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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana,
western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health
impacts will build with each successive day in the heat and
humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early
morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke.

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Johnston City drug house busted, two suspects arrested

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Johnston City Drug House
Williamson County Sheriffs Office

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. -- Authorities arrested two suspects at what the department is calling a drug house on Wednesday. 

According to information from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at 608 E. Broadway in Johnston City to execute a search warrant at 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Authorities say the house here has been the site of several narcotics-involved investigation. 

The office says the search yielded contraband that included a felon's firearm. 

"If you are operating a drug house in Williamson County, it's only a matter of time before our Deputies stop by for a visit," said Sheriff Jeff Diederich. 

Lehman mugshot

Authorities arrested two suspects in connection to the search, David M. Lehman Jr. and Timothy L. Hastings. The two were brought to the Williamson County Jail. According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the two individuals face the following charges: 

Hastings mugshot
  • Lehman Jr.: 
    • Armed Habitual Criminal
    • Methamphetamine Possession
    • Methamphetamine Delivery
    • Possession of Weapon by Felon
    • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 
  • Hastings:
    • Methamphetamine Delivery (x2)
    • Methamphetamine Possession 
    • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 

Williamson County State's Attorney Ted Hampson and the Johnston City Police Department were also credited for providing help with the situation. 

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