Monticello Live

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Prosecutor Frank Spain then asked Vincent where he got the weed and how much he paid for it.   (more…)

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Next to take the witness stand was Deputy Terry Ballard.  Ballard told how as he arrived at the scene, a responding fireman/rescue responder showed him a camouflage bag, near the wrecked vehicles. (more…)

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The jury was given their opening instructions at 11:45, before the court took lunch break.

Opening statements began at 12:45. The prosecution outlined the planned direction of their case, then the defense had their opportunity. (more…)

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During Judge Bynum Gibson‘s last circuit court session, a local business owner, charged with “keeping a gambling house,“ accepted a plea bargain, to bring his criminal case to a close. (more…)

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Sgt. Jerald Clarke is shown receiving a plaque in recognition for over 22 years of service to the Monticello police department, from Police Chief Eddy Deaton.

Clark has been with the MPD over 22 years.

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A local man, charged with the assault in a local store of an 80-year-old female shopper, was in Drew County Circuit court, Monday. (more…)

During a Circuit Court session in June, a local man went to see his friend’s court hearing, at the Drew County Courthouse.

Before the day was over, he was arrested and taken to jail, with his friend. (more…)

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According to Lt. Jason Akers, the 10th Drug Task Force was active throughout the district recently with numerous arrests, including search warrants and arrests leading to the confiscation of methamphetamine. (more…)

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At approximately 11:00pm on June 5th, the Monticello Police Department was dispatched to Wal-Mart concerning an assault.

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