Washington County Sheriff's Office, Nashville, Illinois

Washington County Sheriff's Office, Nashville, Illinois Ross Schultze, Sheriff

05/14/2026

With Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday May 15th, 2026 and Police Week May 10th through May 16th we honor our brave officers who serve on the front lines. These courageous officers protect our families, safeguard our communities and always answer the calls for service.

This week we honor the brave men and women serving in law enforcement and memorialize those who sacrificed their lives serving others. For the families waiting for their loved ones to return home, you’re the strong foundation for the officers fighting the good fight, thank you for sharing these brave men and women throughout out the communities they serve.

Keep standing tall and know your service doesn’t go unnoticed.

Thank you for all you do!!

Sheriff Ross Schultze
Washington County Sheriff’s Office

🎃🐾 HOWL-O-WEEN IN MAY is Almost Here! 🐾🎃We’re just ONE WEEK away from a spooktacular night of trivia, costumes, and fun ...
05/03/2026

🎃🐾 HOWL-O-WEEN IN MAY is Almost Here! 🐾🎃

We’re just ONE WEEK away from a spooktacular night of trivia, costumes, and fun — all to benefit the Washington County Animal Shelter! 🐶🐱 👻

We already have 12 teams signed up… and we’re aiming for at least 15! Don’t miss your chance to grab a table and join the fun!

🧠 Trivia
🎃 Costumes encouraged
🏆 Prize for best decorated table
🎟 Silent auction & 50/50 drawing
📅 Saturday, May 9th, 2026
📍 Hoyleton Community Club
⏰ Doors open at 6PM | Trivia starts at 7PM
💲 $80 per table (up to 8 people)

Bring your friends, dress up, and help support our furry friends in need ❤️🐾
📞 Reserve your table now before we fill up! Mary Schaeffer: 618-713-5240

BREAST CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION
04/07/2026

BREAST CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION

SHERIFF COMMITTEE AGENDA - APRIL 8TH 2026
04/07/2026

SHERIFF COMMITTEE AGENDA - APRIL 8TH 2026

👉Support the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Membership Drive 🚔💙🚨 Support Those Who Protect Us Every Day 🚨You may see a m...
04/03/2026

👉Support the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Membership Drive 🚔💙

🚨 Support Those Who Protect Us Every Day 🚨

You may see a membership letter like the one pictured arriving in your mailbox soon—these images are a sample of the official Illinois Sheriffs’ Association fundraising letter currently being sent out.

Crime doesn’t take a break—and neither do the men and women serving our communities. The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is proud to support deputies and their families across the state, but they can’t do it alone.

💙 By becoming a member, your contribution helps:
• Fund advanced, life-saving training
• Strengthen crime and drug enforcement efforts
• Provide protective equipment for deputies and K-9 units
• Award scholarships to local students
• Support families of fallen or injured officers

Every dollar stays right here in Illinois, helping keep our communities safe.

📬 This membership drive is conducted by mail, but you can also learn more or join online: ilsheriff.org/membership

Together, we can make a difference.👉 Stand with your Sheriff. Support public safety. Join today.

Join Us in Backing Carlyle PD’s K9 Program!We’re always proud to stand alongside our fellow law enforcement partners 💙Th...
04/03/2026

Join Us in Backing Carlyle PD’s K9 Program!

We’re always proud to stand alongside our fellow law enforcement partners 💙

The Carlyle Police Department does incredible work in their community—and now’s a great chance to support their K9 program (and enjoy a great meal while you’re at it 🐾🐟).

📅 April 3, 2026
⏰ 3:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Pinball Palace (by IGA) – Carlyle

🎟️ $10 gets you fish, fries, and coleslaw!

K9 units are more than just partners—they’re family, protectors, and a vital part of keeping our communities safe.

Tag a friend, bring your appetite, and come out for a great cause 🙌

Love to See It! Gun Locks Gone… and Refilled Again 👏We LOVE seeing this! 🙌Our free gun lock box in the lobby was recentl...
04/02/2026

Love to See It! Gun Locks Gone… and Refilled Again 👏

We LOVE seeing this! 🙌

Our free gun lock box in the lobby was recently emptied — which means members of our community are taking steps toward safe firearm storage. That’s something worth celebrating! 👏

Good news… it’s been fully refilled and ready to go again.

If you or someone you know could use a free gun lock, stop by our lobby anytime and grab one — no questions asked.

A small step can make a big difference in keeping our families and community safe. 💙

Protect & Serve… Now Featuring Water Patrol? 🚔🌧️🌧️🚔 When Deputy Francois said he was patrolling the state lake, we figur...
04/01/2026

Protect & Serve… Now Featuring Water Patrol? 🚔🌧️

🌧️🚔 When Deputy Francois said he was patrolling the state lake, we figured he meant driving around it… not launching Unit 3 into full aquatic enforcement mode.

Somewhere between “shoreline patrol” and “send it,” things escalated. 😅

Crappie, catfish, and questionable boating behavior are now officially on notice.



Alright—we’ll come clean… April Fools! 😂

No aquatic units in the fleet, but our deputies are out patrolling in this weather and working hard to keep everyone safe.

And a quick reminder:
🚫Don’t drive through flooded roadways
➡️ Turn around, don’t drown

Slow down, watch for standing water, and stay safe out there, Washington County! 💙

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office! 🍀Our K9 unit is feeling extra lucky today! 🐾💚 Whe...
03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office! 🍀

Our K9 unit is feeling extra lucky today! 🐾💚 Whether you're celebrating with friends, family, or your four-legged partners, we hope your day is filled with fun, safety, and a little bit of Irish luck.

Remember—celebrate responsibly and don’t rely on luck when it comes to getting home safely. Plan ahead and make good choices.

Stay safe, Washington County! 🚔🍀

I-64 TRAFFIC STOP BY DEPUTY J. BLACK LEADS TO ARREST On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 9:24 PM, Deputy Black w...
03/17/2026

I-64 TRAFFIC STOP BY DEPUTY J. BLACK LEADS TO ARREST

On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 9:24 PM, Deputy Black was dispatched to Interstate 64 eastbound near mile marker 60 in Richview, Illinois, in response to a report of a reckless driver.
Deputy Black located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

During the investigation, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered due to suspicion of impaired driving. The driver, identified as 40-year-old John Blackmon III of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was subsequently taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or a Combination of Drugs.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a firearm, approximately 87.2 grams of suspected cannabis, a loaded firearm, and a bottle containing a liquid suspected to be a controlled substance weighing approximately 486 grams.

Blackmon was transported to the Washington County Jail, where he was processed and later released with the following Notice to Appear citations:

• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or a Combination of Drugs
• Illegal Transportation of an Open Container of Alcohol
• Possession of 30–100 Grams of Raw Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle
• Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon by a Felon
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Illegal Front Window Tint

Blackmon is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

K9 LUNA WAS ON A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TODAY… 🐾📍 Location: Tractor Supply Co. – Nashville 🎯 Mission: Test dog beds✅ Result:...
03/13/2026

K9 LUNA WAS ON A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TODAY… 🐾

📍 Location: Tractor Supply Co. – Nashville
🎯 Mission: Test dog beds
✅ Result: Approved

Luna stopped by Tractor Supply and, with the help of Ruth, found the perfect new bed. After a quick “quality control test,” she confirmed it’s nap-approved and K9 certified. 🐶

A big thank you to Ruth and Tractor Supply Co. in Nashville for the generous donation and for supporting K9 Luna!

We appreciate our local businesses helping keep our K9s comfortable and ready for duty. 💙

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