Springfield NewsA listing of the syndication formats available for the Springfield News feed.2020-05-22T20:09:30+00:00urn:syndication:c85fa6bb17264ec68d4a99ce2a5e5f83https://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSArizona Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:6aa6c38034c24934a3114a26bf060d1bBenjamin D. Rumbo, from Arizona, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he admitted to distributing child sexual abuse material.2024-03-21T10:30:00+00:002024-03-22T15:41:50+00:00Waterbury Man Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Kidnapping and Murder of Massachusetts Manurn:syndication:606f543a0dfa42fa9299583c54abea52Calvin Roberson of Waterbury has been sentenced to 348 months in prison for his role in the kidnapping and murder of a Massachusetts man in 2020.2024-03-19T09:30:00+00:002024-03-20T14:32:58+00:00Former Treasurer of Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Foundationurn:syndication:56e1279298ac45f9a82d3f623df041bdLeAnn Shirley of Springfield pleaded guilty on March 7, 2024, to wire fraud.2024-03-08T12:00:00+00:002024-03-11T17:12:09+00:00Illinois Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:4830bf8912b64899a949f3431a833a6fLance Michael Ligocki of Illinois has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2024-03-07T12:00:00+00:002024-03-08T19:11:30+00:00Edwardsville Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:fadb8a4e8e414624ae1edb91ba010dcaPhillip J. Greene, a doctor from Edwardsville, admitted guilt to a federal health care fraud charge for falsely documenting services provided to nursing home patients.2024-03-06T13:37:00+00:002024-03-06T20:25:08+00:00Peoria Man Pleads Guilty to Wide-Ranging Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:02e094a8cd4f4d41b56ed8b03e057107Chad D. Campen of Peoria, Illinois, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, bankruptcy fraud, and false statements under oath.2024-03-05T16:39:00+00:002024-03-06T15:13:14+00:00FBI Springfield Accepting Applications for the 2024 Citizens Academyurn:syndication:b1b5e44800d741ab9058d84730f3736eApplications are now available online for the Springfield Field Office 2024 Citizens Academy, to be held September 5th to October 24th at the FBI Springfield office.2024-03-05T15:36:00+00:002024-03-06T15:08:06+00:00Quincy, Illinois, Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamineurn:syndication:41918aa3412848e88ba425483a500ee2Henry Speirs of Quincy, Illinois, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine.2024-02-27T16:00:00+00:002024-03-01T12:51:25+00:00FBI Springfield Honors the Jewish Federation of Springfield, IL, With National Awardurn:syndication:5aa103e715de406ab6863885f5df4ee6Special Agent in Charge David Nanz of the FBI Springfield Field Office announced the Jewish Federation of Springfield, IL, as the recipient of the 2023 FBI DCLA.2024-02-29T12:14:00+00:002024-03-01T11:54:33+00:00Effingham Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Sex Crimes Against a Minorurn:syndication:092e17b2a57f46cc95d7d1ed67b278a7John S. Harmon of Effingham has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for soliciting sex online from a purported minor in exchange for money.2024-02-22T14:55:00+00:002024-02-22T21:00:06+00:00Peoria Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Commit Bank Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:299eb8b7f925475fa3bd9cbc661eecd3Richard Weiss of Peoria, Illinois, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2024-02-16T08:30:00+00:002024-02-20T14:56:47+00:00Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:b1054da2e539466e94d1f1127bc6d128Denziel Witherspoon of Springfield, Illinois, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a wide-spread drug conspiracy.2024-02-16T08:30:00+00:002024-02-20T14:55:24+00:00Former Illinois State Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate Sam McCann Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Use of Campaign Funds, Money Laundering, Tax Evasionurn:syndication:f6e98667d7094e92a1731566ac95cec4During the third day of former Illinois State Senator William Samuel McCann Jr.’s bench trial, McCann pleaded guilty to nine counts of the indictment.2024-02-16T08:30:00+00:002024-02-20T14:53:28+00:00Franklin, Indiana, Man Sentenced to 172 Months in Prison for Transporting a Minor With Intent to Engage in Sexual Activityurn:syndication:138c5450b94d482583748b110f8dd3c8Dylan B. Clark of Franklin, Indiana, has been sentenced to 172 months in prison for transporting a minor across state lines with intent to engage in sexual activity.2024-02-09T15:30:00+00:002024-02-14T14:01:14+00:00Clinton, Indiana, Woman Charged With Murder-for-Hireurn:syndication:6337280c2b84452295d55182309cb8b4A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Davetta Cox of Clinton, Indiana, with an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.2024-02-08T08:30:00+00:002024-02-09T14:47:13+00:00Stewardson, Illinois, Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraudurn:syndication:13503217f9dd4ab89381b07e7e6f0cfbA Stewardson, Illinois, woman, Julie R. Williams, 54, pleaded guilty on February 7, 2024, to four counts of wire fraud.2024-02-08T08:30:00+00:002024-02-09T14:46:01+00:00Morton Man Pleads Guilty to Two Felony Counts in Connection With Scheme to Defraud Former Employerurn:syndication:c5a3b88e1a554663b0aeb7852ecf932eA Morton, Illinois, man, Aaron Rossi, 40, pleaded guilty to two felonies connected to a scheme to defraud his former employer.2024-02-06T09:30:00+00:002024-02-07T15:35:08+00:00Central Illinois Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Attempted Arson of Clinicurn:syndication:27cb56da93d848b69be7cfc186679e20Philip J. Buyno of Prophetstown, Illinois, was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to use fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.2024-02-05T12:30:00+00:002024-02-06T19:09:25+00:00FBI Springfield Recognizes National Academy Graduates From Sangamon and St. Clair Countiesurn:syndication:c091457a27da4d959379319c0255b985To help support partner relationships, the FBI offers National Academy training, a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers.2024-01-30T12:30:00+00:002024-01-30T20:55:34+00:00FBI Springfield Highlights Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2urn:syndication:8074f02fbb81462c9959c47232217569During Identity Theft Awareness Week, the FBI Springfield Field Office is drawing attention to the importance of protecting your personal information.2024-01-25T12:28:00+00:002024-01-26T14:43:55+00:00Illinois Men Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:599caa6fc87549919586b7f6379870e0Two men from Illinois were arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-01-18T09:30:00+00:002024-01-22T18:14:03+00:00Silvis, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison for Distribution, Sale, and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:f4add9b399644f3091199768c0686f9aA Silvis, Illinois, man, Aaron Ruthey, was sentenced on January 17, 2024, to an aggregate 210 months in prison for the distribution of child pornography.2024-01-19T08:00:00+00:002024-01-22T14:57:45+00:00Springfield, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to 54 Months for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:ddec9336b9ec40adb22eba9df26e7b5fHeather Horrighs of Springfield has been sentenced to 54 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for bank robbery.2024-01-11T14:00:00+00:002024-01-16T20:11:45+00:00How the FBI is Combating COVID-19 Related Fraudurn:syndication:31e0d0c3f9134b388a41a2846c881de2The U.S. Government authorized approximately $5 trillion in relief programs to address economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which many thousands of people chose to steal from.2024-01-12T08:59:00+00:002024-01-12T16:19:14+00:00Kentucky Man Gets 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Entice a Minorurn:syndication:3e5801dadba34597b5ef0dc785715e91A district judge in southern Illinois sentenced a man to serve 15 years in federal prison after he admitted to attempting to entice a purported 11-year-old child.2023-12-21T15:00:00+00:002024-01-05T14:39:17+00:00Former Belleville Attorney Indicted in Federal Courturn:syndication:e15a2fe268784b2db2eeb559e7208077A federal grand jury returned an eleven-count indictment charging a former attorney for multiple instances of wire fraud.2023-12-21T15:26:00+00:002023-12-22T15:55:57+00:00Two Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Entice a Minorurn:syndication:cd2649fe1a7b4c6693fc533c7ae9c1afA district judge sentenced two men to each spend 10 years in federal prison after both were charged in a law enforcement sting to detect online child predators.2023-12-19T17:01:00+00:002023-12-20T16:24:27+00:00Urbana, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracyurn:syndication:7d8a5d3e28114aa3ae58b8313dd8dfadPhoutasone Champanine was sentenced to an aggregate of 27 years in prison following his convictions for conspiracy to possess fifty grams or more of methamphetamine.2023-11-17T16:30:00+00:002023-12-06T14:46:43+00:00Springfield Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:f7957680717c4643bc0a6827e5c24ee4Javon Young has been sentenced to 46 months imprisonment for Bank Robbery.2023-11-30T16:30:00+00:002023-12-06T14:45:46+00:00Springfield, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison for Threatening to Kill DCFS Employeesurn:syndication:16614e6b02ae46418428dc6859f70bd7Lerin E. Hughes was sentenced to 42 months’ imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, following her conviction for cyberstalking.2023-12-04T16:00:00+00:002023-12-06T14:44:17+00:00FBI Springfield Warns Scammers Work Overtime During the Holidaysurn:syndication:1be86f18458f4f449febaf7ac15af40dThere are two things on a scammer’s holiday wish list — your money and your personal information — and they are very clever at tricking you out of both.2023-12-05T12:00:00+00:002023-12-06T15:24:23+00:00Marshall Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Making Bomb Threat to Edgar County Businessurn:syndication:cfc9da636d64427db83c922d9096defdJustin L. Switzer, from Marshall, Illinois, has been sentenced to spend more than three years in federal prison after he called in a bomb threat to a company.2023-12-01T10:00:00+00:002023-12-04T16:38:10+00:00East St. Louis Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Threatening to Endanger a Childurn:syndication:293d1d38cb5b427e800419a83ffba0baMarcus L. Weekfall of East St. Louis was sentenced to five years in prison after he admitted to threatening the mother of a 10-year-old child who he forcibly took.2023-12-04T09:54:00+00:002023-12-04T16:37:14+00:00Metamora Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minorurn:syndication:0d6cd4a2d249446ab49f9c6db9d275a9Dana Anthony Curtin of Willow Lake Drive was sentenced to 180 months in prison for one count of attempted sex trafficking of a minor.2023-11-30T17:06:00+00:002023-12-01T14:04:12+00:00Davenport, Iowa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Activityurn:syndication:ea5a852f0233487cb4593775c64455d7Auston McLain of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his June 2023 conviction by a federal jury for attempted enticement of a minor.2023-11-29T10:30:00+00:002023-11-30T16:33:17+00:00Federal Charges Filed Against Nashville Woman for Making Violent Threats Onlineurn:syndication:21b96b13ff534448a66c4ac98375440cAlexia N. Willie, also known as Jason L. Willie, 47, of Nashville, Illinois, is facing 14 felony counts of interstate communication of a threat to injure.2023-11-28T13:37:00+00:002023-11-28T21:17:59+00:00Former Illinois Death Row Inmate Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:40c873a99e424d1294b8996bf5f472fcA federal jury returned a guilty verdict on November 14, 2023, against Jeffrey D. Parmly, 60, of Peoria, Illinois, for attempted enticement of a minor.2023-11-27T10:00:00+00:002023-11-28T15:54:08+00:00Four Indicted on Federal Charges for Fraudulent Vehicle Sale Schemeurn:syndication:b2774795b06e49d2a101d1e1436ca3c1Four St. Louis men are facing multiple federal charges for their alleged actions in a scheme to use fake cashier’s