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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping below
flood stage at Plumfield this evening, and at Murphysboro Tuesday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE REGION TODAY...

Breezy conditions are expected across the region this afternoon.
Wind gusts of 35-40 mph are possible at times. Be careful if
driving a high profile or light weight vehicle.

Five face charges after search of home yields drugs, gun and paraphernalia, sheriff's office reports

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MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- Five people were arrested and face drug charges after law enforcement serve a search warrant at a home in Whiteash on Thursday.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said personnel with their office served a search warrant at a home at 13283 Route 37 in the small community of Whiteash, just north of Marion at 11:36 a.m. on October 17.

The sheriff's office said this home is part of a multi-state narcotics operation in regards to a five month investigation, where drug activity was documented, including methemphetamine sales to residents of Williamson County.

“The intelligence gathered regarding this residence, its occupants, and their associates has disclosed that these drug operations also extend beyond Williamson County and outside of Illinois.�, stated Sheriff Jeff Diederich.

After developing probable cause, deputies with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team, served the court authorized search warrant at the home where they said they found the following...

  • Methamphetamine
  • Controlled Substances
  • Cannabis
  • .44 Caliber Handgun
  • Ammunition
  • Drug Paraphernalia
  • Digital Scales
  • US Currency (suspected drug proceeds)

Five individuals were charged in the investigation. The sheriff's office detailed the following charges they face...

Marcellus S. Smith

  • Methamphetamine Delivery (Class 2 Felony)
  • Methamphetamine Possession (Class 3 Felony)
  • Threatening A Public Official (Class 3 Felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)

Juan E. McManis

  • Methamphetamine Possession (Class 3 Felony)
  • Possession of Cannabis (Class 4 Felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)

Catrina K. Rawlins

  • Methamphetamine Delivery (Class 2 Felony)
  • Methamphetamine Possession (Class 3 Felony)
  • Resisting/ Obstructing A Peace Officer (Class A Misdemeanor)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)

Cindy K. McManis

  • Methamphetamine Possession (Class 3 Felony)
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)
  • Possession Of Firearm - No FOID (Class A Misdemeanor)
  • Possession Of Ammunition - No FOID (Class A Misdemeanor)

David Brown

  • Possession Controlled Substance (Class 4 Felony)

All five suspects were taken to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

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