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Macon County IL Sheriff's Office

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.

Welcome to the Official Macon County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page. For emergencies, dial 911. To submit crime tips & information, visit decaturcrimestoppers.com or call (217) 423-8477.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for un-incorporated areas of Macon County IL, the Villages of Argenta, Oreana, Forsyth, Niantic, Harristown, Long Creek and the City of Macon.

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