Three Arrested in Connection w/Crawford County Death

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a death in Crawford County.

(LANCE NEWCOMB)

The Illinois State Police arrested 24-year-old Lance T. Newcomb from Robinson, IL, for one count of Concealment of Homicidal Death (Class 3 Felony); 58-year-old Angela S. Newcomb from Robinson, IL, for one count of Concealment of Homicidal Death (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Obstructing Justice (Class 4 Felony); and 52-year-old Hiley A. Schulte of Robinson, IL for one count of Concealment of Homicidal Death (Class 3 Felony).

(ANGELA NEWCOMB)

(On June 22, the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 was requested by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department to investigate a missing person, 55-year-old Ryan L. Waggoner from Lerna. On Tuesday, the investigation led DCI agents to a rural address in Crawford County where human remains were located. Forensic analysis is being completed to identify the remains. Following a thorough investigation, Lance Newcomb, Angela Newcomb, and Hiley Schulte were arrested by ISP DCI Zone 8, with the assistance of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, Robinson Police Department, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, the charges against the three were approved by the Crawford County State’s Attorney’s Office. All three are currently in custody at the Crawford County Jail. 

(HILEY SCHULTE)