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WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT HANDLES ONE VEHICLE ACCIDENT NORTHWEST OF WAYNE CITY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Wayne City Fire and Ambulance personnel and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of a one vehicle accident just after 10:30 Wednesday night on County Rd 360E at County Rd 900N northwest of Wayne City. Deputies say a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 18-year-old Elias Harlan of Keenes was traveling southbound on County Rd 360E when the vehicle failed to stop and skidded through the intersection with County Rd 900N and struck the ditch embankment on the south side of the intersection. Harlan and passengers in the vehicle; 18-year-old Isaiah Hickox, 17-year-old Leeland Malone and 17-year-old Mackenzie Whitfield all from Wayne City were not injured and refused treatment at the scene.
TATE COURT APPEARANCE
Former Lawrence County resident Ray Tate made another appearance Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. The Hopkinsville Kentucky man appeared via Zoom from the Menard Correctional Center. The hearing concerned his motion to withdraw his guilty plea in the death of Wayne County Sheriffs Deputy Sean Riley in December of 2021. Tate originally pled guilty of the murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. However, while in prison, Tate has sought to withdraw his guilty plea and have his life sentenced vacated saying he was coerced into confessing to the killing and was mentally unfit to do so. The court allowed his efforts and now has set another court hearing on Friday August 23rd to allow Tate to formally withdraw his plea as part of the appeal process.
Rivers and WX Update
The southeastern Illinois region is enjoying a break from high heat and humidity this weekend, and the pattern, according to weather forecasters, should continue at least into a good part of next week. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky, says dry weather should continue the...
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT HANDLES PERSONAL INJURY CRASH SUNDAY IN CISNE
Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two vehicle personal injury accident late Sunday morning in Cisne. Deputies says just before 12 noon Sunday, a 2018 Ford Escape driven by 70-year-old Barbara Grow of Chowchilla, CA was southbound on Rt. 45 and came around the curve at the Rt. 45/IL 161 interchange when a westbound 2008 Honda motorcycle driven by 74-year-old Joe Grubb of Carlyle, IL attempting to go west on the IL 161 extension was struck by the Grow vehicle. Grubb was injured in the crash and was transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville by Wayne County Ambulance personnel for treatment of his injuries. Grow and a passenger in her vehicle, 84 year- old Amanda Rose from Iuka were not injured. Joe Grubb was issued a citation for Failure To Reduce Speed To Avoid An Accident.
Fairfield Woman Arrested After Leaving Kids in Car
(Fairfield) – A Fairfield woman is behind bars on felony charges following the death of a one-year-old boy. According to the Illinois State Police, on July 14th they were requested by the Fairfield Police Department to assist in the death investigation of a 1-year-old male and the severe injury of another 2-year-old male. Both children were reported to have been left in a vehicle for “multiple hours.” On July 16th, after a thorough investigation, the Wayne County State’s Attorney’s Office charged thirty-six-year-old Adreian Hooper on the Class 2 Felony charge of Involuntary Manslaughter, the Class 3 Felony charge of Endangering the Life of a Child Resulting in Death, the Class 4 Felony charge of Reckless Conduct, and Endangering the Life of a Child. Hooper is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail.
Illinois Woman Accused Of Leaving Toddlers In Hot Car
Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 1-year-old child and serious injury to a 2-year-old. 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield is accused of leaving the boys in a vehicle for several hours. She is facing several charges including endangering the life of a child and causing death.
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