo ID and an official uniform. Genuine workers will not hesitate to show this or wait while you verify it.

Call the Utility Company: Look up your local utility provider's official phone number—never use the phone number the worker gives you.

Call to confirm if a work order has been placed for your address.

If you have information in reference to this incident, please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department non-emergency dispatch center at 618-825-2051 and reference case #26-04997 or the Criminal Investigative Division at 618-825-5204.

Missing Person:The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Division is requesting information from the publi...
05/28/2026

Missing Person:

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Division is requesting information from the public in an attempt to locate:

Douglas “Scott” Litsey
64 year old White Male

On May 24th, Douglas Litsey was reported missing from his home in the Signal Hill Neighborhood of Belleville. An investigation determined Douglas was last seen on May 21st by surveillance in the area near his residence. Litsey was seen wearing light colored pants (possibly blue jeans) and a dark colored short sleeved t-shirt.

If anyone has any information about Douglas’ whereabouts, please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department at 618-825-2051 and reference case #26-04907

A solemn day honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving our country.
05/25/2026

A solemn day honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving our country.

This morning, a group of our current members gathered with out retirees from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. ...
05/14/2026

This morning, a group of our current members gathered with out retirees from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. We are thankful for the exceptional contributions and dedication of our retirees and members of the department.

Each May, our nation comes together to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Origina...
05/11/2026

Each May, our nation comes together to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established by presidential proclamation President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th and a week of observances recognizing officers who given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our communities with dedication and courage.

National Police week is both a time of solemn remembrance and a celebration of the men and women who serve with integrity and bravery every day. It reminds us that behind every badge is a story of service, sacrifice and family.

On behalf of all of the gentlemen at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, we would like to wish all of our incredi...
05/10/2026

On behalf of all of the gentlemen at the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, we would like to wish all of our incredible moms a Happy Mother's Day! We appreciate all that you do for our department and community.

This morning we picked up our Ride with the Sheriff winners and “transported” them to Queen of Peace. Have a great fiel...
05/08/2026

This morning we picked up our Ride with the Sheriff winners and “transported” them to Queen of Peace. Have a great field day guys!

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Belleville, IL
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