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Dem candidate for Sangamon Co. Sheriff "re-enters" race
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Dem candidate for Sangamon Co. Sheriff "re-enters" race

  • Updated Mar 21, 2026

The Democratic candidate for sheriff in Sangamon County who told voters in early February he was dropping out has decided to re-enter the race, according to a Facebook post. 

Sangamon County voters set to choose next sheriff
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Sangamon County voters set to choose next sheriff

  • Alyssa Patrick
  • Updated Mar 16, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Voters in Sangamon County will decide their next Sheriff during the March 17th, 2026 primary.

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson sentenced for the murder of Sonya Massey
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Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson sentenced for the murder of Sonya Massey

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Jan 29, 2026

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Deputy convicted of second-degree murder, sits in the Sangamon County Jail to await sentencing.

Residents get one-stop public safety tool with new Sangamon Co. Sheriff's Office app
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Residents get one-stop public safety tool with new Sangamon Co. Sheriff's Office app

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Nov 20, 2025

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) — The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office announced the release of its new mobile app to give residents streamlined …

Former deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year
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Former deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Oct 30, 2025

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Deputy convicted of second-degree murder, sits in the Sangamon County Jail to await sentencing.

Safe expired prescription disposal offered at Springfield event
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Safe expired prescription disposal offered at Springfield event

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 26, 2025

A drug take back event will be held in Springfield for national prescription drug take back day. 

Sangamon County Sheriff signs 10 Shared Principles with NAACP
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Sangamon County Sheriff signs 10 Shared Principles with NAACP

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 16, 2025

The Springfield NAACP President and Sangamon County Sheriff have come together to sign the 10 Shared Principles. 

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 …

New sheriff institutes more thorough hiring practices
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New sheriff institutes more thorough hiring practices

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Dec 18, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - It's been three months since Jack Campbell resigned as Sheriff of Sangamon County and Paula Crouch took over as the…

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