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Release of Pending Autopsy Report on Body Found in Vermilion River Expected on Monday
The autopsy report, along with positive identification, on the body found Friday (July 19th) in the Vermilion River is expected to be released by the Vermilion County Corner’s Office on Monday (July 22nd). On Friday, the Danville Police issued a release stating that around 12:20 PM Friday “law enforcement...
Hoopeston Police Arrest Two for Alleged Meth Possession
HOOPESTON — Hoopeston police arrested two men on Thursday for allegedly possessing methamphetamine. The Hoopeston Police Department arrested Anthony J. Chandler, 42, near West Maple Street and South First Avenue around 1 a.m. after identifying he had an active warrant from Vermilion County for failure to appear in court for allegedly possessing methamphetamine.
Unlawful possession of guns leads to 14-year prison term for former Roberts man
PAXTON — A former Roberts man was sentenced to 14 years in state prison Tuesday, July 16, after pleading guilty to charges filed in both 2022 and 2023 of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Tony Cole, 46, pleaded guilty as his jury trial was set to...
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