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09/24/2026

GRAYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two Arrested Following Sexual Assault Investigation
On September 22, 2026, the Grayville Police Department arrested Bryan Masterson and Michelle Masterson following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile victim.
The investigation began after the Grayville Police Department received information concerning alleged sexual abuse that occurred while the victim was a minor. Chief Mason Siegel conducted the investigation, including interviews related to the allegations, and developed additional information during the course of the case.
Arrest warrants were subsequently issued in White County under case numbers 2026-CF-186 and 2026-CF-187.

Michelle Masterson was arrested on a warrant charging her with one count of Criminal Sexual Assault.
Bryan Masterson was arrested on a warrant charging him with two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault.

On September 22, 2026, Chief Siegel, with assistance from Detective Malone and Deputy Simmons of the White County Sheriff’s Office, located Bryan and Michelle Masterson at their residence and took both individuals into custody without incident.
Both were transported to the White County Jail for processing.
Following the arrests, Chief Siegel conducted additional interviews that resulted in further information concerning allegations of sexual abuse involving additional juvenile victims. Those allegations remain under active investigation. Due to the nature of the investigation and in order to protect the identities and privacy of the victims, no additional details concerning the alleged offenses or the victims will be released at this time.

Due to the severity and scope of the allegations developed during the continuing investigation, additional felony charges are being considered. These may include charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child involving both defendants, as well as other offenses supported by the evidence. Any additional charges will be reviewed in consultation with the appropriate prosecuting authority and will be determined based upon the evidence developed during the investigation.

The Grayville Police Department is continuing to investigate this matter and is coordinating with other appropriate law enforcement and child-protection agencies regarding information developed during the investigation, including allegations that may have occurred outside Illinois.
The Grayville Police Department would like to thank the White County Sheriff’s Office for its assistance in safely taking the defendants into custody.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released when appropriate and when doing so will not compromise the investigation or the privacy of the victims.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Chief Mason Siegel
Grayville Police Department

04/27/2026

Grayville Police Department Executes Arrest and Search Warrants in Ongoing Investigation

Grayville, IL – On April 24, 2026, the Grayville Police Department executed an arrest warrant and search warrant at a residence located on East North Street in Grayville as part of a criminal investigation involving the possession of child po*******hy, unauthorized video recording, and sexual conduct with an animal.
The investigation began following a forensic examination of a cellular device previously seized pursuant to a court-authorized search warrant. Evidence recovered from that device allegedly included numerous illicit images involving minors, sexual activity with animals as well as video recordings believed to have been made inside a public restroom at Road Ranger. Investigators were also able to identify location data associated with some of the recordings.
As a result of the investigation, Brian Allender was taken into custody without incident on charges including:
• 4 counts of Child Po*******hy
• 1 count of Sexual Conduct with an Animal
• 1 count of Unauthorized Video Recording
During the ex*****on of the search warrant, officers seized multiple electronic devices and digital storage items believed to be relevant to the investigation. Those items included gaming consoles, a laptop computer, cellular phones, and an external hard drive. Additional forensic search warrants will be sought for the newly seized devices.
The Grayville Police Department would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Carmi Police Department Officer Beam for his diligent and professional work in conducting the forensic examination of the cellular device involved in this case. We would also like to thank Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter for the use of his department’s forensic software resources that greatly assisted this investigation.
Additionally, the Grayville Police Department thanks the White County Illinois Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Jordan Weiss for the assistance of their deputies during the ex*****on of the arrest warrant and search warrant.
All persons charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chief Mason Siegel
Grayville Police Department

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