Fulton County IL Sheriff's Office

10/14/2026

🔔 REMINDER: Application Deadline — October 19, 2026.

Employment opportunities in Fulton County cover a diverse range of job types, from agriculture, healthcare, medical manufacturing, educational institutions, city and county government, as well as national retailers such as Walmart and Kroger. Not only does Fulton County offer a wide range of options...

09/28/2026

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will accept applications for a part-time Animal Control Kennel Assistant. The location of this position is at the Humane Society of Fulton County in Canton, IL.

The position is essential for the welfare and care of the animals housed at the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
--keeps kennel area and office area clean
--answers phone calls
--waits on walk in traffic to the facility
--assists in general office duties such as filing, filling out monthly reports, intake log
--cleaning animal cages and facility
--feed animals
--may be required to administer medication as prescribed by a vet
--assist Animal Control Officer

Application, along with 3 letters of recommendation, must be submitted to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 269, Lewistown, IL 61542, no later than October 19, 2026.

Applications are available on the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office App, at the Sheriff’s Office and www.fultoncountyil.gov/work-here/ (choose the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Application). Eligible applicants must be United States citizens, possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and have a valid driver’s license.

910 hours annually $16.13/hour.

Fulton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment opportunities in Fulton County cover a diverse range of job types, from agriculture, healthcare, medical manufacturing, educational institutions, city and county government, as well as national retailers such as Walmart and Kroger. Not only does Fulton County offer a wide range of options...

09/22/2026

Detective Vogel representing the Fulton County Sheriff's Office at the Western Illinois University's law enforcement career fair. Brock is a 2020 WIU graduate. (Not pictured: Lt. Chris Ford, 2016 graduate of 2016. Sgt. Preston Harris, 2007 graduate of WIU).

08/17/2026

08/11/2026

Karel will be in the Farmington area for the next two weeks.

From Karel:

Hello, people of Fulton County, Illinois!✨

My name is Karel and I am a University student from Estonia 🇪🇪 .
I am going door to door helping families with their education.
I sell educational books & apps with Southwestern Advantage from little babies all the way through SAT and ACT preparation.
This is my 3th summer working with the company and I am very, very happy to be here.
I DO NOT REPRESENT OR AM AFFILIATED with any of the schools.
I sell:
📚Study guides that help parents to help kids with Maths & other subjects.
📚Study guides that help children save time doing homework & test
📚Fun and educational kids' books from babies till the end of elementary school to give them a head start for preschool and kindergarten.
📚Advanced learning materials that help your child excel in AP classes and SAT and ACT.

When I knock on your door, then know that I have an accent, please do not be intimidated by that. 😉

I’m excited to meet everyone!
See you at your door 😊

08/06/2026

🚨 APPLY NOW – DEPUTY SHERIFF 🚨

The EXTENDED deadline of August 7, 2026 is tomorrow.

Don't miss your opportunity to serve and protect your community. If you've been thinking about a career in law enforcement, now is the time to act.

Get your Deputy Sheriff application submitted today!

📅 Application Deadline: Tomorrow
📍 Applications are available online or at the Sheriff's Office

Answer the Call. Serve with Pride.

07/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE

On 07/27/2026 at approximately 23:56, Fulton County Deputies were headed east bound on E. Broadway St, Astoria. Deputies observed a blue SUV headed westbound on E. Broadway. The vehicle was driving onto the curb and sidewalk. Deputies were advised by dispatch that several calls and a 9-1-1 call were received regarding this vehicle’s erratic driving behavior. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle continued west bound on W. Broadway then to E. US 24 Hwy. A pursuit then began with the suspect vehicle reaching speeds close to 100 mph and continuing to drive erratically. Deputies were further advised during the pursuit that this vehicle was involved in a hit and run in Canton.
The suspect vehicle traveled through Rushville and eventually was involved in a crash when the vehicle drove through a fence and into a bean field. The vehicle continued trying to flee near the intersection of Co Hwy 1 and US 67 Hwy where the suspect vehicle wrecked into a ravine. The driver was identified as Morgan A. King. Morgan was taken into custody at that time. Morgan’s vehicle began catching on fire and began producing large amounts of smoke. Deputies were able to use a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Morgan refused medical treatment by Schuyler County EMS. After refusing medical treatment, Morgan was transported to the Fulton County Jail.
Morgan was charged with the following:
• 625 ILCS 5/11-204.1- Aggravated fleeing/eluding
• 625 ILCS 5/11-907- Failure to yield authorized emergency vehicle
• 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b)- Speeding over 35 mph posted speed limit
• 625 ILCS 5/11-708- Improper lane use/wrong side
• 625 ILCS 5/11-701- Driving in wrong lane
• 625 ILCS 5/11-503- Reckless driving
• 625 ILCS 5/501(a)(4)- DUI drugs or combination of drugs

07/27/2026

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Jo A. Chenoweth for the incredible time, talent, and generosity she put into making a beautiful quilt for K9 Akira.

Acts of kindness like this mean more than words can express. It is heartwarming to know there are community members who take the time to support our deputies and K9s in such a thoughtful and meaningful way.

Ms. Chenoweth, thank you for your generosity and for thinking of K9 Akira. Your gift is truly appreciated, and we are grateful for your continued support of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

Thank you for helping make our community such a special place.

07/27/2026

🚨🍿 LAST CHANCE! TODAY'S THE DAY! 🍿🚨

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07/24/2026

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