Find Marshall County Sex Offenders
Marshall County sex offenders are monitored by Sheriff Wayne Strawn II's office in Lacon and the Illinois State Police statewide registry. One of the smaller counties in Illinois with about 11,600 residents, Marshall County sits along the Illinois River in the north-central part of the state. The sheriff handles nearly all sex offender registration in the county. You can search for registered sex offenders in Marshall County at no charge through the ISP database or the OffenderWatch network. This page explains how to search, the law behind registration, and how Marshall County keeps its sex offender records current.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Sheriff Sex Offender Role
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office is at 520 6th Street in Lacon. Sheriff Wayne Strawn II oversees sex offender registration for the county. With no large cities in Marshall County, the sheriff is the main law enforcement agency handling registrations. Lacon and Henry have small police departments, but the sheriff covers the rest of the county. That includes the farmland, small villages, and all the river towns.
Sex offenders in Marshall County report to the sheriff's office in person. They give their name, current address, photo, and details about the conviction that placed them on the list. The sheriff logs everything and forwards it to the Illinois State Police under 730 ILCS 150. That law sets the rules for sex offender registration in Illinois. Once the ISP receives the data, it shows up on the public registry. Marshall County sex offenders who skip a check-in or move without telling the sheriff face a felony charge. They get 3 days to report any address change.
Reach the Marshall County Sheriff at (309) 246-2115 or check the county website for more details.
| Address | 520 6th Street, Lacon, IL 61540 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (309) 246-2115 |
| Sheriff | Wayne Strawn II |
| Website | marshallcountyillinois.gov |
Search Marshall County Sex Offenders Online
The Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registry is the best way to look up sex offenders in Marshall County. It is free. Type in Lacon, Henry, Toluca, or a Marshall County zip code. Results include a photo, home address, and conviction details. This tool covers every registered sex offender in Illinois, so all Marshall County offenders show up.
The Marshall County government also provides resources through their website. The screenshot below shows the Marshall County site where residents can access local information and links to sex offender data.
The county site connects residents with the sheriff's office and state tools for tracking sex offenders in Marshall County.
OffenderWatch gives Marshall County residents another free search option. It lets you look up sex offenders by address and set up email alerts. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association supports this tool statewide. Enter your home address and get notified whenever a sex offender registers nearby in Marshall County.
Sex Offender Registration in Marshall County
Registration is not optional. Every person convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with law enforcement in Illinois. In Marshall County, that means the sheriff. The offender shows up in person, brings ID, and gives their current address. They share details about their car and job. Officers take a fresh photo. No phone or online option exists.
Most sex offenders in Marshall County verify their information every 90 days. That is four trips to the sheriff's office each year. Sexual predators check in more frequently. Under 730 ILCS 152, the Illinois State Police must publish updated data within 72 hours. That means changes in Marshall County hit the public database quickly. If a sex offender moves, starts a new job, or enrolls in school, they have 3 days to report it. Missing that deadline is a Class 3 felony that adds 10 years to the registration period.
Most offenders stay on the Marshall County sex offender list for 10 years. Some are on for life based on the severity of the crime.
Marshall County Sex Offender Restrictions
Sex offenders in Marshall County cannot live within 500 feet of schools, parks, playgrounds, or daycares. Lacon and Henry have schools that create buffer zones in their communities. Toluca and other small towns also have restricted areas. An offender who moves into a restricted zone faces new criminal charges.
Compliance checks are a regular part of Sheriff Strawn's work in Marshall County. Officers visit the address on file for each registered sex offender and verify the person is living there. They check for signs of residency and update the records. If the offender is not home, the case gets flagged. These visits keep the Marshall County sex offender registry accurate. In a small county like Marshall, the sheriff's office has a good sense of the community and can catch problems early when someone is not where they are supposed to be.
Note: Harassing a sex offender in Marshall County based on registry data is a criminal offense under Illinois law.
State Databases for Marshall County
The Illinois Department of Corrections sex offender search shows release dates and parole info for offenders who served state prison time. This tool fills gaps the ISP registry may not cover. For the most complete picture of sex offenders in Marshall County, use both databases.
The Illinois.gov sex offender service page links to the ISP registry and explains how the state system works. The ISP tracks all registered sex offenders. The IDOC tool focuses on prison releases. Checking both gives Marshall County residents the fullest picture of sex offenders in the area.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marshall County. Sex offenders can cross county lines, so checking nearby registries helps you see the full picture.