CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports.
Jason L. Merrell 47, Wright City MO, arrested May 4, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Armed Violence, Home Invasion, Domestic Battery, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, and Criminal Damage to Property. Is incarcerated.
Thomas L. Johnson 20, Steeleville, arrested May 4, 2026 by Chester Police on a Randolph County warrant for retail theft. Pretrial Release.
Megan E. Gearhart 30, Chester, arrested May 5, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release.
Alfred A. Alvarez 36, Chester, arrested May 5, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of ammunition by felon, theft, delivery of cannabis, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release.
Christopher S. Ratliff 46, Ruma, arrested May 8, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for violation of court order. Released after posting $500 cash bond.
Andrew E. Rednour 48, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested May 8, 2026 by Prairie Du Rocher Police for domestic battery. Is incarcerated.
Thomas L. Johnson 20, Homeless, arrested May 9, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Is incarcerated.
Donald L. Dickerson 51, Rockwood, arrested May 9, 2026 by Chester Police for Driving While license suspended, operating uninsured motor vehicle, and a Jackson County warrant for failure to appear on a driving while license suspended charge. Transported to Jackson County.
Tricia A. Melvin 33, DuQuoin, arrested May 9, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on a forgery charge. Is incarcerated.
Michael R. Young 46, Evansville, arrested May 10, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for disobeying a traffic control device and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Is incarcerated.
Current jail inmate listing:
https://randolphcountyil.gov/sheriff/current-inmate-listing/