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Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation Signed

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Domestic Violence AwarenessAmanda Johnson with SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now, Inc.), a not for profit organization that has been providing services to low-income families, domestic violence victims, homeless, disabled and the elderly residents of our community since 1981 asked Mayor Pollard to sign the... Read More.

Righter appointed to group tasked with finding ways to curb violence

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve on the Legislative Public Safety Group, after being appointed by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady March 20.The Legislative Public Safety Group is a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the Senate and House who are tasked with... Read More.

Carmi Police arrest three men after violence reported over weekend

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 40 year old Donald Davis at his residence on Saunders Avenue Friday afternoon after a domestic violence incident was reported. Davis was taken into custody at 12:50 pm and was charged with domestic battery. Davis was additionally charged with resisting... Read More.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

left to right: Amanda Johnson (SWAN), Candace Masterson (White County States Attorney’s office), Denton Aud (White County States Attorney), Kelly Fulkerson (White County Circuit Clerk), Sheila Headlee (White County Sheriff’s Department), Mayor Jeff Pollard, Chief Jason Carter (Carmi Police Department), Officer Jonathan Lucas... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested on domestic violence charges Friday

Monday, July 31 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 38 year old Jamie Browning after receiving two 911 calls early Friday morning about a domestic dispute at her residence on North 7th Street.Browning was taken into custody at 12:46 am on charges of unlawful restraint, domestic battery, and interfering... Read More.

Carmi PD handles accident on Oak St; make domestic violence arrest

Tuesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police responded to a traffic accident on Oak Street Monday afternoon involving a Fed Ex semi. At 12:39 pm, William Badham of Shelbyville, Kentucky told officers he was eastbound on Oak Street and was watching a vehicle that had pulled out from Sixth... Read More.

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Rauner Administration Moves to Establish Health and Safety, Workplace Violence Task Forces

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the creation of two task forces aimed at improving workplace environments for state employees. The Health and Safety Task Force and the Workplace Violence Task Force, both part of the state’s last, best and final offer and proposed by... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department investigates domestic violence cases

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

32 year old Jeremiah Burnett of Crossville turned himself into the White County Sheriff’s Department Saturday at 12:35 pm on a White County warrant. Burnett was processed by Jail staff, and released after posting a $2000 bond.Just after 1pm Saturday, Sheriff’s deputies arrested... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Recent Violence

Friday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the recent violence across the nation:“I am saddened and outraged by the most recent deaths in our country. I mourn with the families of all who have died. We must bring hope... Read More.

Carmi PD investigates broken windows; make domestic violence arrest

Wednesday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi Police Department responded to a report of a broken window at 11:45am Tuesday morning. Officers took a written statement from Daniel Demendonca that the front store windows of his building at 1 Smith Street were shattered overnight. Demendonca said he could find... Read More.