Paxton Police Department

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Please join the community for Paxton’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony today.

🇺🇸 Parade step-off at 10:30 AM
Former Eastlawn School
341 E. Center St.

📍 Glen Cemetery
🕚 Cemetery Observance: 11:00 AM

Let us never forget the sacrifices made for our freedom. We look forward to seeing our community come together in remembrance today. 💙🕊️

05/19/2026

Our thoughts are with the Champaign Police Department as well as the family and friends of Officer Christopher Oberheim today.💙

On May 19, 2021 - five years ago now - Officer Christopher Oberheim was killed in the line of duty. He was a dedicated family man and a good cop, and his passing greatly impacted people across multiple local communities. In the days, weeks, months, and years that have followed, we have continued to lift up our teammates, forged new connections with our community, and carried on his legacy of dedication.

His duty was to serve. Ours is to remember. #703

05/17/2026

🚨🌿 BRUSH PICK-UP REMINDER – TOMORROW! 🌿🚨

The City’s monthly brush pick-up begins tomorrow morning, Monday, May 18th at 7:00 a.m.

To help ensure timely collection, please have all brush piles out before 7:00 a.m. Monday morning.

✅ Brush Pick-Up Guidelines:
• Stack brush neatly within 5 feet of the road or alley
• Keep piles at least 5 feet away from buildings, vehicles, poles, and other objects
• Ensure brush is NOT hanging into the roadway
• NO BAGS

❌ Items NOT Accepted:
• Leaves
• Grass clippings
• Scrap wood
• Trash
• Metal objects

⚠️ Failure to follow placement guidelines may result in fines.

The route begins in the northwest corner of the city and will continue until all areas are completed.

Please help city crews by preparing your brush properly and on time.

05/16/2026

Here are the northern and southern most turn around points. Be safe and have fun!

05/16/2026

🚓 Happy Saturday, Paxton! 🎉

Draggin’ Main is happening TODAY and it’s already underway! 🚗💨

Downtown Paxton is the place to be for a full day of community fun, local history, good food, and classic cruising! Whether you’re bringing out your show car, daily driver, pickup truck, or just your favorite lawn chair 🪑—everyone is welcome! 😎

🥞 Pancake Breakfast until 11AM
🏛️ Historic Open Houses from 10AM–2PM
🚘 Cruise on Market from 3PM–8PM
🍦 Ice Cream, Food, & Concessions from 4PM–7PM
🎶 Live Music at Veterans Square from 4PM–7PM

💥 Come enjoy:
🍔 Great local food
🚗 Awesome vehicles
🎼 Live entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun

🚫 Please remember:
• Obey all traffic laws
• No reckless driving or burnouts
• Watch for pedestrians
• Help us keep this event safe and enjoyable for everyone

👮‍♂️ Your Paxton Police Department officers will be out patrolling and enjoying the event with everyone. Our squad cards are always the main event!! 🚓😎 😂

Let’s make it a safe, fun, and memorable day in our great community.

We’ll see you on Market Street! 🚔💙

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

🎣🚓 Community Event: Youth Fishing Derby! 🚓🎣

The Paxton Police Department is proud to help share this great community event hosted by the Loda Sportsman’s Club!

Join them tomorrow, May 16th, for a fun-filled day of fishing, prizes, and family time at the annual Youth Fishing Derby!

📍 Loda Sportsman’s Club
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕙 Registration begins at 10:00 AM
🎣 Fishing starts at 11:00 AM
🍽️ Lunch served from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

👦👧 Open to all youth under 16 years old
👨‍👩‍👧 Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Participants should bring:
✔️ Fishing pole
✔️ Tackle box
✔️ Bait
✔️ Lawn chairs
✔️ Drinks

No gear? No problem — loaner equipment will be available!

🏆 Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories, and lunch is generously provided by Illinois Pioneer Pheasants Forever.

💲 There is no cost to attend, though donations are appreciated.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local youth and families to enjoy the outdoors, build skills, and create some memories.

For questions or directions:
📞 Chad Riggleman – (217)249-0650
📞 Brian Lemley – (217)202-9591

We encourage our community to come out and support this wonderful local event! 💙🚔

05/15/2026

🇺🇸 Peace Officers Memorial Day 🇺🇸

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. This day, which falls during National Police Week, is set aside to honor law enforcement officers for their constant hard work and dedication and a time to pay remembrance to fallen officers.

Today, the Paxton Police Department proudly joins communities across our nation in honoring the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Peace Officers Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom, safety, and order in our communities have been preserved through the dedication and sacrifice of men and women who answered the call to serve.

We ask our community to join us in reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for all peace officers who gave everything for the safety of others.

May those officers always be remembered and never forgotten.

End of Watch:

Officer William O. Caisse
Paxton Police Department
April 7, 1979

Deputy Brian Norton
Ford County Sheriff's Office/
Paxton Police Department
February 5, 2022

05/11/2026

🚔💙 National Police Week 2026 💙🚔

During National Police Week, the Paxton Police Department proudly recognizes and honors the brave men and women in law enforcement who serve their communities with courage, professionalism, and unwavering dedication.

Every day, officers across this nation put on the badge knowing the risks, sacrifices, and responsibilities that come with protecting others. They answer calls at all hours, face dangerous and unpredictable situations, and remain committed to serving their communities.

This week also serves as a solemn reminder to honor the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We also recognize the families, friends, and fellow officers who carry their memory forward every day.

For Paxton, we especially remember Officer William O. Caisse, who gave his life in the line of duty on April 7, 1979. His courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten, and he remains forever memorialized within the Paxton Police Department.

As we honor Officer Caisse and all fallen officers, we also extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women currently serving in law enforcement here in our community and across the nation. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to keeping our communities safe. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all that you do.

Please join us this National Police Week in honoring the fallen, supporting the living, and remembering those who gave everything. 💙🚔💙