checks.2023-11-16T18:30:00+00:002023-11-24T18:55:27+00:00Effingham, Illinois Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:e8920c4a23dd4029aa477871b966d9f8Dillon Rensner of Effingham, Illinois, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for bank robbery.2023-11-16T15:00:00+00:002023-11-20T17:07:49+00:00FBI Springfield Warns of Charity Fraud During Israel-Hamas Conflicturn:syndication:d5b8277b3f9f45a7b0351bb01a4c56f5The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public that criminals are soliciting fake humanitarian donations during the Israel-HAMAS conflict.2023-11-14T15:35:00+00:002023-11-15T14:25:43+00:00Peoria, Illinois Man Sentenced to Three Years of Probation for Paycheck Protection Program Fraudurn:syndication:3e7ef3ea644f404aa416c9f5cc5c28f7Andre K. Johnson of Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to three years of probation for making false statements related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program.2023-10-31T15:42:00+00:002023-11-02T15:39:06+00:00Decatur Man Convicted of Sexually Exploiting Minorsurn:syndication:4141a8e1f147485eb83204ee5966eda2A federal jury returned guilty verdicts on October 26, 2023, against Kevin Dial of Decatur, Illinois, for two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.2023-10-27T13:10:00+00:002023-10-27T18:49:48+00:00United States Files Civil Lawsuit Against Waterloo Woman for Alleged Wire Fraudurn:syndication:0e914c957ff740e4b13814ff67ea75a2The United States has filed a civil lawsuit against a Waterloo woman after she allegedly continued to move money for scammers following warnings to stop.2023-10-19T13:30:00+00:002023-10-20T18:29:45+00:00FBI Springfield Recognizes National Academy Graduates From Macon and Madison Countiesurn:syndication:930225c947e6442986684fd536c74540Graduates of the class include officers from two FBI Springfield partner agencies in the Illinois counties of Macon and Madison, Scott Rosenbery and Brian Koberna.2023-10-19T23:30:00+00:002023-10-24T20:33:01+00:00Former Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Using Excessive Force, Obstructing Justiceurn:syndication:916552fe1863404286eb20fe6d5c18d3Christian L. Pyles, a former correctional officer at Pinckneyville Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to federal charges for beating a restrained inmate.2023-10-13T13:30:00+00:002023-10-16T18:54:53+00:00Two California Men Sentenced to Prison for Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:6c4d6dda026043d8ba0392f983975fd2Cesar Lopez Reyes and Angel Tovar, from Santa Ana, California, have been sentenced to multiple years in prison for trafficking narcotics to Central Illinois.2023-10-11T08:30:00+00:002023-10-12T14:30:47+00:00FBI Springfield Warns of Constant Barrage of Cyberattacksurn:syndication:402681dcce4b4a789c49ddbd5d01b0b3The FBI Springfield Field Office is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by directing attention to the ever-increasing number of Internet crimes and cyberattacks.2023-10-05T15:33:00+00:002023-10-06T13:37:03+00:00Illinois Man Sentenced on Two Assault Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:631891e15bb245d680c18a565d3b8b75Shane Jason Woods of Illinois has been sentenced on charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer and a media member during the U.S. Capitol breach.2023-10-04T13:39:00+00:002023-10-04T19:08:33+00:00Woodhull Man Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison for Attempted Crimes Against Childrenurn:syndication:a46d476fcad8417f81f54ed2c5005ecbScott Edward Raschke of Woodhull was sentenced for attempted sex trafficking of children, attempted enticement of a minor, and sexual exploitation of a child.2023-09-27T10:30:00+00:002023-09-28T15:53:01+00:00Central Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Arson of Clinicurn:syndication:db2a2070fd2c4e1986118b5a33f1ff4ePhilip J. Buyno of Prophetstown, Illinois, pleaded guilty to attempting to use fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.2023-09-20T07:30:00+00:002023-09-21T14:39:12+00:00St. Louis Man Sentenced to 405 Months in Federal Prison for Attempted Sex Crimes Against a Minorurn:syndication:5c3d19e1021947a4909c03cfc7fe2b5cVallie F. Zeller of St. Louis has been sentenced to nearly 34 years in federal prison for several attempted sex offenses involving a purported minor.2023-09-14T17:00:00+00:002023-09-15T12:16:46+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts 19 Central Illinois United States Postal Service Workers for Wire Fraud Related to COVID Relief Fundsurn:syndication:ce2e31ffa13340a3b32190d0b887477fA grand jury has returned indictments against 19 United States Postal Service employees charging them with fraud related to the Paycheck Protection Program.2023-09-13T07:00:00+00:002023-09-14T13:53:16+00:00Florida Woman Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Defrauding an Elderly Galesburg Woman and Others Throughout the United Statesurn:syndication:377630d41aba4ad3b4a9eaa1864d5727Jasmine Annette Bradley of Florida received 16 and one half years in prison for a conspiracy to defraud and steal the identities of victims throughout the U.S.2023-09-11T12:00:00+00:002023-09-12T18:12:23+00:00Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 60 Months and One Day for Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possessing a Firearmurn:syndication:4b925a680ea94eb7b308f42f80235ff4Matthew Morlee of Springfield, Illinois, was sentenced to 60 months and one day in prison for manufacturing methamphetamine.2023-09-11T12:36:00+00:002023-09-11T18:58:03+00:00Three Peoria Men Sentenced for Paycheck Protection Program Fraudurn:syndication:470d1a3cc0994fd4beabe7ee29538021Three Peoria, Illinois, men were sentenced for making false statements related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program.2023-09-06T10:56:00+00:002023-09-06T16:12:15+00:00Rantoul, Illinois Man Convicted of Possession with Intent to Deliver More Than 50 Grams of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:ec3aa60ee24e4acfa8d88e05d1238897Artez L. Johnson of Rantoul, Illinois, was found guilty of possessing with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.2023-08-25T17:22:00+00:002023-08-28T12:33:35+00:00Gang Leaders Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murderurn:syndication:f8dba9937444429b8882874c75fbde8cFive leaders of the Gangster Disciples were sentenced in the Southern District of Illinois for their participation in a years-long interstate racketeering conspiracy.2023-08-17T16:30:00+00:002023-08-21T14:30:53+00:00Madison County Man Receives Seven-Year Federal Sentence for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:b148cd1281cf408485e67326484772f4Joseph Vieth of Worden has been sentenced to serve seven years in federal prison after he admitted to possessing more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material.2023-08-18T15:45:00+00:002023-08-21T14:25:05+00:00Illinois Man Sentenced for Setting Fire to Reproductive Health Services Facilityurn:syndication:04805844355e4691bce91041aa41fdceTyler W. Massengill of Illinois was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the arson of the Planned Parenthood Peoria Health Center in Peoria, Illinois.2023-08-15T09:00:00+00:002023-08-16T13:58:32+00:00FBI Director Wray Visits Springfield Field Officeurn:syndication:f591575eca1d4b62b2e90242712874b2On August 8, 2023, FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the Springfield Field Office, where he met with law enforcement partners representing local, state, and federal agencies to affirm the FBI’s continued commitment to help combat violent crime in the area and the value of joint task forces in that effort.2023-08-08T17:30:00+00:002023-08-08T22:02:03+00:00Federal Judge Sentences Belleville Man to 21 Plus Years in Prison for Producing, Distributing Explicit Images of Minorsurn:syndication:fe211ef521a94a7194748fb83b32a67bA federal judge sentenced a Belleville man to 262 months in prison after he admitted to producing and distributing sexually explicit images of minors.2023-07-31T06:00:00+00:002023-08-01T11:01:50+00:00Peoria Felon Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Handgunurn:syndication:302df148439d465197de118784372d39Jermaine Harry Bernard Allison of Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a felon.2023-07-28T10:30:00+00:002023-07-31T17:04:42+00:00Springfield Woman Convicted of Cyberstalkingurn:syndication:6661d917724f4e2081a5856532fb74f8A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against Lerin E. Hughes of Springfield for two counts of cyberstalking.2023-07-28T10:00:00+00:002023-07-31T17:03:23+00:00Woman Facing Federal Charges for Swindling More Than $300,000 From Her Grandmotherurn:syndication:a13364792042406fa1d4e2906a55c8efTanya M. Aboseada of Florida was arraigned on an indictment in federal court charging her for allegedly scamming her grandmother.2023-07-24T15:45:00+00:002023-07-25T10:33:04+00:00FBI Springfield Warns of Recent Elder Fraud Crimeurn:syndication:3f82f5f8f393455582bb35cbb8476763The FBI Springfield Field Office is warning the public to be wary of unsolicited or suspicious phone calls making an immediate request for money.2023-07-12T13:39:00+00:002023-07-12T18:56:59+00:00Former Maui Jim Employee Must Serve Time and Pay Restitution for Mail and Wire Fraudurn:syndication:8af7136979a7425a92cdb4c1553e5a27Erica Lynn Hornof of Bradford has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of mail fraud and three counts of wire fraud.2023-07-11T15:04:00+00:002023-07-12T13:30:05+00:00Three Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty to Importing and Distributing Narcoticsurn:syndication:9787f361efdd45a5b0fceb126511c23aThree members of a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to importing and distributing narcotics.2023-07-03T11:00:00+00:002023-07-05T16:52:28+00:00Former Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced to Federal Prison for Using Funds for Personal Expensesurn:syndication:66f1a4fa8bf24db68bf9cadc802e712aThomas Upchurch, the former executive director of the Jefferson County Housing Authority, received 10 months in federal prison for converting funds for personal use.2023-06-30T14:30:00+00:002023-07-05T13:54:20+00:00U.S. Attorney, FBI Raise Awareness on Importance of Reporting Hate Crimesurn:syndication:441e9a22ed1348a0a2e529ea30ba8bbeAs part of a Department of Justice initiative, officials hosted a safety and hate crime educational training for local religious leaders and security personnel.2023-06-23T10:00:00+00:002023-06-26T15:32:35+00:00Paris Man Convicted of Attempted Child Exploitationurn:syndication:3207ea7130d847a0bf31cac3fc69d714Tracy L. Parker of Paris was found guilty of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.2023-06-22T09:30:00+00:002023-06-23T14:16:31+00:00Davenport Iowa Man Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Activityurn:syndication:d436ee1398c94de6b282606ea2a8f460Auston McLain of Davenport, Iowa, has been found guilty of attempted enticement of a minor and traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual activity.2023-06-22T09:30:00+00:002023-06-23T14:15:11+00:00FBI Springfield Recognizes National Academy Graduates From Madison, Henry, and Clinton Countiesurn:syndication:0db4ecb9f669432b9020fa3c0e179fd3To help support partner relationships, the FBI offers National Academy training, a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers.2023-06-21T17:12:00+00:002023-06-22T14:30:07+00:00Illinois Man Sentenced to Prison for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:3ac90c80062b466db618d94f93f25bb3Thomas B. Adams, Jr., of Illinois, has been sentenced to prison for felony and misdemeanor charges during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-06-16T15:11:00+00:002023-06-20T13:20:33+00:00Jury Convicts Belleville Man of Attempted Sex Crimes Against a Minorurn:syndication:62fa811e31244d358cc0df045a2decb4Gerald S. Sewell of Belleville, accused of two attempted sex crimes against a minor, was convicted after he tried to meet with an alleged 15-year-old girl in Collinsville.2023-06-15T15:20:00+00:002023-06-16T14:21:52+00:00Urbana Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Conspiracyurn:syndication:ed629e372e2049019459072f3dcdfa66Phoutasone