The data shows that 28 men and five women were released in Marion County. Of the parolees, one is a veteran, and the median age is 33. The youngest parolee was a 21-year-old woman sentenced for a crime involving drugs in 2018, and the oldest was a 53-year-old man sentenced for a crime against one or more children in 2018.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was Michael Foutch. He was convicted of a crime against one or more children in 2010 when he was 28 years old. He is now 37.
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 Marion County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q1 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 19 | 0% | 0% | 21.1% |
| Salem | 8 | 0% | 0% | 37.5% |
| Odin | 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Kinmundy | 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Alma | 1 | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Walnut Hill | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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