The most recent deployment of Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force resulted in the seizures of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and a modified AR-15.
Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force completed February’s deployment in the East Alton and Wood River area with a goal to help prevent “traffic violence.”
Jeff and his family are lifelong residents of Madison County, and he knows firsthand the concerns of his many neighbors and friends. If selected by the voters, Jeff will no doubt continue to serve with the highest honor, integrity, and compassion, following in the highest traditions of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
It goes without saying that Jeff is very passionate about being a leader within law enforcement. He will be an asset to the citizens of Madison County, Illinois. I recommend him highly and without reservation.
BENTON – Madison County resident Brian Schell deserves trial on claims against sheriff’s deputies Eric Schellhardt and Marc Asbury, Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled on Nov. 29.
Jeff Larner of Edwardsville has announced he will run for Madison County Sheriff, setting up a show down on the Republican ticket in the March 15, 2022 primary election.
A contract between the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and Decker Analytics began July 1 after Major Jeff Connor said approval of the special services agreement was not required from the Public Safety Committee.
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Sheriff John Lakin allegedly violated a court order by continuing an investigation of the county administration, information technology director Rob Dorman alleged on March 2.
As a taxpayer, I don't want my tax money wasted on police equipment that police cannot use, and if used, will lead to future embarrassment once a critic of the police and/or county figures it out.
Madison County administrator Doug Hulme said that some but not all items seized in raids of county offices in January 2018 were returned by the Sheriff's Department on Tuesday afternoon.
MT. VERNON - Madison County must face trial over claims a sheriff's deputy was dismissed from his job as a correctional officer, because of his Latino origins, a federal court has ordered.
