Edgar Co. (ECWd) - We received a link to this video several months ago but have been unable to confirm the name of the Deputy Sheriff "knocking" on the door. We were told that this deputy did not have a warrant. We are trying to confirm the...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Once again we see Edgar County Sheriff's Deputy Dee Burgin being named in yet another civil rights police abuse case. Also named in the suit is the County of Edgar and the Edgar County Sheriff. How many more lawsuits must this county face...
SPRINGFIELD, IL. (ECWd) - The Better Government Association (BGA) wrote an article spotlighting the Freedom Of Information Act and the Attorney General's role in assuring compliance with the act. One issue they highlight is our difficulty in obtaining information from the Illinois State Police in reference to the...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - November will be three years since the fire-bombing of two aircraft at the Paris Airport, located just north of Paris, Illinois in Edgar County, and the Illinois State Police report of the crime is still lacking in much evidence. Polygraphs: Four people were asked to be...
EDGAR CO., IL. (ECWd) - We recently reported on a lawsuit (here) where an individual claims he was wrongly arrested and the handcuffs were placed on his wrists too tight, causing injuries. After receiving what is purported to be all the video from the incident, it is...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - On October 18, 2016, Edgar County Corrections Officer, Stacey Hawkins, entered a plea of not guilty and demanded a jury trial. She was charged with Domestic Battery and Aggravated Assault stemming from an incident on September 5th, where she allegedly made physical contact...
PARIS, IL. (ECWd) - The Edgar County State's Attorney filed an updated complaint with the Circuit Court on October 13, 2016. Original article (here). In the updated complaint, the name of the alleged victim in Count II was changed from Sherry Ricketts to Harold Davies. No further mention...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - I received a tip shortly after labor day of a domestic violence call that involved an Edgar County Corrections Officer and her sister, a dispatcher for Edgar County 911. I was told the matter was being swept under the rug and...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Once again we see Dee Burgin's name in a Federal Court docket for alleged violations of a person's civil rights. With that, it also brings into it the Sheriff and the County. "Plaintiff, ROBERT FULLERTON, by and through his attorney, brings this action...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Most in Edgar County know the history of the Edgar County Jail and its living conditions. From the days of Karl Farnham being the Sheriff and being sued for its condition to today, the lawsuits continue. According to the Federal Government, since...
