Sheriff reminds boaters to prioritize safety and courtesy on the water ahead of the Fourth of July

Jun. 30, 2026 - MyStateline.com

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Partners Against Crime: How authorities solve crimes in Winnebago County

Apr. 27, 2026 - WIFR video

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Partners Against Crime: Winnebago Co. sheriff explains crime-solving process

Apr. 23, 2026 - WIFR

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Tornado siren repairs underway in Winnebago County, sheriff says

Sept. 2, 2025 - WIFR

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Gary Caruana seeks fourth term

July 9, 2025 - WIFR

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Should law enforcement agencies use AI to write reports? Rockford area leaders are split

June 5, 2025 - RRStar

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Winnebago Co. Sheriff’s Office lowers hiring age for corrections officers

May 28, 2025 - WIFR

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Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to test new AI tool to reduce report-writing time

May 2025 - Rock River Current

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Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office lowers minimum age for corrections officers

May 2025 - Rock River Current

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Winnebago Co. Sheriff’s Office looks out for the overall well-being of its first responders

Apr. 4, 2025 - WIFR

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Bomb-sniffing K-9 added to Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office

Feb. 27, 2025 - WIFR

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Winnebago County Sheriff introduces latest K-9

Feb. 27, 2025 - RRStar

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Winnebago Co. Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K-9 officer

Feb. 26, 2025 - WIFR

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CherryVale Mall welcomes Protect-Serve-Recruit.

Dec. 18, 2024 - RRStar

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Winnebago Co. deputies connect with the community at Shop with a Cop event

Dec. 7, 2024 - WIFR

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Winnebago County sheriff, Cherry Valley police open recruitment center at CherryVale Mall

Dec. 2024 - Rock River Current

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Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office holds a promotion and retirement ceremony

Oct. 11, 2024 - WIFR

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Winnebago Co. Sheriff: Speed restriction for part of Rock River

June 23, 2024 - WIFR

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Human remains found in car pulled from Pecatonica River

Mar. 14, 2024 - RRStar photo gallery

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Rockford Daybook: Phone a senator and sheriff, PBC Linear celebrates, Athlete of the Week

Sept. 6, 2023 - RRStar - USA TODAY NETWORK

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Winnebago County to receive more money based on federally detained inmate rate increases

Apr. 28, 2023 - WIFR

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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office K-9 Cliff laid to rest Friday after a life of service

Mar. 24, 2023 - WREX

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State Officials and Local Sheriff Departments Debate the Assault Weapons Ban

Jan. 13, 2023 - WREX

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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office gave 29 Illinois residents a ride home Saturday

Jan. 3, 2023 - Beloit Daily News

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Boone, Stephenson, Winnebago county officials join others suing Illinois over SAFE-T Act

Oct. 6, 2022 - RRStar

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Illinois Sheriff Candidly Shares Concerns And More About SAFE-T Act

Sept. 16, 2022 - Q985 Online

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Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department will use drones to fight crime

Sept. 9, 2022 - WIFR

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Winnebago County sheriff wants to add women and minorities to the force

Mar. 3, 2022 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff Deputy Chief Mark Karner dead at 62

Feb. 7, 2022 - WREX

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Gary Caruana wants 4 more years as Winnebago County Sheriff. Here's why

Jan. 26, 2022 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff to seek third term

Jan. 26, 2022 - WIFR

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Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department as diverse as ever

Jan. 19, 2022 - WTVO

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‘This is nothing new’ Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office opens up about challenges department faces

May 18, 2021 - WIFR

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Sheriff Caruana: HB 163 will hinder department's ability to keep Winnebago County safe

Jan. 9, 2021 - RRStar opinion

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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office and Rock Valley College partner to teach inmates manufacturing skills

Dec. 17, 2020 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office looking for aspiring recruits

Aug. 25, 2020 - WTVO

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Officials defend son of deputy who assisted in arrest of protester

Aug. 1, 2020 - WREX

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Sheriff's police help kids at home celebrate birthdays

Apr. 4, 2020 - RRStar

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County may hire more jail officers to quell feds safety concerns

Mar. 10, 2020 - RRStar

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U.S. Marshals address problems with federal inmate housing at Winnebago County Jail

Feb. 27, 2020 - WIFR

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A Facility on edge

Feb. 22, 2020 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff's Department swears in new chief deputy

Jan. 27, 2020 - WIFR

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There's a new No. 2 in town - Former Elgin police commander is Winnebago County Sheriff's new chief deputy

Jan. 23, 2020 - RRStar

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Winnebago County deputies hold Shop with a Cop

Dec. 7, 2019 - RRStar photo gallery

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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office to provide Thanksgiving Eve rides home

Nov. 14, 2019 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office introduces new technology

July 30, 2019 - WIFR

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Winnebago County Board settles sheriff's lawsuit

July 26, 2019 - RRStar

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Winnebago County administrator involved in 3 workplace probes

May 4, 2019 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff highlights need for more corrections officers

Feb. 7, 2019 - RRStar

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Winnebago County corrections officers grow beards for good cause

Nov. 29, 2018 - WREX

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Winnebago County Sheriff is hiring deputies and corrections officers

Aug. 7, 2018 - WTVO

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Promoting sheriff’s deputies

Feb. 8, 2018 - RRStar photo gallery

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Winnebago County sheriff's deputy, firefighter recognized for heroism

Feb. 8, 2018 - RRStar

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Lockdown Complaints Prompt New Hires For Winnebago County Jail

Feb. 7, 2018 - Northern Public Radio

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Winnebago County Sheriff sued over "excessive" daily jail lockdowns

Jan. 22, 2018 - RRStar

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Long lockdown hours continue at Winnebago County Jail

Jan. 12, 2018 - RRStar

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Tablets are now available for inmates at the Winnebago County Jail

Nov. 14, 2017 - WIFR

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Winnebago County Jail inmate work crew program suspended

Oct. 19, 2017 - RRStar

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Winnebago County sheriff laying off 64 reserve deputies

Oct. 12, 2017 - WQAD

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Man suspected of shooting sheriff's deputy arrested in Georgia

Oct. 7, 2017 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Courthouse layoffs raise security questions

Sept. 20, 2017 - RRStar

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Retired chief deputy announces candidacy for Winnebago County Sheriff

Sept. 12, 2017 - RRStar

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Kurt Ditzler files petition for Winnebago County Sheriff candidacy

Sept. 12, 2017 - WIFR

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Winnebago County sheriff removes skull logo from department

Sept. 1, 2017 - RRStar

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Winnebago County officials and residents weigh in on proposed federal detention

Apr. 21, 2017 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies were justified in shooting of Michael Mernack

Apr. 10, 2017 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff's deputies to get new duty weapons

Feb. 9, 2017 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana recognized as a 'Patriotic Employer'

Aug. 26, 2016 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana training with the FBI

Apr. 13, 2016 - RRStar

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Winnebago County Sheriff Office Offering Rides on New Year’s Eve

Dec. 28, 2015 - 1440 WROK

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Winnebago County sheriff yanks deputy for assessing juveniles

Dec. 4, 2015 - RRStar

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Donations come in for new police dog in Winnebago County

Oct. 9, 2015 - WCBU | By Associated Press

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Safety concerns fuel Winnebago County Sheriff's fight for more jail officers

July 31, 2015 - RRStar

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Winnebago County sheriff introduces new crime-fighting unit

May 11, 2015 - RRStar

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New jail chief brings ‘fresh set of eyes’

Dec. 19, 2014 - RRStar

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Election 2014: Gary Caruana aims to be Winnebago County sheriff

Sept. 6, 2013 - RRStar

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