ANNA, Ill. -- The Union County State's Attorney's Office in Illinois announced the arrest of a Southern Illinois man who has been charged with first-degree murder.

According to a news release from the office, Jessie L. Bell, 34, of Anna, Ill., was taken into custody Saturday afternoon and charged with the murder of James. H. Morrison, 46, also of Anna.

Anna Police were called to a Douglas Street residence about 3 a.m. Saturday and found Morrison on the ground outside. He was later pronounced dead at Union County Hospital, the news release said.

The case is being investigation by the Anna Police Department and Union County Coroner's Office with assistance from the Illinois State Police in Johnson County.

Bell is in custody of the Union County Sheriff and is being held without bail.

Pertinent address:

Anna, Ill.