Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Hillsboro, Illinois

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Hillsboro, Illinois As such, his is the largest law enforcement agency in the county.

The MCSO is committed to protecting the peace and safety of each resident & community throughout Montgomery County by enforcing laws, holding offenders accountable, & working to maintain the trust of the public we serve. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county and serves as the acting officer of the Circuit Court and director of safety and administrator of the county jail. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has a Sheriff, Undersheriff, Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator, eleven Patrol Deputies including two Patrol Sergeants and two Investigators as well as twelve Telecommunicators, six Correctional Officers, one Office Administrator, Jail Chief Cook, Maintenance personnel and one K-9 Unit.

09/12/2026

As a reminder Illinois no longer uses a cash bail system as of September 18, 2023. If you receive a call regarding an inmate at the Montgomery County jail needing bond it is most likely a scam. If you are uncertain about the status of an inmate at our jail please contact us via phone at 217-532-9511.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and thank Court Security Officer Randy Greenwood for his ...
09/11/2026

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office would like to recognize and thank Court Security Officer Randy Greenwood for his years of dedicated service. Thank you and best wishes in retirement. You will be missed.

09/11/2026
09/08/2026

Route 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen is now open to traffic.

Drivers traveling through the area can resume their normal route. Please continue to use caution while traveling through the area.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of people in our community and across our nation.

Whether you’re enjoying a day off, spending time with family and friends, or working today, we hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day!

Thank you to the Witt Royalty to stopping by the Sheriff’s Office today and bringing some delicious treats. We appreciat...
08/22/2026

Thank you to the Witt Royalty to stopping by the Sheriff’s Office today and bringing some delicious treats. We appreciate you thinking of us.

08/12/2026

Press release:
On the evening of August 11th through the morning of August 12th information was received through the Nokomis Police Department that a possible explosive device(s) was located inside of an abandoned residence near Shane Cole Park in Nokomis. A subsequent investigation by NPD, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Secretary of State Police Bomb Squad, and FBI led to a search warrant being obtained through the Montgomery County States Attorney Office. A perimeter was established around the residence and neighbors were advised to evacuate their homes or shelter in place. Secretary of State Police Bomb Squad and FBI then systematically conducted a search of the exterior and interior of the property. The search resulted with items resembling a “pipe bomb” being removed from the residence, analyzed, and deemed to be non-explosive. No explosive devices or material were located on the property. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank those residents impacted for your cooperation and patience. We would also like to thank NPD, SOS bomb squad, FBI, Montgomery County EMA, Montgomery County States Attorney Shaw, and Nokomis Fire and Ambulance for your dedicated service as this matter was carefully resolved.

08/12/2026

UPDATE:

The investigation in Nokomis has been completed, and all affected roadways are now open to traffic.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will release an official statement regarding the incident shortly. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation throughout the investigation.

08/12/2026

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident with the Nokomis Police Department and Secretary of State Police near Shane Cole Park.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of the community and residents. To protect the integrity of the investigation no further information will be released until the investigation is complete.

08/04/2026

In-person visiting for detainees at the Montgomery County Jail, scheduled for today, Tuesday, 08/04/2026, has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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140 N Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
62049

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