The Illinois State Police Thursday arrested 48 year old Christopher Tewell of Lawrenceville. He has been preliminarily charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (10-30 grams). He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there pending a detention hearing. Lawrenceville Police report the Thursday arrest of 43 year old Bobby Baughn of Bridgeport on a charge of Domestic Battery. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there pending a detention hearing. The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Thursday picked up 32 year old Johnny Vantlin the 2nd of Bridgeport on a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court. He was booked into the Lawrence County jail and was being held there on that warrant.
Three sent to prison in Lawrence County
Flood Watch in effect for southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana
Three wanted people picked up by Lawrence County authorities
Three Lawrence County agencies get equipment grants
Counterfeit bills reported in southeastern Illinois
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday
Illinois EPA takes action against Lawrenceville water superintendent
Governor Braun extends gas tax savings again
One killed in Wabash County grain bin accident
Unemployment drops in April across southeastern Illinois
Traffic stop in Lawrence County leads to multiple charges
Illinois DOT asks for public's help with expensive problem - roadside litter
Lawrence County Housing Authority announces capital and budget plans for 2026-27
Lawrence County Veterans Assistance Commission holds organizational meeting
Knox County truckers warned about county road limits
Fertilizer delivery waiver approved for drivers