Champanine of Urbana, Illinois, has been found guilty by a federal jury of drug and firearms offenses.2023-06-12T14:00:00+00:002023-06-15T15:37:24+00:00Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Bank Robbery Subjecturn:syndication:35768e68207e4fdeb851b3285ee8a93cAn unknown subject entered a Bank of America branch, approaching the teller with a note demanding money and indicating he was armed.2023-06-13T13:00:00+00:002023-06-15T15:15:04+00:00Cass County Man Charged with Bank and Bankruptcy Fraudurn:syndication:ec0833f1f6fc423792372cfe01c62defA grand jury returned an indictment charging Travis Murphy with four counts of bank fraud alleging over $8.4 million in fraud and one count of bankruptcy fraud.2023-06-07T11:30:00+00:002023-06-08T19:41:57+00:00Ford County Man Convicted for the Second Time of Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:e97f81a7f7ba48208fc9ecd1a4848f45Robert Shawn Anderson of Paxton has been found guilty, for the second time, of one count of enticement of a minor.2023-05-26T17:00:00+00:002023-05-31T13:49:07+00:00Moline Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for Attempted Receipt of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:20f22b3ea19245f5a4087cd2f5f0e8e6Dylan A. Campbell of Moline has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for attempted receipt of child pornography.2023-05-26T17:00:00+00:002023-05-31T13:59:10+00:00St. Clair County Man Facing Federal Charge for Pipe Bomb Possessionurn:syndication:8962a97e12af43eb8f00369c9d68e6abJim F. Lanier, of Marissa, Illinois, was arraigned on an indictment in federal court charging the unlawful possession of a destructive device.2023-05-24T14:00:00+00:002023-05-25T19:15:56+00:00Federal Complaint Charges Central Illinois Man with Attempted Arson of Clinicurn:syndication:e15276b0334240a5ad228bad8608e1b1Philip J. Buyno has been arrested and charged by federal criminal complaint with attempting to use fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.2023-05-23T15:01:00+00:002023-05-24T17:37:43+00:00Illinois Hospital Agrees to Pay $12.5 Million to Settle Allegations of Billing Errorurn:syndication:5fab9b1faee24f4caeac4e59f9228e2dSt. Elizabeth’s Hospital of the Hospital Sisters Health System in O’Fallon, Illinois, agreed to pay $12.5 million to resolve billing errors.2023-05-12T14:30:00+00:002023-05-16T19:20:28+00:00Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamineurn:syndication:711c1f71843b40fdaedbcb2d046418faChristopher Rudolph of Springfield, Illinois, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for distributing five grams or more of actual methamphetamine.2023-05-11T06:30:00+00:002023-05-15T17:54:35+00:00FBI Springfield Warns Elder Fraud Continues to Be a Growing Problemurn:syndication:df3216144fae4f14ab8f1d4df233e3bbThe Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2022 Elder Fraud Report reveals a staggering 84% increase in total losses to seniors from the previous year’s report.2023-05-10T11:41:00+00:002023-05-10T19:54:39+00:00FBI Springfield Honors Community Lifeline Family Resource Center of East St. Louis with National Awardurn:syndication:bd2aab596c0c4809ac34a722e7c1020aCommunity Lifeline Family Resource Center in East St. Louis, Illinois, was announced as the recipient of the 2022 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.2023-05-05T16:22:00+00:002023-05-08T10:39:43+00:00California Man & Companies Charged with Defrauding Central Illinois Investorsurn:syndication:ee242d7f054643728464f2e616a1072dBrett Michael Bartlett and his companies, Dynasty Toys, Inc., and 7M E-group Corporation, were charged with wire, mail, and securities fraud, and money laundering.2023-05-03T10:00:00+00:002023-05-04T15:17:58+00:00East Peoria Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:b5002d537af441dbb24146479a0713ceGeorge L. Guynn of East Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute at least five grams of methamphetamine.2023-04-28T15:17:00+00:002023-05-01T12:36:36+00:00Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Authorities Announce the Formation of a Peoria Area Task Force to Fight Gun Crimesurn:syndication:9340cff696bd456f894dd3e1d1b061c8Officials highlighted the formation of the Peoria Area Federal Firearms (PAFF) Task Force, a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement.2023-04-28T14:26:00+00:002023-05-01T12:32:15+00:00Peoria Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison for Trafficking in Methamphetamineurn:syndication:08991644064e49cb99d9eef33d6947dbDemetrice L. Sharp of Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to 200 months in prison for each of four counts related to trafficking methamphetamine.2023-04-27T07:00:00+00:002023-04-28T14:19:04+00:00FBI Victim Specialists Provide a Lifeline to Crime Victimsurn:syndication:deda9a0cc80c4719b61652f57923c85bDuring National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 23-29, the FBI Springfield Office is raising awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights.2023-04-21T16:36:00+00:002023-04-24T11:56:09+00:00Bank Robber Gets 50 Years in Prison for Murdering Security Guardurn:syndication:f9189559780c400b9f9b4da9a0a19c31Jaylan Quinn was sentenced to a total of 50 years in federal prison after he murdered a security guard during a bank robbery in East St. Louis in August 2021.2023-04-18T11:30:00+00:002023-04-19T18:33:52+00:00Kankakee, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 207 Months in Prison for Carjacking, Discharge of Firearmurn:syndication:1c1f0089cb6e4e31aa89bb61be651c0eAnycco M. Rivers was sentenced to an aggregate term of 207 months’ imprisonment for carjacking and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.2023-04-17T11:30:00+00:002023-04-19T13:18:12+00:00Quincy, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroinurn:syndication:3a92c05f9f354a28bc5fb4af513e642cDerrick Phillips was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a substance containing heroin.2023-04-12T16:35:00+00:002023-04-12T21:37:27+00:00Former Champaign, Illinois, Pastor Sentenced to 10 Months of Imprisonment for Misapplying Federal Funds and Bankruptcy Fraudurn:syndication:6735e129abbf49c4a1f3e9f95e2dcb45Lekevie C. Johnson plead guilty to financial crimes, including federal program misapplication, student loan misapplication, and false statement in bankruptcy.2023-04-11T07:30:00+00:002023-04-12T14:46:23+00:00Danville, Illinois Man Charged with Carjacking Resulting in Death and Murderurn:syndication:d3457ce935e347edadadadfb44c87e1cA grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging Kevin Marshall of Danville, Illinois, with allegedly carjacking and murdering Daniel Walter.2023-04-04T08:30:00+00:002023-04-07T15:07:06+00:00West Virginia Truck Driver Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Morton, Illinoisurn:syndication:ea28c8d2dfa646c3ad38418f1e20b369A West Virginia over-the-road truck driver, Michael Leonard, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted trafficking of a minor.2023-04-06T08:30:00+00:002023-04-07T14:59:27+00:00Jury Convicts St. Louis Man for Attempted Sex Crimes Against a Minorurn:syndication:46a0520455b84f11998306f44bc4bea8A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Vallie Francis Zeller of St. Louis for several attempted sex crimes against a minor.2023-03-31T11:27:00+00:002023-03-31T17:31:50+00:00Third Illinois Prison Guard Sentenced to Six Years of Imprisonment Following Guilty Plea to Civil Rights Deprivation Resulting in Bodily Injury and Death and Obstruction Chargesurn:syndication:401f1e2bfe7142acbe22dd4e3d9be9e3Willie Hedden is a former sergeant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois.2023-03-23T11:30:00+00:002023-03-24T16:26:09+00:00Internet Crime Complaint Center Releases 2022 Statisticsurn:syndication:5a1cf427cd3647b2aa4f525ec6ce9903In the newly-released 2022 Internet Crime Report produced by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the Bureau received a total of 800,944 reported complaints, with losses exceeding $10.3 billion.2023-03-22T15:52:00+00:002023-03-23T14:22:57+00:00Central Illinois Employee Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Maui Jimurn:syndication:204b95bb5c4043c8abbb1384c9168e61Erica Hornof of Bradford, Illinois, pleaded guilty to three counts of mail fraud and three counts of wire fraud.2023-03-21T10:00:00+00:002023-03-22T17:38:04+00:00Second Illinois Prison Guard Sentenced to 20 Years of Imprisonment Following Conviction for Civil Rights Deprivation Resulting in Bodily Injury and Death and Obstruction Chargesurn:syndication:8babdd4a8c0746688de1e585515d8004Todd Sheffler, a former lieutenant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center, received 20 years in prison for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death.2023-03-21T10:58:00+00:002023-03-21T18:16:59+00:00Illinois Prison Guard Sentenced to 20 Years of Imprisonment Following Conviction for Civil Rights Deprivation Resulting in Bodily Injury and Death and Obstruction Chargesurn:syndication:93f7e7c7b71540ecbb518324fe753c98Alex Banta, a former correctional officer at the Western Illinois Correctional Center, was sentenced for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice.2023-03-16T15:30:00+00:002023-03-17T20:36:11+00:00Edwardsville Contractor Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for False Statements in Bankruptcyurn:syndication:6136f4b4060d40a3822023cf921c89bfKevin Kahrig, a former building contractor, concealed assets from his creditors by transferring those assets to his girlfriend-turned-spouse.2023-03-15T06:30:00+00:002023-03-16T13:16:46+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Urbana, Illinois, Women for Wire Fraud Related to COVID Relief Fundsurn:syndication:07dbe21276034c91b32cabd2c4a295abTasheena White and Uniqua Whitaker were each charged with one count of wire fraud related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.2023-03-09T16:57:00+00:002023-03-10T04:32:37+00:00Four Gangster Disciples Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Murderurn:syndication:775fed26641941708c07418070347179A federal jury convicted four leaders of the Gangster Disciples for their participation in a years-long interstate racketeering conspiracy involving drug trafficking, witness tampering, and murders.2023-03-06T14:00:00+00:002023-03-07T21:41:18+00:00Quincy Woman Convicted of Various Drug and Gun Offensesurn:syndication:80e1047aa3594b3e9ec4e4efd3a04cadKelsey Hickman was found guilty of distributing more than five grams of methamphetamine, possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.2023-02-25T17:00:00+00:002023-03-02T15:25:33+00:00Peoria Man Sentenced to Almost 22 Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robberyurn:syndication:4782083db93440e2b10cc20badf2af00Dante Latice Williams was sentenced for armed bank robbery.2023-02-28T17:00:00+00:002023-03-02T15:21:38+00:00San Jose, Illinois Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Distribution and Receipt of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:581a38f85cd14fdb868681f1509f884dJoshua Skelton has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for distribution and receipt of child pornography.2023-03-01T16:42:00+00:002023-03-02T15:19:33+00:00Chillicothe, Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Fire to Planned Parenthoodurn:syndication:37bc772f66a04ed8a6ab8827edf3b31cTyler W. Massengill of Chillicothe waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to an information charging him with malicious use of fire and an explosive.2023-02-17T14:54:00+00:002023-02-21T11:37:11+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Champaign, Illinois Woman for Wire Fraud Related to COVID Relief Fundsurn:syndication:f0dc99372654494c87220f60c26c5e0cJasmine L. Morris of Champaign, Illinois, has been charged with wire fraud related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.2023-02-10T09:30:00+00:002023-02-13T15:25:21+00:00FBI Springfield Advises Caution in Online Relationships to Avoid Romance Scam Remorseurn:syndication:a833a5c7acf14f149db72f9fd1f819a3While many people find authentic rewarding relationships online, far too many fall