White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has some exciting news regarding the Enfield Rehabilitation Center.
In a press release, Sheriff Weiss states that after a conversation with Representative Dave Severin, Severin confirmed that he has spoken with a liaison from the Department of Corrections, who said that, as of now, the DOC will not be moving forward with any plans related to the previous proposal.
The previous statement of how the IDOC would utilize the Enfield Rehabilitation was for a halfway house with 43 ankle-monitored sex offenders who would be on Mandatory Supervised Release. Read more at: https://www.wrul.com/local-news/more-insight-into-the-possibilities-of-the-future-of-the-former-enfield-rehabilitation/
Sheriff Weiss extends his gratitude to Representative Severin, Senator Bryant, and Representative Patrick Windhorst for their continued support and advocacy over the past several months. Their efforts have been instrumental in helping protect the safety and peace of mind of the community. The Sheriff also expressed his deep appreciation for the citizens of Enfield, who had diligently put forth their efforts to bring attention to the matter, and their role has not gone unnoticed.
Sheriff Weiss ended with,
“This is a significant win for White County and for all residents of Enfield.”