Judge orders Marion man to stand trial in burglary case
Williamson County Circuit Court Judge ruled Marion resident Rex Ratchford must face trial on a residential burglary charge for allegedly breaking into a neighbor's apartment in the 900 block of West Union Street. Evidence included seized items identified by the victim. no forensic link was presented. Bond may be reconsidered later in the week. Ratchford seeks a reduction from 30000 dollars.
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Marion
Williamson County
Rex Ratchford
Ratchford
West Union Street
John Eibeck
Laura Ticer
Eibeck
Ticer
Palmer
Larry Brooking
Burglar faces charges months after release in Marion
Daniel W. Freeman, 22, already on parole for residential burglary, is charged with one count of burglary for allegedly stealing a wallet from a Marion car on July 16. Police testified a neighbor saw the suspect near the victim’s car and identifying Freeman as the burglar. Freeman appeared for a preliminary hearing in Williamson County where Sgt. Gene Goolsby described the wallet theft near East McKinley Street.
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Marion
Daniel W. Freeman
Williamson County
Phillip Palmer
Freeman
Gene Goolsby
Goolsby
Peggy Cooper
Pritchett
Cooper
East Moline
Rain blamed for Jackson County crash injuring driver
Heavy rain Sunday evening caused a single vehicle crash on Illinois 127 near Chautauqua Road in Jackson County. Elizabeth A. Davenport, 19, of Carbondale, hydroplaned on water and hit trees after losing control. Davenport sustained minor injuries and refused hospital transport. No citations were issued. Separately, Du Quoin police arrested James Williams, 32, on disorderly conduct charges after a bar disturbance on West Main Street. He posted a notice to appear. Heather Sartin, 32, of Du Quoin, was arrested on a Perry County warrant for felony deceptive practices and jailed. Gerald D. Stroud, 18, of Elkville, was charged with residential burglary for a Linden Street break-in and held in jail.
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Jackson County
Elizabeth A. Davenport
Carbondale
Illinois 127
Chautauqua Road
Davenport
DU Quoin
James Williams
West Main Street
Williams
Heather Sartin
W. Park St
Perry County
Gerald D. Stroud
U.S. 51
Elkville
Edward Dugger
Linden Street
Stroud
Marion man faces three counts in child porn case
Defense attorney for Thomas Miller, 37, of Marion, awaits prosecution details after charges filed in October 2000. Police found 22 photos and electronic images of minors, with 60 photos disclosed in discovery. Attorney Kibler will file a motion in limine to exclude some images. Trial date not set. Hearing scheduled September 24 before Judge Phillip Palmer. Miller remains free on bond.
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Thomas Miller
Miller
Keith Kibler
Kibler
Williamson County
Lisa Beaty
Beaty
Williamson County Circuit Court
Phillip Palmer
Palmer
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