West Frankfort hostage situation ends peacefully February 13, 2024 9:18 am|WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – A West Frankfort man is facing unlawful restraint and assault charges after police…
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam February 12, 2024 8:32 am|BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam making the…
2 killed in Metro East after a car being chased by police struck another vehicle February 12, 2024 8:28 am|EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Two people died when their car was struck by another car that…
Mt. Vernon man arrested after police chase through Williamson County February 12, 2024 7:04 am|HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man was arrested behind the wheel of a stolen pickup. Jake…
Jefferson County man arrested on child pornography charges January 30, 2024 7:16 am|SCHELLER, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jefferson County man is facing child pornography charges. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
Police ask for public’s help identifying suspect in hospital robbery January 29, 2024 12:11 pm|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect. CPD…
Air tags, trail camera help police capture alleged thief January 29, 2024 10:47 am|MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Apple Air Tags helped police in Williamson County track down stolen tools. The Williamson…
Former special education paraprofessional sentenced for attempted sex crimes against a child January 29, 2024 10:39 am|BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – A former employee of an area special education school has been sentenced to 10…
Father sentenced to 50 years in state prison over death of 3-year-old daughter January 27, 2024 8:38 am|CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man has been sentenced to 50 years in state prison for the…
Two arrested for burglary of Franklin County business January 27, 2024 8:31 am|FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – Two Franklin County men have been arrested over the robbery of a business…