The data shows that 76 men and nine women were released in Macon County. Of the parolees, one is a veteran, and the median age is 35. The youngest parolee was a 21-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2017, and the oldest was a 56-year-old man sentenced for a property crime in 2018.
The offender who had been incarcerated the longest was William Porter. He was convicted of a property crime in 1996 when he was 20 years old. He is now 43.
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 Macon County municipality.
| Municipality | Total Q4 Parolees | % convicted for sex crimes | % convicted for homicide | % convicted for drug-related crimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 81 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 13.6% |
| Mt Zion | 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Maroa | 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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