TUESDAY’S STORMS LEAVE TRAIL OF DAMAGE IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, TWO TORNADOES REPORTED

Tuesday's storms brought major damage to the southern half of Fayette County, with multiple homes, sheds, and power lines hit.

According to the National Weather Service, the damage was not caused by a tornado, but 60 MPH straight-line winds.

There were storm spotters, however, who reported seeing a tornado in Fayette County, but those reports have not been confirmed at this time.

Emergency Management officials in Williamson County continue to assess damage done from Tuesday's severe weather.

Several structures were damaged, but currently there are no reports of injuries or deaths from Tuesday's storms in Illinois.

A twister reportedly touched down near West Frankfort, destroying a home. Another twister was reported near Galatia, and several buildings were damaged in Saline County.

Damage was reported from the north end of Carterville, extending east northeast through Herrin and Energy, and then exiting in through the rural area of Williamson County to the east northeast into Saline County.

The Red Cross set up a shelter for those needing a place to stay overnight, and county highway workers were called out clear roadways that were affected.

A few severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were issued by the National Weather Service Tuesday evening.

150 Acres Burn in Two Large Grass, Field and Woods Fires

Two large fires that spread out of control from controlled burns kept firefighters from Kinmundy-Alma, Iuka, and Xenia busy on Wednesday.

Kinmundy-Alma Fire Chief Kevin Day says 120 acres burned on the Jack Rose property at 7653 Bilek Road in rural Alma after a controlled burn of CRP acreage got away and burned a wooded area, CRP ground not scheduled to be burned as well as cornfields. Day reports no buildings were ever endangered by the fire. The fire call came in at 10:30 Wednesday morning. Firemen were on the scene for about two hours. They returned for a rekindle later in the afternoon.

Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan reports 30 acres of land burned off the Underpass Road east of Iuka near the Clay County line after a controlled burn of brush got out of control and spread into set aside land and woods. Eagan says the most difficult part of fighting the fire was getting to it. The ground was so muddy only jeeps could be used. An old mobile home that had been scrapped in the woods was destroyed, but no other buildings were endangered. Xenia Firemen were called for mutual aide assistance. The Fire Call came in at 1:45 Wednesday afternoon. Firemen were on the scene for about 90 minutes.

Salem Firemen were called to the Nancy Alexander property at 4025 State Route 161 when a small grass fire broke out. There was no damage reported.

Kinmundy-Alma Firemen also handled a small woods fire Wednesday afternoon at 305 North Monroe. No damage was reported.

Police Beat for Thursday, August 22nd, 2013

A 56-year-old Kinmundy man was taken to the Marion County Jail Wednesday night after being arrested for alleged disorderly conduct and urinating in public. Wayne Bardle of North Monroe was arrested by Kinmundy Police.

The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a motor vehicle burglary. Jennifer Szatkowski of the 500 block of East Green Street in rural Centralia reported a laptop computer, iPhone, guitar and miscellaneous clothing items stolen from her vehicle sometime before Wednesday morning.  http://is.gd/MACHMc

Gunman shoots man during Catholic Mass in Utah

Police have arrested a man accused of walking into a Catholic church and shooting a man in the back of the head during Mass on Sunday in Ogden.

Investigators say 35-year-old Charles Richard Jennings Jr. was captured Sunday afternoon in nearby Box Elder County after fleeing in a stolen pickup truck.

Witnesses say they heard one gunshot during the 11:30 a.m. Mass at Saint James the Just Catholic Church, and that parishioners immediately hit the floor.

The victim was taken to McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. His name wasn’t immediately released.

Police say the victim was deliberately targeted by the gunman and it wasn’t a random act of violence.

While police haven’t disclosed the relationship between the two, parishioners say the victim was the gunman’s father-in-law and there had been problems between the suspect and his wife.

Tampa Bay pitcher hit in head by line drive, taken to hospital - CNN.com

Tampa Bay pitcher hit in head by line drive, taken to hospital

By Greg Botelho, CNN

June 15, 2013 — Updated 2353 GMT (0753 HKT)

Pitcher Alex Cobb is taken off the field after being hit. The Tampa Bay franchise tweeted that Cobb remained conscious.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• NEW: Cobb had mild concussion, tests came back normal, team says
• Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb is hit on the right ear during a game
• The ball careens off his head, while he falls to the ground
• He’s taken to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg

(CNN) — A line drive struck Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb flush in the head Saturday afternoon, sending him sprawling to the ground and eventually to a Florida hospital.

