A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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 A Mother's Day Nightmare in Princeton, Illinois. A 3-year-old boy was struck by gunfire as police burst into a barricaded room, ending a frightening hostage situation. Multiple agencies responded to the Hummingbird Mobile Home Park in Princeton, Illinois, on Sunday, May 10th at 2:42 a.m. The initial call went out as a domestic disturbance but officers discovered much worse.  42-year-old, Anthony Rodriguez, had barricaded himself in a room armed with a knife. Anthony had taken several people as hostages, including Aurora Almanza and her 3-year-old son.  Multiple agencies were on the scene, including the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and  the Princeton Police Department.  Authorities attempted to negotiate but ultimately rushed the room when they heard screaming coming from inside.  Officials have reported that officers fired shots as they entered the room. Anthony Rodriguez was hit and was neutralized.  Sadly, Aurora Almanza's t...

MAN ARRESTED ON VALENTINE'S DAY FOR ARMED ROBBERY, INTENT TO DELIVER 15-100G OF METHAMPHETAMINE ETC. (PHOTO).


 On February 14th, 2024, Ashton Harper, 29 years old from Mt. Vernon, IL, was arrested on Armed Robbery and Possession with intent to deliver 15-100g of methamphetamine. 


In the early morning hours on February 7th, 2024, there was a report of an armed robbery in the area of Rose Lane. The victim was known to Harper and was targeted in the robbery. The Mt. Vernon Police Department general criminal detectives began investigating the robbery and obtained an arrest warrant for Harper. After the warrant was issued, the Mt. Vernon Police Department began searching for him.


On February 14th, 2024, the Mt. Vernon Police Department general criminal detectives, narcotics detectives, and patrol located Harper and took him into custody without incident. Harper was detained at the Jefferson County Jail for the above charges. Harper was on Mandatory Supervised Release (parole) with the Illinois Department of Corrections during this time.


Harper is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


Mayor John Lewis

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