Federal Court asked to close Edgar County Jail –
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – A new filing for a preliminary injunction as part of a civil right lawsuit in Federal Court has asked the court to close the Edgar County Jail until such time that it meets minimum state, constitutional and insurance requirements. Other items requested in the preliminary injunction motion are: cleaning supplies to […]
Civil Rights violations alleged in Federal lawsuit against Edgar County Jail, City of Paris –
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – Daniel Lee Robinson has filed a Federal lawsuit alleging violations of his First, Sixth, Fourteenth Amendment civil rights. Redwood Law Office is the firm representing Robinson, and they encourage inmates and former inmates to send written complaints about their experiences with the jailing system in Edgar County, along with their name, […]
Stacey Adams charged with DUI; Still on supervision from previous DUI
Edgar Co., IL. (ECWd) – Last November (2019) we reported (here, here, and here) on the DUI Stacey Adams was charged with in connection to the accident involving Edgar County Sheriff’s Deputy Rhoads, where Adams turned her vehicle into the path of the Deputy while he was responding to a call. Her BrAC was 0.23 […]
Jamie Trogdon terminated from Edgar County Sheriff Department –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – After the March 24, 2020 Edgar County Board Special meeting, and following our reporting of the Edgar County Sheriff Administrative Assistant, Jamie Trogdon’s, alleged fudging of time cards (which Sheriff Wood claims “it’s not like we all haven’t fudged our time sheets from time to time“) and other work-related issues, she […]
$350K settlement against Deputy Burgin and Edgar County Sheriff Jeff Wood –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – On December 26, 2015, Dee Burgin, in his employment as an Edgar County Deputy Sheriff, entered the home of a local farmer, Charlie Barrett, without a warrant and after Mr. Barrett clearly told him to get out. Under the law, Mr. Barrett’s attached garage is a part of the “home”. Dee […]
Adams pleaded Guilty to DUI in Edgar County Court today –
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) – Judge Garst presided over a Hearing this morning where Stacy Adams entered a negotiated Guilty plea to DUI. She was sentenced to: 18 months conditional discharge $750.00 fine $1381.00 Schedule 6 assessment 75 hours of counseling (already completed) This comes as a result of an accident on April 17, 2019, where […]
Edgar County Jail will close starting December 1, 2019 –
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – During today’s Edgar County Board Meeting, the public was notified that the Edgar County Jail is effectively closing at the end of the month. Citing the lack of any insurance coverage, the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department will no long be able to house prisoners overnight in its jail. This will come […]
Hefner found guilty of two Felony Counts of false personation of peace officer
Edgar Co. (ECWd) – An Edgar County Jury returned Guilty verdict on two counts against Justin Heffner on October 30, 2019. Hefner was found guilty of false personation of a peace officer (Class 4 Felony) and false personation of peace officer Class 3 Felony). See Sections 17-2(b)(3) and (b)(5) of the Illinois Criminal Code: (b) […]
Former Edgar County Jailer charged with Felony Possession of Firearm, violating Sex Offender Registry
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – On Sep 9, 2019, former Edgar County Jailer (and felon) Jason Ball was charged with failing to report change of address (as sex offender) and felon in possession of a firearm. These are Class 2 and 3 Felonies, respectively. Ball entered a not guilty plea to both charges on Sep 23, […]
Edgar County Jail Liability Review: Policy, Strip Searches, Use of Force, Training, Jail Conditions
Paris, IL. (ECWd) – When the pending Edgar County jail closure was announced, we reported it (here). Since that article, the County has been searching for a different insurance company that is willing to insure all or part of the jail, or in the alternative, they are searching for a place to house the county’s […]