¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý

Skip to main content
You are the owner of this article.
You have permission to edit this article.
Edit

Click Here

Weather Alert

Two men arrested on out-of-state warrants, charged with sexual assault

  • Updated
  • 0
Ethan and Blake Christie

Ethan (left) and Blake (right) Christie

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. -- Officials arrested two young adults on out-of-state warrants related to sexual assault charges on Tuesday. 

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Mt. Vernon Police Department teamed up with the US Marshal Fugitive task force to hunt down the two suspects. While searching along Hemlock Ct. in Mt. Vernon, officials found Blake Christine, 24, in a home. Further investigation yielded Ethan Christie, 22, in another home on the same street. 

Officials brought the two men to the Jefferson County Justice Center. Blake and Ethan each received charges of Sexual Assault from warrants out of Michigan. 

The pair remains at the Justice Center until officials are able to transport them to Michigan. 

The sheriff's office reminds readers the pair is innocent until proven guilty in court. 

Download the free WSIL News and Weather apps for the latest stories and alerts sent straight to your mobile device. You may also see us on  for the latest videos.

Recommended for you