Jackson County sheriff's deputies rescued a man and woman who were lost in southern Illinois' Little Grand Canyon.

David and Steffie Garmon, of Greenville, Illinois became lost around 5 p.m. Monday after wandering off the main trail.

They called the Jackson County Sheriff's Department asking for help. About an hour later, deputies located the couple on top of a heavily wooded ridge within the canyon. They were not hurt.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department reminds everyone using the main hiking trail in the Little Grand Canyon to remain on the trail at all times.

Venturing off the main hiking trail can be dangerous and can often lead to confusion, making it hard to find your way back.

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JACKSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Illinois' homeland security officials recently launched an initiative to help shape the state's homeland security preparedness and response policies into the next decade.

As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to public safety and the state's observance of National Preparedness Month, the IEMA announced they will launch a statewide, grass-root effort to engage residents and organizations in development of the state's strategy for dealing with current and emerging threats and risks and response to disasters.

“Ten years after the tragic events of 9/11, Illinois’ homeland security program is recognized as one of the best in the nation, and we’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished thus far,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken, who also serves as the state’s Homeland Security Advisor. “But the terrorist threat in ever-evolving and our program must continue to rise to meet those challenges.

A former sheriff's deputy from the Williamson County Sheriff's Department was arrested Thursday after an investigation revealed that the officer allegedly confiscated cannabis evidence from task force seizures.

Caleb Craft, 27, is charged with theft over $500, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and official misconduct.

Police say Craft's mother, Wendy Craft, was arrested.  She is charged with possession of cannabis between 30 to 500 grams, according to jail records.

The crimes were allegedly committed on Aug. 31.

According to court paperwork, Craft is accused of removing 120 grams of cannabis for his own personal use that he was supposed to deliver to the offices of the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group (SIEG).

Craft was a Williamson County sheriff's deputy who was assigned to the SIEG.