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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Late Tuesday afternoon, a Jefferson County jury convicted Tyler James Webster of Second Degree Murder.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The weekend of festivities usually results in fatalities from drunk or dangerous driving.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A new trial date has been set for a southeast Iowa man charged with first degree murder.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Chief Deputy Greg Morton of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is running unopposed in the general election for sheriff. Current sheriff, Jerry Droz is retiring after many years of service.

Monday, August 27, 2012  A shooting occurred in Fairfield Saturday, leaving one dead. The suspect is in custody.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance for information leading to those responsible regarding recent burglaries at churches in the county.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Dwayne Hinkle has not been heard from since Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  All 11 were arrested on Thurday afternoon after several area law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at 202 South Main Street in Libertyville.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Kevlar may stop bullets, but that doesn't mean it lasts forever.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Scammers use the internet, email, phone, and mail to try to get into your pockets.

Sunday, April 11, 2010  Authorities arrested four individuals on conspiracy to manufacture meth and other drug charges. They face up to 25 years in prison.