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Connor, Haine issue joint statement on weapons ban: ‘It is in obvious tension with Supreme Court precedent on the Second Amendment’
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. -
Madison County jail inmate claims willful and wanton neglect after attack that distorted face
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. -
Endorsements for Jeff Connor for Madison County Sheriff
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. -
Crowe resigns Senate seat; Who will be appointed to fill vacancy?
State Sen. Rachelle Aud Crowe, Democrat from Glen Carbon, has resigned her Senate seat effective at 10 a.m. June 15. -
In support of Jeff Connor for Madison County Sheriff
Major Jeff Connor is the clear choice with his established reputation and appeal. -
GOP candidate meet-and-greet to be held at Edwardsville American Legion tomorrow
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. -
Rachelle Crowe confirmed as U.S. Attorney for IL Southern District; Kris Tharp to run for state senate against Harriss
The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Rachelle Crowe as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois on May 17. -
MC Sheriff candidate Larner says he will decline pension if elected
Republican candidate for Madison County sheriff Jeff Larner says he will not accept a state funded pension if elected come November. -
Suit alleges intoxicated man fractured arm when he and officer fell during wellness check
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. -
Man alleges injuries when officer tripped, causing him to also fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A man is suing the Madison County Sheriff’s Department when an officer tripped and allegedly caused the plaintiff to fall. -
Two Republicans seek nomination for Madison County Sheriff; No Democrat candidates on the primary ballot
Democrat voters will not see a candidate for Madison County Sheriff on the ballot for the primary election June 28. -
Former board member, mayor suggests MC hire more deputies after two-hour response time to smash-and-grab burglaries
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. -
Napp sentences Banowetz to 60 years for murder of Randy Gori, 10 years for armed robbery
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. -
Banowetz pleads guilty to murder, armed robbery at the start of Gori murder trial
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. -
Napp grants in part motions to introduce Banowetz's internet search history in Gori murder trial
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. -
Haine: Banowetz researched Gori, serial killers before the asbestos attorney's murder
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. -
Police, thank you!
Every profession or trade has good and bad apples. -
Connor: Body cameras mandated under criminal justice bill would cost $800,000
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 announces run for Madison County Sheriff on GOP ticket
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 announces campaign for Madison County sheriff
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.