Two Jackson County deaths under investigation by police
Two March deaths in Jackson County remain under investigation. Molly Marie Young was found shot in Carbondale in an ex boyfriend's apartment. the state attorney awaits an ISP report on a possible crime. Viola L Ganer was killed when struck by a vehicle on North Bridge Street in Murphysboro. driver identified but not charged. Police say no charges yet. Shots fired case in Mount Vernon under investigation. no victims identified. Authorities seek tips at 618-242-8477 or 618-242-2131.
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Jackson County
Molly Marie Young
Carbondale
Young
Mike Wepsiec
Illinois
Viola L
Sally” Ganer
North Bridge Street
Murphysboro
Jeff Bock
Mount Vernon
South 21St Street
Jefferson County
Police Department
Murphysboro theft suspect arrested on burglary warrant
Murphysboro police arrested 49 year old Mark Lies after a retail theft incident at Walmart. He was detained Monday and found to be wanted on a Jackson County burglary warrant. He was jailed with bond to be set.
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Mark Lies
Murphysboro
Lies
Jackson County
Linda Rush
Carbondale Police arrest burglary suspect in West Willow break-in
Carbondale officers arrested 41 year old Tracy L. Wimberly after a 2:45 a.m. break-in on West Willow Street. A police dog traced the scene, and Wimberly was booked into Jackson County Jail on attempted burglary. Police link two stolen vehicles to a separate residential burglary on East Hester Street. The vehicles are a white 2007 Chevrolet Colorado and a black 2002 Honda Civic. Call Carbondale Police or Crime Stoppers with tips.
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Tracy L. Wimberly
Carbondale
West Willow Street
Wimberly
Jackson County
East Hester Street
Illinois
County Considers Fees At Animal Shelter For Out-of-County Residents
Franklin County considers charging out-of-county residents who surrender animals at the county animal control facility. Supervisor Tony Skobel says other counties travel here to avoid fees. Board approved research and May presentation on the plan. A $40 deposit for borrowed live traps will cover five days use and be refunded on return.
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Benton
Franklin County
Tony Skobel
Hamilton
Jefferson
Perry
Skobel
Steve Jahnke
Franklin County Animal Control Building
Poshard Foundation grants aid to 29 SI agencies
The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children distributed sixty eight thousand dollars in grants to 29 Southern Illinois agencies aiding abused and neglected children during April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. Founder Jo Poshard noted the timing and the ongoing work beyond April, while Cairo Women’s Shelter Executive Director E Jeannine Woods thanked the foundation for funds supporting shelter needs and emergency medical supplies.
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Carterville
Poshard Foundation
Southern Illinois
Foundation
Jo Poshard
Poshard
John A. Logan College
Bonnie Wheeler
E. Jeannine Woods
Cairo Women’s Shelter
Woods
JALC
Robert Mees
Mees
Tennessee man charged with reckless homicide in Perry County crash
Thomas Harris, 43, of Clarksville Tennessee, waived a preliminary hearing after a crash on U S 51 near Tamaroa killed M Arlene Hackworth and injured nine others. Harris faces two counts of aggravated DUI and eight counts of aggravated driving with a suspended license. A May 23 pre trial date is set.
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Tennessee
Perry County
Thomas Harris
Clarksville
Tenn
Harris
U.S. 5
Tamaroa
M. Arlene Hackworth
Pinckneyville
Hackworth
Man faces psych evaluation in Carbondale bank robbery case
Darrell L. Hendricks Jr., 30, is charged with armed and financial institution robbery plus unlawful weapon use after allegedly attempting to rob Bank of Carbondale on Main Street March 5. He is jailed in Jackson County on 250000 bond. has prior felony history and mental illness, with no date set for next hearing. Public defender Peggy Degan and Assistant State's Attorney Mike Hamrock represent the parties.
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Murphysboro
Carbondale
Darrell L. Hendricks Jr
Bank of Carbondale
Main Street
Hendricks
Jackson County
Peggy Degan
Mike Hamrock
William G. Schwartz
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