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Carmi Man Jailed on Attempted Arson, Domestic Violence, and Assault Tuesday

Wednesday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars on charges of Attempted Residential Arson, Domestic Violence, and Assault after a Tuesday afternoon incident. 50-year-old Dale McLain of 508 West Sycamore allegedly locked his father and sister out of the house, took a gas can inside and... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department Receives Arson Report; Man Turns Himself in for FTA Friday

Friday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A 19 year old Carmi man is behind bars after turning himself in to the White County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning. Zane Highwood of Summit Street showed up at around 8:45am. He was wanted on a White County warrant for Failure to Appear on... Read More.

OSFM Highlights Arson Awareness Week 2020

Monday, May 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Arson is the second leading cause of fire-deaths yearly in the U.S.Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is highlighting the dangers posed by arson during Arson Awareness Week May 3-9, 2020, to help reduce the frequency and suffering caused... Read More.

State Fire Marshal: “Be Aware. Arson Ain’t Cool.”

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is highlighting how Illinois communities can help prevent arson with the release of an online public service announcement (PSA).The video coincides with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2018 Arson Awareness Week. This... Read More.

More charges for Miller after arson investigation

Wednesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

More information has been released about a Monday morning house fire, and a Carmi woman is facing more charges after an arson investigation.According to a press release from Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter, 57 year old Karen Miller was initially charged Monday with... Read More.

Carmi Police and Fire Departments investigating possible arson after Monday fire

Tuesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a residential fire Monday morning at 611 Second Street. When police arrived, officers began to speak with neighbors and bystanders and learned of a fight that had taken place shortly before the fire was... Read More.

Sheriff’s Department investigates thefts, arson cases over weekend

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Just after noon on Friday, Jennifer Wyant of Grayville reported to the White County Sheriff’s Department that sometime between July 1 and August 5th, someone had set fire to a mobile home she owned at the Flota lease on County Road 550 East. Wyant... Read More.

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