A Senior at Cissna Park died after an accident Saturday afternoon.

Illinois State Police says, Colson Carley was driving north on Illinois Route 1 south of Iroquois County Road 1330 North just after 4:30 p.m.

Troopers say, Carley crossed into the ditch on the east side of the road and hit a culvert and flew off the bike. 

Carley was taken to a nearby hospital and died. 

Cissna Park High School will hold a vigil/remembrance Sunday night at 6 p.m. in front of the high school. 

High school officials announced a crisis team will be available Monday with counselor workers, social workers and pastors for any students and staff who want to speak to anyone.

The Department of Defense (DoD) ‘STOP THE BLEED’ (STB) Program is designed to train and equip the public to be able to treat traumatic injuries involving severe bleeding until first responders arrive.

 

“I’m excited to let everyone know that I was recently approved to be an instructor for the ‘STOP THE BLEED’ program, and I’m looking forward to teaching our community how to ‘STOP THE BLEED’,” said Anderson, “My initial training sessions will be focused on providing members of our law enforcement agencies with this life saving knowledge. I will later expand this training to teachers within our schools. Eventually, I would like to be able to offer this program to churches, organizations, or individual members of the public. If you or your organization are interested in getting trained, please let me know by sending an email to my office at ema@co.iroquois.il.us and I will start a list. I am also looking to add instructors which will allow for more classes.”

 

It is estimated that more than 30,000 lives could be saved each year if more people had this basic, straightforward, but vital “STOP THE BLEED” training.

 

“I’m also now part of the Stop the Bleed Coalition,” Anderson continued, “The Coalition is an IRS approved, tax exempt, 501(c)3 charitable organization. It was formed with a mandate to support the ‘STOP THE BLEED’ campaign and is the only nonprofit organization with that singular purpose. The mission of the Stop the Bleed Coalition is to support the ‘STOP THE BLEED’ campaign by providing resources that enable collaboration and cooperation between the many people and organizations working to train and equip the nation to reduce the loss of life due to traumatic bleeding. The Coalition is licensed by the US Department of Defense to support the ‘STOP THE BLEED’ campaign. The Coalition offers a wide variety of DoD approved services and products to the growing ‘STOP THE BLEED’ community and to the general public.

 Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to area families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will travel throughout southern Iroquois County on 10/17/2024 and northern Iroquois County on 10/23/2024, with distribution sites and times and for each town listed at https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html. The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas. Those planning to attend should pre-register at www.EIFclient.com, although doing so does not guarantee a place in line. Income guidelines are as follows: Updates regarding future food distributions can be found at the Foodbank’s website at www.eifoodbank.org. 

The Newton County sheriff's deputy who was critically injured after being shot in the line of duty will not survive his injuries. 

"Despite the tremendous and heroic efforts of his medical team, we have been informed Corporal Brandon Schreiber will not survive his injuries," Sheriff Cothran said in an update. 

Corporal Schreiber is an organ donor and his sacrifice will present the opportunity for him to help many other people.

Newton County Sheriff’s Office said further details will be provided later this week. 

We appreciate the outpour of support from the community as well as our law enforcement families. 

A Beaverville man has been charge with first degree murder after a police welfare check at his home Sept. 1.

According to information from Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police, deputies were called to 129 S. Bower Road, Beaverville, on Sept. 1.

When the deputy arrived he was met by Anthony Esposito, 54.

 

“After a short conversation it was learned that a family member of Esposito’s was deceased inside the residence,” reads the police reports.

An investigation ensued and concluded with county police arresting Esposito. He was taken to the Iroquois County Jail and charged with first degree murder. He remains in custody as of press time awaiting further legal proceedings.

 On September 1, 2024 at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department requested the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 to assist in an officer involved shooting investigation. Preliminary reports indicate officers from the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department were engaged in a pursuit of an armed suspect with a hostage. The pursuit went into Indiana, at which time the Newton County Sheriff’s Department became engaged in the pursuit. The pursuit came back into Illinois and the suspect crashed in Sheldon. The suspect exited his vehicle and gunfire was exchanged. During the exchange of gun fire, the suspect and a deputy from the Newton County Sheriff’s Department were struck. The suspect, 37-year-old Andrew Roselius of Clifton, IL, was pronounced deceased on scene. The Newton County Deputy was transported to a regional hospital where he remains in critical condition. No hostage was located inside the vehicle. ISP will lead the investigation into the use of force portion of this incident. After a thorough investigation, ISP will turn over its investigation to the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s Office. 

Yesterday evening, September 1st 2024, our department was involved in an incident that concluded in Sheldon, Illinois that has resulted in a Newton County Deputy being critically injured. The Illinois State Police have assumed responsibility for this investigation.