Person of interest detained after fire heavily damages Energy United Methodist C... May 26, 2023 @ 9:24 am ENERGY, Ill. (WJPF) – A person of interest has been detained in connection to a series of arson fires early Friday morning in Herrin... Read More
Sheriff's Office: Stolen backhoe used for airport commute May 23, 2023 @ 10:29 am MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole a backhoe from a construction site... Read More
Mt. Vernon woman arrested for child ponography May 23, 2023 @ 10:01 am JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A 69-year-old Mt. Vernon woman has been arrested for child pornography. Pamela Hiatt was arrested Friday, May 19 at... Read More
Three Pinckneyville Correctional Center employees facing federal charges over in... May 18, 2023 @ 9:50 am PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) – Three correctional officers at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center have been indicted on federal charges of civil rights violation and then... Read More
Carbondale Police investigate Wednesday afternoon shooting May 18, 2023 @ 9:22 am CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – One person was treated at a local hospital after an argument escalated to gunfire. Carbondale Police say they were called... Read More
Cairo man charged with murder May 18, 2023 @ 9:19 am CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) – A Cairo man has been arrested for murder. Illinois State Police say Samuel Lewis, 42, shot and killed Lafayette Woods,... Read More
Franklin County man facing theft, attempted burglary charges May 16, 2023 @ 7:05 am FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Franklin County man is facing charges of theft and attempted burglary. Cletis Hanks, 22, is accused of stealing... Read More
Williamson County man arrested after 100+ mile high speed pursuit May 15, 2023 @ 9:07 am WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carterville man with a history of leading police on high speed pursuits is behind bars after a chase... Read More
Suspect wanted after domestic battery May 15, 2023 @ 8:38 am MAKANDA, Ill. (WJPF) – A suspect in a domestic battery case is still wanted by police after escaping the scene of a standoff. Lucas... Read More
One killed, one arrested after fight at Metropolis truck stop May 4, 2023 @ 9:09 am METROPOLIS, Ill. (WJPF) – One person is dead after a fight at a Massac County truck stop. Metropolis Police say they were called Acee’s... Read More