The data shows that six men and three women were released in Fayette County. The median age of the parolees was 39. The youngest parolee was a 26-year-old man sentenced for a crime against a person in 2014, and the oldest was a 53-year-old man sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2018.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Randal E. Howell. He was convicted of a crime against a person in 2014 when he was 21 years old. He is now 26.
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 fourth quarter in each Fayette County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q4 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 4 | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Ramsey | 3 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Farina | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Saint Elmo | 1 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
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