Okawville IL Police Department

10/15/2025

Some keys were found on Hanover St. If you are missing a set, please call to see if they are yours. 618-243-6121 Ext 4.

10/08/2025

Safe2Help is a free program to help prevent su***de in kids K-12. Please reach out if you need assistance.

10/07/2025

Charge into Fire Safety™ this Fire Prevention Week! Lithium-ion batteries power the devices we use every day—but not all charging methods are safe. To help prevent fires, always use the charging cables that came with your device. Faulty or off-brand chargers can overheat and increase fire risk. Protect your home and loved ones: Buy safe, charge safe, and recycle batteries safely.

Stay safe in every charge! 🔋🔥

Did you know? Lithium-ion batteries have caused increasing numbers of home fires in recent years. Safety starts with smart charging habits.

# ChargeIntoFireSafety

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10/07/2025

We are excited to announce this important training being held at the Okawville Village of Okawville - Village Hall. Please take a look at the information below to register.

Readiness and resilience: Police and Fire Okawville Village Hall – Okawville, IL Monday, November 10, 2025 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join the 100 Club of Illinois for this essential course that equips police and fire professionals with the knowledge to develop and implement effective policies for managi...

10/01/2025

🚨 Open Air Burn Ban – Effective Immediately 🚨

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, Nashville, Illinois, along with the majority of Fire Districts in Washington County, has enacted an Open Air Burn Ban due to ongoing dry conditions.
Until further notice, all outdoor burning is prohibited.

❌ What’s NOT allowed:

• Recreational fires (yes, even the backyard s’mores kind)
• Brush fires
• Burning leaves or garbage
• Carelessly discarding cigarette butts

What IS allowed (with safety in mind):
• Backyard BBQs and non-commercial cooking in a safe, enclosed area
• Outdoor welding or “hot work” following fire code rules

Special Notes:

• We understand some folks may need to complete a controlled (prescribed) burn. In these cases, you must first call Washington County Telecommunications at 618-327-8274 Ext. 4 and your local fire department for permission.

• If you see someone burning during the ban, please do not call 911 unless it is an immediate, life-threatening emergency. For non-emergent reports, use the non-emergency number 618-327-8274 Ext. 4.

This ban helps protect our firefighters, our community, and our homes. We’ll lift it as soon as it’s safe, but until then, please help us prevent avoidable emergencies.

Questions or concerns? Contact our office at 618-327-4800 ext 345 or email [email protected]

Thank you for your cooperation your actions make a real difference in keeping Washington County safe.

09/28/2025

09/22/2025

🚨 Burn Ban Lifted in Washington County 🚨

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, Nashville, Illinois, in conjunction with the majority consensus of Fire Districts within Washington County IL, has lifted the Open Air Burn Ban effective immediately. Safe fire practices and compliance with local ordinances are still required. Even though outdoor burning is now allowed, please remember to:

Follow Local Regulations: Ensure your fires comply with all local ordinances in place, the lifting of this ban does not permit ignoring them.

Practice Caution: Keep fires manageable, clear flammable materials nearby, and never leave them unattended.

Dispose of Ci******es Properly: Avoid tossing cigarette butts on the ground to prevent accidental fires.

Thank you for helping keep Washington County safe. For more information, contact our office at 618-327-4800 ext. 345 or email [email protected].

09/14/2025

As a reminder, here is the Parade Detour Notice for today’s Wheat Festival.

Today, Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, a detour will be in place through Okawville for the Wheat Festival Parade, which begins at 2:00 PM.

The parade will start at St. Louis St/Front St and end at Willow St/Front St. Parade traffic will then be routed east on Schumacher St from Front St.

There will be heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the festival. Please use caution, expect delays, and plan extra travel time, especially if you are using IL-160 or IL-177 through the Okawville area.

Traffic control teams will be on-site, please follow their directions in an orderly manner.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our community celebrates this annual event safely.

09/14/2025

Had another great night last night at Wheat Fest. Pictured below from left to right is Dave Karg, Washington County Board Member/EMA Committee Chairman, Paul Todd, Washington County Board Member, Matt Bierman, EMA Director, Chief J. Berry, Ofc. D. Bradac, Ofc. K Mayoral, Ofc. B. Watt, and Ofc. G. O’Neal. Come and join us for the last day of Wheat Fest at the parade and at the the park.

09/13/2025

Pictured left to right is Ofc. R. Brittingham, Chief J. Berry,EMA Director Matt Bierman, Ofc. G. O’Neal, Ofc. A. Storie, Ofc. B. Watt and Ofc. D. Bradac. Many thanks to photographer EMA Deputy Director Darrah Sabo. Was great seeing everyone tonight. We will be back Saturday as well.