The Macon County Sheriff's Office was founded in 1829 with William Warnick serving as the first Sheriff. Sheriff Warnick was a personal friend of young Abe Lincoln when the Lincoln family lived in the general area of Warnick's tavern.
Macon County elected the first African-American Sheriff in Illinois with the election of Roger E. Walker Jr. in 1998. Today, our agency takes pride in the many services we provide the citizens and we are a pro-active force within the community. Please explore our website so that you can learn more about one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country.
Macon County elected the first African-American Sheriff in Illinois with the election of Roger E. Walker Jr. in 1998. Today, our agency takes pride in the many services we provide the citizens and we are a pro-active force within the community. Please explore our website so that you can learn more about one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the country.
The Office of Macon County Sheriff will strive to serve the community with a highly motivated, professional staff that will treat everyone with respect and courtesy. Our agency will provide a safe environment by preserving the peace and enforcing our government's laws. Our men and women, through community service, will work diligently to ensure that Macon County will be a better place to live for everyone.
Telephone
(217) 424-1321 Main Office, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
(217) 424-1319 Command, 24 Hrs
(217) 424-1341 Corrections, 24 Hrs
(217) 424-1371 Court Security, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fax
(217) 424-6010 Command
(217) 424-1499 Corrections
Postal Address (Click on address for map) 333 S. Franklin Street Decatur, IL 62523
Electronic mail
General Information: webmail@sheriff-macon-il.us
(217) 424-1321 Main Office, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
(217) 424-1319 Command, 24 Hrs
(217) 424-1341 Corrections, 24 Hrs
(217) 424-1371 Court Security, Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fax
(217) 424-6010 Command
(217) 424-1499 Corrections
Postal Address (Click on address for map) 333 S. Franklin Street Decatur, IL 62523
Electronic mail
General Information: webmail@sheriff-macon-il.us
Revised on 08/12/2010
Sheriff Thomas P. Schneider
Chief Deputy Ed Culp
Chief Deputy Ed Culp began his career with the Macon County Sheriff's Office on June 20, 1990 as a correctional officer. While employed with the Macon County Sheriff's Office, Chief Deputy Culp has attained the rank/position of Deputy Sheriff, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant and currently Chief Deputy. Chief Deputy Culp also served as a Team Leader for the Special Response Team and as a member of the Macon County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard.
Chief Deputy Culp was born and raised in Macon County and served in the United States Marine Corps and attended Richland Community College. Chief Deputy Culp is a Graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 238 in Quantico, Virginia.
Chief Deputy Culp is married to his wife Candi and has two sons, Carsen and Cade.
Chief Deputy Culp is married to his wife Candi and has two sons, Carsen and Cade.
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