On July 2, Shaheed T. Webster, 24, of Centralia, was convicted of domestic battery following a two-day jury trial. Webster was arrested by the Centralia Police Department on May 11, after officers responded to an incident between Webster and a female. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the victim, who had bruising on her face and told them Webster struck her in the head several times.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney John Christeson who presented testimony from several witnesses, including the victim and Centralia Police Officers Austin Hinkel and Will Henegar. The jury deliberated for just over 2 hours before returning a guilty verdict. State’s Attorney Tim Hudspeth thanks and commends the Centralia Police Department and ASA Christeson for their continued dedication and commitment to arresting and prosecuting domestic abusers and standing up for victims of domestic violence.
The case is now set for sentencing on July 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
