The US Attorney’s Office has presented a group award to members of the Centralia Police Department and Centralia Safe Streets Working Group.
The award is for their investigation which led to the successful prosecution of Chris Jamison who is described by the US Attorney’s office as a prolific shooter and member of a well-known street gang in Centralia.
Jamison has now been sentenced to 78 months in the Bureau of Prisons, almost double the advisory sentencing guideline range.
Those receiving the award at the 2022 Law Enforcement Public Services Awards program in Fairview Heights were Lieutenant Jamie James, Sergeant Mike Peebles, Officer Travis Ripperda and FBI Special Agent Ryan James.
Personnel from several federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who contributed to the success of federal cases were recognized for their commitment to pursuing justice and public safety.
US Attorney for Southern Illinois Rachelle Aud Crowe says each law enforcement partner was nominated by an Assistant US Attorney. She notes it is the partnership between law enforcement and these prosecutors, as well as the support staff of the US Attorney’s Office, that ultimately leads to justice for victims, protecting the rule of law and successful prosecutions.
