"The Illinois Bankers' Association has presented St. Clair County Sheriff Charles Arnes with a Thompson machine gun to be used in the capture of robbers and other criminals."
Newspaper article from 1927
Captain Steve Johnson talks with KMOV Channel 4. Bailiff Joshua Pea recently made three drug arrests at the St. Clair County Courthouse. Capt. Johnson makes the point that we are serious about court house security.
For the first time, we are issuing the V. Bruce Morrison Deputy of the Year to two Deputies; Sgt. Dan Stocket and Inv. Mike Hundelt. These two Deputies acted together to save the life of Ashley Reeves. Because of the intense national media attention and trial procedures on this case we were not able recognize their heroism last year.
Because of the intense national media attention to this story and the trial procedures on this case we were unable to recognize the people responsible for saving Ashley Reeves during last year's awards ceremony. However, now their story may be told.
St. Clair County deputies are getting tips from some unlikely places -- their own restrooms. Mug shots have been posted near urinals and toilets at the sheriff's department.
KMOV's Julian Grace dropped by to report on our unique crime fighting techniques. Here's some behind-the-scenes video.
IDOT, The Illions State Police, MADD, The Secretary of State Police and The St. Clair County Sheriff's Departmetn held a press conference within the jail. "You drink and drive w'll show you some new bars."
![The Sheriff Says \"Thanks\" to the Orange Crush](http://img.youtube.com/vi/4x_VuUBgNdo/2.jpg "The Sheriff Says \\"Thanks\\" to the Orange Crush")
