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Former deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year
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Former deputy, convicted of murder, to be sentenced in new year

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated 13 mins ago

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Deputy convicted of second-degree murder, sits in the Sangamon County Jail to await sentencing.

Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park
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Springfield man arrested for attempted kidnapping at Kiwanis Park

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

A Springfield man was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for an attempted kidnapping of a young child. 

Police: Man charged with attempted murder for beating person in wheelchair
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Police: Man charged with attempted murder for beating person in wheelchair

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 30, 2025

A man has been arrested and charged with attempted first degree murder after police said he beat a person in a wheelchair. 

Police arrest woman they say stabbed man to death in Springfield
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Police arrest woman they say stabbed man to death in Springfield

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Sep 13, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Springfield Police Department arrested a woman they believe stabbed a man to death Saturday morning.

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Man dies after being found unresponsive in Sangamon County jail cell
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Man dies after being found unresponsive in Sangamon County jail cell

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Feb 18, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A man was pronounced dead Tuesday after officers found him unresponsive in his cell in the Sangamon County Jail.

Sangamon County Jail administers 106 vaccinations to inmates and staff
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Sangamon County Jail administers 106 vaccinations to inmates and staff

  • Updated Apr 8, 2021

(WAND) - 106 vaccinations have been administrated to the inmates and staff at the Sangamon County Jail.

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Defendants accused of jail escape attempt indicted on federal charges
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Defendants accused of jail escape attempt indicted on federal charges

  • Updated Feb 4, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Federal defendants charged with involvement in an attempted escape from the Sangamon County Jail have been indicted…

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Sangamon Co. Jail
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Sangamon Co. Jail

  • Oct 15, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at the Sangamon County Jail. 

New electronic mail system for Sangamon County inmates
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New electronic mail system for Sangamon County inmates

  • Updated Aug 27, 2020

Springfield, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County Sheriff's Department has implemented a new electronic mailing system for inmates at the Sangamo…

62-year old faces felony charges for hit and run of 7-year old
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62-year old faces felony charges for hit and run of 7-year old

  • Updated Aug 27, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County State's Attorney filed felony charges against a 62-year old driver who police say hit a 7-year …

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