O'Fallon Officers Provide Safe Space for Nesting Goose

A recurring goose visitor to the O'Fallon Public Safety property was officially named Sgt. Waddles by community vote and now has multiple goslings.

Apr 16, 2026 2:08 PM Apr 16, 2026 2:42 PM

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O’FALLON, IL — A goose that returned to O’Fallon Public Safety property this spring 2026 for the third consecutive year to lay eggs has been given space by officers to keep her safe, said O’Fallon Police. The department asked the public to help name her through a vote on its police Facebook page.

The name selected was Sgt. Waddles, O'Fallon Police said.

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On April 16, 2026, the O’Fallon Police Department announced that “Sgt. Waddles” had “welcomed her babies” after “weeks of dedicated nest supervision and what can only be described as very aggressive perimeter patrol.”

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The department also reminded people to “maintain a respectful distance, follow all hiss-based directives, and avoid eye contact unless you are prepared for consequences.”

"Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Waddles on the arrival of her recruits!" the O'Fallon Police Department said in jovial fashion.