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Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (806+ words) Posted today at 12:18pm Steps from the Capitol's West Front and where the worst of the fighting occurred, workers quietly have installed a plaque honoring the officers, three years after it was required by law to be erected. The plaque was…...
TPD Names Officer of the Year
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (206+ words) Posted Today At 9:20am by Leroy Kleimola The Taylorville Police Department has named Officer David Peddycoart as its 2025 Officer of the Year. Police officials say Peddycoart was selected for consistently demonstrating excellence in all aspects of policing throughout the year. From…...
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Receives 20 Year Sentence Following Sonya Massey Killing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) Posted Today At 12:22pm A former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy has been convicted in the shooting death of Sonya Massey in July 2024, and was sentenced Thursday morning to 20 years in prison. Sean Grayson, 31, appeared before a judge for a sentencing hearing…...
Police Blotter
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1887+ words) Posted Yesterday At 10:02am Timothy Myer, 41, of Jewett, IL was arrested by the Pana Police Department for Aggravated Fleeing or Eluding Officer and Receive/Possess/Sell Stolen Vehicle. Brooke Eakle, 32, of Pana was arrested by the Christian County Sheriff's Office for…...