BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Bowling Green police say an armed robbery suspect was taken into custody following a neighborhood search and foot pursuit after a violent robbery incident in the city last week. According to a press release from the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded Wednesday night after a victim reported being confronted by an unknown male suspect wearing a black ski mask and gloves. Police said the suspect displayed a Glock-style handgun with an extend

QUINCY — An Adams County man has been sentenced to ten years in prison following a police pursuit case that drew attention in the Quincy area. Court records show Brandon Schorn received the prison sentence after being convicted in connection with fleeing from law enforcement during the incident. Authorities say the pursuit involved attempts to evade officers before Schorn was ultimately taken into custody. The case moved through Adams County court proceedings before sentencin

KINDERHOOK — A Barry woman is facing multiple felony charges after Pike County deputies say a domestic disturbance investigation in Kinderhook escalated into an alleged home invasion, assault, and child abduction that crossed state lines. According to the Pike County Sheriff's Department, deputies were dispatched at approximately 5:44 p.m. on May 4 to a residence in the 100 block of Van Buren Street in Kinderhook following reports of a domestic disturbance. Investigators say

LOUISIANA — A Louisiana man was arrested by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office on an alleged driving while intoxicated charge. According to reported booking information, 52-year-old Sylvio E. Scola Jr. of Louisiana was taken into custody on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. Authorities later listed him as released. No additional details surrounding the arrest were immediately available.

CARROLLTON — A Greene County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through White Hall. Greene County State’s Attorney Craig Grummel announced that 37-year-old Corey L. Roth was sentenced April 27 in Greene County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. A judge ordered Roth to serve 24 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with the sentence running

HARDIN — A man is facing multiple charges following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm in Calhoun County. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, West Central 911 Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a firearm. Deputies responded and arrived on scene at approximately 2:20 p.m., where Chief Deputy Chris Barnes identified and detained a male suspect while conducting an investigation. Authorities say the Calhoun County Sher

PITTSFIELD -- A Pleasant Hill man is facing multiple felony charges following a rolling domestic disturbance that began in Calhoun County, Illinois and ended with his arrest in Pike County, Illinois. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began at approximately 11:13 p.m. on April 4 when West Central 911 Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a moving vehicle on Pump Station Road in northwest Calhoun County. Dispatch

BOWLING GREEN — A Louisiana, Missouri man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a 2025 armed standoff and threats involving a mowing crew in Pike County, Missouri. A Pike County, Missouri jury found Anthony Q. Bachler, 55, guilty on March 10 of felony harassment, felony unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action after a two-day trial. The charges stem from a July 2025 incident in which Bachler confronted members of a mowing crew contracted

PITTSFIELD-- The Pike County Sheriff’s Department released its latest weekly arrest report covering April 13 through April 26, with several individuals facing more serious charges beyond routine warrants and failure to appear cases. Karson Ince, 33, of Pittsfield was arrested by Pittsfield Police on a charge of domestic battery. Isabella Cadwell, 20, of Quincy was arrested on charges related to unlawful use of a debit card and theft under $500. Brooke Miller, 29, of Ashland w

HARDIN — A Louisiana, Missouri woman is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in Calhoun County, Illinois late last month. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office reports the stop happened March 31st just before 2:00 in the afternoon along Illinois Route 100 near the Joe Page Bridge in East Hardin. Authorities say 37-year-old Chelsi N. Griffin of Louisiana, Missouri was taken into custody following an investigation. She was arrested on suspicion of DUI involving drugs,

HARDIN — A Georgia man is now in custody in the local area following a lengthy investigation and extradition tied to a major fraud case impacting Calhoun County, Illinois. Authorities say 57-year-old Timothy R. Whitaker of Augusta, Georgia is facing charges of theft and wire fraud involving more than $20,000. The investigation began in June of 2025 after the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint alleging theft and fraudulent financial activity. Corporal Nichola

PITTSFIELD — Pike County, Illinois arrest activity from April 6 through April 12 included several serious offenses, highlighted by drug charges, DUI arrests, domestic violence, and a major felony case. Authorities report that 37-year-old Cody R. Spann of Pittsfield was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine along with defrauding a drug screening test. Two individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during the reporting period. L

HARDIN -- A Calhoun County investigation into an alleged child sexual assault has led to the arrest of a Godfrey man on a serious felony charge. Calhoun County Sheriff Zach Hardin announced that 38-year-old Tommy R. Thompson was arrested December 30, 2025, on a charge of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault involving a victim under the age of 13. The investigation began December 18, 2025, after authorities received a report of an alleged assault in rural Calhoun County, Illinois

CALHOUN COUNTY — A man arrested in Calhoun County on child sex crime allegations is now in federal custody and could face deportation. Authorities have identified the defendant as Orlin Guevara-Ulloa, who was taken into custody last week on charges including indecent solicitation of a child, solicitation to meet a child, and grooming. Officials have released limited details about the case, but confirmed that the Calhoun County State’s Attorney’s Office is working alongside fe

HARDIN — A Grafton man has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged attempt to solicit a child in Calhoun County. Authorities say 37-year-old Orlin Ulloa was taken into custody on March 30 in Hardin after information was received about a potential predator traveling into the area. According to Calhoun County Sheriff Zach Hardin, a tip was received late the night prior, prompting immediate coordination with future Pike County Sheriff, Chief Deputy Zack Orr. Off

PIKE COUNTY ILLINOIS — Authorities are asking for the public’s help after a disturbing case of animal cruelty involving abandoned dogs in the Chambersburg area. Officials with the Pike County Animal Shelter say two Huskies and a Dalmatian were abandoned roughly six to eight weeks ago and had been living outdoors. Over the past month, staff and the animal control warden had been visiting the area nearly every day, feeding the dogs and working to gain their trust. As of Saturda

BAYLIS — A Pike County, Illinois woman has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to multiple felony charges tied to two separate incidents late last year. Twenty-eight-year-old Madelyn Syrcle entered the plea Tuesday in Pike County Circuit Court before Judge J. Frank McCartney. Court records show the charges stem from incidents on December 20 and December 30. In the first case, Syrcle pleaded guilty to residential burglary and criminal damage to property. In the second incident, sh

PITTSFIELD — Several individuals were taken into custody in Pike County, Illinois between March 23 and March 29, with multiple serious charges reported by local law enforcement agencies. Among the most significant arrests, Timothy D. Shanks of Pittsfield was charged with delivery of methamphetamine involving 15 to 100 grams, along with additional offenses including resisting a peace officer. Heather L. Crowder of Nebo was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery to a police

LOUISIANA — The Louisiana Police Department is warning residents and local businesses after counterfeit bills were recently discovered circulating in the community. Officials say the fake currency has shown up in multiple instances, prompting a push to educate the public on what to watch for. Police say several of the counterfeit bills include obvious warning signs, such as the word “COPY” printed directly on the bill or markings that do not appear on legitimate U.S. currency

PITTSFIELD - A Wellington, Kansas, man is in custody following an investigation involving alleged online contact with a child in Pike County, Illinois, according to the Pike County Illinois Sheriff’s Department. Authorities say the case began after the parents of a child under the age of 13 discovered their child had been communicating online with an adult male for several months. Investigators later determined the suspect also had multiple open cases in Kansas involving the