The Taylorville Police Department says a wanted parolee is back in custody following an investigation that led officers to a residence on Thompson Street in Taylorville.

According to Taylorville Police Department (TPD), the department was recently notified by the Illinois Department of Corrections that a parole warrant had been issued for Rodney Sizemore after he failed to return to a correctional facility. Police say parole warrants are always taken seriously, as individuals facing a potential return to prison may have a strong incentive to avoid law enforcement, which can create public safety concerns.

Based on information gathered during the investigation, officers developed leads indicating that Sizemore may have been hiding in the Langleyville, Palmer, and Taylorville areas. Late Monday night and into the early morning hours, additional information led officers to a residence on Thompson Street in Taylorville. Police say surveillance and investigative work helped confirm Sizemore was inside the home.

Taylorville Police Sergeant Christian Nelson, Officer Alex Kater, Officer Michael Lavin, Officer David Peddycoart, and Chief Dwayne Wheeler located Sizemore, who was taken into custody without incident. Sizemore was arrested on the outstanding parole warrant. Police say Dustin Cline was also arrested and charged with concealing or aiding a fugitive. Cline was seen in Christian County Court on Monday, June 23rd, for a charge of criminal damage to school property, and was also heard in court for the added charge of concealing and aiding a fugitive.

To read the full details on Dustin R. Cline and his court hearing, go online to CLICK HERE. A scheduled court date for Sizemore has not yet been confirmed.

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