Press Releases
Joint Statement of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding COVID-19 precautions at the Jackson County Jail
MURPHYSBORO — The Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Jackson County State's Attorney's Office are working together to ensure that we fulfill our duty to protect the public from violent...
State’s Attorney Announces Music Program for Jackson County Youth
Carbondale, IL - Jackson County State's Attorney, Joseph A. Cervantez, explained that his Office will be investing in the community's youth by orchestrating and sponsoring a music program in...
Dylan J. Moutria, Murphysboro, Illinois, Charged with Possession of Stolen Mail
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State's Attorney, Joseph A. Cervantez, announced today that Dylan J. Moutria, age 31, of Murphysboro, Illinois, has been charged with 43 Counts of Possession of Stolen...
Jered L. McPike, Jr., Carbondale, Sentenced to Department of Corrections for Armed Robbery
MURPHYSBORO — Joseph A. Cervantez, Jackson County State's Attorney, announced that on December 2, 2021, Jered L. McPike Jr., 21, of Carbondale, Illinois received a sentence of twenty-three (23)...
Michael A. Nelson, Carbondale, Sentenced to Department of Corrections for Possession of Child Pornography
MURPHYSBORO — Joseph A. Cervantez, Jackson County State's Attorney, announced that on November 30, 2021, Michael A Nelson, 24, of Carbondale, Illinois, received a total sentence of seven (7) years...
NICOLE A. DOBBS SENTENCED TO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, AND POSSESSION OF STOLEN VEHICLE
MURPHYSBORO — Jackson County State's Attorney, Joseph A. Cervantez, announced today that Nicole A. Dobbs, 40, of Gorham, Illinois, was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections after...