Police Arrest Three in Central Illinois

Incidents in Sandoval and Centralia lead to multiple charges

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Police in Sandoval and Centralia, Illinois arrested three individuals over the weekend on charges including aggravated battery, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass to property.

Why it matters

These arrests highlight ongoing public safety concerns in central Illinois communities, where law enforcement continues to respond to incidents of violent and disruptive behavior.

The details

In Sandoval, police arrested 46-year-old Joe Hill on two counts of aggravated battery and disorderly conduct. In Centralia, police arrested 41-year-old Kyle Roe for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct, and 41-year-old Richard Burkett on a felony warrant for criminal trespass to property.

  • The incidents occurred on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.

The players

Joe Hill

A 46-year-old man from West Georgia arrested in Sandoval, Illinois.

Kyle Roe

A 41-year-old man from Centralia, Illinois who told police he was homeless, arrested for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

Richard Burkett

A 41-year-old man from Centralia, Illinois arrested on a Marion County felony warrant for criminal trespass to property.

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The takeaway

These arrests underscore the ongoing challenges facing law enforcement in central Illinois communities as they work to maintain public safety and address issues of violent and disruptive behavior.