Washington County Sheriff & Corrections

10/28/2026

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10/26/2026

🎃👻 TRICK-OR-TREAT, WASHINGTON COUNTY!👻🎃

Halloween is right around the corner, and there are plenty of chances for the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses and everything in between to fill those candy buckets! 🍬🍫

Here’s the trick-or-treating schedule for communities throughout Washington County:

🕸️ Friday, October 30

DuBois: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hoyleton:6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
👻 Costume contest at the Community Club/Center at 8:00 PM

Irvington:6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Nashville:
🍬 City Trunk or Treat: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🍬 Meier’s Chevrolet Trunk or Treat: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Richview: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🍭 Trunk or Treat at the park
🚜 Hayride from the park to the church
🌭 We**ie roast and chili at the church

Wamac: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🕷️ Saturday, October 31

Nashville: Citywide trick-or-treating, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Addieville: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

New Minden: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Oakdale: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Okawville: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🍬 Children ages 12 and under

Radom: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Venedy: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ashley: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎃 Ashley Public Library Trunk or Treat: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

🚔 A few reminders from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:
Drivers, please slow down and stay alert for children crossing streets and walking along roadways. Parents, make sure costumes are visible, carry a flashlight when possible, and remind kiddos to look both ways before crossing.

Most importantly — have fun, make some memories, and eat at least a *little* too much candy. 😉🍫

From all of us at the Sheriff’s Office, have a safe and spooky Halloween! 🎃🧡👻

10/14/2026

🥞🍳 COME OUT FOR A GREAT BREAKFAST FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🍳🥞

Join us for the BackStoppers of Washington County, Illinois Breakfast Benefit on Sunday, October 25th! ❤️💙

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or until sold out!)
📍 Nashville American Legion
533 E. Legion Dr., Nashville, IL 62263
💲 $10 per plate

🍽️ Enjoy a delicious breakfast of biscuits & gravy, sausage links, and pancakes!

🚗 CARRY OUT ONLY!

Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and help support BackStoppers and the families of fallen first responders. Every plate makes a difference!

We hope to see you there! Please SHARE this post to help spread the word!

10/05/2026

** ALTHOUGH THE FLYER SHOWS SALES GOING FROM 9/13-10/3, THE SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 12/13**
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking our community to come together and support one of our own, Detective Brent Klingeman, and his son, Lucas, as Lucas faces another difficult battle with leukemia.

Lucas has been fighting since he was just two years old. In 2021, following what appeared to be a minor fall, doctors discovered a life-threatening brain bleed. Lucas underwent emergency brain surgery and spent weeks in the PICU, where further testing revealed that he was also battling leukemia.

After years of treatment, hospital stays and countless procedures, Lucas reached an incredible milestone in September 2024 when he rang the bell at Cardinal Glennon, marking the end of his treatment.

Sadly, that celebration was not the end of his journey.

On July 20, 2026, Lucas’ family learned that his leukemia had returned. He is now battling Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (MPAL), a rare and aggressive form of the disease. Lucas is responding to treatment, but his road ahead remains uncertain, and his medical team is working toward the possibility of a bone marrow transplant.

Throughout everything Lucas has faced, he continues to show an incredible strength and resilience that inspires everyone around him.

As a Sheriff’s Office family, we stand with Detective Klingeman, his family and Lucas. We know that our law enforcement family extends far beyond the walls of our office, and this is a time when we can show that support in a very real way.

If you are able, we encourage our community to consider contributing to Lucas’ fundraiser. Every donation, share, prayer and word of encouragement can make a difference for the Klingeman family as they navigate this difficult chapter.

Please keep Lucas, Detective Klingeman and their entire family in your thoughts and prayers.

He fought before. He’s fighting again.

💙 LUCAS STRONG 💙

09/28/2026

Still accepting applications for PART-TIME DEPUTY at this time if you, or anyone you know are interested!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PART-TIME DEPUTY

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Deputy Sheriff.
If you’re interested in serving your community and becoming part of our team, we encourage you to apply!
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested!
https://washingtonco.illinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/Deputy-Sheriff-Application-2026.pdf

09/25/2026

🚔🚒🚑 First Responder Day in Nashville! 🇺🇸

What a great day in our community! Today, members of our Sheriff’s Office — including our Sheriff, a Detective, and one of our Deputies — had the opportunity to participate in First Responder Day at the park in Nashville, hosted by ROE #13 Birth to Three.

Our team was joined by an incredible group of first responders from throughout the area, including firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, and Life Flight crews. It was a great opportunity to meet with families, interact with the community, and give kids a chance to see and learn more about the people and equipment that help keep our communities safe.

Events like this are a wonderful reminder that being a first responder is about more than answering calls — it’s also about building relationships with the communities we serve.

A huge thank-you to ROE #13 Birth to Three for putting together such a great event, and to all of the first responders who came out and participated. We were proud to be a part of it! 💙

09/25/2026

Lively Grove Township Detail | September 21–25
As part of our ongoing traffic detail this week, our officers conducted traffic enforcement and helped maintain a visible law enforcement presence in the area.
During the detail, officers issued:
🚨 12 citations for speeding
🛑 2 citations for disobeying a stop sign
These efforts are focused on promoting safe driving and helping keep both workers and the public safe in and around the power plant area.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and ask drivers to slow down, obey posted signs, and remain alert while traveling through the area. 👮‍♂️🚔

09/11/2026

25th Anniversary of 9/11

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation.
We remember the innocent lives lost, the families who never got to say goodbye, and the first responders who ran toward danger while others were trying to escape it. Firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, dispatchers, military members, and countless citizens answered one of our nation’s darkest moments with courage, selflessness, and compassion.
As members of the first responder community, their sacrifice carries a special meaning for us. Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor those who gave everything, those who served in the days and years that followed, and all whose lives were forever changed.
May we never forget their courage, their sacrifice, or the unity our country showed in the aftermath.
From all of us at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/03/2026

🌾 Harvest Season is Here! 🚜

As harvest season gets underway, you’ll start seeing more tractors, combines, grain trucks, and other farm equipment traveling our county roads.

We’re asking everyone to slow down, stay alert, and have a little patience when sharing the road with our local farmers.

Large farm equipment may travel at slower speeds, make wide turns, or have limited visibility. Please avoid distracted driving, give them plenty of room, and only pass when it is safe and legal to do so.

A few extra minutes behind a tractor is a small price to pay to make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.

Please use extra caution on our rural roads throughout harvest season. 🌽🚜

08/28/2026