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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Bobby L. Law, 38, of 743 Allen Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 4:26 p.m. Thursday on a charge of burglary. Jacksonville Police ARRESTS,...
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Beardstown woman dies in Arenzville Road crash BEARDSTOWN — A 22-year-old Beardstown woman died in a crash Friday that left three others injured. Illinois State Police said the woman was a passenger in...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Harold A. Campbell, 64, of 202 N. Marnico Lane was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 11:35 a.m. Saturday on a charge of driving while license revoked...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Ronda S. Sitton, 42, of 6 Toler Bend Road, Franklin, was lodged in the Morgan County Jail at 8:40 p.m. Saturday on a charge of arson. Jacksonville Police...
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Morgan County Sheriff Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Justin M. Clayton, 29, of 1214 Hickory Lane, Bluff, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 9:41 a.m. Monday on charges of...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Lewis J. Wallbaum, 19, of 122 Maple St., Franklin, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 8:55 p.m. Monday on a charge of illegal consumption of alcohol...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Brandon D. Holder, 33, of 310 S. Michigan St., Meredosia, was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:52 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of illegal possession...
View ArticleMeredosia vandalism: Crimestoppers hopes to catch culprits
After several properties were vandalized in Meredosia, the Meredosia Police Department and Crimestoppers of Morgan and Scott Counties is hoping for help to find those responsible. Crimestoppers...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Kieth G. Wilson, 43, of 747 E. College Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail about 2:55 p.m. Thursday on a charge of driving under the influence....
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Scottie L. Gooding, 42, of 1628 Portuguese Hill Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday on charges of domestic battery and resisting...
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Dust storm blamed for deadly accident A wind-whipped dust storm Wednesday caused a crash that killed a Chatham man, according to Illinois State Police. The Sangamon County coroner’s office said James...
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Firefighters keep blaze from destroying house BEARDSTOWN — The living room and dining room of a Beardstown house were damaged by fire Friday, but firefighters were able to prevent further damage from...
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Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Leah R. Westemeyer, 30, of Peoria was arrested about 12:20 p.m. Saturday on a Pike County warrant accusing her of violating probation on a...
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Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Stephanie N. Blanton, 21, of 916 E. Lafayette Ave. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 9:54 p.m. Sunday on charges of driving while license...
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Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Joshua A. Birdsell, 29, of 500 W. State St. was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 11:43 p.m. Monday on charges of aggravated battery and...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Terry R. Ashbaker, 53, of 205 Rimbey St., Murrayville, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday on a disorderly conduct charge. • Kelsey D....
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Morgan County Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Tiffany N. McGee, 32, of 204 Franklin St. was arrested about 10:30 a.m. Thursday on a charge of disorderly conduct. • Johnney W. Williams, 53, of...
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Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Matthew W. Flynn, 38, of 891 Brogdon Road was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 2:52 a.m. Friday on a charge of driving under the influence. Jacksonville...
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Juvenile arrested after shooting A 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday after a shooting in the 500 block of South Fayette Street. The teen faces charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm, no...
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Motorcyclist dies after hitting truck at red light A South Jacksonville man died Saturday night after his motorcycle struck the back of a pickup truck that was stopped at a red light. James Hembrough,...
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