The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police agencies.
Jail Bookings
The following people were recently booked at the Fulton County Jail:
• Angela Muscutt, 51, Peru, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant issued out of Cass County and a preliminary charge of driving while suspended with a prior suspension within 10 years. She was taken into custody by state police at U.S. 31 and County Road 300 South and later released on her own recognizance.
• Noah B. Wootten, 23, 4203 E. 300 South, Rochester, was arrested Tuesday on a preliminary charge of public intoxication. He was taken into custody by city police at 1520 Main St. and held without bond.
Police Incidents
Wreck
• Vehicles driven by Tyler Swihart and Benjamin L. Parish collided at approximately 8:28 p.m. Wednesday at 18th Street and Park Road. State Road 14 was temporarily shut down as a result, and no injuries were reported.
Water main break
• At 10:02 p.m. Wednesday, police received a report about a water main break resulting in a sheet of ice in the area of 18th and Jefferson streets. City street and water departments were contacted, with a decision made to shut down Jefferson Street from Sunset Drive to 18th Street until repairs were made.
Bills signed to protect kids from exploitation on social media, crack down on online predators
Illinois 9-1-1 call centers upgraded
Local couple arrested by Lawrenceville Police
Flags ordered to half-staff for Captain Seth Koval
Illinois DMV text scams continue in Lawrence and surrounding counties
Enhanced fire risk warning for southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
Indiana launches enforcement campaign to target distracted driving and speeding
New Second Circuit Judge named in Richland County
Lawrenceville arrests
New Space Force license plate design
Gun control bills stall in Illinois House
NWS freeze warning issued for region
Lawrenceville to flush water lines and clean cemetery
Lawrence County Unit #20 moving toward hiring principals
Railroad crossing project in Lawrence County planned in 2026
INDOT Knox County ramp closure
Southeastern Illinois serial killer's murder conviction stands
New business venture coming to downtown Vincennes
