Stovall Announces Candidacy

Stephenson County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Steve Stovall has announced his Republican candidacy for the Office of Sheriff in the 2022 election.

Chief Deputy Stovall joined the Sheriff's Office as a sworn deputy in 2014, serving in the capacities of Assistant Jail Director and Jail Director before becoming Chief Deputy in 2021. His professional law enforcement career began in 1994 when he served as a patrol officer, detective and narcotics officer for the Freeport Police Department for 14 years.

Prior to joining the Police Department, he served with the Freeport Auxiliary Police Unit...