By Jim Muir
A 26-year-old Marion woman is in Franklin County Jail facing a Class X felony charge of home invasion.
Jessica K. Shadowens
Jessica K. Shadowens was arrested by Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies at a rural residence near Pershing when she kicked the door down to gain entry to the residence of a former boyfriend. The incident took place on February 17 at 2:57 a.m.
Shadowens was charged with home invasion, a Class X felony that carries a mandatory prison sentence of six to 30 years if convicted. Shawdowens was also charged with felony criminal damage to property and domestic battery.Shadowens was taken to the Franklin County Jail where she remains in custody pending bond being set.
In another unrelated matter the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department also arrested Vira M. Garmane, 34, of Benton, on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court. Garmane, who lied to officers about her identity after the routine traffic stop in West Frankfort, was also charged with violation of conditional discharge and obstructing identification. The obstructing identification charge is a misdemeanor charge that was previously termed obstructing justice and was a felony charge. The law was changed by the Illinois General Assembly.
Garmane was transported to the Franklin County Jail where she remains in custody.
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