Press Releases
Kevin D. Mack, Carbondale, Indicted for Criminal Sexual Assault
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State's Attorney, Joseph A. Cervantez, announced today that Kevin D. Mack, age 45, of Carbondale, Illinois, was indicted by a Grand Jury in Jackson County for two counts...
Shootings Press Release
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State's Attorney, Joseph A. Cervantez, announced today that his office continues its efforts to hold individuals responsible for gun-related offenses. He explained that...
Dakota R. A. Rushing Charged with Aggravated Possession of Stolen Firearms
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State's Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez announced today that felony charges of Aggravated Possession of Stolen Firearms have been filed against Dakota R. A. Rushing, age...
Nathan S. Bigham, Carbondale, Sentenced to Department of Corrections for Home Invasion
MURPHYSBORO — Joseph A. Cervantez, Jackson County State's Attorney, announced today that on April 4, 2022, Nathan S. Bigham, 28, of Carbondale, Illinois, entered a plea of guilty to a Class X felony...
Taniskia J. Morning and Javaar D. Underwood Charged with Firearms Violation
MURPHYSBORO —Jackson County State's Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez announced today that Taniskia J. Morning, age 44, and Javarr D. Underwood, age 18, both of Carbondale, Illinois, were arrested and...
Jeffrey D. Chism, Carbondale, Sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections on Drug Charges
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State's Attorney Joseph A. Cervantez announced today that Jeffrey D. Chism, age 36 of Carbondale, Illinois, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after...