Grayville Police Department

04/27/2026

Grayville Police Department Executes Arrest and Search Warrants in Ongoing Investigation

Grayville, IL – On April 24, 2026, the Grayville Police Department executed an arrest warrant and search warrant at a residence located on East North Street in Grayville as part of a criminal investigation involving the possession of child po*******hy, unauthorized video recording, and sexual conduct with an animal.
The investigation began following a forensic examination of a cellular device previously seized pursuant to a court-authorized search warrant. Evidence recovered from that device allegedly included numerous illicit images involving minors, sexual activity with animals as well as video recordings believed to have been made inside a public restroom at Road Ranger. Investigators were also able to identify location data associated with some of the recordings.
As a result of the investigation, Brian Allender was taken into custody without incident on charges including:
• 4 counts of Child Po*******hy
• 1 count of Sexual Conduct with an Animal
• 1 count of Unauthorized Video Recording
During the ex*****on of the search warrant, officers seized multiple electronic devices and digital storage items believed to be relevant to the investigation. Those items included gaming consoles, a laptop computer, cellular phones, and an external hard drive. Additional forensic search warrants will be sought for the newly seized devices.
The Grayville Police Department would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Carmi Police Department Officer Beam for his diligent and professional work in conducting the forensic examination of the cellular device involved in this case. We would also like to thank Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter for the use of his department’s forensic software resources that greatly assisted this investigation.
Additionally, the Grayville Police Department thanks the White County Illinois Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Jordan Weiss for the assistance of their deputies during the ex*****on of the arrest warrant and search warrant.
All persons charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Mason Siegel
Grayville Police Department

03/23/2026

Found Wallet at Northside Baptist church. If you recognize this come up to the police department and we’ll get it taken care of! Thank you!

02/09/2026

The Grayville Pre-K van plays a vital role in safely transporting some of our youngest and most precious passengers each day — our Pre-K students. These tiny riders require extra care and time, especially during pick-up and drop-off, as each child must be properly secured in a car seat to ensure their safety.

We kindly ask all Grayville residents and drivers to:
• Slow down when approaching the Pre-K van
• Do not pass the van while it is stopped
• Remain patient, as stops may take a little longer due to safety procedures

A few extra seconds of your time can make a lifelong difference for a child. Your awareness and caution help keep everyone safe — especially our littlest Bison.

Thank you, Grayville residents, for doing your part to protect our community and for keeping our Tiny Bison safe 🦬

Attached is a photo of the van, this van is not currently equipped with a stop arm but please help us protect the most vulnerable members of our community!

Chief M. Siegel
Grayville Police Dept.

12/14/2025

Shop with a cop this year was a great success. I’d like to thank all the generous donors who continue to make this event a success. We were all busy shopping and didn’t take as many pictures as we'd have liked, but the smiles on the faces of the children were a blessing, and I look forward to this event every year.

11/17/2025

🎄 NEW THIS YEAR: Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes! 🎄
We’re SO excited to kick off the very FIRST “Brighten the Night” Christmas tree fundraiser in Grayville!
For just a $50 donation, your family, business, or group can reserve a 5-foot artificial tree to decorate however you’d like — these beautiful trees will light up the City Depot grounds all season long! Want us to decorate it for you? A $100 sponsorship covers that too!
Every single dollar raised goes straight to the Hometown Heroes program to provide local children in need with a full Christmas shopping trip. ❤️
Trees are limited, so grab yours now! There will also be prizes for the best-decorated trees (announced at the GCAA Jingle Mingle on Dec. 20th with hot cocoa, cookies, and kids’ crafts!).
This is going to be such a fun, heartfelt way to spread holiday cheer and make a real difference right here at home. Let’s make our first year unforgettable — who’s in?! 🎅🤶
👇 Check out all the details on the flyer below and call City Hall (618-375-3671) or Chief Mason Siegel to reserve your tree today! 👇

07/11/2025

The police department is investigating a recent theft that occurred this morning at approximately 5:30 AM. The gentleman photographed via security cameras helped himself to some items located in the car wash bay at 106 W. Plum St. If you can help us in identifying this subject please message or visit us at the police station. Thank you for your help!

UPDATE: At this time we believe we have identified the suspect involved in this. Thank you for all of the help!

07/08/2025

As some of you know, there was a post circulating about an incident that happened at our city pool here in Grayville. Myself (Chief Mason Siegel) and the members of the Grayville Police Department are taking this matter very seriously. I have personally been in contact with family of the individual collecting information on his specific medical issues. I’ve also been in contact directly with the states attorney regarding this matter and we are taking steps to ensure that your children are safe and can enjoy the pool without fear. I’ve spoken with officers about conducting regular checks of the city pool to ensure this kind of thing does not happen again. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this and I will be happy to address them with you, my door is always open! I hope this will help ease the minds of some of you, that this particular incident does not seem to be predatory in nature thankfully.

A Facebook post has been taken out of context according to Grayville Police. While alarming and authorities are taking it seriously, the facts point towards a story with a sadder tone than criminal intentions. The post indicates that two young boys caught an elderly gentleman […]

06/11/2025

Good afternoon,

The Grayville Police Department is seeking your assistance in identifying the individual shown below. This person is a person of interest in a recent incident. If you are this individual or know this individual, please contact the Grayville Police Department or Edwards County Sheriff's Office to resolve this matter. The incident involved a CDL vehicle. Your support is greatly appreciated

05/09/2025

Good evening!

One of our officers has located this older male black lab at the family diner restaurant in Grayville! If he belongs to you, or if you know where be belongs please contacts Edwards County Sheriffs Office and let them know so we can get him back to you! Thank you!

04/19/2025

Good afternoon!

We’re looking to get this hound home! If you or someone you know recognizes this pup please contact the Edwards county sheriffs office so we can return him to you, he arrived at City Hall today looking for his owners!

03/27/2025

This is a great service to utilize in instances where placing a call may put you or someone else at risk! Thank you Edwards County Sheriff Department for your commitment to providing exceptional services to those in need!

02/11/2025

Milo is still missing in the city! If you see him please contact us so we can get him home!