Peoria

Peoria County Grand Jury Indicts Two Individuals in Separate Cases of Attempted Sexual Meet-ups with Minors

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PEORIA, Ill. – Two individuals in Peoria County have been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to meet with minors for sexual encounters in separate cases. Gary Sherwin, a 65-year-old resident of Roodhouse, has been formally charged with one count of Indecent Solicitation of a Child. Sherwin was arrested by the Chillicothe Police task force on March 4, following allegations that he had arrived in Chillicothe with the intention of engaging in sexual contact with a child. The task force has identified at least two potential victims involved in the case. Sherwin was released … Read more

Peoria Men Indicted for Fatal Armed Robbery Plot in Facebook Marketplace Transaction

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Peoria, Illinois – Two men have been indicted by a grand jury for their involvement in an armed robbery that resulted in the death of one individual. According to a news release from the grand jury, Sontarrius Williams, 27, and Jaylyn Branscumb, 18, allegedly participated in a robbery after arranging to meet sellers for a transaction on Facebook Marketplace for a vehicle. The incident occurred on January 16 when the prospective buyers met the supposed sellers in an alley near the 2100 block of West Lincoln Ave. The investigation determined that it was a planned … Read more

Peoria Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Local Judge: Authorities Take Swift Action

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PEORIA, Ill. – A teenager from Peoria is facing charges for allegedly making threats against a local judge. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of the judicial system in the city. According to authorities, the 17-year-old, whose identity has been withheld due to their age, was taken into custody after making threatening comments towards a judge. The comments were reportedly made online and sparked immediate action by law enforcement. It is still unclear what led the teenager to target the judge in question. The incident serves as a reminder of the … Read more

Peoria Teen Accused of Threatening Judge Following Arrest for Alleged Gunfire Incident

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PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria resident is facing charges after allegedly threatening a judge who ordered him to be held in jail for firing a gun into a house. On Monday, 18-year-old Taiwand Hughes appeared before Peoria County Judge Mark Gilles for a detention hearing, where he was ordered to remain in custody until his trial for aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to authorities, after the hearing, a recorded phone call captured Hughes stating his anticipation to “catch the judge walking out of the courthouse.” This statement led to an additional charge of threatening … Read more