City of Peru Police Department

10/06/2026

🐾 FOUND CANINE – WASHINGTON PARK 🐾

We found this friendly canine enjoying some playtime at Washington Park! He’s been a very good boy and is now hanging out with us at the Peru Police Department until his owner can be located.

If you recognize him—or know who he belongs to—please contact the Peru Police Department or stop by the station to claim him.

Let’s get this friendly guy back home! 🐶

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

💙🧹 Happy Custodian Day to our wonderful Jeri! 🧹💙

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize someone who means so much to the Peru Police Department — Jeri, our amazing custodian.

Jeri does so much more than keep our building clean. She brings care, kindness, and a welcoming spirit to our department every single day. Her hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the difference she makes is felt by everyone who walks through our doors.

She takes pride in what she does, and it shows. Whether she’s making sure everything is clean and in order, helping out when needed, or simply brightening someone’s day with her kindness, Jeri is truly an important part of our department family. ❤️

We are incredibly grateful for her dedication, her hard work, and the care she puts into our department each and every day. Jeri, please know that you are appreciated more than words can say.

Thank you for everything you do, Jeri. We are so lucky to have you as part of our Peru Police Department family!

Happy Custodian Day!

10/02/2026

The individual in the picture below is a person of interest relating to a matter under investigation by PPD. The incident took place at Walgreens at 9:01pm on Friday, September 25th, 2026

Anyone with information on their identity is asked to contact the PPD at 815.223.2151 or at the PPD tip line at 815.223.1432.

PPD case number PE26-00831

09/25/2026

The Peru Police Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred during the early morning hours of 09/19/2026 at 1414 Bluff Street, Peru, Illinois.

The cause of the fire is suspicious.

A person of interest was seen in the area just before the fire started, and police are seeking to identify that person.

Residents in the area are being asked to check any video surveillance between 5:00 am and 6:00 am and anything they deem suspicious.

Police are asking anyone with any information to contact the Peru Police Detective Division at 815-223-2151.

Send a message to learn more

09/21/2026

We promise she isn’t broken…maybe?

09/19/2026

09/14/2026

📚 HELPING KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE — ONE PAGE AT A TIME! 👮‍♂️

The Peru Police Department is excited to once again partner with LAW Publications, a company that has been helping law enforcement agencies educate and connect with their communities for more than 50 years!

Keith, from LAW Publications, will soon be visiting local businesses throughout our community to ask for support through donations. We wanted to give our local businesses a heads-up and explain exactly what this program is all about.

Founded in 1974, LAW Publications works exclusively with law enforcement agencies to create educational materials focused on crime prevention, safety awareness, and positive community engagement.

Their materials include educational magazines, activity books, and outreach resources covering important topics such as:

🔹 Substance abuse prevention
🔹 Bullying prevention
🔹 Online and internet safety
🔹 Mental wellness
🔹 Crime prevention and personal safety

These materials are provided at no cost to participating law enforcement agencies, allowing us to use them as valuable tools when working with local schools, families, and community members.

This is another example of community policing in action — working together with local businesses and residents to provide education and resources that help keep our community informed and safe.

So, if Keith stops by your business, he is legitimate and is working on behalf of this community outreach program. We appreciate any local businesses willing to consider supporting this effort. ❤️💙

Thank you to the businesses in Peru and the surrounding communities that continually support the Peru Police Department and the programs we provide to our residents.

Strong communities are built through collaboration, trust, and working together.

👮‍♂️ Peru Police Department
Serving our community. Protecting our community. Educating our community.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 — WE REMEMBER

Twenty-five years later, we still remember.

We remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost. We remember the families who never got to say goodbye. We remember the courage of the first responders who ran toward danger while others were running away.

We remember the police officers, firefighters, paramedics, military members, and ordinary citizens who answered the call that day — many making the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.

September 11, 2001 changed our nation forever. But it also reminded us of the strength of the American spirit, the importance of standing together, and the extraordinary courage found in ordinary people.

Today, the Peru Police Department honors every life lost, every hero who served, and every family who continues to carry the weight of that day.

We will never forget.
We will always remember.
We will always honor.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — 25 Years Later, Still Remembered.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