According to a statement from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Wes Barr has obtained arrest warrants in connection with the homicide investigation that occurred on January 25, 2016 at the residence in the 7200 block of Lake Services Road in Rochester. The arrest warrants were obtained on Tuesday.

One person has been arrested and the Sheriff’s Office is searching for two other individuals involved in the case. 37 year-old Travis W. Ramsey was taken into custody at a residence on Red Oak Lane in Springfield. He has been charged with First Degree Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery. His bond has been set at $1 million.

As for the two individuals that are still at large, they are 27 year-old Dewon D. Loman, Jr. He is charged with First Degree Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery. His bond has been set at $1 million, and is considered armed and dangerous. 29 year-old Marcus R. Russell is charged with First Degree Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery. His bond has been set at $2 million. He is also considered armed and dangerous.

The Sheriff’s Office alleges the three individuals attempted to rob the victim, Mathew Grady, during a drug transaction, on the early morning hours of January 25. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Loman and Russell is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 753-6666 or Crime Stoppers at 788-8427. 

Dewon D. Loman Jr. 

Marcus R. Russell