Geneseo Police Department
Message from the Chief of Police
Welcome to Geneseo! No matter what brings you to our beautiful city, the Geneseo Police Department is here to protect and enhance the safety and well being of our community. We encourage each and every one of you to act in partnership with the Police Department to address crime and quality of life issues, as well as increase the public’s understanding of law enforcement.
On behalf of the men and women of the Geneseo Police Department, we are very honored to serve you!
Casey Disterhoft Chief of Police cdisterhoft@cityofgeneseo.com
Meet our Officers
Jamison Weisser
Sergeant
George Marquez
School Resource Officer
Amber Berthoud
SRO
Ben Sleaford
Sergeant
Alex Ingle
Officer
Seth Rohweder
Officer
Kelly Sullivan
Sergeant
Jamie Shoemaker
Officer
Elliott Vermeire
Detective
Bradley Schulte
Officer
Meet the Telecommuncations Team
Jessica Damewood
Administrative Assistant
Ashley Morse
Telecommunicator
Nancy Stoneberger
Telecommunicator
Brittany Robertson
Telecommunicator
As per Illinois State mandate beginning June 19, 2018, the Geneseo Police Department will no longer be a Public Safety Answering Point. We will no longer be able to dispatch the ambulance for the public. You will have to dial 911 if you have an emergency or need any ambulance services, please DO NOT call our non-emergent phone number. 911 calls will be answered by either the Henry County Sherriff’s Office or Kewanee Police Department. Please assist us with this transition
Grab your partner and your best toss—it’s time for the Central Bank Bags Tournament! 🌽🎯
Join us today at 5:00 PM at the Central Bank Pavilion for an evening of friendly competition, community fun, and a great cause. Whether you’re a seasoned cornhole champion or just playing for laughs, everyone is welcome.
🐾 $12 entry
🐾 On-site registration
🐾 Donations accepted
🐾 Proceeds benefit the Henry County Humane Society - Geneseo, IL
Come enjoy the atmosphere, support local animals in need, and see who takes home bragging rights!
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🎸✨ THRILL ON THE HILL IS BACK! ✨🎸
Geneseo, are you ready to kick off Independence Day weekend the right way?! We are incredibly excited to have The Collective rocking the stage at Richmond Hill Park for this year's Thrill on the Hill celebration on Friday, July 3rd! 🇺🇸🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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ROAD CLOSURES - WEEK of JUNE 8th
The asphalt overlay process consists of an oil prime that is sprayed on the road, then a blacktop machine will lay a 2” surface of new blacktop. Once the oil prime is sprayed on a road, traffic will not be allowed on the street until the blacktop has been applied and cools. The outside temperature, cloud cover, or time of day will determine how long your street will be closed. Your roads may be closed over night or opened late in the evening as the asphalt cools. Please make alternative plans for parking your vehicles if you will need to get out. Henry County Highway Department does the asphalt overlay process and has confirmed they will be starting the week of June 8th. Dates are weather permitting. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow, what an incredible night! 🌟 Last night was a true celebration of community, hard work, and partnership as we officially celebrated the completion of this amazing new space at Richmond Hill Park.
We have so many people to thank for bringing this vision to life:
🌟 A Massive Thank You to Hannah
Hannah stepped up, took the initiative, and worked hand-in-hand with the city to make this a reality. From spearheading fundraising campaigns and writing the grant applications that got this off the ground, to designing and building the informational signboard and the beautiful landscaping around the stage structure—her dedication was tireless. Hannah, thank you for your incredible hard work!
🤝 Our Generous Supporters
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Geneseo Foundation and the Francis & Betty Miller Foundation. Thanks to their incredible generosity, combined with Hannah’s fundraising efforts, over half of this entire project was funded strictly through donations and grant dollars.
🏗️ The Hands That Built It
Thank you to the amazing businesses who put their time, skill, and resources into this build:
•Construction Group of Geneseo: For building the foundation and the retaining wall. A special thanks to Mike Bellovics for donating materials to this project, and for his continued partnership on so many community projects.
•Signature Big Timbers: For constructing the stunning Douglas Fir structure.
•Ford and Sons: For generously donating the fresh sod for the area.
🤍 Remembering Jeff Demay
We want to take a moment to acknowledge Jeff Demay, who worked right alongside Hannah to help build the informational sign. Sadly, Jeff passed away shortly after the project was completed. While he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through this sign, and through the countless volunteer hours and projects he gave to the Geneseo community over the years.
🌸 Honoring Our History
Looking around this space, we also want to honor the roots of Richmond Hill Park. The perennial behind this project actually began over 15 years ago as Payton Demay’s Eagle Scout project. For the last decade and a half, Payton's mother, Marilyn Berglund, has dedicated herself to maintaining it—spending countless hours and her own resources to ensure it remained a beautiful, welcoming place. Marilyn and Payton, thank you for your lasting contribution to this park.
⚙️ Behind the Scenes
Finally, a project like this requires an immense amount of coordination. A huge thank you to Rick Mills, Chad VanDeWoestyne, Jamie Schwieckhardt, and Eric Rowold, along with the Public Works and Electric Department staff here at the city. Thank you all for working through the endless fine details to bring this project across the finish line.
Thank you, Geneseo! Come out to Richmond Hill Park soon and enjoy this beautiful new space that our community built together. 🌳✨
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Geneseo Girl Scout helps build new stage at Richmond Hill Park for Gold Award project
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Congratulations to the City of Geneseo, City of Geneva, City of Princeton, City of Rochelle, City of Rock Falls and Village of Winnetka!
Their electric utilities placed in the top 25 percentile of reliability nationwide, as measured against the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) data and were recognized with an Excellence in Reliability Award at this year’s Annual Conference and Trade Show.
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📸 Passport Photo Contest: Stop #3! 📸
For our third stop, we are throwing it back to a building with a seriously moving history—literally!
📍 Location #3: American House & Klavine Motor Co.
🏠 Address: 119 S Center St
Before this building settled into its current location, the American House (1854) had historic ties to local education and boarding. But that’s just the beginning of the story!
Did you know this spot was a hub for global innovation?
D.F. Sargent & Son Cart Works manufactured road and mail carts that were invented right here in Geneseo. These carts weren't just local favorites—they were shipped all across America and Europe, playing a massive role in the transportation and utility sectors of the era and helping Geneseo grow into the city it is today.
Fast forward to 1925, and the building transitioned from horse-drawn carts to horsepower, becoming home to Klavine Motor Co.
🤳 How to Enter:
Head over to 119 S Center St. Snap a creative picture of Site #3 (selfies, family shots, or artistic angles are all welcome). For additional contest info and how to participate, please see the below link. This contest is open to all Geneseo students.
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🍷 ROAD CLOSURE INFO FOR TODAY! 🍷
Heads up, Geneseo Drivers and Wine Walkers!
To keep everyone safe during the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk, there will be a temporary road closure in effect today.
Where: State Street will be closed from North Street to Park Street.
When: Today from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Please plan an alternate route if you are driving through the downtown area this afternoon or evening.
To those attending the Wine Walk—have a fantastic, safe time supporting our wonderful local businesses! Cheers! 🥂✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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