Parker Sentenced to 12 Years in the IDC

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

A Carmi man was sentenced Monday afternoon to almost 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.25 year old James L. Parker of Carmi was sentenced in his absence after failing to appear for his sentencing hearing. Parker received five years and eleven months...

Curtis Arrested on Posey County Warrant

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

An early morning detail by the White County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrest of a Crossville man. The detail was focused on 43 year old Matthew R Curtis who resides at 104 Elliot Street. On June 26th, just a little before 7 AM...

Stolen 4-Wheeler Returned to Owners

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to call in reference to a report of a 4-wheeler being stolen from a residence in Springerton. On June 23rd Officer George Spencer arrived at 124 E Cherry Street and met with Betty L Rush and Curtis R...

Stolen Wallet Reported in Norris City

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

A Norris City woman called the White County Sheriff’s Department to report the theft of her wallet. On June 25th, Deputy spoke with Adrienne Johnson who stated that she attended a ballgame in Norris City on June 22nd and had left her wallet in...

Newman Arrested on Warrant

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

A Carmi man is being held in the White County Jail following his arrest. While on patrol on the afternoon of June 27th, Deputy Nick Capeheart with the White County Sheriff’s Department observed 35 year old Joshua L Newman riding a bike on Fifth...

Bartley Charged with Driving While License Suspended

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

While on patrol in Carmi, Deputy Capeheart with the White County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop that ended with the arrest of 44 year old Michelle Bartley of 711 Marguerite Street. On June 26th at around 1:35 PM, Capeheart observed a red Chevy...

Stolen Vehicle Found

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

A stolen vehicle from Enfield resident’s Dean and Ruth Barger has been located and returned to the owners. On June 23rd at 8:41 AM, Ruth Barger of 312 East Hosick Street reported that her 2004 Toyota Rav 4 had been stolen from Enfield Rehabilitation...

Clark Arrested on Richland County Warrant

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

On June 27th at approximately 4:00 PM, Deputy Capeheart with the White County Sheriff’s Office was informed by dispatch that 40 year old Larry J Clark of 202 S Monroe in Parkersburg was brought in by the Edwards County Sheriff’s Department for the charge...

Campbell Charged with Domestic Battery

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

A call to request law enforcement assistance was made to the White County Sheriff’s Department in regards to an active domestic in progress at 1352 County Road 1175 in Carmi. Deputy Capeheart responded to the call and observed an officer with the Carmi Police...

Guzman and Collins Arrested Following Traffic Stop

Wednesday, June 29 by Blake Seely

A Fairfield man has been cited for Scott’s law after failing to slow down or move over while an Officer with the White County Sheriff’s Department was conducting a traffic stop. On Monday, June 27th at around 10 PM, Deputy Wicker was conducting the...