Author: Nicole Behnke
White County Solar and Wind Public Hearing
Justin Greenley from Bellwether presented the Solar and Wind Ordinances for the state to the White County board. The requirements, liability and insurance reports, permitting and maintenance conversations were discussed, but public comments were only left with a couple of minutes to voice their...
Fort Branch Woman Arrested
The White County Sheriff's Department arrested 33-year-old Daisha Cardinal of Fort Branch, Indiana on a warrant out of Gibson County, Indiana.The warrant was for a Failure to Appear for a charge of Assisting a Criminal. Cardinal is being held in the White County Jail.
WCSD, NCPD, and the U.S. Marshals Service make Joint Arrest
Roy A. Rector was wanted out of Saline County for Robbery and DOC for Violation of Parole. Rector was believed to be at a residence at Sandy Run Lake, outside of Norris City, when the White County Sheriff's Department and Norris City Police Department,...
Refund for Patti’s Place, Kiwanis Donation, and More for Hamilton County Board
The Hamilton County Board met on Tuesday with a long list of items to approve.A refund was granted to Patricia Irvin with Patti's Place for $1,750 for the Class A Liquor License. Board Chairman Kelly Woodrow explained why the board felt the need to...
Foot Chase and Warrant Lands Carmi Man in Jail
After a brief foot pursuit, Carmi Police were able to catch 31-year-old Harley Lewallen.Lewallen was wanted by authorities on a White County warrant for Aggravated Domestic Battery. Police arrested Lewallen for the warrant, along with a charge of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop and apprehended 43-year-old Robert Veatch.Veatch was arrested for Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle by a Driver and was cited for Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration. Veatch was released from jail with a Notice...
Crossville Man Apprehended on Warrant
A Deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department noticed, 36-year-old Matthew Gwaltney riding a bicycle on Main Street in Crossville. Gwaltney was wanted on a White County warrant for Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Driving with a Suspended License.The...
Failure to Appear Warrant Lands Woman in Jail
Illinois Department of Natural Resources assisted a White County Sheriff Deputy at a residence in Crossville for a warrant.53-year-old Karen Sexton was arrested on an active White County warrant for a Failure to Appear for Forgery. Sexton was detained in the White County Jail.
Enfield Resident Arrested for Domestic Battery
Deputies with the White County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a residence on First Street in Enfield in reference to a Domestic in progress.Officers noticed an upset woman on the phone, who was identified as Kerri Austin. Kerri told the officers that her and...
