Fayette County State’s Attorney’s Office Announces Recent Convictions

Vandalia, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Fayette County State’s Attorney’s Office Secured convictions on twelve defendants between December 17, 2021 and February 15,  2022. Each of these defendants plead guilty to a felony offense and were  sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections. 

• Shaun Pryor: Grooming and Harmful Material, Class 4, 2 years 
• Dalton Hanna: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 3, 2 years 
• Robert Branham: 5 Counts of Criminal Sexual Assault, Class 1, 30 years 
• James Berner: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Class 3 and Criminal Trespass to Residence, Class 4, 4 years 
• James Dierkes: 3 Counts of Criminal Sexual Assault, Class 1, 18 years 
• Gary Cole: Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Class X, 7 years 
• Greg Seki: Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Class 1, 5 years 
• Jason Nowlan: 5 Counts Unlawful Possession of Weapons by Felon Class 3, Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property Class 4, Driving While License Revoked, Class 4, 8 years. 
• Joseph McConkey: Driving While License Revoked/DUI 4-9, Class 4, 1 year 
• Christopher Cohan: Aggravated Battery- Peace Officer, Class 2, 3 years 
• Chad Wehrle: Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Class 2, 8 years
• Justin Virden: Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance, Class 4, 6 years