About Us
Ross Schultze, Sheriff
Sheriff Schultze was elected in 2022.
CONGRATULATIONS CO DUNAHEE!!!
Congratulations to Correctional Officer Steven Dunahee on graduating from the Correctional Academy today, August 7, 2026! 🎓
We are proud to recognize this accomplishment and the hard work, dedication, and commitment it took to reach this milestone. Please join us in congratulating Officer Dunahee and wishing him continued success in his career with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Congratulations, Officer Dunahee!
Left to right: Chief Deputy Charles Carroll, Sgt Spencer Carroll, CO Steven Dunahee, Sheriff Ross Schultze
45TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL 2026
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 618-327-3700 for more information!!
CAR SHOW: OKAWVILLE WHEAT FESTIVAL 2026
Help celebrate the 78th annual Wheat Festival, September 18-20! Events include nightly live music, carnival rides, the best fair food around, homemade ice cream, beer & soda stands, and much more!
JOB POSTING-FULL TIME CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2026. Looking to fill one full time vacancy in the jail. For any questions, please contact Sgt. Siegel in the Jail at 618-327-8274 ext 115 or JSgt@washingtonco.illinois.gov
ROAD CLOSURE AUGUST 3-7, 2026
Beginning August 3rd, 2026, State Route 15 will be temporarily closed about a mile East of County Highway 17 (Kozuszek's Curve) up to the rock pile. It is expected to be opened back up by August 7th, 2026, potentially sooner.
DOWNSTATE MAJOR CASE SQUAD GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER
🌅 Harvest Season is Here – Let's Keep Everyone Safe on the Road 🌽🚜
As combines and grain trucks become a more common sight on our county roads, we ask everyone to slow down, stay alert, and share the road safely.
With wheat harvest wrapping up and fall harvest in a few months, farm equipment will be traveling between fields and moving at much slower speeds than regular traffic. Please be patient and allow plenty of space when following or passing.
We also want to remind drivers to take an extra second at four-way intersections. Large farm equipment and trucks may have limited visibility, and a moment of caution can help prevent a serious crash. Before proceeding, make sure all traffic has come to a complete stop and that the intersection is clear.
A little patience and awareness go a long way in keeping our farmers, truck drivers, and motorists safe during harvest season.
Photo Credit: Deputy Andrew Howard