Pedestrian killed on Interstate 57 February 21, 2024 @ 8:14 am CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) – Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian on Interstate 57. ISP says around 8:50 p.m. Monday a... Read More
Suspicious person concern ends with methamphetamine arrest February 15, 2024 @ 9:43 am FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office say deputies responding to a report of a suspicious person ended up making an... Read More
ISP vehicle involved in Franklin County crash February 13, 2024 @ 9:21 am WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – An unmarked Illinois State Police SUV was involved in a crash in West Frankfort. It happened around 3:30 p.m.... Read More
Pedestrian killed in Mt. Vernon traffic accident February 13, 2024 @ 9:20 am MT. VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – A traffic accident involving a pedestrian has taken the life of a Carrier Mills man. Robert Bryans, 65, was... Read More
West Frankfort hostage situation ends peacefully February 13, 2024 @ 9:18 am WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (WJPF) – A West Frankfort man is facing unlawful restraint and assault charges after police say he held a family member... Read More
Franklin County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam February 12, 2024 @ 8:32 am BENTON, Ill. (WJPF) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam making the rounds. According to the police, the... Read More
2 killed in Metro East after a car being chased by police struck another vehicle February 12, 2024 @ 8:28 am EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Two people died when their car was struck by another car that was being chased by police near... Read More
Mt. Vernon man arrested after police chase through Williamson County February 12, 2024 @ 7:04 am HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man was arrested behind the wheel of a stolen pickup. Jake Gilmore, 25, is facing a handful... Read More
Jefferson County man arrested on child pornography charges January 30, 2024 @ 7:16 am SCHELLER, Ill. (WJPF) – A Jefferson County man is facing child pornography charges. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says James Payne, 39, was arrested... Read More
Police ask for public's help identifying suspect in hospital robbery January 29, 2024 @ 12:11 pm CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect. CPD says the man in question forced... Read More