Category Archives: WCMY News
DNA on gun came from Fredres; forensic analyst can't say who fired it
Donald Fredres's DNA was on the gun linked to the murders of 62-year olds Brenda and Gregory Barnes. The forensic analyst who testified about that this morning said she couldn't determine when the DNA...
Apr 28, 2022
Health department asks for COVID relief funds for security upgrades
Among the projects LaSalle County Board members are considering spending COVID-relief funds on is a security improvement at the county health department. Director Julie Kerestes would like safety glas...
Apr 28, 2022
IVCC board approves new computer purchases as part of an annual plan
The Illinois Valley Community College Board approved spending about $453,000 to purchase new computers through Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds. It will include 350 desktops, 80 faculty laptops...
Apr 28, 2022
Defense attorney zeroes in on evidence shortcomings in Sheridan murder case
Thirty-eight year old Donald Fredres of Sandwich had gunshot residue on his left hand the day after his former parents-in-law were shot and killed and his ex-wife was shot at. A forensic scientist tes...
Apr 27, 2022
Ottawa is Blooming hosting meeting for America in Bloom contest
Residents interested in helping the city of Ottawa with the America in Bloom contest is asked to come to an organization meeting. Ottawa Is Blooming will host the meeting this Saturday starting at 10a...
Apr 27, 2022
Dark colored Cadillac registered to Fredres found to have 9mm ammunition
During the second day of Donald Fredres' murder trial; four people discussed evidence found while picture that they took were shown. Crime Scene Investigator Daniel Erickson says he found evidence in ...
Apr 27, 2022 Don Fredres, 38, Sandwich,
Circuit Clerk says pandemic depleted office funds
LaSalle County Circuit Clerk Greg Vaccaro says he's emptied the funds he uses for running computer systems the courts need. He says the $250,000 he's asking for to replenish them qualify for COVID-rel...
Apr 27, 2022
Traffic restricted on Sycamore St. bridge in Marseilles
Buses, garbage trucks, delivery vans, and other heavy vehicles aren't allowed to use the Sycamore St. bridge in Marseilles. A letter City Engineer Mike Etscheid recently sent to City Hall says an insp...
Apr 27, 2022
Fredres prosecutor says parents died trying to protect daughter
Sixty-two year olds Gregory and Brenda Barnes gave their lives to protect their daughter, according to State's Attorney Todd Martin's opening statement in the trial for 38-year old Donald Fredres. Mar...
Apr 26, 2022 Don Fredres, 38, Sandwich, accused of killing hig former in-laws in their Sheridan home walks into the courtroom at the La Salle County Government Complex on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Ottawa. Shaw Media photo for LaSalle County courts coverage media pool.
Sandwich man's murder trial underway with prosecution calling witnesses
Seven witnesses were called by the LaSalle County State's Attorneys Office to recount the events of March 16, 2021. LaSalle County State's Attorney Todd Martin says that the witnesses will prove that ...
Apr 26, 2022 Don Fredres, 38, Sandwich,