Carroll County, IL – As the four-year anniversary of the disappearance of Melissa A. Trumpy approaches, local and state investigators say they remain determined to find answers in the ongoing case that has gripped northwestern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation into Trumpy’s disappearance began on October 27, 2021, after her boyfriend, Derek S. Hammer, was taken into custody on outstanding Wisconsin warrants. Trumpy, who lived in Monticello, Wisconsin, was last believed to have been in Shannon, Illinois. Her vehicle was later discovered on Bolton Road in Stephenson County.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains active, with multiple searches and new warrants executed as recently as this week. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and several county and state agencies across Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, and Tennessee continue to assist in the multi-jurisdictional investigation.
Officials urge anyone with information about Trumpy’s disappearance—or who witnessed suspicious activity on the night of October 26 or early October 27, 2021—to contact Carroll County Crime Stoppers or the Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Tips may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest could result in a reward.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
