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Illinois State Police Investigation Leads to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Charges of Eldorado Educator

Thursday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

On May 20, 2025, the Eldorado Police Department requested Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Investigation Zone 8 to investigate Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault against a teacher aide in the Eldorado School District. As a result, the Saline County State’s Attorney’s Office filed... Read More.

Carmi Police Respond to Assault Thursday; Apprehend Burglar Early Friday

Friday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

A 911 call Thursday afternoon just after 4pm led Carmi Police to 614 Illinois Street where the caller advised an assault had just occurred. There, officers arrested both 40-year-old James Warren and 33-year-old Nathan Johnson. The men, neighbors are both back out on pre-trial... Read More.

Sigmund Jailed on Assault; Disorderly Conduct Charges

Monday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

An Enfield man is behind bars awaiting a hearing before a judge in White County court after an incident in Carmi late Friday night. Just before midnight, Carmi Police say they were called to an Oak Street home where 29-year-old Jason Sigmund allegedly showed... Read More.

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.

Illinois State Police Arrest Flora Man for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child

Tuesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 announces the arrest of 26-year-old Braxton D. Allen of Flora, IL, for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (Class X Felony). On April 11, 2024, ISP was requested by the Flora Police Department to... Read More.

Prater Gets Two Decades Behind Bars in Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Plea Deal Wednesday

Thursday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man arrested nearly 10 months ago on five counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault is heading to prison. It was May 25th of 2023 when Carmi Police pulled Jordan Prater over and ended up arresting him on a warrant issued just a... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested on Assault Charge

Wednesday, February 7 by Nicole Behnke

The Wabash County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Mt. Carmel on a reference to a domestic in progress. Once the deputy arrived, he determined a domestic battery had occurred and the parties were separated. 32-year-old James A. Mahan and 23-year-old Roberta J.... Read More.

Howell Sentenced To 54 Years For Sexual Assault Of A Child

Tuesday, July 25 by WROY-WRUL News

A Norris City man will spend the next 54 years in the Illinois Department Of Corrections for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a class X felony. After a nearly three hour contested sentencing hearing in White County Court Monday, Judge Thomas Dinn... Read More.

Carmi Man Facing Five Counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault

Thursday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars on $25,000 bail following his arrest late Wednesday night. Carmi Police initiated a traffic stop just after 10pm at Main and Commerce and subsequently arrested 30 year old Jordan Prater of Schumaker Street on a White County warrant. ... Read More.

Assault Weapons Bought During Week Of Injunction Will Be Classified Illegal

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say any purchase of firearms or attachments the state deems as “assault weapons” from during the six-day injunction against Illinois’ gun ban will be illegal after Jan. 1, 2024.In January this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted the... Read More.