An Open Letter from

Sheriff Keith Kellerman

I want to reach out to my family, friends and all the citizens of Perry County after the incident that occurred in December, 2011 in Caseyville, Illinois.

First, I want to apologize to my family for the pain I have caused them.  My wife, children, and entire family have been hurt deeply by my actions; and I truly am sorry. I love you all. I have hurt the ones who I love the most, and I cannot thank my family enough for their support in helping me through this crisis.

To my friends, co-workers, employees and the citizens in general, I apologize for my actions that have caused hurt and brought unwanted media attention.   I have served the citizens of Perry County for some 20 years through the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.   I love this job and always look forward to work every day because of the people I can help and serve.

I again apologize to my wife, children, family, friends and citizens.  I am sorry, and I ask that the public give my family the privacy they need in this time of healing.

Keith Kellerman

Pinckneyville,IL.