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Centralia man charged in home invasion and armed robbery with a knife
MARION COUNTY, IL — A Centralia man is being charged with two Class X felonies after making his first appearance in Marion County Court on Monday. 18-year-old Steward Stumbaugh is accused of armed robbery, home invasion and a lesser Class 3 charge of aggravated assault. Stumbaugh is alleged to...
17-year-old escapes from Salem Police and arrested again following lengthy foot chase
A 17-year-old Salem juvenile male was ordered held in detention after leading Salem Police on a lengthy foot chase when escaping while being taken to the Marion County Jail. He’s wanted on charges of aggravated battery, vehicular invasion and escape. Salem Police say the series of incidents began on...
Salem man injured in early Tuesday morning rollover crash
A 26-year-old Salem man was airlifted by medical helicopter from the scene of a one car crash early Tuesday morning on the Walnut Hill Road southeast of Centralia. Preliminary information from the Marion County Sheriff’s Department indicates Damien Nelson of South College left the 1500 block of Walnut Hill Road with his car ending up on its top in the yard of a home.
Centralia teen ordered held without bond after being charged with armed robbery and home invasion
Marion County Resident Circuit Court Judge Mark Stedelin ordered an 18-year-old Centralia man charged with Class X felonies of armed robbery and home invasion as well as an aggravated assault charge to remain in the county jail without bond. Steward Stumbaugh of Brookside Avenue made his first appearance in Marion...
Police Beat for Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
An 18-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for armed robbery, home invasion, and aggravated assault. Steward Stumbaugh of Brookside Avenue was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges by the State’s Attorney’s office. Centralia Police have released no details about the arrest.
Three airlifted from two-vehicle crash on Rt. 161 extension in Iuka
MARION COUNTY — Emergency responders were busy Wednesday night when nearly simultaneous vehicle crashes in the area resulted in multiple requests going out for air evac in both Kell and Benton. Shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert of a two-vehicle crash with...
Salem man already convicted of bank robbery pleads to burglary, stolen vehicle, and retail theft charges
A 61-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to prison after entering guilty pleas in Marion County Court to a burglary to a Salem business as well as possession of a stolen vehicle and retail theft following an earlier high speed police chase. Earl Morlan received three years on the burglary...
Police Beat for Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested 42-year-old Emmy Steward of Hoots Chapel Road in Odin for domestic battery following an altercation at her home. Steward was taken to the Marion County Jail pending a first court appearance. Sandoval Police arrested 63-year-old Dennis Pannell of South Mulberry Street in Sandoval...
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