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McLeansboro Police Report

MCLEANSBORO – The following information was released by McLeansboro Police Chief John Taylor on Friday, July 19, 2019. On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at around 9 a.m., the McLeansboro Police Department responded to the 500 Block of East Randolph Street for a disorderly person. Chief Taylor received a signed complaint for disorderly conduct for a

McLeansboro Police Extending Current Alternative Transportation Permits

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MCLEANSBORO – The McLeansboro Police Department says due to anticipated changes with the Alternative Transportation Permits in the City of McLeansboro, all current permits are being extended. According to a post on the McLeansboro Police Department’s Facebook page, the police department will not be renewing permits until after the Aug. 13, 2019 city council meeting.

SkyWest Pitches Proposal to Offer Flights from Marion to Chicago O’Hare

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MARION – Representatives from SkyWest Airlines were in Marion Thursday afternoon where they presented their air service proposal for service to Chicago O’Hare from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to the Airport Board and those interested in SkyWest and what it’s offering for travelers in our area. Dan Belmont, manager of network planning for SkyWest,

PADUCAH MAN HIT WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY DRUG CHARGE

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A Paducah, Kentucky man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft announced Wednesday that according to the indictment, 35-year-old Ronald R. Springfield committed the offense on April 30, 2019 in Williamson County. Springfield made his initial appearance in federal

JOHNSTON CITY MAN SENTENCED TO NEARLY 20 YEARS IN PRISON FOR FEDERAL DRUG OFFENSE

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MT. VERNON – A Johnston City man has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft said Wednesday that 41-year-old Timothy S. “Timmy” Smith pleaded guilty to a one count indictment earlier this year. Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings established that from January to

HERRIN MAN CHARGED WITH FEDERAL DRUG OFFENSE

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A Herrin man has been charged by indictment with unlawfully possessing over 50 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft announced Wednesday that the indictment alleges that 34-year-old Adam R. Walker committed the offense on May 1, 2019 in Williamson County. Walker made his initial appearance

MT. VERNON MAN SENTENCED FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY DRUG OFFENSE

18JulyBarry

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 140 months in prison on a federal methamphetamine violation. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said Wednesday that earlier this year 51-year-old Leonard M. “Lenny” Falcone pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings established

Two Teens Facing Multiple Burglary Charges in Jefferson County

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MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County authorities arrested two men Tuesday in connection with burglaries in the area. According to Mt. Vernon Police, over the last week and a half, their detectives have been investigating burglaries in the area along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division. During the investigations, detectives were

Mt. Vernon Man Accused of Brother’s Murder to Claim Self-defense at Trial Next Week

18JulyBarry

MT. VERNON – The attorney for a 37-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged with shooting his brother to death last year confirmed Tuesday that they will argue self-defense at the trial scheduled to begin next week. Both defense and prosecution in the case against Matthew Sloan confirmed they’re prepared to go to trial next week, with

Herrin Man Sentenced for Aggravated DUI

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MARION – A Herrin man pled guilty to aggravated DUI, a Class 2 felony, and was sentenced in Williamson County Court Monday to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti says on Nov. 30, 2015, 52-year-old Guy A. Phipps was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop in