A Litchfield man was taken into custody late last week after a multijurisdictional investigation led to his arrest for a drug-induced homicide in December. 49-year-old James McBrain of Litchfield was arrested on March 4th by the United States Marshall Service at a location in Springfield.
On December 4th of 2020, at 4:10 AM, Hillsboro Police and Hillsboro Area Ambulance were dispatched to a possible overdose at a residence on Hickory Street in Hillsboro. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded as well at the scene. When they arrived, they requested the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. 30-year-old Justin Calcott of Hillsboro was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation began.
Hillsboro Police presented the case to Montgomery County State’s Attorney Andrew Affrunti after an investigation and data were collected by the Hillsboro Police Department, Litchfield Police Department, Illinois State Police, South Central Illinois Drug Task Force, and Carlinville Police Department. This led to one count against McBrain for Drug-induced homicide and a warrant was issued.
McBrain is being held on a bond of $750,000 with 10% to apply. On Friday, McBrain made his first appearance in court and asked for release with an ankle monitor. That motion was denied. Public Defender was appointed and his first appearance with public counsel is set for Wednesday, March 10th.