prey to romance scams.2023-02-06T16:07:00+00:002023-02-07T14:50:24+00:00Illinois Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:0021cf1898d84c3e83540c51e85cb9cdThomas B. Adams, Jr., of Illinois, has been found guilty of a felony and a misdemeanor for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-02-01T09:00:00+00:002023-02-02T15:28:09+00:00Quincy, Illinois Woman Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:a40dcea2627a48e581ec0327abbaa153Kristin Washington of Quincy, Illinois, has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in Quincy, Illinois.2023-01-30T07:00:00+00:002023-01-31T16:52:10+00:00Chillicothe, Illinois Man Charged with Setting Fire to Planned Parenthoodurn:syndication:fd624228674e4141831c9fa6cb9ced1cTyler W. Massengill of Chillicothe has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with malicious use of fire.2023-01-25T13:30:00+00:002023-01-26T19:22:49+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Peoria, Illinois Brothers for Wire Fraud and False Statements Related to COVID Relief Fundsurn:syndication:40f7166688f0469e885a5361242cb750Derek Griffin and Eric Griffin, two Peoria, Illinois brothers, have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and making false statements.2023-01-23T14:30:00+00:002023-01-24T21:08:38+00:00Media Alert: Armed and Dangerous Michigan Bank Robbery Fugitive on the Run in Vermilion Countyurn:syndication:c9db6e7960e94e8d9551b2117bf7e971The FBI is seeking Jacob Robert Edwards for his involvement in robbing a bank in New Baltimore, Michigan; he is considered armed and dangerous and likely in the area surrounding Henning, Illinois.2023-01-20T15:41:00+00:002023-01-20T22:42:47+00:00Jury Convicts Bush Man of Attempting to Entice a Minorurn:syndication:be3e080171304918b7c118c1ea750ea0A federal jury returned a guilty verdict for Aimen Garro, accused of traveling to entice a minor into sexual activity.2023-01-19T16:51:00+00:002023-01-20T04:36:03+00:00Crawford County Couple Sentenced to Prison for Committing Identity Theft, Bank Fraudurn:syndication:01bf8b6cb68048acb408854c57952aedZachary Patrick and Briana Blair were sentenced to prison after admitting to breaking into vehicles, stealing checks and IDs, and committing identity theft.2023-01-18T08:00:00+00:002023-01-19T22:06:26+00:00FBI Springfield Raises Awareness During National Human Trafficking Prevention Monthurn:syndication:c93bb0d9a99f4ec8b8dc6ff74fc382ffDuring Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the FBI Springfield Field Office is providing information on preventing and reporting human trafficking.2023-01-12T17:36:00+00:002023-01-13T16:30:30+00:00Kentucky Man Gets 15 Years for Attempted Sex Crimes with a Minorurn:syndication:dc391276834c4f00b5d42a2b41a19e77Justin A. Wadsworth, from Benton, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for traveling to Illinois to engage in sexual activity with a minor.2023-01-11T12:58:00+00:002023-01-12T15:07:11+00:00Tampa Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:328d3f40f6be4806bec5f27ed7323bfbJaykumar Patel of Tampa has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy.2023-01-06T14:56:00+00:002023-01-06T21:01:02+00:00St. Louis Man Admits to Pulling Trigger in Fatal East St. Louis Bank Robberyurn:syndication:45a8ba195c2449a59ddf5246ef44184cJaylan D. Quinn of St. Louis, Missouri, pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a security guard while robbing First Bank in East St. Louis in August 2021.2023-01-05T11:00:00+00:002023-01-06T17:08:29+00:00FBI Springfield: Year in Reviewurn:syndication:ef52a61c8f474095b8b7d6a4ba88fa73The following op-ed by FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge David Nanz was published in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier.2022-12-30T10:00:00+00:002023-01-04T22:48:29+00:00Galesburg Man Sentenced to 156 Months in Prison for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:07f569177732493b81cc7281614e65caChristopher Lee Mixon was sentenced to 156 months in the Bureau of Prisons, to be followed by four years of supervised release, for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.2022-12-23T14:00:00+00:002022-12-28T22:10:03+00:00Shelby County Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography and Related Crimesurn:syndication:f8e054607fd74758b3379eb56ccfa1b2Trent Lilly was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography on or before October 2022.2022-12-27T14:05:00+00:002022-12-27T23:13:52+00:00Ford County Man Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison for Attempted Kidnappingurn:syndication:b090d95a0c01493a9747fc635b90837ePaul Theesfield was sentenced to 12 years of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for attempted kidnapping.2022-12-06T10:00:00+00:002022-12-27T20:36:53+00:00Taylorville, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prisonurn:syndication:2971833434a44230ac707555ad87ee8eWilliam Single was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison, to be followed by seven years of supervised release, for possessing child pornography in April 2021.2022-12-06T10:00:00+00:002022-12-27T17:29:11+00:00FBI Springfield Warns About Holiday Scamsurn:syndication:01093d31c9324386be09e1fcb4662839FBI Springfield is encouraging the public to be vigilant during the holidays to avoid scams designed to steal their money and personal information.2022-12-14T15:39:00+00:002022-12-14T21:43:49+00:00FBI Springfield Seeking Victims in Trent Lilly Investigationurn:syndication:b119d28c1e514ea49928cb7ee6af7b0eFBI Springfield, in coordination with the United States Attorney’s Office-Central District of Illinois, is seeking to identify potential victims in a child pornography investigation.2022-12-12T02:00:00+00:002022-12-12T18:52:02+00:00Champaign Pastor Pleads Guilty to Misapplying Federal Funds and Bankruptcy Fraudurn:syndication:a9d7bd0b3e164f7b86f50d904cdd2c15Lekevie C. Johnson, formerly of Champaign, pleaded guilty to federal program misapplication, student loan misapplication, and false statement in bankruptcy.2022-12-02T08:30:00+00:002022-12-05T14:41:11+00:00Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:4571c94ea9304935881860110c9aeff6Stacey Furlow of Springfield has been sentenced to concurrent terms of 120 months in prison for the attempted enticement of a minor and other child sex crimes.2022-11-22T16:30:00+00:002022-11-30T12:18:07+00:00Ambulance Company Settles Allegations of Billing Medicare for Unnecessary, Non-Emergency Ambulance Transportationurn:syndication:37514f32dae44b3a94115ad791c324c3HealthOne Critical Care Transport Service has agreed to pay $302,124.37 to resolve false claims allegations.2022-11-23T06:30:00+00:002022-11-28T14:47:23+00:00Two Kankakee County Men Convicted of Carjacking and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:a6c9f83a61604b88a4e43f5c46dc865bA federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Anycco M. Rivers and Ladonta A. Tucker for carjacking.2022-11-21T17:30:00+00:002022-11-23T17:49:21+00:00Payson Man Sentenced to 135 Months in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:16286fa56029423597c0143fb99e88a9Michael Kamphaus of Payson, Illinois, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for the attempted enticement of a minor.2022-11-14T16:00:00+00:002022-11-22T11:25:02+00:00O’Fallon, Illinois Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:f96856674e5e43b392b1dfbdcbbe3235Emmitt T. Tiner, of O’Fallon, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for wire fraud, extortion, health care fraud, and other related offenses.2022-11-18T12:00:00+00:002022-11-21T20:24:30+00:00Peoria Man Sentenced to 136 Months in Prison for Distribution of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:e91767d3c16845bb97f8b5f8d9375c73Andrew Scott Howard of Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to 136 months in prison for two counts of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.2022-11-03T08:30:00+00:002022-11-04T16:30:52+00:00Chicago Man Sentenced to 148 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:ef593a1dde8547fd942fe7168c31eaa8Eric T. Bogan, Jr., of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 148 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.2022-11-03T08:30:00+00:002022-11-04T17:15:13+00:00Former Edwardsville Resident Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraudurn:syndication:380b38cbde2f4782a5a0fd61f8040ac4Kevin Kahrig, a former resident of Edwardsville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to making a series of false statements during his 2018 bankruptcy case.2022-11-03T12:47:00+00:002022-11-04T11:04:23+00:00Election Crimes at the Federal Level: What to Knowurn:syndication:80788790068743afa2a0a4f21bf585bdFor decades, the FBI has served as the primary agency responsible for investigating allegations of federal election crimes.2022-10-31T16:30:00+00:002022-11-01T13:37:32+00:00U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris Announces Election Day Programurn:syndication:c4f90baf837e4c6d80a671299ba60c60U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Harris announced the Assistant U.S. Attorneys who will lead the efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s Election Day Program.2022-10-25T12:00:00+00:002022-10-26T16:43:09+00:00Quincy, Illinois Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Firearm Offensesurn:syndication:c5e21cbca85d4e4c97f366f61c4215a3Daniel Kramer of Quincy, Illinois, has been sentenced to prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and firearms offenses.2022-10-21T11:30:00+00:002022-10-24T17:13:43+00:00FBI Springfield Reminds the Public: Vigilance is Key to Guarding Against Cyber Attacksurn:syndication:4029b1cc40f34b9ea8f8e513f9284042The FBI Springfield Field Office is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by reminding the public to take extra precautions to protect against online attacks and scams.2022-10-19T14:44:00+00:002022-10-19T23:35:20+00:00Rock Island Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Drug and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:1950237f52a84b95891f912e297033baAtoris Jaquez Slater of Rock Island, Illinois, has been sentenced to an aggregate 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.2022-10-13T07:00:00+00:002022-10-14T14:27:34+00:00FBI Springfield and Illinois State Police Warn of Rideshare-Related Carjackings in East St. Louisurn:syndication:64fbe7ee6122414088f4a1687bc8ec56Officials are warning of rideshare-related carjacking incidents in the East St. Louis area.2022-10-13T16:25:00+00:002022-10-14T11:41:56+00:00FBI Springfield Warns of Hurricane-Related Fraudurn:syndication:19a233d70e174b3bb65155948cabafadWhile the Midwest is not subject to the devastation caused by hurricanes, residents can fall prey to hurricane-related fraud attempts by scammers.2022-10-03T15:54:00+00:002022-10-04T13:01:08+00:00Bloomington Felon Sentenced to 92 Months in Prison for Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:fa900480088a4233b42b9d772997f3e1Lamel Johnson of Bloomington has been sentenced to 92 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.2022-09-29T15:00:00+00:002022-10-03T11:40:42+00:00Varna Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:ce990267d8bf40b482993c9114900cbcBrian M. Lord of Varna, Illinois, has been sentenced to six years in prison for receipt of child pornography.2022-09-29T15:00:00+00:002022-10-03T11:38:42+00:00Champaign Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Child Enticement Crimeurn:syndication:9ec8165b066f44dca4939655e33c639dOzgur Kurt was sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for one count of attempted enticement of a minor.2022-09-21T16:30:00+00:002022-09-23T01:50:32+00:00FBI Springfield National Academy Graduates from Rock Island, Champaign, and Saint Clair Counties Recognizedurn:syndication:689b88bb7aff45b0bcf6b28143e7149eGraduates of the 283rd FBI National Academy class in Quantico, Virginia, include officers from three local partner agencies.2022-09-22T09:00:00+00:002022-09-22T16:27:35+00:00St. Louis Woman Sentenced to 45 Months’ Imprisonment for Theft from Metro East Charity, Identity Thefturn:syndication:29be0e0056994fed8e204f926d48496bKenesha