Six Mahomet teens charged in I-74 overpass incidents

MAHOMET – Six Mahomet teenagers face criminal charges stemming from a series of incidents in which they allegedly dropped objects from overpasses on Interstate 74.

Assistant Piatt County State's Attorney Gary Webber said five 17-year-old males from Mahomet have been charged with Class 4 felony charges accusing them of knowingly damaging property.

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