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Mayor Signs Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness

Tuesday, October 15 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard signed the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation today.Joining the Mayor were Amber Graves, Carmi Police Department; Amanda Johnson with SWAN; Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter; White County Circuit Clerk Kelly Fulkerson; State’s Attorney Chris Neal, Candance Masterson, White County State’s... 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.

Watkins Arrested For Domestic Violence And Assault

Monday, February 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 61 year old Robin Watkins of Oak Street on Friday afternoon after a complaint was signed by 55 year old Douglas Watkins due to her throwing items at him and threatening bodily harm. Watkins was booked in... Read More.

Norris City Man Arrested For Domestic Violence And Assault

Wednesday, January 25 by WROY-WRUL News

A Norris City man is being held in the White County Jail following a Domestic Disturbance on Tuesday evening. At around 5:00 p.m. Deputy Simmons and Deputy Wicker with the White County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence in Norris City in reference... Read More.

Sturgal Arrested For Domestiv Violence

Monday, May 2 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man is in custody following his arrest early this morning. At around 1:30 a.m. an officer with the CPD took 60 year old Jeffrey W Sturgal of 136 10th Street, for Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Violence. Sturgal is being held without bond.No... Read More.

Farris Arrested For Assault And Domestic Violence

Tuesday, February 22 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man was arrested on Friday following a call concerning a domestic disturbance. Joshua M Farris, 25, of 313 Fifth Street in Carmi, was taken into custody for Assault and Domestic Violence.Farris is being held at the White County Jail

Domestic Violence Reported

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

An alleged domestic violence incident occurred just after 6 PM Wednesday, according to the White County Sheriff’s Department.Deputy Michael Brown of the Sheriff’s Department assisted the Carmi Police Department and responded to a 9-1-1 call at 203 6th Street, Apr. B. He spoke with... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Friday Night on Domestic Violence Offenses

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

27 year old Charles Ray Kerns, of Carmi, was arrested Carmi Police Friday night. Officers responded to 127 Fair Street, in Carmi, around 7:30 PM, on a report of a male displaying knives and threatening to cut people up as well as himself. Upon... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Expanding Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Additional funding to provide support to Illinoisans amidst ongoing public health crisisCHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced it is launching a $1.2 million plan to increase the capacity of its current statewide network of services for domestic violence and... Read More.

Sheriff Responds to Domestic Violence Call

Tuesday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Sheriff Called to Scene of Domestic Violence White County Sheriff Doug Maier responded to a report of domestic violence at 405 Hammel Street, Crossville this past Wednesday.According to the incident report, the sheriff arrived to find Tara M. Johnson, 31 of 405 Rudolph Street, Crossville,... Read More.