THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
People v. Bryce Tucker 2025-CF-221
On September 1, 2026, Bryce Tucker (DOB: 10/25/1983), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Domestic Battery, a class 2 felony, and was sentenced to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, which will be served at 85%. Following his term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 4 years of mandatory supervised release. The plea and sentencing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.
The People presented evidence that, on March 26, 2025, Vermilion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a local hospital regarding a report of a domestic battery victim who had sustained injuries. The victim, who was a family or household member of Tucker, as defined by Illinois law, arrived at the hospital and reported to medical personnel that Tucker had caused her injuries. The victim told law enforcement that she had agreed to give Tucker a ride following a medical procedure. She drove him to his residence. Upon their arrival, an argument ensued, and Tucker dragged the victim into the residence. The victim explained that, while previously living with Tucker, she had purchased two Glock handguns using her valid Illinois Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card, and stated that Tucker was prohibited from legally possessing firearms due to a prior domestic violence conviction.
The victim believed Tucker had previously taken both handguns and given them to a friend because he was afraid he would harm himself. During the violent encounter on March 26, 2025, Tucker refused to allow the victim to leave, choked her, obtained a handgun, and struck her. The victim recognized the handgun as one of the Glock firearms she had purchased. Having previously experienced Tucker’s abuse, the victim was ultimately able to calm him down. While the victim was recovering from her injuries, the defendant demanded sex, and the victim reluctantly complied because she feared further physical harm and believed Tucker still had the handgun in the room. Tucker eventually allowed the victim to leave the residence, at which time she went to a local hospital for treatment. Investigators with the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department subsequently obtained video footage documenting the beginning of the domestic battery. Together with the victim’s medical records and visible injuries, the footage corroborated the victim’s account of the criminal conduct.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “I want to recognize and thank this victim for the courage it took to come forward. Her bravery is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to seek help, particularly when the person responsible is a family or household member.” She added, “I would also like to thank the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their thorough investigation and dedication to this case. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I want every victim and survivor to know they are not alone. My office remains committed to working with law enforcement to hold domestic abusers accountable for their criminal actions, while also standing with victims and their families to offer support as they break free from the cycle of abuse. It takes courage to break the silence, and I am grateful to this victim for taking that step.”
