THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
People v. Darron Brandy, Jr. 2026-CF-317
On September 11, 2026, Darron Brandy, Jr. (DOB 4/18/1992), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to the charge of Residential Burglary, a class 1 felony, and was sentenced to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following his term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 12 months of mandatory supervised release. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
The People presented evidence that on May 29, 2026, Danville Police Department was dispatched to a reported residential burglary on Cleveland Street in Danville. Officers made contact with the victim who stated she had seen the suspect run out of her residence. The victim told police the door was left open and the door knob had been broken off. The victim’s engagement ring, valued at $2,000, and other rings, were missing from the residence. Police later located Darron Brandy, who had the rings in his pocket. The stolen jewelry was returned to the victim.
Vermilion County State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “This conviction holds the defendant accountable for committing a residential burglary, a crime that undermines the safety and security of our citizens. I would like to thank the Danville Police Department for quickly apprehending this defendant and recovering the victim’s stolen property.”
