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CRIME & SAFETY
Brownstown Woman Facing Multiple Charges
A Brownstown woman is currently facing multiple charges in Fayette County Court relating to weapons and drugs. Brenda Rutherford, 50, of Brownstown is charged with Armed Violence, a Class X Felony. She is also charged with Aggravated A. ssault and Endangering the Life or Health of a Child, both Class...
Effingham Man Arrested For Unlawful Weapon Possession, More Charges
Effingham City Police Officers responded to a call for service on August 7, 2024, at approximately 5:54 A.M. at 1011 Ford Avenue after being alerted to an alleged Violation of Order of Protection. After speaking with witnesses and victims, Officers determined a violation had occurred. Shortly thereafter, Officers made contact...
ISP CONDUCTING ‘NITE’ PATROLS IN AREA COUNTIES
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop 9 has announced that it will conduct Special Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) Patrols the rest of this month in Richland, Wayne, Marion, & Fayette Counties. The NITE Patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to impaired driving & occupant restraint violations, especially between the hours of 9:00 at night and 6:00 in the morning. Troop 9, based in Effingham, will be conducting other patrols in area counties for the rest of August as well.
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