A Wayne County Board member was jailed over the weekend following an investigation by Illinois Conservation Police involving the alleged unlawful taking of deer.
Steven K. Manning, 45, of Wayne City, was booked into the Wayne County Jail Saturday night.
Booking information lists preliminary charges of unlawful use of a weapon and a wildlife prohibited act. Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police made the arrest following an investigation into the alleged unlawful taking of deer.
Manning’s first court appearance is expected to be today (Tuesday).
Manning represents District 4 on the Wayne County Board and serves on several county committees, including the Finance Committee. The county’s official website also lists him on the Jail, Insurance/Education and Solar committees.