Burlison of St. Louis has been sentenced to 45 months in prison in connection with her theft from her former employer, and aggravated identity theft.2022-09-19T14:20:00+00:002022-09-19T19:33:44+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Quincy Residents for Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:78e164b8477d48b8af7a7776d6433b00A federal grand jury returned indictments against Audrey Ohenmus and Murquise D. Wooden of Quincy for firearms offenses.2022-09-09T08:30:00+00:002022-09-12T13:35:43+00:00Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:8cb1e54742394c44ac42127e62619c3cShane Jason Woods pleaded guilty to felony charges for assaulting a law enforcement officer and assaulting a member of the media during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2022-09-09T15:53:00+00:002022-09-09T21:48:31+00:00FBI Springfield Task Force is Making Communities Saferurn:syndication:b34aa5eaad644293ad442688aa021be6The FBI works shoulder-to-shoulder with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies across the country through more than 300 task forces made up of close to 3,000 members.2022-09-02T09:30:00+00:002022-09-06T17:33:56+00:00Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement Agencies, and State and Federal Prosecutors Unite to Raise Awareness About Elder Fraud and Other Financial Scamsurn:syndication:bfee87d13f4642d5bff3f819c73bc948Authorities are joining together to help educate and prevent financial crimes, especially those committed against the elderly.2022-08-26T09:30:00+00:002022-08-30T14:24:41+00:00Tennessee Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor Via Snapchaturn:syndication:9ed08b31b899432d89d8b35d0d433342A Tennessee man, Ryan Dale Gross, has been sentenced to 264 months in prison for four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.2022-08-26T09:30:00+00:002022-08-30T14:23:30+00:00Third Illinois Prison Guard Convicted of Civil Rights Deprivation Resulting in Bodily Injury and Death and Obstruction Chargesurn:syndication:80dfb2170a3740e68006f0a8d5170a96A jury returned a guilty verdict against Todd Sheffler, a lieutenant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center, for civil rights deprivation.2022-08-24T07:30:00+00:002022-08-25T14:16:03+00:00U.S. Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Cross-Jurisdictional Firearms Trafficking Strike Forceurn:syndication:54cc1356e038429ead18e5b787b645a5Officials provided an update on the cross-jurisdictional Firearms Trafficking Strike Force, launched in July 2021 to disrupt illegal firearms trafficking and reduce gun violence.2022-08-23T17:02:00+00:002022-08-24T02:13:04+00:00Former Maui Jim Employee Charged with Mail Fraud and Wire Fraudurn:syndication:d4264d63e2534e0180f03db4f9112e91Erica Hornof was charged with three counts of mail fraud and three counts of wire fraud stemming from the alleged theft of sunglass parts from Maui Jim, a sunglass manufacturer.2022-08-19T16:32:00+00:002022-08-20T03:40:58+00:00Crawford County Pair Plead Guilty to Vehicle Break-In and Identity Theft Schemeurn:syndication:5387a77446024396973e400c6999c9d4Zachary Patrick of Oblong and Briana Blair of Robinson pleaded guilty to breaking into cars, stealing checks and IDs from vehicles, and committing identity theft.2022-08-05T10:00:00+00:002022-08-08T20:26:31+00:00Peoria Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Paycheck Protection Program Fraudurn:syndication:6a67e200165e425c969ae7ea1ece9845Samuel M. Powell II, of Peoria, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for theft of government money.2022-07-29T09:00:00+00:002022-08-01T17:17:35+00:00Normal, Illinois Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Child Sex Traffickingurn:syndication:5d844f7e3ba6449d896e89a2ae2d2070Jahquan Howard of Normal, Illinois, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for sex trafficking of a minor.2022-07-29T16:13:00+00:002022-08-01T14:49:39+00:00FBI Springfield Names Grounds of Grace as the Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipienturn:syndication:b530edf01e144ba89d44000b394617f3SAC David Nanz announced Grounds of Grace in Springfield, Illinois, as the recipient of the 2021 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).2022-07-28T15:48:00+00:002022-07-29T12:25:11+00:00Vandalia Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Offensesurn:syndication:84d821cf1a014e0f8137678e75085869Shane Hans of Vandalia, Illinois, pleaded guilty in federal court to drug distribution and firearm offenses.2022-07-22T11:30:00+00:002022-07-26T16:44:58+00:00Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 84 Months of Imprisonment for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:2c528d33729a4699a3fe5d61a6a0a860Donald Dorosheff was sentenced to 84 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for receipt and possession of child pornography.2022-07-19T16:47:00+00:002022-07-20T00:44:44+00:00Springfield Residents Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:bd78a27786b94b8f8b5df442ec13c9c8Brandy Friday and Brent Garner, Springfield residents, were sentenced to five years and 10 years respectively in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.2022-07-15T09:00:00+00:002022-07-18T16:19:47+00:00Centralia Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Stolen Firearmurn:syndication:55adf738654a42d3ac01e7de765f515fIan N. Merideth of Centralia has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the possession of a stolen firearm and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2022-07-13T16:00:00+00:002022-07-14T21:43:20+00:00Manteno, Illinois Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Use of Interstate Facilities to Attempt to Transmit Information About a Minorurn:syndication:205c246eab1e4458becfc046057aaaaaJoseph Longanecker of Manteno received 96 months in prison for attempted enticement of and attempt to transmit information about a minor.2022-07-13T16:00:00+00:002022-07-14T21:47:12+00:00Former Ford County Resident Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Charges Related to Domestic Terrorismurn:syndication:34d40f792ed84df58343e356ae044542Emily Claire Hari has been sentenced to 14 years for conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats and violence, attempted arson, and related crimes.2022-07-13T16:00:00+00:002022-07-14T21:49:24+00:00Galesburg Father and Son Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:1124d81f47e64a9580720b69bc052ec5Gilbert Dean Bicknell and Michael Gilbert Dean Bicknell were sentenced to 156 months and 168 months in federal prison, respectively, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.2022-07-11T08:30:00+00:002022-07-13T14:24:07+00:00Ford County Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Kidnappingurn:syndication:08244876fe2b4e22802ac9775c52bc7cPaul Theesfield of Roberts, Illinois, pleaded guilty on July 6, 2022, to attempted kidnapping.2022-07-07T15:24:00+00:002022-07-08T13:28:53+00:00Central Illinois Mother and Son Sentenced to Prison for Marijuana and Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:52d772c06e8a4dd5bfdec67140189b79Jennifer Fisher of Springfield received 14 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and conspiracy to commit money laundering.2022-07-01T09:30:00+00:002022-07-05T15:01:06+00:00Central Illinois Man Sentenced to 144 Months in Prison for Multiple Robbery Charges and Attempted Escapeurn:syndication:2ff0bafd6ce44f93851b808286d827afJohn W. Beck of Mechanicsburg has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for armed bank robbery.2022-07-01T10:56:00+00:002022-07-01T16:04:55+00:00Springfield, Illinois Man Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:4e1ec77843c144c192dc5d9a7d0f7bb8A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against Stacey Furlow for attempted enticement of a minor, and other related crimes.2022-06-28T06:00:00+00:002022-06-30T11:43:54+00:00Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:be59b5d7ce6f40a68edc7de31fed27ffBrock A. Purdy of Springfield has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of ice methamphetamine.2022-06-03T15:42:00+00:002022-06-06T12:55:45+00:00Kankakee Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Related Crimeurn:syndication:27bce7589acb40d1a50d92fdf860c0c4Jody Lagesse of Kankakee has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the attempted enticement of a minor and related offenses.2022-05-27T12:00:00+00:002022-05-31T18:51:28+00:00Ford County Sex Offender Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Crimesurn:syndication:0ed13c95d5b94e3f9b7903db2597f5aaRichard Cruse, of Ford County, has been sentenced to 324 months in prison for the distribution and possession of child pornography.2022-05-23T12:00:00+00:002022-05-24T17:37:53+00:00Former Aldi Executive and Local Contractor Indicted for Bid Fraudurn:syndication:38950db704f44b3a895b76da570bfbd9A former Aldi executive and a local general contractor have been charged with federal fraud offenses relating to the construction of Aldi grocery stores.2022-05-19T11:30:00+00:002022-05-20T16:11:21+00:00United States Marshals Service 'Operation Washout' Nets 152 Arrests and 62 Firearms Seizedurn:syndication:8f9f2ce97f0e49d8a8203889c195d7a7After a final arrest last weekend, federal authorities are releasing the results of a month long, large scale, multi-agency, law enforcement operation.2022-05-16T09:30:00+00:002022-05-17T15:57:59+00:00FBI Springfield Seeking Information in Arson Incidenturn:syndication:f85c9cb0bbbc4ef78cef21e42ea9113eThe FBI Springfield Field Office is seeking information regarding an act of arson at a pipeline repair site in Harvel, Illinois.2022-05-16T12:21:00+00:002022-05-16T18:42:41+00:00Saint Louis Man Sentenced to 26 Years for Armed Robbery Spreeurn:syndication:5b419a896f194574a43844702833fc51Jalon J. Moore, of Saint Louis, Missouri, has been sentenced to a total of 26 years in prison for a string of robberies he committed in the Metro East area.2022-05-13T06:30:00+00:002022-05-16T13:55:19+00:00Sacramento, California Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and for Using a Communication Facility to Commit a Drug Felonyurn:syndication:b2d33381ff6f464f9cd02f9b38f01f2bTommy V. Tran of Sacramento, California, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.2022-05-10T07:00:00+00:002022-05-11T14:16:08+00:00FBI Springfield Warns of the Devastating Outcome of Elder Fraudurn:syndication:91795ee946ae4c5986ab06b5ce02b621While the world’s senior population grows, criminals are taking advantage of this vulnerable group making the elderly targets of fraud at an increasing rate.2022-05-06T10:00:00+00:002022-05-10T14:49:35+00:00Springfield, Illinois Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Use of Interstate Facilities to Attempt to Transmit Information About a Minorurn:syndication:143fb4344bcc4e2fac69ac5de155d83bMatthew Wetzel was sentenced to 96 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor and use of interstate facilities to attempt to transmit information about a minor.2022-05-09T07:00:00+00:002022-05-11T13:14:39+00:00Vandalia Man Sentenced to 60 Months' Imprisonment for Distributing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:e497fea1a1994103b980cd4b28b415c4Bradley L. Matthews of Vandalia, Illinois, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for distributing child pornography.2022-05-06T16:18:00+00:002022-05-09T10:46:16+00:00Jury Convicts Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Professor of Concealing Foreign Bank Account from the Internal Revenue Serviceurn:syndication:ae09715499f34302ba90d66633e376b3Dr. Mingqing Xiao of Makanda, Illinois, has been convicted by a federal jury in connection with lying to federal authorities about a foreign bank account.2022-05-06T15:37:00+00:002022-05-09T10:47:48+00:00Former Morton, Illinois Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, and Making a False Tax Returnurn:syndication:ef81c2fe8c154821994b8853ca19ee1bSteven Racich of Tampa, Florida, has been sentenced to 68 months in prison for wire fraud, money laundering, and making and subscribing a false return.2022-04-29T10:30:00+00:002022-05-02T17:45:48+00:00Maywood Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:302260987a374d2a8acee73cd5e34ae3Antonio