ULLIN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announced Wednesday that 18-year-old Blake A. Street is being held in the Massac County Jail pending a detention hearing.

ISP says on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 11 p.m., ISP DCI Zone 7 was requested by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to investigate life-threatening injuries to a one-month-old child.

On Tuesday, following a thorough investigation, Street was arrested by ISP DCI Zone 7 agents, with the assistance of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and DCFS. The Johnson County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the charges and Street was taken to jail.

Anyone with information about the events that occurred, contact ISP DCI Zone 7 at 618-845-3740, Ext. 281.  

ISP says the investigation is open and on-going. No further information will be disseminated at this time.