Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- An Armed Robbery in rural Watson, Illinois, has resulted in the arrests of two (2) juveniles and additional charges are expected as a result of an active investigation conducted by the Effingham County Sheriff‘s Office.
On December 27, 2021 at 7:39 PM the Effingham County Sheriff‘s Office received a 911 call reporting an Armed Robbery had occurred in the area of 1100th Avenue and 1200th Street in rural Watson, Illinois. The Sheriff‘s Office began an investigation into the matter and a “Be on the Lookout (BOLO)” was issued for the suspects and their vehicle. The victim in this case reported she was flagged down by a stationary vehicle and the individuals approached demanding cash and other items from her. The victim fled the scene without further incident.
On December 28, 2021 at 12:29 AM the Sheriff‘s Office was assisting the Effingham Police Department with a fight in progress located on N. Keller Drive. While responding to the area, a vehicle fled the scene and was observed traveling southbound by an Effingham County Deputy. The vehicle matched the description in the earlier reported Armed Robbery. Sheriff‘s Deputies conducted an investigative stop on the vehicle and located individuals matching the description, along with a firearm and methamphetamine, inside the vehicle. One juvenile was charged with Armed Robbery, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Obstructing Justice.
The second juvenile was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine less than five (5) grams, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Sale or Delivery of Firearms and Obstructing Justice.
Sheriff Paul Kuhns praised the actions of all the Officers involved by stating: “This is another great example of how well the City Officers and the County Deputies work and communicate with one another. Through their actions two illegally owned firearms were removed from dangerous hands and taken off of our streets.”
The Sheriff‘s Office was assisted by the Effingham Police Department and an investigation into the matter is ongoing. Additional charges are expected on other, unnamed individuals and an additional firearm was seized as a result of this investigation. The case is being referred to the Effingham County State‘s Attorney‘s Office for prosecution. Effingham County Sheriff‘s Office is prohibited from releasing the names of juveniles arrested on criminal offenses. All persons arrested are considered innocent, until proven guilty, in a court of law.
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