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Carmi Man Arrested Wednesday Morning on Assault Charge

Thursday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man is behind bars following his arrest Wednesday morning. It was just after 8am when Carmi Police arrested 54-year-old Daniel Harris at his Oak Street home. Authorities say they received a report in the early morning hours prompting the arrest. Harris is... Read More.

Downs Arrested on Charges of Domestic Battery and Assault Wednesday Evening

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville woman is behind bars after a court appearance Thursday following her arrest Wednesday evening. Grayville Police were dispatched to an Oxford Street residence just before 6:30pm in reference to an active domestic situation. On arrival, an officer says contact was made with... Read More.

White County Board Signs Proclamation for April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Friday, March 20 by Nicole Behnke

White County board members met Thursday night, instead of Tuesday, due to the primary election. Before the board addressed the two agenda items, public comments were made by Carmi resident Richard Cook. He raised allegations of illegal activity within the White County Sheriff’s Office and... Read More.

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Alleged Jail Incident Prompts Sexual Assault Exam for Murder Suspect

Friday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

45-year-old Megan Valentine of Albion has undergone a sexual assault examination after an alleged incident involving a correctional officer at the White County Jail last month. Valentine had been housed at the Carmi facility on behalf of Edwards County while awaiting trial for the... Read More.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Stories tagged with: assault

Carmi Man Arrested Wednesday Morning on Assault Charge

Downs Arrested on Charges of Domestic Battery and Assault Wednesday Evening

White County Board Signs Proclamation for April Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Alleged Jail Incident Prompts Sexual Assault Exam for Murder Suspect

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

Carmi Police Respond to Assault Thursday; Apprehend Burglar Early Friday

Sigmund Jailed on Assault; Disorderly Conduct Charges

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

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

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

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