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.

06/11/2026

The majority of loose cattle in the Fillmore area have been recovered. There are still several loose and we urge you to continue to use caution while traveling in the area.
The MCSO would like to thank the first responders, volunteers and all those who took part in recovering the cattle and keeping our citizens and roadways safe.

06/10/2026

PLEASE USE CAUTION - LOOSE CATTLE

Please use caution if you are traveling on Burg Road between Illinois Route 185 and into the Village of Fillmore. There is still a large number of cows running loose. The owners are in the area attempting to locate and secure the cows. If possible please avoid the area. If you are unable to avoid the area please use extreme caution. Please slow down and watch for cows, horses, or ATV's that may be on the roadway.

May their sacrifices be eternal
05/25/2026

May their sacrifices be eternal

05/20/2026

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Hillsboro Health and CEO Mike Alexander for generously donating 2 new wheelchairs which will be available for use at the Montgomery County courthouses.

Congratulations to the 2026 Montgomery County recipient of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship, Ella Huelson....
05/19/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Montgomery County recipient of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship, Ella Huelson. Ella is a senior at Nokomis High School and will be attending Lincoln Land Community College in the fall.

Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have earned you this well-deserved honor. We are proud to recognize your accomplishments and wish you all the best as you pursue your future goals and endeavors. Congratulations again, Ella!

Thank you to the Coffeen Fire Department for the sweet treats and support during Police Week. We appreciate you thinking...
05/15/2026

Thank you to the Coffeen Fire Department for the sweet treats and support during Police Week. We appreciate you thinking of us and all you do for our community. We’re grateful for your continued support during this week and beyond.

National Police Week is May 10-16, 2026. This week, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office joins communities across the ...
05/11/2026

National Police Week is May 10-16, 2026.

This week, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office joins communities across the nation in recognizing National Police Week. We honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve with courage, integrity and dedication each and every day.

We also remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and keep their families, friends and fellow officers in our thoughts. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thank you to our deputies at the MCSO and all law enforcement officers for your continued commitment to protecting and serving our communities. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. 💙

The Hillsboro Police Department Partners and HCUD #3 are partnering with The Autism Hero Project to launch the Blue Enve...
05/08/2026

The Hillsboro Police Department Partners and HCUD #3 are partnering with The Autism Hero Project to launch the Blue Envelope Program in our community.

This program is designed to help improve communication and understanding during interactions between first responders and individuals on the autism spectrum.

Deputy Cody McCoy and Officer Frank Kenny are pictured displaying the Blue Envelope Program materials.

Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this important program to our community. 💙

On the evening of 4/22/26 a male passenger of a traffic stop began to choke and could not breathe. MCSO Deputy Sgt Holli...
05/05/2026

On the evening of 4/22/26 a male passenger of a traffic stop began to choke and could not breathe. MCSO Deputy Sgt Holliday and MCSO Deputy Murzynski quickly recognized the situation and performed a life saving technique. Due to the Deputies attention to detail and quick decision making they successfully dislodged the object obstructing the males airway and requested further medical assistance. Sheriff Holshouser and MCSO presented certificates of appreciation to the Deputies for their life saving actions.

National Correctional Officer Week is May 3-9, 2026.The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office would like to honor the dedic...
05/04/2026

National Correctional Officer Week is May 3-9, 2026.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office would like to honor the dedicated officers who serve in our correctional facility and work every day to keep our community safe. Their role may be behind the scenes, but their professionalism, strength, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

Please join us in thanking our correctional officers for their service to Montgomery County. We appreciate you today and every day.

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140 N Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
62049

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