Fayette County State's Attorney's Office

09/12/2026

WE ARE HIRING! We have an opening for an Assistant State's Attorney!

09/09/2026

On September 9, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 25 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Mark R. Heath - Burglary and Theft

Brian J. Bray - Burglary and Theft

Kenneth L. Knetzer Jr. - Aggravated Criminal S*xual Abuse and Criminal S*xual Abuse

Danny F. Dutton - Unlawful Failure to Register As a S*x Offender

Kelly C. Taylor - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine

08/12/2026

On August 12, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 30 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Jesse W. Lilly - Retail Theft

Reba D. Neff - Retail Theft

Danielle R. Campbell - Retail Theft

Ellen Keck - Escape

Parker L. Lewis - Unlawful Failure to Register as a S*x Offender

Jessica F. Hamric - Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Leslie E. Shadowens - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine

07/09/2026

On July 9, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 14 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Brielle B. Decker - Unlawful Possession With Intent to Deliver Cannabis 2,000

07/03/2026

FAYETTE COUNTY TEDDY BEAR INITIATIVE

One of our local Corrections Officers, Mark Wiedau, heard on Joy FM (99.1) about prayer bears. These bears are donated by listeners of Joy FM.

Mark’s goal is to ensure that every child who has an open case in Fayette Co and is a ward of DCFS will recieve a bear. He wants to show them that they are loved and we, at Fayette County, are praying for them.

But it didnt stop there. We have attached badges to the bears and are presenting them to local police officers and dispatchers that operate in Fayette Co. We presented a set to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. We want them to know we are praying for them!

Thank you to Mark for this initiative! Your vision will provide comfort to hurting kids!

06/11/2026

On June 10, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 21 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Sanford I. Stacy - Armed Violence, Unlawful Cannabis Trafficking 2,000-5,000 Grams, Unlawful Possession With Intent to Deliver Cannabis 2,000

06/04/2026

Our phone lines are down. Please be patient as they are working to restore them.

Fayette County Sheriff Ronnie Stevens is reporting--- For an unknown reason the phone lines at the Fayette Cou...

05/25/2026

We extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, thereby enabling us to enjoy the freedoms we possess today in this great country. We remember you today and honor you.

05/15/2026

Thank you to our officers, dispatchers and first responders for their sacrifice! We honor you!

The Vandalia Police Department honors law enforcement professionals during National Police Week, recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice and their families. We thank all officers, dispatchers, and first responders for their service and commitment.

05/13/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 17 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Traesun A. Guthrie - Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer

Colton D. Reisner - Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer

Daniel C. Diaz - Controlled Substance Trafficking, Unlawful Possession With Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Kasey S. Taylor - Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Evan Robert Belcher - Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Gerald E. Homann - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine