Belleville resident arrested on exploitation charge

<span>According to a Wednesday Randolph County Sheriff's Office news release, 73-year-old David J. Brewer, of Belleville, was arrested on Aug. 10 in Belleville by the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office for two counts of financial exploitation of the elderly.</span>

<span>The arrest was the result of a joint investigation completed by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Chester Police Department, resulting in an arrest warrant being issued for Brewer, who once resided in Prairie du Rocher.</span>

<span>Bond for Brewer was set at $25,000. Brewer posted bond and was released the same day of his arrest.</span>

<span>Sheriff Shannon Wolff said no specifics of the investigation can be released at this time other than if anyone wrote a check personally to Brewer, they may be a victim.</span>

<span>Wolff said after a news release from Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy Walker of Brewer's arrest, other victims have come forward and the investigation is continuing.</span>

<span>Anyone who may be victim of Brewer is urged to contact their local police department to report it. The Sheriff's Office can be contacted at 618-826-5484. </span>