Sangamon County, Sheriff's Office

Sangamon County sheriff's department subject of a Department of Justice civil rights probe
The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey has led to the Department of Justice launching a civil rights investigation of the Sangamon County sheriff's office.
Justice Department confirms investigation of Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office after Sonya Massey’s death
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson holds his weapon while speaking to Sonya Massey in her home on July 6. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder after responding to a call from Massey about a suspected intruder at her home.
DOJ beginning probe into Sangamon County Sheriff's Office
On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice officially began an investigation into the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
DOJ opens civil rights probe of Illinois sheriff's office after death of Sonya Massey
The fatal shooting earlier this year of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, sparked national outcry over police violence.
DOJ opens civil rights investigation of Illinois sheriff’s office after shooting of Sonya Massey
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation of Illinois’ Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office four months after a deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey while responding to her call about a possible prowler outside the 36-year-old Black woman’s home.
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office under investigation by DOJ
Sonya Massey's death has brought the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office to the U.S. Department of Justice's attention.
DOJ investigating Sangamon County for discrimination after Sonya Massey murder
The Department of Justice is formally inquiring into Sangamon County for its nondiscrimination practices. County officials ...
Sangamon County Board approves agreement to send juvenille offenders to Lake County
The Sangamon County Board approved an agreement this week to send juvenille offenders to a facility in Lake County.
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Lesko leads Langfelder for Sangamon Recorder; other countywide incumbents win
Frank Lesko, a Republican and current Springfield City Clerk, wound up ahead of Democrat Josh Langfelder by 68 votes once all ...
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Sangamon County reaches agreement to send juvenile offenders to northern Illinois center
Sangamon County has reached an agreement to send juvenile offenders to a center in northern Illinois. The Sangamon County ...
County-wide, county board seats up for election. Here are some key races on the ballot
The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy in her home on July 6 and reforms in law ...
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Juvenile Center closure has cost county neary 1 million dollars
It has been just over a year since the Sangamon County Juvenile Facility was forced to close after an inmate got a gun, held ...
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Two Sangamon County races still too close to call
While national pundits were surprised by the strength of Donald Trump's showing, local political observers found few ...