Law Enforcement Center
935 Highway 69 N.
Forest City, IA 50436
Driving Directions
Contact Information
641-585-7590 (Civil Office)
641-585-3632 (Jail)
641-585-8811 (Jail Fax)
641-585-3239 (Fax)
Hours
Civil Office
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Closures
Sheriff & Jail
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office provides primary law enforcement for all of rural Winnebago County, as well as the cities of Buffalo Center, Leland, Thompson, Scarville, and Rake.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office to provide public safety through professional and proactive law enforcement. It is our goal to maintain the public trust through the highest standards of performance, ethics, and integrity.Our Team
- Steve Hepperly, Sheriff
- Mike Droessler, Chief Deputy
- Sandy Larson, Civil Secretary
- Brett Wilson, Sergeant
- Brian Plath, Deputy
- Brandon Bengtson, Deputy
- Josh Douglas, Deputy
- Jake Thompson, Deputy
- Cesar Baez, Deputy
- Steve Lillquist, Jail Administrator


