According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, The Monticello Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a residence on Willis Street last night where two people were injured due to the gunfire. Both of the injured persons were sent to Drew Memorial and transferred to other facilities and at last report were in stable condition. (more…)

Patrol Officer David Menotti was selected by Chief Jason Akers as Officer of the Year.

Officer Menotti led the department in significant arrests. Chief Akers said Officer Menotti is consistent, professional and is always wanting to learn. He’s definitely got a bright future in law enforcement.

Officer Menotti is a veteran of the Air Force who has served in several overseas deployments and was recently promoted to Master Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves. His dedication to his county and the citizens of Monticello is unmatched.

 Ms. Johnson served as a dispatcher for Dermott Police Department prior to coming on board in Monticello.

Chief Akers said that Ms. Johnson’s experience, her ability to deal with the public and her professionalism are some of the factors that make her an asset to the citizens of Monticello.

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Friday afternoon, October 23, at 12:35, 2 individuals lost their lives in a head-on collision, on HWY 425, north of Monticello. (more…)

A pair of Drew County Circuit Court cases were resolved, Monday, when the two defendants each accepted guilty pleas (more…)

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According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, the Monticello Police Department has recovered the body of a missing Monticello man identified as Phillip Barnett, age 57, of Monticello. (more…)

The Monticello Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a Monticello man who was last seen on the afternoon of Saturday, October 10th near Pope Street. (more…)

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The Monticello Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday.

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Wednesday morning, at or before 8 AM, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents were seen serving a search warrant on a Monticello home, near the country club. (more…)