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Sheridan homicide suspect now also accused of robbery, arson

Authorities found two bodies in a July 17 residential fire in rural Sheridan. Ronald Martin Jr., already charged with firing the shots that killed them, now is accused of robbing them and setting the fire, too.

By Tom Collins●

Roalson, Less dropped from Ottawa ‘Jane Doe’ lawsuit

Two more defendants in the “Jane Doe” lawsuit against the city of Ottawa have been dropped from the case.

By Tom Collins●

Marseilles drug suspect wanted after cutting monitoring bracelet

She was charged after a trio of Marseilles cocaine deals and given a notice to appear. After skipping a court date, she was arrested and placed on GPS monitoring. Now, police have recovered Caitlin Panas’ ankle bracelet, but no sign of her.

By Tom Collins●

Magnolia man ID’d as victim in fatal Tuesday crash on I-39

La Salle County authorities have identified the victim killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday on Interstate 39 between Oglesby and Tonica.

By Tom Collins●

Streator City Park shooting trial moved to Feb. 2

The suspect in the Streator City Park shooting will stand trial Feb. 2.

By Tom Collins●