DUI Suspect Accepts Plea Deal

Randy M. Weston, 30, of Fairbury was scheduled to appear in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, February 23, for a suppression hearing. Instead, his attorney, Public Defender Scott Gropp, announced that a plea agreement has been reached with the state.

Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.

The defendant was charged with multiple counts: First offense DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol), a class W misdemeanor punishable by seven to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine and six months driver's license revocation; obstructing a Peace Officer, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by one year in jail and a $1,000 fine; driving without proof of ...