08/28/2026
ONLINE PROSTITUTION INVESTIGATION LEADS TO SEARCH WARRANT AND SEIZURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Williamson County, Illinois – On August 27, 2026, Investigators with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, while following up on information received from an outside law enforcement agency, initiated an investigation involving suspected online prostitution activity occurring within Williamson County.
During the investigation, Investigators established direct electronic communication with the suspect and obtained evidence substantiating an offer to perform sexual acts in exchange for money, along with specific pricing for those services.
Investigators subsequently confirmed the suspect’s location at a residence in the 9100 block of Maneese Lane in rural Williamson County.
Based upon evidence developed during the August 27 prostitution investigation, Detectives obtained a court-authorized search warrant for the residence.
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, assisted by members of the Drug Enforcement Unit, executed the search warrant.
While searching for cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices relevant to the prostitution investigation, Detectives discovered evidence of significant narcotics possession and drug distribution activity occurring within the residence.
Investigators seized approximately 150 grams of methamphetamine, along with cannabis, materials associated with the packaging and distribution of cannabis, and additional drug paraphernalia.
While Detectives remained on scene executing the search warrant, investigators continued to observe incoming cellular telephone communications consistent with the ongoing furtherance of prostitution activity.
As a result of the investigation, Christina D. Shadowens was charged with the following offenses:
Prostitution
Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Methamphetamine
Class X Felony
Possession of Cannabis
Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver
Class 4 Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
(720 ILCS 600/3.5)
Class A Misdemeanor
Shadowens was taken into custody and transported to the Williamson County Jail.
The August 27th investigation marks the second court authorized search warrant executed by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at the Maneese Lane residence in less than six months.
On March 5, 2026, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at the same residence following an investigation that began after Deputies received information alleging that Shadowens was distributing significant quantities of methamphetamine. That investigation included surveillance, narcotics related traffic stops, and the controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Shadowens at the residence. Deputies ultimately seized 84.76 grams of methamphetamine along with scales, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia, and other evidence associated with narcotics distribution.
Sheriff Jeff Diederich stated:
“This investigation began with information concerning one type of criminal activity and quickly developed into something much larger. Our investigators followed the evidence wherever it led, and what they discovered was approximately 150 grams of methamphetamine and additional evidence of illegal drug activity at a residence that had already been the target of a major narcotics investigation only months earlier.
The fact that our Deputies have now executed two search warrants at this same residence within approximately six months demonstrates both the persistence of those engaged in criminal activity and, more importantly, the persistence of the men and women of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office who are committed to identifying it, investigating it, and taking enforcement action.
Whether the investigation involves narcotics, prostitution, theft, or another criminal offense, our message remains the same: if illegal activity is occurring in Williamson County, we are going to continue working to find it and hold those responsible accountable.”
Due to the nature of the criminal activity and evidence discovered within the residence, combined with the presence of children during both search warrant executions, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) was notified for appropriate follow-up and review.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Carbondale Police Department and Williamson County States Attorney Ted Hampson for their assistance in this matter.
If you have any information concerning this or any other investigation, please contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-997-6541 (tel:618-997-6541) or select “Submit A Tip” on the Williamson County Sheriff’s App.
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