Fairbury Man Starts New Year With Criminal Charges

A man accused of blaring a car horn and scuffling with law enforcement on New Year's Day was arrested for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.Jared C. Madison, age 25, of Fairbury, was arraigned in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge. Madison is facing three charges: resisting arrest, first offense, a class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine; obstructing a peace officer, also a class 1 misdemeanor; and disturbing the peace, a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to three months in jail and a $500 fine.On January 1, 2025, Jefferson County deputies were called to a possible disturbance at a business in Fairbury at approximately 12:44 p.m. Deputies were informed by Jefferson County Communications (JCC) that a woman had called, “stating a male was in her car and would like him removed.”That is according to the Warrantless Arrest Affidavit, which also notes that, while deputies were speaking to the reporting party, “the unknown party began blaring the vehicle's horn.” The passenger was identified as Jared Madison, who exited the vehicle at the request of deputies.According to the deputy that filled out the affidavit, after speaking with the reporting party, “I walked back over to Madison, who began walking away from the scene. I ordered Madison to stop walking, which he refused. I placed my hands on Madison, and he started pushing me away. I again grabbed Madison and told him to have a seat on the ground. Madison once again pushed me away. I assisted Madison to the ground and later informed him he was under arrest. Jared Madison was transported to the Jefferson County Jail for booking.” The deputy wrote, “While at the Jefferson County Jail, Madison continued arguing and refusing to complete the booking process. Madison was placed into a holding cell.”In court, the defendant pleaded not guilty. Another hearing is scheduled for February 19, 2025. Madison remains free on a $7,500 (10 percent) bond.

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