Army recruiter pleads guilty to sex crime charges in three Illinois counties

Darrell Cox, District 1 | Coles County

By East Central Reporter Reports

Aug 6, 2025

United States Army Recruiter Bryan Marine from Effingham County, Illinois, has been convicted on multiple charges related to alleged sex crimes against minors. The convictions span three counties: Edgar, Coles, and Moultrie.

According to the Coles County Judic.com docket entries, the State reached an agreement for a guilty plea. This agreement involves a multi-county offer that includes Edgar and Moultrie Counties.

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