Seneca IL Police Department

10/10/2026

Shipyard Sam is celebrating Oktoberfest by doing some traffic enforcement. Good thing he is only writing warnings because I am not sure he is even a real cop. Drive Safely!

09/30/2026

Shipyard Sam filling in for Smokey the Bear to remind you of Seneca's Burning Ordinances. Also, Please be mindful of your neighbors with asthma or other respiratory conditions...a small amount of airborne particles can cause health problems.

09/24/2026

Seneca police are looking for a man accused of making fraudulent cash withdrawals across Northern Illinois using a counterfeit driver's license.

More details: https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/police-seek-man-accused-of-fraudulent-bank-withdrawals-in-4-northern-illinois-counties/

09/11/2026

09/02/2026

I few items have been found and turned into the police department.

Earbuds found at Graves Park
Dog Collar found at the dog park

Contact the pd or stop in to claim

08/26/2026

🚗🎶 SENECA CRUISE NIGHT CAR SHOW 🎶🚗

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 29, 2026 and join us on Main Street in Seneca for an afternoon of classic cars, family fun, great food, live music, and prizes!

🕒 Car Show: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📝 Registration begins: 2:30 PM
🏆 Cash Plaques for the first 200 Entries!

Vehicle Entry Information:
➡️ Enter from East Lincoln Street onto Main Street
➡️ No pre-staging, vehicles will be parked upon arrival

🎵 Live music by River Road Trio: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bring the whole family and enjoy an exciting evening filled with amazing vehicles, delicious food, great entertainment, prizes, and plenty of community fun! Whether you're showing a vehicle or just coming to enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you in downtown Seneca on August 29! 🚘☀️🎸

08/17/2026

Seneca, just a fun post to welcome in Pumpkin Spice Season! Drive safely and report suspicious or criminal activity to the police!

08/11/2026

⚠️ PLEASE USE CAUTION ⚠️

Due to the storm that just came through our Village, we currently have multiple downed trees and power lines throughout the area, some blocking roadways.

Please allow emergency personnel, Public Works, and utility crews room to safely assess damage and clear the affected areas.

Please treat ALL downed power lines as LIVE and stay well away from them. Do not attempt to move or drive over any wires.

Please do not drive around barricades or enter closed roadways. Conditions can change quickly, and hazards may not always be visible.

Send a message to learn more

08/04/2026

National Night Out happen now until 7pm at Crotty Park! FREE hot dogs, prizes, and bike raffle!

08/04/2026

See you tonight!!