THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
People v. Arnoldo Molina 2025-CF-293, 2025-CF-470
On December 15, 2025, Arnoldo Molina (DOB: 4/6/1976), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty in two separate cases to Methamphetamine Delivery, a class 1 felony, and to Burglary, a class 2 felony. Molina was sentenced to 5 years in prison, and following his term of imprisonment, will serve a term of 1-year mandatory supervised release. The plea and sentencing hearing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
The People presented evidence that on April 24, 2025, the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene for a burglary in progress in the area of West Lake Boulevard in Danville and found Arnoldo Molina on the property. The front door of the residence was partially open and deputies spoke to the owner, who stated the residence had been checked that morning and the door was closed and secure. Upon further investigation, deputies located electronic items that had been placed by the front door of the residence, as well as a bolt cutter and a chainsaw, that the owner reported had not been there before. Deputies learned that the owner had received a
call from Molina several days prior asking if the house was for sale
The People also presented evidence that on June 26, 2025, an officer with the Danville Police Department asked this defendant for his identification and the defendant provided a false name. The officer matched the tattoo on the back of the defendant’s head and confirmed the defendant was Arnoldo Molina, who had outstanding warrants. Molina was searched incident to arrest and officers located individually wrapped packages of a substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine on Molina’s person and in his bag. Molina advised officers that the substance was methamphetamine.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department and the Danville Police Department for their hard work in both cases. She added, “This sentence reflects the severity of both offenses and sends a clear message that continued criminal behavior will have serious consequences.”
