The Macon County Sheriff's Office was founded in 1829 with William Warnick serving as the first Sheriff.  Sheriff Warnick was a personal friend of young Abe Lincoln when the Lincoln family lived in the general area of Warnick's tavern.

Macon County elected the first African-American Sheriff in Illinois with the election of Roger E. Walker Jr. in 1998.  Today, our agency takes pride in the many services we provide the citizens and we are a pro-active force within the community.  Please explore our website so that you can learn more about one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country.

The Office of Macon County Sheriff will strive to serve the community with a highly motivated, professional staff that will treat everyone with respect and courtesy.  Our agency will provide a safe environment by preserving the peace and enforcing our government's laws.  Our men and women, through community service, will work diligently to ensure that Macon County will be a better place to live for everyone.
 

Telephone
(217) 424-1321 Main Office, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Holidays Closed  listed here
(217) 424-1319 Command, 24 Hrs
(217) 424-1341 Corrections, 24 Hrs
(217) 424-1371 Court Security, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fax
(217) 424-6010 Command
(217) 424-1499 Corrections
Postal Address (Click on address for map) 333 S. Franklin Street Decatur, IL 62523
Electronic mail General Information: webmail@sheriff-macon-il.us
Revised on 9/18/2013
Sheriff Thomas P. Schneider
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