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Illinois State Police to conduct Roadside Safety Check in White County

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during February. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of... Read More.

Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrest report

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following:On January 25th: Larry E Prather, 63, of Raleigh, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He posted $150 bond and was released from the Saline County Detention Center.On January 26th: James R. Beckham,40, of... Read More.

Suspicious vehicle reported in Saline County

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has received information of a suspicious black truck, with what appears to be a freezer in the back of the truck.The vehicle has been reported to be following UPS and Fed-Ex delivery trucks in the area. The vehicle often... Read More.

Carmi woman sentenced in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Monday, a Carmi woman was sentenced to three years in prison according to States Attorney Denton Aud.33 year old Sarah Brown was found guilty on one count of possession of a weapon by a felon and on one... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigating sunken boat

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Friday morning, White County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call at a residence on Shipley Street in Carmi about a burglary at that location.Evelyn Murdach reported that she had discovered missing items at the house that she is responsible for. $400-500 of miscellaneous coins... Read More.

Granite City man surrenders on Wabash County warrant

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday afternoon, 30 year old Greg Sturgal of Granite City surrendered at the White County Sheriff’s Office on a Wabash County warrant for failure to appear at a court hearing. Sturgal turned himself in at 2:45 and was released after posting a $200... Read More.

White County law enforcement led on high speed chase Thursday evening

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Just before 6:30 pm Thursday, White County Dispatch alerted local law enforcement to a reckless driver travelling south on Route 1 towards Carmi. Carmi Police were the first to spot the vehicle on East Main Street. White County Sheriff’s deputies then spotted the car... Read More.

Crossville man arrested at White County Courthouse Wednesday

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

21 year old Timothy Wilson of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday morning while at the White County Courthouse.States Attorney Denton Aud informed court officers that Wilson had an active White County warrant for possession of ammunition without a... Read More.

Evansville man sentenced in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

In White County Court on Wednesday, an Evansville man was sentenced to three years in prison on one count of aggravated battery according to States Attorney Denton Aud.29 year old Blake Fisher was incarcerated in the White County Jail serving the remainder of... Read More.

More information released in Tuesday’s shooting in Gallatin County

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

More information has been released about a shooting that occurred in Gallatin County Tuesday afternoon.According to a press release from States Attorney Doug Dyhrkopp, reports that the incident was the result of a drive-by shooting have been proven false, and the shooting now appears... Read More.