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...

THE RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE ARREST OF 43 YEAR OLD, CARRIE J. KELLEY OF SPARTA, ILLINOIS. KELLEY WAS ARRESTED ON WARRANTS FOR 2 COUNTS OF THEFT OF PROPERTY OVER $1,000,000 (CLASS X FELONY), 1 COUNT OF WIRE FRAUD (CLASS 3 FELONY), AND 4 COUNTS OF FRAUDULENT FILING OF ILLINOIS INCOME TAX (CLASS 4 FELONY). (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Randolph County Sheriff's Office

Press Release

(For Immediate Release)

CHESTER, IL.

Friday, December 5th, 2025, – Randolph County Sheriff's Office

Press Release

(For Immediate Release)

CHESTER, IL.

Friday, December 5th, 2025, – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 43 year old, Carrie J. Kelley of Sparta, Illinois. Kelley was arrested on warrants for 2 counts of Theft of Property over $1,000,000 (Class X Felony), 1 count of Wire Fraud (Class 3 Felony), and 4 counts of Fraudulent Filing of Illinois Income Tax (Class 4 Felony)

Randolph County Investigators were notified in February 2024 of a potential theft pertaining to MedStar Ambulance Inc. Through a lengthy investigation, it was discovered that monies totaling a value over $1,000,000 were taken over the course of several years.  Kelley was an employee of MedStar Ambulance Inc. during this time. 

Illinois Department of Revenue Investigators along with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office assisted in the investigation. 

On Friday, December 5th, 2025, Members of Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois Department of Revenue arrested Kelley on her warrants without incident.  

Kelley was transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to Correctional Staff. 

I want to credit the Investigators who continued to work on this case and bring a closure to it. Their continued hard work and determination led to the arrest of Kelley. 

I would like to encourage anyone with information concerning this case or any related case to contact my Detective Division at 618-826-5484 extension 506 or 507. 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Randolph County Sheriff, 

Jarrod Peters

Randolph County Investigators were notified in February 2024 of a potential theft pertaining to MedStar Ambulance Inc. Through a lengthy investigation, it was discovered that monies totaling a value over $1,000,000 were taken over the course of several years.  Kelley was an employee of MedStar Ambulance Inc. during this time. 

Illinois Department of Revenue Investigators along with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office assisted in the investigation. 

On Friday, December 5th, 2025, Members of Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois Department of Revenue arrested Kelley on her warrants without incident.  

Kelley was transported to the Randolph County Jail and released to Correctional Staff. 

I want to credit the Investigators who continued to work on this case and bring a closure to it. Their continued hard work and determination led to the arrest of Kelley. 

I would like to encourage anyone with information concerning this case or any related case to contact my Detective Division at 618-826-5484 extension 506 or 507. 

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Randolph County Sheriff, 

Jarrod Peters

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