Former sheriff pleads to lesser charge
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Former sheriff pleads to lesser charge
URBANA — Former Champaign County Sheriff Matthew Melvin pleaded guilty Monday, April 21, to one count of having physical control while under the influence of alcohol and or/drugs in Champaign County Municipal Court. Melvin was originally facing a charge of operating a vehicle while the influence of alcohol and/or drugs stemming from a Dec. 18, 2024, traffic stop by Urbana police. He refused to do field sobriety tests during that stop and was arr…
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