Fayette County State's Attorney's Office

06/11/2026

On June 10, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 21 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Sanford I. Stacy - Armed Violence, Unlawful Cannabis Trafficking 2,000-5,000 Grams, Unlawful Possession With Intent to Deliver Cannabis 2,000

06/04/2026

Our phone lines are down. Please be patient as they are working to restore them.

Fayette County Sheriff Ronnie Stevens is reporting--- For an unknown reason the phone lines at the Fayette Cou...

05/25/2026

We extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, thereby enabling us to enjoy the freedoms we possess today in this great country. We remember you today and honor you.

05/15/2026

Thank you to our officers, dispatchers and first responders for their sacrifice! We honor you!

The Vandalia Police Department honors law enforcement professionals during National Police Week, recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice and their families. We thank all officers, dispatchers, and first responders for their service and commitment.

05/13/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 17 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Traesun A. Guthrie - Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer

Colton D. Reisner - Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer

Daniel C. Diaz - Controlled Substance Trafficking, Unlawful Possession With Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Kasey S. Taylor - Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Evan Robert Belcher - Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance

Gerald E. Homann - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine

04/17/2026

THANK YOU to our dispatchers!

🚨 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026 🚨

This week, we celebrate the unseen heroes who are the calm in the chaos — our 911 dispatchers and public safety telecommunicators.

You are the steady voice in moments of fear, the guiding light in emergencies, and the lifeline between help and those in need. Your dedication, quick thinking, and compassion save lives every single day — often without ever being seen.

💛 To every dispatcher: Thank you for your patience, your professionalism, and your heart. You are the first, first responders, and our communities are safer because of you.

📞 Let’s take a moment to show our appreciation — drop a “THANK YOU” in the comments to let them know we hear them, we see them, and we value them.

04/08/2026

On April 8, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 10 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Jesse D. Blades - 2 Counts of Aggravated Battery

Andrew N. Logsdon - Unlawful Possession of Weapon By a Felon and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine

03/11/2026

On March 11, 2026, the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office put 9 cases in front of the Fayette County Grand Jury and received indictments on the following defendants:

Cicil D. Midkiff - Aggravated Battery and Unlawful Possession of Weapon By Felon

Lawrence W. Moore - Aggravated Battery and Domestic Battery

Gary L. Beagle - Driving While License Revoked

Shane L. Sefton - Theft/Unauthorized Control 10K-

02/27/2026

Fayette County State’s Attorney, Brenda Mathis, purchased night vision goggles and helmets for the Fayette County Sheriff's Office with forfeited funds. These goggles will help protect and assist our deputies who are on night patrol. Thank you to our law enforcement for their hard work and deducation to our community!

Forfeited funds are received primarily through the Drug Asset Forfeiture Act.

02/11/2026

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our gratitude to the Fayette County State’s Attorney, Brenda Mathis for the purchase of EPI pens for each Deputy, the Fayette County Jail, and our School Resource Officer. This included both adult and junior dosages.

Deputies are often the first on scene to many emergent medical calls and it provides an additional tool for us to be prepared in the event of an allergy related incident where time is a factor.

We appreciate the support of our community and are always looking for additional ways to better serve.