Macon County Sheriff's Office

09/01/2026

Changes are coming to Illinois in January that affect many types of electric devices used by both children and adults.

The Illinois Secretary of State has put together a helpful guide explaining the new requirements.

Parents: If you’re considering an electric scooter, bike, or similar device as a Christmas gift this year, take a few minutes to review this information before you buy.

Check out the guide at the link below so you know what changes are coming.

You are about to visit a site not owned by Illinois Secretary of State. Please note that Illinois Secretary of State is not responsible for any information, content, or products on third-party sites. This linked site is not bound by the Illinois Secretary of State Privacy Policy found by clicking he...

08/31/2026

The Macon County Sheriff's Office would like your assistance identifying this individual for questioning. Please call Detective Lambdin at 217-424-1335 with any information. As always, thank you for your help.
26-15583

08/31/2026

**UPDATE IDENTIFIED**
The Macon County Sheriff's Office would like your assistance identifying these individuals for questioning. Please call Detective Lilly at 217-424-1337 with any information. As always, thank you for your help.
26-16001

08/29/2026

Today marked a proud moment as MCLETC BCO Class 26-30 officially graduated. We are honored to recognize four of our Corrections Officers who successfully completed this important achievement.

Please join me in congratulating Certified Corrections Officers Aubert, Endrizzi, Spencer, and Voelker on this significant milestone.

We are extremely proud to have each of them as part of our team and look forward to the continued professionalism, dedication, and service they bring to our facility.

Congratulations to all—well done!

08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming three new deputies to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office: Anthony Comer, Collin Budd, and Ashton Dawson.

The new deputies will attend the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center basic academy before beginning field training.

Pictured from left: Lt. Flannery, Deputy Anthony Comer, Deputy Collin Budd, Deputy Ashton Dawson, and Sheriff Jim Root.

08/21/2026

Today Deputy Rayhill completed the 16-week police training academy at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center. He will now start his 17-week Field Training program at the Macon County Sheriffs Office to build on his base of knowledge and training. Deputy Rayhill is pictured with Sheriff Root and Lieutenant Flannery. Congratulations Deputy Rayhill!

08/12/2026

** UPDATE-IDENTIFIED**
The Macon County Sheriff's Office would like your assistance identifying this individual for questioning. Please call Detective Lilly at 217-424-1337 with any information. Thank you for the help.
26-13309

08/11/2026

The Macon County Sheriff's Office would like your assistance identifying these individuals for questioning. Please call Detective Whetstone at 217-424-1345 with any information. Thank you for the help.
26-14072

08/05/2026

Last night, we had a wonderful time participating in National Night Out 2026. It was an enjoyable evening spent meeting new people and catching up with so many familiar faces. It was especially rewarding to see so many families and children stop by to visit, ask questions, and spend time with our deputies.

Thank you to everyone who came out, the organizers who worked so hard to put the event together, and the food trucks and entertainers who helped make the evening such a success.

National Night Out is an opportunity for law enforcement and the community to come together in a relaxed setting, connect, build relationships, and strengthen the partnerships that help make our community a safer place. We appreciate everyone who stopped by to visit with us. Thank you for making it another successful National Night Out!

07/28/2026

Effective August 1, 2026, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office will conclude its oversight of Macon County Animal Control. Responsibility for the department will return to Macon County.

Approximately 20 years ago, the Sheriff’s Office entered into what was intended to be a temporary agreement to assist the County Board in stabilizing and improving an agency in need of additional leadership and support. That temporary arrangement ultimately continued for two decades, despite Animal Control being an independent department of county government. The arrangement served an important purpose when it began, but Animal Control is an independent county department and will operate under the oversight of the County.

As part of the current oversight agreement the Sheriff’s Office conducts misdemeanor animal related criminal investigations within the City of Decatur. That responsibility will end when the agreement concludes on August 1, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office will work with the County Board and Animal Control personnel to support an orderly transition.