Police seek leads in Illinois bald eagle shootings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Police are asking for the public's help in their
investigation into two recent shootings of bald eagles in southern
Illinois.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation,
the first shooting was reported Feb. 5. A mature bald eagle was found
injured in Louisville near the Little Wabash River. An x-ray found the
eagle was shot. The bird is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation
center.

The second shooting was reported Feb. 24 in southern Richland County. A dead bald eagle was found and an x-ray showed it was shot.

Federal law protects bald eagles. Violators face up to a year in prison
and fines of up to $100,000.

State and federal officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information
leading to an arrest and conviction in the shootings.

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26 indicted on meth-related charges

BENTON — A federal grand jury in Benton has charged 26 Southern Illinois residents with meth-related offenses in an indictment that was
suppressed until Wednesday so arrests could be made.

Seven of those named were charged with conspiracy to manufacture
methamphetamine, Stephen R. Wigginton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced.

They are Gary D. "Chuck" Parini, 38, of Bush; Brittaney M. Howell,
Johnston City; Jennifer L. Wilkie, 40, West Frankfort; Michael E.
Stroud, 42, Carterville; Elaina M. Holland, 32, Freeman Spur; Craig E.
Stumpe, 46, Freeman Spur; and Nicholas C. Biggs, 22, Royalton.

Those charged with providing pseudoephedrine to meth manufacturers are:
Richard E. Larson, 51, Benton; Amy J. Melvin, 34, West Frankfort; Amy J.
Innis, 37, Zeigler; Joshua Murphy, 33, Zeigler; Christa L. Gray, 26,
Valier; Melody J. Kostanek, 38, Marion; Jason E. Curry, 40, Christopher;
Rebecca S. Pena, 55, Johnston City; Melissa A. Pena, 21, Johnston City;
Lee Haught, Johnston City; Jeri Haught, 43, Johnston City; Sheila R.
Haught, 53, Johnston City; Sean J. Riley, 30, Johnston City; Casey A.
Riley, 29, Johnston City; Tina M. Monteith, 29, Herrin; Devin D. Duncan, 28, Herrin; Betty Colp, 24, Herrin; Tina K. Hill, 46, Creal Springs; and Gynelle L. Ledbetter, 41, Creal Springs.

Those charged with conspiracy to manufacture meth face a term of 10 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine. Those charged with
providing pseudoephedrine pills to others face a term of up to 20 years
in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Police seek leads in Illinois bald eagle shootings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Police are asking for the public's help in their
investigation into two recent shootings of bald eagles in southern
Illinois.

According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation,
the first shooting was reported Feb. 5. A mature bald eagle was found
injured in Louisville near the Little Wabash River. An x-ray found the
eagle was shot. The bird is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation
center.

The second shooting was reported Feb. 24 in southern Richland County. A
dead bald eagle was found and an x-ray showed it was shot.

Federal law protects bald eagles. Violators face up to a year in prison
and fines of up to $100,000.

State and federal officials are offering a $1,000 reward for information
leading to an arrest and conviction in the shootings.

http://goo.gl/z8j1g

Mt. Vernon/Jefferson County Daily Record - March 15, 2012

Police Department Arrests

Adreyon C. Gordon, 36, of the 1900 block of Perkins Avenue, was arrested Tuesday at 11:57 a.m. on an in-state warrant. Bond was set at $7,500 and Gordon was released.

Colton W. Campbell, 19, of the 300 block of East Charles Street, McLeansboro, was arrested Tuesday at 4:54 p.m. on a charge of theft.

Jermaine T. Brown, 25, of the 600 block of South 17th Street, was arrested Tuesday at 7:12 p.m. on a charge of driving with a suspended or revoked license. Bond was set at $1,500 and Brown was released.

Russell L. Warren, 25, of the 100 block of North Highland East, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of contempt of court. Bond was set at $1,500 and Warren was released.

Amanda R. Leek, 25, of the 2700 block of Leroy Drive, was arrested at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of resisting, obstructing or disarming an officer. Bond was set at $1,000.

Maurice L. James, 51, of the 1600 block of Cherry Street, was arrested at 2:56 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of contempt of court. Bond was set at $2,000.

Julian M. Payne, 26, of the 3300 block of Wildrose Drive, was arrested at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday on an in-state warrant and charges of resisting, obstructing or disarming an officer, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.

Katrina M. Steifel, 35, of the 2200 block of Casey Avenue, was arrested at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Jennifer A. Moon, 39, of the 1600 block of South 13th Street, was arrested Friday on a charge of disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $1,000.

James M. Hicks Jr., 20, of the 1300 block of South 12th Street, was arrested Sunday at 6:20 p.m. on a charge of aggravated domestic battery.

Meghan J. Reeves, 20, of the 1300 block of South 12th Street, was arrested Sunday at 1:48 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery.

Jerry A. England, 35, of the 300 block of South Second Street, was arrested Sunday on a charge of contempt of court.

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