DANVILLE — John W. Thompson, a 19-year veteran of the Danville Police Department, announced his candidacy for Vermilion County Sheriff this week.

Thompson, 57, is currently the Director of the Vermilion County 911 Center. He is a native of Oakwood and a lifetime resident of Vermilion County. In addition to his 19 years with Danville Police Department, Thompson also served with the Kickapoo and Oakwood Fire Departments as well as the Oakwood Ambulance service, three years with the Illinois Department of Corrections and have been with the 911 Center for four years.

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