Jury trial scheduled for Cainsville man in case involving injured sheriff

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Shares Michael Frisbie (Grundy County LEC) A Cainsville man accused in connection with a law enforcement pursuit that injured the Harrison County sheriff is scheduled to stand trial early in 2027 in Grundy County following a change of venue. Michael Frisbie faces multiple felony charges stemming from allegations tied to events on Feb. 9. The case was transferred Tuesday to Grundy County Circuit Court, where a jury trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 29, 2027, in Trenton. Court officials have set aside four days for the proceedings. Frisbie is charged in the Grundy County case with resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony, aggravated fleeing a stop or detention causing physical injury, first-degree burglary, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, first-degree property damage, and armed criminal action. According to a probable cause statement, the case originated when Harrison County Sheriff Trevor Place attempted to initiate a traffic stop involving Frisbie. Authorities allege Frisbie fled, prompting a pursuit that continued into Mercer County. The chase reportedly ended on Egret Lane when Place was unable to negotiate a turn, causing a crash that resulted in serious injuries to the sheriff. Place has since returned to duty. Authorities took Frisbie into custody four days later after a manhunt. Frisbie also remains charged in Mercer County in a separate but related case involving six felony counts. A jury trial in that matter is scheduled to begin Nov. 2, with three days reserved for trial. The Mercer County charges, also connected to the events of Feb. 9, include aggravated fleeing a stop or detention causing physical injury, second-degree assault of a special victim, receiving stolen property, armed criminal action, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. Post Views: Share this: Tweet Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Print (Opens in new window) Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Related Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Shares Shares Sharing Email this article Print this article