Ferto-Castorena was sentenced to a total of 168 months in prison after pleading guilty for arranging to have sex with a minor online and traveling to pick her up.2022-04-26T16:00:00+00:002022-04-28T03:17:24+00:00FBI Springfield Warns of Sextortion Schemes Targeting Childrenurn:syndication:bd07e9889528489195da3a08e754725cThe FBI Springfield Field Office is warning parents and caregivers about incidents involving sextortion of minors.2022-04-21T17:30:00+00:002022-04-26T11:29:28+00:00FBI Victim Specialists Provide a Lifeline to Crime Victimsurn:syndication:8f59c7b1c57f40c7b093865d1a418113During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 24-30, the FBI Springfield Field Office is raising awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights.2022-04-25T16:58:00+00:002022-04-26T11:26:14+00:00Manteno Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Child Pornography Crimesurn:syndication:5903c09ad1984b7a982a96ddd8d11e83Mark C. Devries of Manteno, Illinois, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for the distribution and possession of child pornography.2022-04-11T07:30:00+00:002022-04-12T14:46:58+00:00Galesburg Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm as a Felonurn:syndication:9a5ce7b6c34b482b929275f59952d023Ricky Dale Niswonger, Jr., of Galesburg, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a felon.2022-04-08T16:30:00+00:002022-04-11T21:34:41+00:00United States Files False Claims Act Suit Against General Medicine, P.C. and Related Entities for Medicare Fraudurn:syndication:afd9de0f355942ebb9df1c35cd7f6d0dThe United States filed suit against General Medicine, P.C., the owner, Thomas M. Prose, M.D., and 17 related corporate entities for false claims.2022-04-01T16:12:00+00:002022-04-04T13:19:20+00:00FBI Springfield National Academy Graduates from McLean, Rock Island, and Madison Counties Recognizedurn:syndication:c388d2baf686406ebf2b8160d412611aThe FBI Springfield Field Office congratulates the achievements of three partner-agency law enforcement officers in the counties of McLean, Rock Island, and Madison.2022-03-31T15:50:00+00:002022-04-01T16:25:12+00:00Galesburg Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Unlawful Use of Firearmsurn:syndication:9c5292be7bdf4d7b95da5587d54980c6Benjamin William Norville of Galesburg has been sentenced to an aggregate term of 240 months in prison for drug and firearm crimes.2022-03-30T15:35:00+00:002022-03-30T21:01:42+00:00Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Heroin Distributionurn:syndication:83e565b2c70d455a9b04c39832155be6William E. Sykes, Jr., and Dionte Marquell Brown, both of Silvis, Illinois, have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin.2022-03-30T15:33:00+00:002022-03-30T20:59:51+00:00Chicago, Illinois Man Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:04b10049ebd14a809393a6e962246de3Corey Deandre Jamison of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.2022-03-28T08:30:00+00:002022-03-29T15:13:27+00:00Missouri Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Attempted Enticement of a Childurn:syndication:2bc2fba4d76a4e4287155b14a28433d0William E. Jackson of Pevely has been sentenced to 360 months in prison for traveling from Missouri to Illinois to engage in sex with a minor.2022-03-25T15:30:00+00:002022-03-31T14:06:06+00:00Centralia Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:a777fefa8ba64fa998a1b27da6c7c840Chris Jamison of Centralia, Illinois, has been sentenced in federal court to 78 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm by a felon.2022-03-24T06:00:00+00:002022-03-28T12:35:54+00:00Missouri Man Receives 35-Year Federal Sentence for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minorurn:syndication:05e14b03ab974f08bd516e0e27f7c146Jason Dominik Tyler Rodriquez of Missouri has been sentenced to a total of 420 months in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of transporting child pornography.2022-03-24T08:00:00+00:002022-03-25T15:53:03+00:00FBI Springfield Warns Romance Scams Lead to Heartbreak and Financial Loss for Victimsurn:syndication:fa793047e993427caeb438a915755c9dWhile many people find authentic rewarding relationships online, far too many fall prey to romance scams.2022-02-07T14:30:00+00:002022-03-22T20:13:26+00:00FBI Springfield Field Office Offers Students the Opportunity to Learn About the FBI at the 2022 Future Agents in Training Academyurn:syndication:d86b14e22f904798aef84831807ed01cThe FBI’s Springfield Field Office will hold the 2022 Future Agents in Training (FAIT) Academy at Lewis and Clark Community College on June 21-23.2022-03-15T17:00:00+00:002022-03-16T22:09:04+00:00Two Springfield Residents Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Five Grams or More of Actual Methamphetamineurn:syndication:d790254d9d39495b8c0cd807aa996980Brandy Friday and Brent Garner, residents of Springfield, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute five grams or more of actual methamphetamine.2022-03-15T16:19:00+00:002022-03-16T11:07:47+00:00Moline Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Meet a Minor for Sex and Soliciting Obscene Photos of a Minorurn:syndication:003e31e104e5465a9dbd75c037dff6f8Mark Eugene Downing of Moline, Illinois, pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor and soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor.2022-03-10T10:00:00+00:002022-03-11T20:23:13+00:00Kankakee County Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Child Enticement Crimesurn:syndication:afb512bd5df6495ca32e6940bd23fe79Joshua Koenig of Kankakee County, Illinois, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for one count of attempted enticement of a minor.2022-03-08T09:30:00+00:002022-03-09T16:07:01+00:00Centralia Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison on Child Pornography and Sextortion Chargesurn:syndication:749ca5ea01e6431d81fc30c45f94d064Bryan Flanagan of Centralia, Illinois, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison on two counts of distribution of child pornography and extortion.2022-03-07T09:30:00+00:002022-03-08T19:28:40+00:00North Dakota Man Charged with Child Pornography Crimesurn:syndication:902a951e8496407b8015637c62686a7dPatrick C. Hyde of Minot, North Dakota, has been charged with distributing child pornography.2022-03-04T09:30:00+00:002022-03-07T21:20:19+00:00Canton Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Solicitation of an Obscene Visual Depiction of a Minorurn:syndication:2a99580ae88f4505b4b6e38ed22ea354Joseph M. Graham of Canton has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor.2022-03-01T14:30:00+00:002022-03-03T13:03:54+00:00Missouri Man Receives 50-Year Sentence After Trial for Sexual Exploitation of a Minorurn:syndication:0499a463ec164c1a87bee8270adfa92aEarl G. Rice, Jr., of Jefferson County, Missouri, has been sentenced to a total of 600 months in prison for arranging to have sex with a minor.2022-03-01T14:00:00+00:002022-03-03T11:54:01+00:00Former Springfield Resident Pleads Guilty to Use of Interstate Facilities to Attempt to Transmit Information About a Minorurn:syndication:103ab5c0823c40ff86cd6ee461bbe300Chenmin Xie, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, pleaded guilty to child sex charges.2022-02-28T14:21:00+00:002022-03-01T12:21:05+00:00Cedar Rapids, Iowa Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Traveling with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conducturn:syndication:4e35463cc1284a729f9e664a295b63b2Joseph Allen Wilcher of Cedar Rapids received 120 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor and a concurrent 120 months in prison for other child sex crimes.2022-02-25T12:30:00+00:002022-02-28T20:06:08+00:00Antioch Man Sentenced to 147 Months in Prison for Attempted Transfer of Obscene Matter to a Minorurn:syndication:84ceef2e26234d07970734cd88a63ddfCarl T. Zwanzig of Antioch has been sentenced to 147 months in prison for attempted transfer of obscene matter to a minor.2022-02-14T11:30:00+00:002022-02-15T18:02:25+00:00Centralia Man Sentenced for Possessing a Firearmurn:syndication:61ff12ff4b0b43b181c3d8f14fe5fb79Brylon Engelkins of Centralia, Illinois, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for possessing a firearm by a felon.2022-02-11T10:30:00+00:002022-02-14T16:49:44+00:00Former Ford County Resident Pleads Guilty to Charges Related to Domestic Terrorismurn:syndication:29d16c4aa834421584d5bc6944239985Emily Claire Hari pleaded guilty to conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats and violence, attempted arson, and firearm crimes.2022-02-09T16:30:00+00:002022-02-10T22:31:24+00:00Ford County Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:f9f22aab9fdb42d5b6835dd295de3ec8Robert Shawn Anderson of Paxton has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for one count of attempted enticement of a minor.2022-02-08T08:00:00+00:002022-02-10T17:33:27+00:00Coles County Man Resentenced to 14 Years and Three Months in Prison for Armed Robbery of Team Wireless Storeurn:syndication:9296322532e1472989fd6b3f36e0451eAlfred E. Jerry of Charleston has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison for the armed robbery of the Team Wireless store in Charleston.2022-02-08T07:30:00+00:002022-02-10T17:32:12+00:00Danville Man Sentenced to Eight and One Half Years in Prison for Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Money Laundering in Two Different Jurisdictionsurn:syndication:9885bd988203486799a4481f7ea779afJeffery T. Henson of Danville, Illinois, has been sentenced to eight and one half years in prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.2022-02-08T07:30:00+00:002022-02-10T17:30:28+00:00Centralia Man Sentenced for Maintaining Drug Houseurn:syndication:dcc1acae18e14c0f9ae12c2e1c575521John Fodero of Centralia has been sentenced to five years in prison for maintaining a drug house within 1000 feet of a school.2022-02-01T11:00:00+00:002022-02-02T18:16:33+00:00Op-Ed by Springfield Special Agent in Charge David Nanz: A Story That Needs Tellingurn:syndication:4cfe046aafe440449fabc4adf24946d3Seventy-three officers were murdered in the line of duty in 2021, the highest annual number since the 9/11 attacks.2022-01-31T11:49:00+00:002022-01-31T18:32:01+00:00Former Metro East Police Officer Sentenced to Prison for Fraudurn:syndication:7c745f727d9946fd933def00cb40c1feA former police officer in the Village of Alorton, Illinois, will be spending time in federal prison after falsifying thousands of hours on his timesheets.2022-01-26T11:30:00+00:002022-01-27T17:59:57+00:00Peoria Man Charged with Host of Felony Offenses in Bank Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:17b91d5f6af14a93b29edf45585956f7A grand jury indicted Chad D. Campen of Peoria with 17 felony counts related to a bank fraud scheme.2022-01-25T06:00:00+00:002022-01-27T12:38:09+00:00Urbana Man Charged with Child Pornography Crimesurn:syndication:f93e8462a7934454b787fb3d11c3e925John Schreyer of Urbana has been indicted for allegedly transporting and possessing child pornography between June and December 2021.2022-01-19T09:30:00+00:002022-01-21T17:22:03+00:00FBI Springfield Observes National Human Trafficking Prevention Monthurn:syndication:6e174fe295d747858153c2ba689234ddJanuary is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month—human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.2022-01-18T14:05:00+00:002022-01-18T21:41:40+00:00Central Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Robbery Charges and Attempted Escapeurn:syndication:59b1dd55b820457eadb08c400c3fd3a5John W. Beck of Mechanicsburg, Illinois, pleaded guilty to four counts of interference with commerce by robbery.2022-01-13T07:30:00+00:002022-01-14T16:37:11+00:00Iowa Sex Offender Sentenced to 17 and One Half Years in Prison for Child Enticement Crimesurn:syndication:125d10852a5648cb866ec28102424f03Nicholas Bryan Swank, of Muscatine, Iowa, has been sentenced to a total of 210 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.2022-01-07T11:00:00+00:002022-01-10T17:46:23+00:00Iowa Sex Offender Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Child Enticement