Moss and Ink’s archive of criminal cases we have covered across LaSalle County and the surrounding Streator area that have now reached a resolution. Each card links to our full reporting on that case.
Status key: CLOSED
Closed — convicted & sentenced
People v. Logan Petre
Convicted of first-degree murder in the June 2024 strangulation death of his father at their shared Marseilles home; now in IDOC custody and intends to appeal.
Closed — convicted & sentenced
People v. Malcolm Whitfield
Convicted of first-degree murder and seven other felonies in a May 2023 Streator shooting that killed one and wounded two; sentenced to 80 years.
Closed — convicted & sentenced
People v. Tyler D. Skerett
Convicted of first-degree murder and six other felonies in an April 2025 daylight drive-by in downtown Streator that killed a teenager; sentenced to 117 years.
Closed — guilty plea & sentenced
People v. Michael W. Hughes
Sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in LaSalle County.
Closed — guilty plea & sentenced
People v. Edward W. Pickford
Pleaded guilty to felony offenses related to alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor; sentenced and in IDOC custody.