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Convicted Murderer Ray Tate Caught During Attempted Escape

Tuesday, April 12 by Heather Rice

The man accused of shooting and killing a Wayne County, Illinois sheriff's deputy was caught trying to escape from jail early Sunday morning, according to authorities. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard says convicted murderer Ray Tate, 40, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was stopped in his... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested Wednesday Morning for Criminal Trespass, Escape, and Resisting

Tuesday, April 21 by Aaron Lange

A 37 year old Carmi woman, Serena Jo Short, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday morning (April 15, 2020) after police received a call about a possible disturbance at the State’s Attorney’s Office. Upon exiting... Read More.

Wanted Carmi Man Arrested on Warrant For Escape and Multiple Drug Charges

Friday, January 10 by Aaron Lange

A 32 year old Carmi man, Phillip Scott Burton, is being held in the White County Jail on $5,000 bond, following his arrest by Carmi Police Thursday afternoon at Murphy’s USA. Officers received information that he was coming into town in a black SUV.... Read More.

With No Report Released, WRUL News Digs for Truth in Graham Escape Following April Sentencing

Sunday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Sunday, May 5 2019 Report by Jc Tinsley EDIT: Timeline corrected courtesy of States Attorney Denton Aud After following up on a story that’s seemingly been on the down low for the past 3 weeks, details are finally trickling in, though not from the sources we have typically... Read More.

Tipton Sentenced to Six Years on Escape Charges

Tuesday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Tipton Sentenced to Six Years One of the three inmates who escaped from the White County Illinois Jail in June is sentenced for those new charges. 62-year-old Johnny Tipton has been sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with two years of Mandatory... Read More.

Shock Sentenced in Murder Case; In Court Wednesday on Escape Charges

Wednesday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

In Hamilton County court Tuesday, Zachery Shock pled guilty to second degree murder charges and has been sentenced to 20 years in jail to be followed by 2 years of parole. Shock also pled guilty to a count of aggravated discharge of a firearm... Read More.

Two escapees remain at large; three people charged with aiding escape

Monday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The hunt is still on for two of the three inmates who escaped from the White County Jail early Saturday morning.

Three men escape from the White County Jail Saturday morning

Saturday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

Three inmates escaped from the White County Jail early Saturday morning after using a pipe to create a hole in the wall of the building. Police are searching for 24 year old Zachery Shock, 28 year old Justin Bray, and 61 year old Johnny Tipton. All... Read More.

Carmi man sentenced for escape charges in White County Court on Wednesday

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on a charge of escape-failure to appear after his arrest on Tuesday by Carmi Police. 24 year old Joshua Whitehead was to report... Read More.

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