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Wymore Woman Gets Probation for Drug Possession

A Wymore woman facing felony drug charges was given probation after reaching a plea deal with the court.Anne M. Platt,…

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Multiple Drug Arrests Tuesday Night in Fairbury

Four women were arrested in Fairbury Tuesday night, September 30, in Fairbury. Search WarrantThree arrests were made after execution of…

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$10 Million Bond Set for Suspect in Death of Five-Year-Old

Gage County District Court Judge Rick A. Schreiner set the bond for a suspect in the death of a five-year-old…

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Child Abuse Suspect Accepts Plea Deal

A Reynolds man facing multiple felonies, including felony child abuse, has accepted a plea agreement.Shane E. Johnson, age 41, appeared…

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Plea Agreement in Child Sexual Assault Case

A plea agreement has been reached in the case of Jorge Alberto Deras-Velasquez, of Fairbury, accused of sexual assault of…

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Attorney Withdraws from Case Involving Death of Five-Year-Old

The attorney for the suspect in the death of a five-year-old boy has withdrawn from the case.Timothy Lee Erks, age…

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Fairbury Man Charged with Delivering Drugs Near School

Charges have now been filed against a defendant accused of delivering drugs near a school.Trace William Peters was arraigned in…

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Fairbury Woman Faces Felony Drug Charge

Amber Young, age 34, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Count on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.Young is charged with…

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Fairbury Man Sentenced to One Year for Assault

A Fairbury man originally accused of sexual assault reached a plea agreement with the state and was sentenced to one…

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Fairbury Man Accused of Delivering Drugs Near School

A man facing drug and weapon charges was arrested Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and is accused of having drugs near…

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