Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

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Wanted man reports stolen property, ends up back in Williamson County Jail

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Two arrested following months-long methamphetamine investigation in Herrin

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Williamson County inmate work detail removes more than 1,200 pounds of litter

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Sheriff’s office: No public threat after search near Carterville school

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Neighbors shaken after fatal home explosion

(WFCN News: Swinford Media Group)

One dead after house explosion in Energy

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Williamson County deputies complete active-threat response training

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Williamson County FOP Auxiliary supports five local K-9 programs

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One hospitalized, suspect in custody after stabbing at Johnston City McDonald's

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Authorities seek new DNA evidence in decades-old Marion homicide case

Williamson County judge orders home confinement for former football coach

Former Carterville football coach indicted on 9 sex abuse charges involving minors, sheriff says

(Source: WIlliamson County Sheriff's Office/WFCN News: Swinford Media Group)

WCES places employee on leave after arrest, says no threat to students

(Source: Carterville Unit School District #5)

School employee placed on leave after FBI tip sparks criminal investigation in Williamson County

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Suspect taken into custody after brief standoff in Marion

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Williamson County sheriff urges drivers to stop for school buses, stay alert

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Deputies assist dozens of motorists as winter storm hits Williamson County

Inmate work detail removes more than 1,200 pounds of litter in Williamson County

(Source: Williamson County Sheriffs Office/Facebook)

Woman arrested after New Year’s Day alcohol-related crash investigation in Williamson County

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Parolee arrested after meth recovered during Herrin encounter

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Two arrested on meth charges after Williamson County traffic stop

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Cocaine recovered in traffic stop; woman arrested

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Man arrested after burglary investigation, chase in Creal Springs

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Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle recovered in Williamson County