Brown County News
Sheriff’s Report
November 24, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/16/2025: Alison L. Perry, Timewell; struck a deer on US 24/CR 300E. 11/17/2025: Dale L. Neff, Jacksonville; struck a deer on IL 99/1-mile South Versailles. 11/20/2025: Garrick W. Dodds, Mt. Sterling was traveling eastbound on US 24 and was pulling into his residence when a vehicle operated by a Juvenile from Mt. Sterling failed to yield and struck another vehicle in the rearend operated by a Juvenile from Macomb, who was yielding to Mr. Dodds,...
Sheriff’s Report
November 10, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/01/2025: Karen P. Yingling, Mt. Sterling; struck a deer on Pea Ridge Rd. 11/03/2025: Craig A. Rodgers Jr., Beardstown; struck a deer on IL 99/CR 640N. Brittany D. Heineke, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on US 24. 11/04/2025: Jacob H. Seaborn, Baylis; struck a deer on Rt. 107. 11/05/2025: Danielle M. Clevenger, Quincy struck a deer on US 24. 11/06/2025: Alexandra N. Geisler, Mt. Sterling, Struck a deer on IL 99 North. 11/07/2025: Jacob E....
Sheriff’s Report
November 3, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 10/27/2025: Bryce H. Rickert, Versailles struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1465E. 10/28/2025: Aaron J. Ingram, Rushville; struck a deer on US 24/Ripley. 10/30/225: Dallas L. Clark, Mt. Sterling; struck a deer on CR 265N Ave. 10/31/2025: Lindsey D. Scheer, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on IL 99/Golf Course. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be contacted by e-mail [email protected]
Sheriff’s Report
October 27, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 10/07/2025: James A. Hapke, Springfield; struck a deer on IL 99/CR 700N. 10/10/2025: Christina A. Brant, Meredosia; Struck a deer on US 24/Timewell. 10/20/2025: Roger A. Pew, Kirbyville MO; was traveling North on North Main Street in Timewell. He failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the vehicle operated by Samantha J. Ackerman; Versailles. 10/21/2025: Kathy A. Mitchell, Mt. Sterling; struck a deer on CR 750N. 10/22/2025: Gabrielle Capps, Huntsville; Struck a deer...
Sheriff’s Report
October 6, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 10/05/2025: Erin E. Peacock, Rushville; struck a deer on 1025E @ Scotts Mill Rd. David E. Egbers, Quincy; Struck a deer on CH 450E. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to be extra cautious during harvest season while approaching farm implements. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be contacted by e-mail [email protected]
Brown County Clerk & Recorder Launches New Alert System to Help Prevent Notary Fraud in Our Community
October 3, 2025
Mt. Sterling, IL — [October 3, 2025] — The Brown County Clerk & Recorder is proud to introduce a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud. The Notary Fraud Alert (NFA) program is a free, easy-to-use service that allows notaries to monitor activity under their name and quickly detect signs of misuse. "As your County Clerk, my top priority is preserving the integrity of our public records," said Jenny Welty, Brown County Clerk. "This new alert system empowers notaries with information—so they can catch fraudulent activity early—and in...
Brown County Recorder Establishes Fraud Referral and Review Process in Compliance with SB 1523
October 2, 2025
Mt Sterling, Illinois — [OCTOBER 2025] — In accordance with Senate Bill 1523, Brown County Recorder Jenny Welty officially established a new Fraud Referral and Review Process aimed at enhancing the integrity and transparency of county recorder operations. This process will facilitate the review and referral of suspected fraud related to documents or election-related filings processed by the Recorder’s Office. “With this free service, an additional layer of protection can be established for property owners” said Jenny Welty “This process allows the Recorders office to act decisively when there are legitimate concerns about fraudulent activity, while also ensuring that referrals...
Sheriff’s Report
September 29, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 09/25/2025: Robert F. Kassing, Mt. Sterling was attempting to turn off US 24 into a field entrance and was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Nathan M. Theis, Mt. Sterling. 09/26/2025: Deborah G. Davidson, Versailles; was traveling on IL 99, following a slow-moving farm implement. Miss Davidson then attempted to turn left and was struck by a vehicle operated by Michael G. Nelson, Jacksonville as he attempted to pass her and the farm implement. 09/27/2025:...
Sheriff’s Report
September 8, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 08/22/2025: Patrick D. Smith, Pittsfield; Struck a deer on Il 107/CR 190N 08/28/2025: Jessica Thorman, Macomb; Struck a deer on 1400E. 09/04/2025: Kakungu E. Kwambanda, Beardstown; Struck a deer on US 24/CR 1200N. 09/05/2025: Carl W. Crabtree, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on US 24/CR 1200N. CITATIONS: 09/04/2025: Marc D. Joseph, Rushville; Speeding 74/55 MPH Zone. 09/05/2025: Jill A. Cockerill, Springfield; Speeding 75/55 MPH Zone. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be contacted by e-mail...
Sheriff’s Report
September 2, 2025
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 08/11/2025: Jessica Thurman: was traveling on CR 950N and struck a deer. CITATIONS: 08/26/2025: Daniel K. Williams, Bowling Green MO; Speeding 58/45 MPH Zone 08/26/2025: Colton A. J. Trinidad, Speeding 56/45 MPH Zone. Brown County Sheriff’s Department Office can be contacted by e-mail [email protected], also please download the Brown County Sheriff, IL app to learn more about the Sheriff’s Office.
