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Sangamon County Sheriff reflects on nearly one year in office 
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Sangamon County Sheriff reflects on nearly one year in office 

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — One year after stepping into the role as sheriff, Paula Crouch said she’s proud of the progress her department has …

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon 'will be visible' as interim sheriff
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Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon 'will be visible' as interim sheriff

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Aug 30, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — August 31st marks Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell's last day in office, and the beginning of Sangamon County …

Applications open for Sangamon Co. Sheriff
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Applications open for Sangamon Co. Sheriff

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 19, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Applications are now open to fill the office of sheriff in Sangamon County following Jack Campbell's retirement.

Sangamon County Board pulls resolution to recall elected officials
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Sangamon County Board pulls resolution to recall elected officials

  • WAND Digital Team, Carlee Bronkema, Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Aug 14, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Sangamon County Board met Tuesday evening for the first time since details regarding the death of Sonya Massey …

Sangamon County Sheriff speaks to public for first time since Massey death
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Sangamon County Sheriff speaks to public for first time since Massey death

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jul 29, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -The U.S Department of Justice hosted a community healing and listening session today in Springfield regarding the de…

Family demands Sangamon County sheriff's resignation after inmate's death labeled homicide
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Family demands Sangamon County sheriff's resignation after inmate's death labeled homicide

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Jun 16, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The death of a Sangamon County inmate was ruled a homicide by the county coroner.

Proposed Illinois legislation would reform police accountability, eliminate qualified immunity
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Proposed Illinois legislation would reform police accountability, eliminate qualified immunity

  • Chris Carter
  • Updated Feb 16, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Legislation making its way through the Illinois Statehouse could eliminate what some call a needed protection for l…

New electronic mail system for Sangamon County inmates
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New electronic mail system for Sangamon County inmates

  • Updated Aug 27, 2020

Springfield, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County Sheriff's Department has implemented a new electronic mailing system for inmates at the Sangamo…

More firework complaints than usual in Sangamon County
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More firework complaints than usual in Sangamon County

  • Tristan Hardy
  • Updated Jun 29, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Fourth of July is this weekend, and Springfield authorities have already gotten multiple calls about illegal fi…

'Green Ice' campaign warns of grass clippings on roadways
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'Green Ice' campaign warns of grass clippings on roadways

  • Updated Sep 5, 2019

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County Sheriff and the Lincoln Land Chapter A.B.A.T.E are warning people of the consequences of bl…

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