Piatt County Sheriff's Office

Piatt County Sheriff's Office Piatt County Sheriff's Office Piatt County is a small county in Central Illinois consisting of approximately 440 square miles and a population of 16,700.
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The first Sheriff of Piatt County, John Piatt, took office in May, 1841, shortly after the county was formed. The current sheriff, Mark Vogelzang, was appointed sheriff on June 9, 2021, and was officially sworn into office on June 30, 2021. Sheriff Vogelzang is the thirty-forth individual to hold the office. The Piatt County Sheriff's Office consists of a Patrols and Investigations Division, a K-9

unit, a Court Security Division and a Corrections Division that operates a jail with a capacity of seventy-six inmates.

06/02/2026

***UPDATE: All non-emergency lines have been restored and are back in service.***

June 2, 2026 at 8:15 A.M.

All non-emergency phone lines are currently down at the Piatt County Sheriff’s Office. Please use 217-714-1921 for non-emergency calls. We will advise when the lines are restored. 911 lines are still fully functional.

*This is a backup phone line only. Once traditional phone lines are restored, this backup phone line will no longer be active.*

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05/26/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Piatt County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and the Piatt County Courthouse will be closed Monday May 25, 2026 in o...
05/23/2026

The Piatt County Sheriff’s Administrative Office and the Piatt County Courthouse will be closed Monday May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Both will resume normal business hours Tuesday May 26, 2026.

It is with deep sadness to announce that Rosemary Sawlaw, retired Sheriff’s Administrative Assistant for the Piatt Count...
05/18/2026

It is with deep sadness to announce that Rosemary Sawlaw, retired Sheriff’s Administrative Assistant for the Piatt County Sheriff’s Office has left this earthly world to be with our Heavenly Father. Rosemary worked for 32 years as the Sheriff’s Administrative Assistant working under three Sheriff’s including 5 1/2 terms alongside her husband, Sheriff Forrest Sawlaw. Rosemary was an amazing lady and will be truly missed by many. She will always be well known for her kindness as well as the goodies that she provided quite frequently for the employees of the Sheriff’s Office. She “loved with food” as her daughter Emily always said. Rest in Peace Rosemary! ❤️🙏

Congratulations to the Piatt County 2026 recipient of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship, Molly Kinder. We ...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to the Piatt County 2026 recipient of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship, Molly Kinder. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

May 4 - 10, 2026 National Correctional Officers Week The Piatt County Sheriff's Office would like to acknowledge our exc...
05/05/2026

May 4 - 10, 2026 National Correctional Officers Week

The Piatt County Sheriff's Office would like to acknowledge our exceptional corrections staff and say THANK YOU for your dedication and the work that you do. Its not an easy job but you all do it to the best of your abilities and its much appreciated! David D., Jeremy T., Shane B., Brad Y., James O., Aiden O., Alayna B., Matthew V., (and our part time master controller Monica T.)

05/01/2026

As part of our continued commitment to public service and our support of youth and education, the County Sheriffs of Illinois are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 scholarship awards. This year, 122 students statewide will receive financial assistance to continue their education at accredited institutions of higher learning.

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association established this scholarship program in 1979. Now entering its 47th year, the program recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, and strong character. It stands as a testament to our belief in the power of education and the importance of investing in the next generation.

With the support of our County Sheriffs and our Citizen Membership Program, we are proud to award $63,000 in scholarships this year, helping students take the next step toward their goals and future success.

A sincere THANK YOU to our dedicated Citizen and Business Members. Your continued support makes programs like this possible and strengthens communities across Illinois.

To learn more about our scholarships and the mission of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, visit www.ilsheriff.org

04/30/2026

Thanks to Piatt County Board funding through a portion of their awarded Opioid Settlement Funds, a new service is now available to our County residents. In a collaboration with our friends at the DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department, Piatt County residents can now safely dispose of their sharps in an outside sharp collection box, which will be located and serviced at Health Department’s Monticello office. This is just another great example of County Departments collaborating to better resource our community.

Great job Piatt County! The National Drug Take Back Day was a success with 20 drop offs, five full boxes filled, and 139...
04/25/2026

Great job Piatt County!

The National Drug Take Back Day was a success with 20 drop offs, five full boxes filled, and 139 lbs. collected between 9am-noon.

If you missed today’s event, there is a permanent collection box in the lobby of the Piatt County Sheriff’s Office that you can drop accepted items 24/7/365.

Special thanks to the Piatt County Mental Health Center for their partnership with these events.

This event runs twice a year, so be looking in the fall for the next event date!

04/25/2026

TODAY from 9am-NOON! (4/25/26)

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

The Piatt County Sheriff’s Office is continuing our partnership with the Piatt County Mental Health Center and are hosting a drop off location TODAY from 9am-NOON. Just pull into the parking lot at the Piatt County Sheriff’s Office/Public Safety Building located at 1216 Raymond Road in Monticello (continue to end of road past the City of Monticello Dog Park) and workers will collect your unused, unwanted, or expired medication for safe disposal.

A free donut for all participants!

Accepted:

Vitamins
Prescription Meds
Prescription Patches
Prescription Ointments
Pet Medication
Over-the-Counter Medication
Liquid Medication must be tightly sealed in original bottle.

Not Accepted:

Syringes and other Sharps
Inhalers
Thermometers
Aerosol Cans

Address

1216 Raymond Road
Monticello, IL
61856

Telephone

+12177625761

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