According to a press release from the Coles County Sheriff’s Department, on February 6, 2018, Anthony B. McFarland, 56 years of age and of Charleston was arrested for an outstanding warrant through Coles County with the assistance of the United States Marshal Sex Offender Apprehension Unit and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department.
Mr. McFarland’s charge, violation of Sex Offender Registration (a class three felony), alleges he failed to update his registration information with the Coles County Sheriff’s Office and the Champaign Police Department as required.
As a registered sex offender in Coles county jurisdiction, it is imperative that one notifies the CCSO of any changes of electronic communications, vehicle information, employment information, all changes of address and all other required information.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.