Cops Clamp the Cuffs on Nexstar Anchor

Bird and his partner

Word is that police arrested WEHT (Southern Illinois) anchor Joe Bird and his partner, both charged with domestic battery.

According to the police report, the 40 year old Bird was involved in an incident on Saturday.

The report states, “On September 27th, 2025, officers were dispatched to the listed address in reference to a domestic violence in progress. The reporter stated his partner threw him into a wall, and kept trying to take his phone. Officers met the reporter outside, who established he and the other male were currently dating. Officers read both males their Miranda Rights, to which they stated they understood, and spoke to both of them. Officers discovered they both had injuries, and they both stated they put hands on each other. Officers transported both males to VCCC to be booked.”

It does not appear that the Nexstar station has reported on the arrest of their Anchor. His bio remains on the station’s website.