The data shows that 34 men and three women were released in Williamson County. Of the parolees, one is a veteran, and the median age is 37. The youngest parolee was a 20-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2017, and the oldest was a 61-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2016.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Ronald G. Grove. He was convicted of a crime involving drugs in 2011 when he was 33 years old. He is now 41.
Under state law, paroled offenders are still in legal custody of the IDOC, meaning they can be taken back to a correctional center at any time if the state has probable cause or a warrant.
The table below gives a breakdown of how many offenders were paroled in the first quarter in each Williamson County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 31 | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| Herrin | 3 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Johnston City | 2 | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Pittsburg | 1 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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