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
🎃 Get those costumes ready—our Chamber members have plenty of Halloween fun planned around Geneseo!
From downtown shopping to trunk-or-treating, skating and dressed-up dogs, here’s what’s coming up:
🕯️ OCTOBER 22
Witches, Brews & Boos | 3–7 PM
Spend the afternoon shopping, sipping and enjoying Halloween fun in Geneseo!
👻 OCTOBER 24
Halloween Howl at Heritage Tractor | 8 AM–Noon
Spooktacular Skate at the Community Center | 5:30–9 PM
🍬 OCTOBER 25
Geneseo Elementary PTA Trunk or Treat | 2–4 PM
📍 Geneseo Middle School
🎃 OCTOBER 30
WoodRidge Supportive Living Residence Trunk or Treat | 5–6 PM
🦇 OCTOBER 31
Scarecrow Row | City Park | 10 AM–Noon
Doggie Costume Contest | Noon
Hosted by the Henry County Humane Society at City Park, immediately following Scarecrow Row. Bring those pups in their Halloween best!
Concordia Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat | 10 AM–Noon
Allure of Geneseo Trick or Treat | 2:30–4 PM
Official City of Geneseo, trick or treating | 4-7 PM
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The full lineup is here! 🧙♀️🍷👻
Get your friends together for Witches, Brews & Boos on Thursday, October 22, from 3–7 PM in Geneseo!
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🔮 Katsch Boutique: Tarot card readings
🧙♀️ Pegasus Fine Gifts: Headbands for the first 100 witches, 30% off Halloween decor + a glowing black candle wall for photos
👻 Gaslight Grocer & Wine Bar: Hide-and-seek ghost hunt for a chance to win a free drink
🎨 Village Home Stores: Mini witch hat decorating
🥨 A Spotted Apron: Snacks + free ranch or dill dip with a $10 purchase
🧪 Reap & Sow Nutrition: Make a potion with a $7 drink special
💎 Four Seasons: Earrings for the first 100 witches + 30% off your purchase
🏆 Designs on The Boulevard: Costume contest
🍂 Village Florist: 20% off fall gift items
🍹 Raelyn's Pub: $6 Tipsy Witch + a witch hat and necklace for the first 30 witches
🎨 Smith Studio and Gallery: Free raffle for a basket of art supplies
🍦 Sweet Marie's Ice Cream: Homemade pumpkin bars or hand-packed pints
🛍️ Urban Farmhouse: Check out the HUGE enewton display
🍺 Geneseo Brewing Co.: $6 Witches Brew
😱 Anthology for Books: Haunted trailer walkthrough
🍬 North Street Treats: Treats at Village Home Stores
🥟 The Ugly Duckling: Find the Golden Dumpling!
Keep an eye out for the Sanderson Sisters wandering participating stops—and grab a photo with them! 📸
Then keep the night going at Geneseo Central Theater, where Verity is playing for just $5! Doors open at 6:30 PM, with showtime at 7:10 PM.
And this year, we’re playing BINGO!
Pick up a card at any participating business and collect stickers as you explore.
✨ One bingo = one entry into the prize drawing.
✨ Complete the whole card = TEN entries!
Fill in your contact information and return your card to any participating location by the end of the night. Winners will be contacted the following day.
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📻 Radio: WGRG 100.5 FM
📺 Mediacom: TV50 (Channel 50 or Digital 80.1)
💻 Streaming: wb6network.com
📺 Roku: Search "wb6network" in the Roku Store to add TV50!
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Catch us on your favorite platform:
📻 Radio: WGRG 100.5 FM
📺 Mediacom: TV50 (Channel 50 or Digital 80.1)
💻 Streaming: wb6network.com
📺 Roku: Search "wb6network" in the Roku Store to add TV50!
Missed an episode or want to catch up on past seasons? Watch our full archive here:
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