Sheriff's Office
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Public Safety Functions
- Road Patrol
- Investigations
- Court security
- Civil process
- Highland Community College security
- Corrections/jail

Stephenson County Jail
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Toll Free 1-866-847-7669
Cash Rewards up to $1,000
Heather Becker
Sheriff's Administrative Assistant
815-235-8290
815-235-8306 Fax
Steve Stovall
Chief Deputy
815-235-8252
sstovall@stephensoncountyil.gov
Nick Pontnack
Jail Administrator
815-235-8254
npontnack@stephensoncountyil.gov
Stephenson County Sheriff's Office
15 N. Galena Ave.
Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-8252
Stephenson County Jail
1680 E. Singer Dr.
Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-8254
jail@stephensoncountyil.gov
Professional Associations