About Us
Ross Schultze, Sheriff
Sheriff Schultze was elected in 2022.
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JOE BERRY APPOINTED AS CHIEF DEPUTY
I would like to introduce Joe Berry as the new Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Berry will be tasked with the daily operations for the office.
Congratulations Joe!!!
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Substance Use Prevention June
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Sheriff Scholarship Winner
Kristen Althoff is our Illinois Sheriff's Association 2023-2024 winner. Kristen graduated from Okawville High School this year, and will be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science. She plans to become a National Park Ranger or a conservationist in an environmental business or organization. Congratulations Kristen!
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER FREY
Jerry Grey graduated from the SWIC/St. Clair County Corrections Academy Friday, May 5 2023. Congratulations Jerry! Myself, as well as the rest of the team at the Washington County Sheriff's Office are proud to have you aboard. We all look forward to working along side you.
Standing in the photo below left to right, Chief Deputy Craig Campbell, Sheriff Ross Schultze, Corrections Officer Jerry Frey, Jail Administrator Sergeant Stephen Siegel, and Jail Sergeant Spencer Carroll.
2023 CGTI APPLICATION
2023-2024 PEACEKEEPERS Scholarship
Each year the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association offers special scholarships to dependents of our military and law enforcement community. We believe these scholarships demonstrate honor to the families of those who serve our country and communities.
Those eligible to apply for the Peacekeeper Scholarship include dependents of Law Enforcement Officers who are either active duty, retired or those killed in line of duty death. Also eligible are dependents of active duty Military, Military Reserve, National Guard or of those killed in action.
Click Here:https://www.ilsheriff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Peacekeepers-Scholarship-Packet-2023-2024_fillable.pdf to download the new Application!
Deputy Howard and his partner K-9 Luna
Deputy Andrew Howard, and his partner K-9 Luna, graduated from the K-9 academy this past Friday, and have started patrolling the communities of Washington County. We would like to welcome Luna to our team!
The K-9 unit will also be available for demonstrations for schools, and civic organizations, throughout the communities. Congratulations Deputy Howard and K-9 Luna!
Consumer Drug Take-Back
Washington County Sheriff’s Office has a new consumer drug take back box located in the lobby at the front entrance.
Accepted:
Unused or expired prescription medication
( Including schedule II-V controlled substances
Unused or expired over-the-counter medications.
Not Accepted:
Schedule I controlled substances
Illegal drugs
Pet medication
Thermometers
Aerosol cans
Inhalers
Needles
Lotions/Liquids
Hydrogen Peroxide
How to use:
1) pull to open drawer
2) place medications inside
3) close the drawer