Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and State’s Attorney Tom Haine issued a joint statement in opposition to the new weapons ban, saying it is “in obvious tension with Supreme Court precedent on the Second Amendment” and vowing to focus on reducing violent crime instead of enforcing the weapons registration.
BENTON – Negligence of Madison County jailers and nurses ruined the jaw of inmate Clayton Shaffer and distorted his face, according to a suit attorney Jarrod Beasley of Belleville filed at U.S. district court on Aug. 16.
Jeff and his family are lifelong residents of Madison County, and he knows firsthand the concerns of his many neighbors and friends. If selected by the voters, Jeff will no doubt continue to serve with the highest honor, integrity, and compassion, following in the highest traditions of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
A GOP candidate meet-and-greet will take place at the American Legion in Edwardsville tomorrow and will feature individuals vying for federal, state and local offices.
EDWARDSVILLE – A Worden resident is suing the Madison County Sheriff and two officers after he allegedly suffered a fractured arm when he and another officer fell while walking down a ramp during a wellness check.
Former board member and mayor of Edwardsville Hal Patton raised concerns with the Madison County Judiciary Committee after it took deputies approximately two hours to respond to vehicle burglaries last month at an Edwardsville property. Major Jeff Connor, who serves as the Madison County Sheriff Chief Deputy, explained that several emergency calls came in at the same time, creating a delay for the non-emergency call.
Timothy Banowetz was sentenced Friday to 60 years for the first degree murder of asbestos attorney Randy Gori and 10 years for armed robbery by Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp.
Before testimonies were heard in the murder trial of asbestos attorney Randy Gori, suspect Timothy Banowetz pleaded guilty to first degree murder and two counts of armed robbery.
Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp ruled on several motions to introduce internet search history evidence at suspect Timothy Banowetz’s trial for allegedly killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori.
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine plans to introduce murder suspect Timothy Banowetz’s internet search history at his trial next month for allegedly killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori.
In anticipation of the new requirements under the controversial criminal justice bill, Major Jeff Connor with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department told the Judiciary Committee that it would cost the county more than $800,000 to provide mandated body cameras.
Jeff Larner of Edwardsville has announced he will run for Madison County Sheriff, setting up a show down on the Republican ticket in the March 15, 2022 primary election.
Major Jeff Connor, who currently serves as Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff, announced that he is running on the Republican ticket for Madison County Sheriff in the 2022 election.
