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La Salle County Grand Jury Hands Down Multiple Indictments Ranging from Sexual Abuse to Drug Trafficking

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OTTAWA, Ill. — A La Salle County grand jury delivered a series of indictments on Tuesday that spanned a range of serious charges including burglary, drug trafficking, and sexual abuse, authorities announced. Among the individuals indicted was Richard N. Lombardi, 29, of La Salle, who faces charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. John D. Znaniecki, 35, of Ottawa was indicted on two counts of burglary, highlighting concerns about property crimes in the community. Additionally, Bryan Villareal, 19, from Streator, was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Streator also saw Derek R. Hornick, … Read more

Washington County Grand Jury Indicts 24 on Charges Ranging from Drug Trafficking to Domestic Violence

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Marietta, Ohio — A grand jury in Washington County, convened on Wednesday, has handed down indictments against 24 individuals, facing an array of charges that ranged from drug-related offenses to domestic violence and felony assault. The legal actions underscore an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and violent crimes in the region. Samantha Nicholle Miller, a 31-year-old resident of Parkersburg, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, stemming from an incident in April. Similarly, Joseph Andrew Russ, 37, from Canton, faces multiple serious charges, including first-degree felony trafficking and possession of cocaine, as … Read more

Scioto County Grand Jury Issues 18 Indictments Ranging from Drug Charges to Burglary and Assault

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PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — In a significant judicial roundup, the Scioto County Grand Jury met this May with proceedings concluding on June 28, resulting in 18 indictments encompassing a variety of severe charges. Scioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman presided over the indictments, signaling a robust response from local law enforcement to drug-related offenses and violent crimes. The list of charges includes drug trafficking, possession of narcotics, pandering obscenity involving minors, theft of firearms, and assaults, reflecting the serious nature of crimes impacting the community. Devon Varney, 28, of McDermott, faces charges for aggravated possession of … Read more