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McLeansboro Man Jailed on Charge of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse; Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A McLeansboro man is behind bars in White County facing a charge of Child Pornography and also two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. According to authorities with the McLeansboro PD, the department received information from San Juan County Sheriff’s officials of a criminal... Read More.

Holland Behind Bars on Child Porn/Sexual Exploitation Warrant and Fresh Drug Charges

Tuesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man wanted on a warrant for three felony charges, including two counts of Possession of Child Pornography and another of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. That warrant dates back to an October of 2024 case. A White County Sheriff’s Deputy says it... Read More.

Illinois State Police Investigating Child Death in White County

Monday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 is conducting a child death investigation in White County. On April 18, 2025, at approximately 12:59 p.m., ISP was requested by the White County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the death investigation... Read More.

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McLeansboro PD Make Arrests; One Charge with Child Pornography, Another with Aggravated Battery of a Peace Officer

Saturday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

A 52-year-old McLeansboro man is behind bars at the White County Jail following his arrest Friday by police in Hamilton County. McLeansboro Police handled the investigation which led to 3 counts of Class X Felony Child Pornography against Rafael Torres III. The offenses are... Read More.

Five Big Obstacles to Opening Child Care Facilities in Rural Illinois

Friday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL Though the state faces a critical child care shortage, the government has not made it easy to open new facilities. These are the biggest roadblocks for providers. By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership... Read More.

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Wednesday, October 16 by Jc Tinsley

A 19 year old McLeansboro man has a preliminary hearing scheduled for today (Wednesday) following his arrest by McLeansboro Police on August 22nd. He’s being charged with 12 counts of Child Pornography, two of those charges include possession. Hatfield also has a charge that... Read More.

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Alleged Battery of a Child Lands Carmi Man Behind Bars

Monday, September 30 by Jc Tinsley

During the early morning hours Sunday, Carmi Police say they were called to a Sixth Street home in reference to an altercation. The incident report indicates 37-year-old Daniel Newman was engaged in an argument with his girlfriend 30-year-old India Batty when he struck a... Read More.

Dahlgren Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Child Pornography Case

Wednesday, July 10 by Jc Tinsley

A Dahlgren man is headed to prison following a plea deal reached in Hamilton County court Wednesday. States Attorney Justin Hood says 30 year old Johnathan Preston took a one county Class X Child Pornography plea deal Wednesday morning. Preston was arrested initially on... 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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Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center Executive Director Talks Child Abuse Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and today, Jc sits down with 25 year Executive Director of Southeastern Illinois' Child Advocacy Center, The Guardian Center. Learn more about how the CAC came to be, the important role The Guardian Center fills, the signs to... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: child

McLeansboro Man Jailed on Charge of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse; Investigation Ongoing

Holland Behind Bars on Child Porn/Sexual Exploitation Warrant and Fresh Drug Charges

Illinois State Police Investigating Child Death in White County

McLeansboro PD Make Arrests; One Charge with Child Pornography, Another with Aggravated Battery of a Peace Officer

Five Big Obstacles to Opening Child Care Facilities in Rural Illinois

McLeansboro Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Alleged Battery of a Child Lands Carmi Man Behind Bars

Dahlgren Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Child Pornography Case

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

Open Line ON DEMAND – The Guardian Center Executive Director Talks Child Abuse Prevention Month

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