Stay updated with breaking news from Codyl wells. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Man charged with burglary, theft Scott Cousins, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail JERSEYVILLE A Colfax man has been charged with burglary and theft recently by the Jersey County State’s Attorney’s Office. Cody L. Wells, 28, of Colfax, was charged April 19 with burglary, a lass 2 felony; and theft, a Class 4 felony. According to court documents, on April 11 Wells allegedly broke into a building in the 1200 block of Miller Lake Drive, and took tools, a signed Dale Earnhardt Jr. card, Spiderman comics and other memorabilia valued at less than $500. Bail was set at $75,000. Wells has previous arrests this year for drug, weapons, and credit card fraud charges. ....
Police news for Thursday, April 1 FacebookTwitterEmail ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Geneva N. Powell, 25, of 302 N. Clay Court was arrested on a domestic battery charge at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday after being accused of being in a physical altercation with a family member, whom she then dragged with her vehicle. ACCIDENTS • Danielle R. Pollard, 36, of Jacksonville was cited on a charge of disobeying a stop sign after the car she was driving and one being driven by Robert N. Caldwell, 64, of Jacksonville collided at 3:47 p.m. Wednesday at Hardin and East College avenues. THEFTS, BURGLARIES • A red Schwinn tricycle worth $160 was stolen between 11 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday from the backyard of a residence in the first block of Shiloh Drive. ....