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2 days ago
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Madison Co. sheriff warns residents of Ameren worker scam
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – The Madison County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a resurfacing scam involving suspects posing as utility workers to gain access to people's homes. Authorities fear the scam may be spreading beyond Madison County. Several residents have reported a woman pretending to be an Ameren employee who lures homeowners outside under the guise of a utility issue. While she distracts them, a male suspect enters the home and steals valuables. 'These suspects are just preying on the people who actually trust people; they're the lowest of the low,' says Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Deputies believe the same two individuals are responsible for multiple incidents across the county. The woman reportedly has an accent, and the male suspect is described as thin. They are believed to be traveling in a gray Jeep Compass or a white pickup truck equipped with ladders and storage bins – vehicles made to appear like legitimate utility work trucks. Ameren Illinois issued a statement to FOX 2, saying in part:'Ameren Illinois works closely with local and national law enforcement to monitor and report scammers and their ever-changing tactics targeting our customers.' The company also reminded the public that all Ameren employees wear official uniforms, carry company identification, and drive clearly marked vehicles. If something feels off, customers are urged to call Ameren or their local police department immediately. The sheriff's department says after they posted about the scam on Facebook, they received a wave of similar reports from other residents. Anyone who believes they've been targeted or has information about the suspects is encouraged to contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office dispatch at (618) 692-4433. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
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Highway 81 south of Norfolk partially blocked by crash
MADISON, Neb. (KCAU) — Highway 81 south of Norfolk is currently blocked by a multi-vehicle crash. According to a release from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, Highway 81 at the intersection with 833 Road is currently blocked by a crash. This intersection is located approximately 9 miles south of Norfolk. Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Dell Rapids claims SDHSBA Class B title with 5-4 win over Dakota Valley in eight innings Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The Sheriff's Office said that this crash is blocking off the northbound lanes of Highway 81, and traffic is being diverted to single-lane traffic. The Sheriff's Office said that due to foggy conditions Wednesday morning, motorists should slow down so more crashes like this don't occur. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
- Politics
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Ex-Madison County Treasurer to be back in court Monday in theft, records tampering case
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos is due in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing. Back in January, DeVos was arrested for alleged misconduct in office, tampering with records, and third-degree theft, among other charges. Criminal complaints filed in the case claim she used her access as county treasurer to alter documents to make it look like she paid the $758 registration fee for her vehicle when she hadn't. Scientists studying gravity waves in Des Moines Roughly a month later, the Madison County Sheriff's Office announced similar criminal charges were being filed against her in connection with property taxes owed by DeVos for 2023/2024. DeVos was relieved of her duties after a vote during a Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting in February, however it appears she continued to collect her salary for more than two months until a petition to formally remove her from office was filed in April. Pending litigation, county officials have since been ordered not to pay DeVos' $80,000 salary and benefits. A public hearing about this other matter is scheduled for July 18th. The pretrial hearing is being held at the Madison County Courthouse in Winterset at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Public safety leaders across Iowa to discuss impact of 911 systems charge Scholastic Spotlight: Griff visits Norwalk classroom Ex-Madison County Treasurer to be back in court Monday in theft, records tampering case Scientists studying gravity waves in Des Moines 107-year-old man finally receives high school diploma Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
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1 hospitalized after crash near Madison, NE
MADISON, Neb. (KCAU) — One person was taken to a hospital in Nebraska after a two vehicle crash near Madison. The Madison County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened Thursday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 32. First responders found a vehicle blocking two southbound lanes after a Jeep reportedly crashed into the back of a semi-trailer. Authorities said the Jeep tried to avoid the trailer but overturned. Its driver was taken to the hospital. The semi driver was released at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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40 years for man plotting murder of his wife while in jail
Madisonville, Tx (FOX 44) – A man accused of plotting the death of his ex-wife by hiring a killer from inside a jail cell has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Forty-three-year-old Philip Carter faced multiple charges in his trial in Madison County, but the big sentence was for solicitation of capital murder. Prosecutors said Carter was angry about a pending divorce and his wife had contacted law enforcement to report he had violated his no-contact order. While in jail, Carter was accused of using a contraband cell phone to provide information about his ex-wife to an inmate he had help bond out. The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Texas Rangers investigated the solicitation of capital murder case. Carter's violence toward his ex-wife had gone back some time, with evidence presented at his trial that he had abused her since they were 14 years old. Jurors were told he punched her in the face and on her body routinely. Evidence was presented that on July 14, 2021 he shocked his ex-wife with an electric cattle prod in front of his juvenile daughter. Evidence showed both juvenile daughters observed Carter abuse the victim, fire guns in their house, and state that he wanted her killed. At one point on July 21, 2021 jurors were told Carter beat his ex-wife with a belt and shot at her with a shotgun with intent to injure her. Prosecutors said that in fear of her life, the victim left Madison County with her children to hide out of state. Carter was accused of sending numerous threatening texts such as 'till death do us part' and 'you better run.' The Madison County Sheriff's Office investigated the aggravated assault with a deadly weapons case. In February 2022, Carter received a bond to get out of jail with conditions set by Judge Hal Ridley that he was not to contact his ex-wife and that he wear a Global Positioning System monitor. In March 2022 investigators said he removed the monitor and contacted the victim anyway. He then fled, but was arrested in Dallas. Evidence was presented that he was not only angry about the pending divorce, but also because the victim had reported the prohibited contact. Prosecutors said that in October 2022, Carter told several individuals that he wanted his ex-wife killed and solicited several to kill her. He told them where she lived, what car she drove, how he wanted her killed and when to kill her. It was then he told an inmate that he would get him bonded out if he would kill her. It was on November 9, 2022 that Carter got the inmate bonded out, arranged a meeting for him to get a weapon and made calls from the jail to get what he called ' the construction deal' completed. Arrest made in fatal crash involving Killeen fire captain After a six-week-long trial, Philip Carter was found guilty of solicitation of capital murder, deadly conduct, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, continuous family violence, retaliation, criminal mischief and repeated bond violations. He will have to serve at least twenty years before becoming eligible for parole. District Attorney Courtney Cain issued the following statement: 'I am proud of the hard work by law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office for obtaining these convictions. We were finally able to obtain justice for the family in this case. They have lived through a nightmare. Philip Carter is dangerous and the Madison County community is safer with him behind bars.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