The incident occurred during the fifth inning of the Rays’ home game with the Kansas City Royals at Tropicana Field. Video shows Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer hitting a pitch right back up the middle — hitting Cobb on the right ear, Tampa Bay explained in a tweet.

The 25-year-old Cobb immediately clutched his head and fell to the ground as the ball careened back to Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, who proceeded to throw Hosmer out at first base.

Cobb was later taken off the field on a stretcher and taken to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.

“He remained conscious the entire time,” the Tampa Bay franchise said on Twitter.

A few hours later — after the Rays wrapped up a 5-3 win — the team tweeted about Cobb’s condition.

“Alex Cobb was diagnosed with a mild concussion,” the club said. “All tests came back normal.”

According to the Rays’ website, Cobb — a righthander in his third season in the majors — has a 2.95 ERA in 12 starts this year. He’s notched 73 strikeouts, versus 20 walks, and held opposing batters to a .233 average.

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Cash Store robbed » Homepage » Mt. Vernon Register-News

MT. VERNON — —

MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon police Saturday responded to an armed robbery at the Cash Store, 3300 Broadway.

The incident took place at around 12:23 p.m. and the female suspect was still at large as of Saturday afternoon.

According to the Mt. Vernon Police Department’s Facebook page, the suspect "inferred" a weapon, but did not display one, during the robbery. She fled the scene on foot toward Little Caesars with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a white female, possibly in her late 40s, wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans and a yellow surgical mask.

The case remains under investigation. If you have information, contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 242-2131.

One Arrested and One Still Being Sought Following Police Chase in Centralia

One person is in custody and another is still being sought after leading a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy on an early morning vehicle chase.

Deputies say they initially tried to stop a car driven by 20-year-old Gevin Johnson of South 16th Street in Mt. Vernon at Robinett and Rexford. Instead, the vehicle took off with a passenger eventually jumping out of the still moving car in the 600 block of Saddler. The passenger fell to the ground and when getting up ran into the front of the then stopped squad car. He then successfully ran off between some houses, but not before dropping his identification card.

Johnson had stopped the car a short distance away and was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged fleeing and eluding police and driving on a suspended license.    http://is.gd/pgE5mf

Police Beat for Monday, June 3rd, 2013

A 37-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for felony theft. Muriel Givens of Rhodes Street is accused of taking a cell phone and charger owned by Jack Sanders of Centralia from a room at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.

Two others remain in custody after being arrested on outstanding felony warrants. 53-year-old Vernon Jones of Second Street in Centralia was arrested by Centralia Police and 38-year-old Precious Jones of Martin Luther King Drive in Centralia by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies.

22-year-old Sharell Baker of East Howard of Centralia posted $150 bond and was released after being arrested by Centralia Police on criminal trespass and battery charges.

The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of a 12 foot V-bottom boat taken from Ronald Johnston of Kingshighway in Odin.   http://is.gd/IPucA2

Salem Man Faces Multiple Charges After Allegedly Using A Stolen Debit Card

Salem Police have arrested a 31 year-old Salem man who is believed to have used a stolen debit card to make $160 in purchases.

Nicholas Smith of South Washington faces additional charges because he allegedly scuffled with police officers trying to take him into custody. He's being held in the Marion County Jail on two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting arrest, misdemeanor theft, as well as possession of the controlled substances K2 and Bath Salts.

Salem Police began their investigation after learning Smith had allegedly used a debit card stolen in a vehicle burglary earlier in the week at the Salem Rural King. An off duty officer later spotted Smith walking on West Church Street. When police tried to take him into custody, Smith allegedly scuffled with them leading to the aggravated battery and resisting arrest charges.

Police later obtained a search warrant for Smith's home to try and recover stolen items. They allegedly found the items purchased at Rural King. The stolen debit card was not located.

Police say the debit card was taken from a car owned by Christina Carroll of Wham Drive in Salem Thursday night or early Friday morning.   http://is.gd/RE8rX5

Three Salem Residents Among Those Hurt in I-57 Crash

Four people were injured in a one vehicle wreck on Interstate 57 a mile south of Effingham being blamed on the rainy weather.

State Police say 18-year-old Kayli Vanhoutin of Salem was traveling northbound when she hydroplaned during a heavy rainstorm, ran off the left side of the road and overturned in the median.

Vanhoutin and three passengers were all taken to St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham for treatment of minor injuries. The passengers are identified as 12-year-old Christian Vanhoutin of Salem 40-year-old Christine Mae Vanhoutin of salem and 19-year-old Matthew Dubson of Clinton.

The wreck occurred at 4:10 Saturday afternoon.   http://is.gd/0XRqHt