Crimesurn:syndication:a4a8de4fcb2c442ca9b3c8cd58bfbf39Charles Walter Christopher of West Liberty, Iowa, has been sentenced to a total of 264 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.2022-01-03T08:00:00+00:002022-01-04T16:55:12+00:00'Glizzy Gang' Members Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Distribution of Heroin, and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:ba95010ffb3f422ba65038c9f27942e3Four individuals engaged in a conspiracy to distribute heroin in the Quad Cities were sentenced on December 16, 2021, to multi-year terms in federal prison.2021-12-17T10:30:00+00:002021-12-20T18:36:11+00:00Two Kankakee Men Sentenced in Separate Child Enticement Casesurn:syndication:fce7af84dc1841f684bf6db5ad690d67Kyren Williams and Jazzie Simmons of Kankakee, Illinois, have been sentenced in separate child enticement cases.2021-12-14T07:30:00+00:002021-12-15T19:13:51+00:00Decatur Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felonurn:syndication:b12dd34e508c4c5b875f45ad8bd116f0A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against DeAngelo Banks for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.2021-12-10T16:30:00+00:002021-12-14T00:54:52+00:00Freeburg Couple Sentenced for Defrauding Elderly Family Memberurn:syndication:2937ae38079443dca69dc8d9d200cbecRonald Speiser and Jean Speiser will spend their next year in home confinement after defrauding an elderly family member out of nearly $200,000.2021-11-23T08:00:00+00:002021-11-24T14:29:22+00:00Former Massac County Official Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Mail Fraudurn:syndication:6f312dab21fa4afeb30dfb62a00c3f00Christopher Thompson, of Kevil, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and seven counts of mail fraud.2021-11-09T10:30:00+00:002021-11-10T16:31:57+00:00East Moline Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:866189d90bea427f9e032f277c653e03Douglas Christensen of East Moline, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.2021-11-04T08:30:00+00:002021-11-05T14:59:23+00:00Vandalia Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:940f6276342e46d5a19ab7f27151b730Bradley L. Matthews of Vandalia, Illinois, entered a plea of guilty to distribution of child pornography.2021-11-03T07:00:00+00:002021-11-04T15:26:14+00:00Bartonville Man Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Soliciting an Obscene Visual Depiction of a Minorurn:syndication:e7a5cc47a56140d4ad001ea499a8f79dCollin Hale of Bartonville has been sentenced to 88 months in prison for soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor.2021-10-28T16:00:00+00:002021-11-02T11:51:34+00:00Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:71321ca865eb4b9ea7548314da698605Billy Joe Kocher of Bridgeport has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.2021-11-01T15:44:00+00:002021-11-02T11:50:19+00:00Davenport Man Sentenced for Attempted Enticement of Minors and Traveling with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Activityurn:syndication:aa1349d953d44505a8513ff51537b087Douglas Speer of Davenport, Iowa, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual activity.2021-10-22T07:30:00+00:002021-10-26T18:22:21+00:00Canton Man Pleads Guilty to Solicitation of an Obscene Visual Depiction of a Minorurn:syndication:fee91004ae884d16a08727576a267a1dJoseph M. Graham of Canton, Illinois, pleaded guilty to soliciting an obscene visual depiction of a minor.2021-10-22T07:30:00+00:002021-10-26T18:25:05+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Four Individualsurn:syndication:e7550a4073cd4635a6649baa9f44e8edA federal grand jury returned indictments on October 19, 2021, against multiple individuals.2021-10-22T07:30:00+00:002021-10-26T18:28:28+00:00O’Fallon, Illinois Bookkeeper Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Defrauding Client Out of More Than $1,000,000urn:syndication:cedfe26f37654c0abe9fcd4a62d11e7bKathleen M. Dvorak, an O’Fallon, Illinois bookkeeper, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding one of her clients out of more than $1,000,000.2021-10-22T07:30:00+00:002021-10-26T18:26:58+00:00Springfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:98597a9c54ed4ef7b6def4b28a729e38Rafael Mercado Berrios of Springfield has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted enticement of a minor.2021-10-22T14:05:00+00:002021-10-25T12:50:50+00:00Jury Convicts Missouri Man for Using Online Dating App to Lure a Teen Girl to Have Sex and Produce Child Pornographyurn:syndication:fa075327fc504799a7599b61f0f7c869Earl G. Rice, Jr., of Missouri, is facing at least 15 years in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of arranging to have sexual activity with a minor.2021-10-19T16:00:00+00:002021-10-20T22:22:36+00:00Danville Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamineurn:syndication:d81ea7b6de594dd6bbc29c5d32a53499Demaje Robinson-Potts of Danville, Illinois, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl.2021-10-19T15:30:00+00:002021-10-20T22:20:09+00:00Savoy Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:83abbbcf83084d28858e751b480d08ddMichael E. Hughes was sentenced to 32 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography.2021-10-18T06:00:00+00:002021-10-19T15:55:08+00:00Springfield Man and Woman Charged with Bank Robberyurn:syndication:00b6664824e840ce9373cf93a4c4c2e4Heather Horrighs and Theodis Parnell of Springfield were arrested on charges of robbing the Alliance Community Bank.2021-10-15T16:00:00+00:002021-10-19T11:38:07+00:00Former Alorton Police Officer Charged with Obtaining Funds from the Village of Alorton Police Department by Fraudurn:syndication:eef36f75c6d244fca0208b0c7069065aJay A. Cobb, a former police officer, has been charged in a one-count indictment with obtaining funds by fraud from the City of Alorton Police Department.2021-10-07T16:00:00+00:002021-10-13T17:43:54+00:00$15,000 in Reward Money Offered for Information Regarding the Murder of Keeshanna Jacksonurn:syndication:08308e3d2626483ab0f4e534845f44a9Officials are offering a reward to anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the subject(s) involved in the murder of Keeshanna Jackson.2021-10-12T14:02:00+00:002021-10-13T12:22:45+00:00Former Bookkeeper Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Fraudurn:syndication:19594ac8361444a7af49f7a7bd8e9d05Paula R. Hise of Shawneetown has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for defrauding her former employer of more than $1,500,000.00.2021-10-12T12:11:00+00:002021-10-12T17:31:24+00:00Cedar Rapids Man Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Traveling with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conducturn:syndication:814425814b674755806ffc80a0eef157Joseph Allen Wilcher was found guilty of one count of attempted enticement of a minor and one count of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.2021-10-07T15:41:00+00:002021-10-08T05:06:30+00:00Georgia Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in McLean Countyurn:syndication:789e139857b14a89964ecf313ad9fb15Tidas Thompson, also known as Titus Thomas, was indicted for knowingly possessing with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of a cocaine-based mixture or substance, and for firearm crimes.2021-10-07T15:40:00+00:002021-10-08T05:04:48+00:00Ford County Man Convicted of Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:39801e9a75c84e04977c935ed8c1629aShawn Anderson of Paxton, Illinois, has been found guilty of one count of enticement of a minor.2021-10-06T16:54:00+00:002021-10-07T11:54:45+00:00Danville Man Convicted of Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Money Laundering in Two Different Jurisdictionsurn:syndication:f4e2aedf99d141329fa5b4637dd4fc98Jeffery T. Henson of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.2021-10-05T16:36:00+00:002021-10-06T14:18:27+00:00Lutheran Pastor Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:117bbe9e1f0242b1b55ede74ab6cf78eSteven P. Tibbetts of Godfrey has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for knowingly distributing child pornography in December 2019.2021-10-01T08:00:00+00:002021-10-04T15:50:34+00:00Former Alorton Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Funds from the Village of Alorton Police Department by Fraudurn:syndication:dfbacae7b4984f95aadc2cd503e0174cRicky Perry of East St. Louis, Illinois, entered a plea of guilty to obtaining funds by fraud from the Village of Alorton Police Department.2021-09-29T06:00:00+00:002021-09-30T17:17:47+00:00Washington Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Child to Engage in Sexual Activityurn:syndication:199fc52cc4b54fb08475e41db27d7bf4Thomas R. Alt of Washington, Illinois, has been sentenced to 120 months of imprisonment for attempted enticement of a child to engage in sexual activity.2021-09-28T16:03:00+00:002021-09-29T11:08:39+00:00David G. Nanz Named as Special Agent in Charge of the Springfield Field Officeurn:syndication:5744e6c3adf04cb5a58491dbb28fd5eeDirector Christopher Wray has named David G. Nanz as the special agent in charge of the Springfield Field Office in Illinois.2021-09-27T09:43:00+00:002022-07-21T15:50:06+00:00Former Manager of Mascoutah Trucking Company Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Company Out of More Than $600,000urn:syndication:57e85eccf205445b8d4062b82780dc41Timothy P. Mayer was sentenced to serve 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for defrauding his former employer.2021-09-23T16:44:00+00:002021-09-24T14:21:40+00:00Bourbonnais Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:c8c945d680cb412d877c5718eec92fb4Timothy Lyle Dean of Bourbonnais, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for enticement of a minor.2021-09-14T16:11:00+00:002021-09-15T12:47:27+00:00Mattoon Sex Offender Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Childrenurn:syndication:896d72ee15844b78a09c76b9c02d2367Jeffrey M. West of Mattoon, Illinois, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation offenses.2021-09-13T11:30:00+00:002021-09-14T20:24:12+00:00Dar Al-Farooq Mosque Bomber Sentenced to 53 Years in Prisonurn:syndication:a8a0f5f64af8415a94329d16f1828852Emily Claire Hari has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the August 5, 2017, bombing of the Dar al-Farooq (DAF) Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.2021-09-13T09:00:00+00:002021-09-14T14:24:23+00:00Peoria Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child as a Registered Sex Offenderurn:syndication:f750c6886be24deea193f164e98e4f7dJames Wright of Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for attempted sex trafficking of a child as a registered sex offender.2021-09-10T06:00:00+00:002021-09-13T12:26:38+00:00Dark Web Child Pornography Leads to 12-Year Sentence for Randolph County Manurn:syndication:2ba8c18762c14c89baff3f5d54872304Kory R. Schulein of Randolph County is heading to federal prison after years of downloading and sharing child pornography on the dark web.2021-09-02T10:26:00+00:002021-09-02T18:00:59+00:00Federal Charges Filed in Deadly East St. Louis Bank Robberyurn:syndication:e0efadcafd2e4e419e89912359057c2fJaylan D. Quinn and Andrew R. Brinkley of East St. Louis are facing federal charges for a deadly bank robbery over the weekend.2021-08-30T11:02:00+00:002021-08-31T13:50:36+00:00Champaign Man Sentenced for Inciting Rioturn:syndication:cccb420a7b284b68ac1a0ccb6cce9518Shamar N. Betts was sentenced to four years in federal prison for inciting a riot in Champaign, Illinois, that began on May 31, 2020, and continued overnight to June 1, 2020.2021-08-26T13:00:00+00:002021-08-27T18:34:50+00:00FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox to Retireurn:syndication:8dd99b3a6b044beb80e502221dad876bSpecial Agent in Charge (SAC) Sean M. Cox of the FBI Springfield Division will retire effective September 2021.2021-08-24T09:00:00+00:002021-08-25T17:43:24+00:00Missouri Army National Guardsman and Department of Defense Subcontractors Indicted for Conspiring to Steal and Sell Military Gearurn:syndication:c2c8b15bfafc4209af3ced7e35aafc06Brandon Schulte, Jody (“Joe”) Stambaugh, and Gary Stambaugh are accused of conspiring with each other and others to steal military