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Timothy W. Smith Timothy W. Smith pleaded not guilty April 1 to two charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a girl under the age of 15 and a charge of domestic battery involving physical contact against the same victim. Bryan C. McGee Bryan C. McGee was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of a stolen handgun after accepting a plea deal. A judge dismissed one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.  Justin D. Tate Police say Justin D. Tate picked up a runaway 14-year-old girl and force-fed her methamphetamine before making her perform sex acts and t...

DECATUR — Monday, Feb. 22, is a day destined to live as a headache in the collective memory of those working in law enforcement. Police leaders in and around Decatur had spoken out previously to condemn the sweeping criminal justice reform bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday afternoon. Law enforcement’s views haven’t mellowed any in the meantime. “If they (lawmakers) were interested in true police reform, they would sit at the table with law enforcement and come to solutions that are the best for the community,” said Decatur Police Chief, Jim Getz. “In...

Timothy W. Smith Timothy W. Smith pleaded not guilty April 1 to two charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a girl under the age of 15 and a charge of domestic battery involving physical contact against the same victim. Bryan C. McGee Bryan C. McGee was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of a stolen handgun after accepting a plea deal. A judge dismissed one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.  Justin D. Tate Police say Justin D. Tate picked up a runaway 14-year-old girl and force-fed her methamphetamine before making her perform sex acts and t...

Timothy W. Smith Timothy W. Smith pleaded not guilty April 1 to two charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a girl under the age of 15 and a charge of domestic battery involving physical contact against the same victim. Bryan C. McGee Bryan C. McGee was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of a stolen handgun after accepting a plea deal. A judge dismissed one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.  Justin D. Tate Police say Justin D. Tate picked up a runaway 14-year-old girl and force-fed her methamphetamine before making her perform sex acts and t...

Decatur man denies charges he wrecked wife's stolen car while trying to kill himself.