uniforms, tactical robots, and other functional military equipment.2021-08-19T15:06:00+00:002021-08-20T03:05:12+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts San Antonio Man on Sexual Exploitation Chargesurn:syndication:ebcd890b7fd04fe1a9ce65aeb5a7050bCorbett Eugene Hayes of San Antonio, Texas, has been charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor.2021-08-17T11:00:00+00:002021-08-18T15:45:48+00:00Jury Convicts Belleville Man of Attempting to Arrange Sex with Young Girlurn:syndication:408289be473e4a90b021aed4cb4f696eSean P. Van Horn is facing at least 10 years in prison after a federal jury found him guilty of attempting to arrange sexual activity with a minor.2021-08-12T16:03:00+00:002021-08-13T03:31:55+00:00FBI Springfield Awards the Director’s Community Leadership Award to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundationurn:syndication:374e312626d146af94edb147585a30e3The FBI Springfield Field Office awarded the 2020 Director’s Community Leadership Award to the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation in East St. Louis, Illinois.2021-08-10T12:00:00+00:002021-08-11T16:55:56+00:00Freeburg Couple Plead Guilty to Defrauding Elderly Family Memberurn:syndication:4fe7365c884841b39c879eced7e6fcb5Ronald Speiser and Jean Speiser of Freeburg pleaded guilty to two felony charges after defrauding an elderly family member out of nearly $200,000.2021-08-06T11:12:00+00:002021-08-09T13:55:16+00:00Peoria Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:e469a60196eb4256ab54a391c5a8a8ceJimmy Deffenbaugh of Peoria, Illinois, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for attempted enticement of a minor.2021-08-03T15:19:00+00:002021-08-03T20:28:33+00:00Silvis Man Sentenced to 144 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:2a925e381f874dc184c520e277f20f2bMichael Robert McKinney of Silvis has been sentenced to 141 months in prison for the attempted enticement of a minor.2021-07-28T05:30:00+00:002021-07-30T12:58:22+00:00Former Beardstown Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Defrauding School Districtsurn:syndication:f3c7e08ff18742fe97a3719d58d23809Daniel Brue, formerly of Beardstown, Illinois, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for defrauding two area school districts.2021-07-20T06:30:00+00:002021-07-21T11:35:12+00:00FBI Springfield Organizes Paycheck Protection Program/Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Working Groupurn:syndication:d80329918b1147459fcaa3db30b4c5dbThe Fairview Heights Resident Agency, part of the FBI Springfield Field Office, has organized a working group consisting of federal partners to combat loan fraud.2021-07-08T13:55:00+00:002021-07-08T19:17:12+00:00Jury Convicts Springfield Man of Conspiracy to Distribute Synthetic Cannabinoids and Related Chargesurn:syndication:32a4836cfe41437db1a41da61e149324Abdul G. Alsamah, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, has been convicted of conspiracy to distribute and distribution of a controlled substance.2021-06-25T07:00:00+00:002021-06-28T15:30:27+00:00Illinois Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement and First to be Arrested for Assault on Members of News Media During January Six Capitol Breachurn:syndication:7ca3c5f1992149b3a55775b818f938f9An Illinois man was arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.2021-06-24T06:00:00+00:002021-06-25T20:05:49+00:00Behavioral Health Specialist Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing a Minor Hospital Patient for Sex and Attempting to Obstruct His Prosecutionurn:syndication:eac036fb33824e97abd39dccb5edfb92Ricardo D. Minor of Cahokia, Illinois, will be spending 15 years in federal prison for enticing a minor to have sex with him.2021-06-17T08:00:00+00:002021-06-21T16:45:09+00:00Former Mascoutah Employee Sentenced for Accepting Illegal Gratuitiesurn:syndication:be554888444a44ff865c4253bb2ff108Richard Lowell Jones, the former water treatment manager for the City of Mascoutah, has been sentenced for accepting illegal gratuities.2021-06-14T09:30:00+00:002021-06-16T14:30:42+00:00String of Armed Robberies Leads to Decades in Prison for Nebraska Pairurn:syndication:8ecad08ab69f4874a5366698ecd51e8eAllen McCray and Victor Linton of Nebraska were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for committing a series of armed robberies in Effingham, Illinois, and the Metro East.2021-06-11T12:00:00+00:002021-06-14T17:50:28+00:00Jury Convicts Springfield Man for Attempted Child Enticementurn:syndication:cd072b6cf47741db9c4c19867e680813Rafael Mercado Berrios, a.k.a. Jose Berrios, was convicted for attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and other child sex crimes.2021-06-08T15:50:00+00:002021-06-08T22:46:58+00:00Central Illinois Man Charged with Four April 2021 Robberiesurn:syndication:8853ffda3d77460cb5a0556adab274edJohn W. Beck of Mechanicsburg has been indicted on charges of committing four robberies over a two-week period in April 2021.2021-05-18T06:00:00+00:002021-05-19T13:52:27+00:00Indiana Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Attempted Child Sex Crimes in Central Illinoisurn:syndication:af58ed77d4fc46168d9e5d2cefddf48cCaleb Hickman of Granger received 180 months in prison for attempted enticement, sexual exploitation of a minor and attempted receipt of child pornography.2021-05-10T07:30:00+00:002021-05-11T12:44:43+00:00Former Adminstrator, Supervisor of Illinois Secretary of State Department of Vehicle Services Sentenced for Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:74d846d059db403396629b14407885a0Candace Faye Wanzo of Centralia has been ordered to serve 18 months in prison for defrauding the Secretary of State’s Office and the Illinois Department of Revenue.2021-05-10T13:39:00+00:002021-05-11T12:41:04+00:00Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Mascoutah Trucking Company Out of More Than $600,000urn:syndication:16e73d6da01045f1a62205e7e2bfcfc6Timothy P. Mayer of Waterloo, Illinois, appeared in federal court in East St. Louis and pleaded guilty to defrauding his former employer.2021-05-06T07:00:00+00:002021-05-07T13:22:22+00:00Sparta Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornographyurn:syndication:61e007293645407e83d8d5e0effd29bbKory R. Schulein of Sparta, Illinois, pleaded guilty to knowingly receiving child pornography over the Internet.2021-04-29T07:00:00+00:002021-04-30T12:51:24+00:00Local, State, Federal Law Enforcement; Social Service Agencies and Financial Institutions Unite to Raise Awareness of Increased Risk of Elder Fraud Related to COVID-19urn:syndication:2d8f37564d3946a188221436b538d4e8Authorities are partnering with social service organizations and financial institutions to raise awareness and aid in preventing the financial exploitation of elders.2021-04-28T08:00:00+00:002021-04-29T16:48:28+00:00Southern Illinois Professor Indicted for Grant Fraudurn:syndication:41796dd8fb1245ee81633290cc64cb3bMingqing Xiao, a mathematics professor and researcher at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale is under federal indictment for grant fraud.2021-04-22T12:30:00+00:002021-04-23T18:27:02+00:00Jury Convicts Bourbonnais Man for Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:791a1e7942854e00a4bddbbb24ebc28dTimothy Lyle Dean of Bourbonnais, Illinois, has been found guilty of one count of enticement of a minor.2021-04-21T09:30:00+00:002021-04-22T14:59:03+00:00St. Louis Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Enticing Illinois Minor, Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conducturn:syndication:2ddc4792124e43c0bbdec63e28733813Joseph L. Hughes of St. Louis, Missouri, has been sentenced to 149 months in prison for enticing a 14-year old girl to engage in sex.2021-04-14T12:00:00+00:002021-04-15T17:21:34+00:00Quincy Man Charged with Methamphetamine Traffickingurn:syndication:fc548f5fa4d64c1faf6de1bf3e9f2d17Robert L. Tallent of Quincy made his initial appearance in federal court after he was charged for alleged possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.2021-04-13T07:00:00+00:002021-04-14T15:27:36+00:00Southern Illinois U.S Attorney’s Office and FBI Springfield Call on Public to Report Hate Crimesurn:syndication:d6054d7639704a539ca4b606dbd86818Officials reaffirmed their commitment to investigating and prosecuting hate crimes in Southern Illinois and urge individuals to report all incidents.2021-04-12T16:48:00+00:002021-04-13T12:46:48+00:00Jury Convicts Coles County Sex Offender for Sexual Exploitation of Childrenurn:syndication:154ccff14292487fa24b44528c653e30Jeffrey M. West of Mattoon has been convicted of the sexual exploitation of minors, possessing and receiving child pornography, and related charges.2021-04-09T07:30:00+00:002021-04-12T17:16:43+00:00Champaign County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:af96d97d081b4a589519488d2086a6a7David Litman of the village of Foosland has been ordered to report to prison to begin serving a two-year sentence for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud.2021-04-08T07:30:00+00:002021-04-12T15:31:23+00:00Missouri Couple Charged with Bankruptcy Fraud and Evading Bank Reporting Requirementsurn:syndication:12176c734d02451d98cf81426235b39dKevin and Catharine Kahrig of Camden County, Missouri, are facing bankruptcy fraud and structuring charges in a scheme to defraud the federal bankruptcy court.2021-03-23T12:12:00+00:002021-03-23T18:05:29+00:00Tuscola Nurse Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Using Patients' Morphineurn:syndication:efabda00c19e4a85b558c56ca83e5bb2Kandis Mills of Tuscola has been sentenced to serve six years in federal prison for tampering with morphine intended for hospice patients and using it herself.2021-03-22T12:39:00+00:002021-03-23T10:42:46+00:00Man Charged with Threatening Violence Against Former President Trump and Other Federal Officialsurn:syndication:0281f90db4e547c2a26ccb81facf3597Damien Grant was indicted on federal charges for allegedly threatening to commit violence against former President Trump, a federal judge, and the former U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois.2021-03-18T16:22:00+00:002021-03-18T21:24:21+00:00Former Scott AFB Airman Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:08937e76ccfd4d2786c5eff291449803Jace Faugno of Paducah, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for two counts of distributing child pornography.2021-03-16T12:57:00+00:002021-03-16T18:13:15+00:00Former Federal Prison Official and Factory Manager at USP-Marion Sentenced to Prisonurn:syndication:5ab3c07bce76456ab44a72ece2fa087bShawn E. Whitecotton has been sentenced eight months in prison and eight months of home confinement for a scheme in which he abused his management position.2021-03-12T11:30:00+00:002021-03-15T17:47:05+00:00Illinois Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Inmate Assault That Resulted in Deathurn:syndication:1fb8066a2e28410f8d2cf9c7e8711cfbWillie Hedden, a sergeant at Western Illinois Correctional Center, entered pleas of guilty to charges related to his role in the May 2018 assault of an inmate.2021-03-09T06:00:00+00:002021-03-10T12:05:51+00:00Georgetown Man Sentenced to More Than 28 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimesurn:syndication:5c5c4f472d304fa4842c6b52e26dc50fIan J. Dukes of Georgetown, Illinois, has been sentenced to 342 months in prison for his role in child sex crimes involving two minors.2021-02-22T15:00:00+00:002021-02-25T12:39:38+00:00Former Illinois State Senator, Gubernatorial Candidate Sam McCann Indicted for Alleged Fraudulent Use of Campaign Funds, Money Laundering, Tax Evasionurn:syndication:6dfe34a9582d4ff1a2c4569a03043161A grand jury indicted former Illinois State Senator Sam McCann on charges of fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.2021-02-03T07:00:00+00:002021-02-04T13:21:59+00:00Springfield Woman Indicted on Charges of Fraud Related to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Disaster Loan Programurn:syndication:cafe01a05e1c45c7a770452f80220a28Amber L. Bolen of Springfield, Illinois, has been charged with fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits.2021-02-03T07:00:00+00:002021-02-04T13:21:00+00:00