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Watseka Police Department News 4/30/19

Police responded to a suicidal subject in the 100 block of E. Mulberry at 7:46 am.

An officer observed a male subject in the 200 block of Walnut St. at 8:50 am, he knew to have an outstanding warrant. Arrested was Casey Tucker, 32, Watseka, for an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with battery. He was taken to the County jail.

Police responded to a neighborhood problem in the 800 block of W, North St. at 10:03 am.

Police warned two female subjects for trespassing on railroad property in the 100 block of S. Yount at 1:12 pm.

Police responded to a subject that located a back pack in their bushes while doing yard work in the 600 block of W. North St. at 3:28 pm. The backpack contained a stolen catalytic converter from a recent theft. The bag was placed into property at WPD.

Police responded to a harassment complaint in the 500 block of E. Lincoln at 5:00 pm.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 300 block of E. Ash at 6:07 pm.

Police observed a W/ M walking on the TP&W tracks in the 200 block of E. Walnut at 6:46 pm. Police made contact with John Hedges, 61, Watseka, who was placed into custody for Trespass to Rait Road Property and Posession of a Hypodermic Needle. He was transported to the County Jail.

Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of 5th and Cherry at 8:56 pm. A verbal warning for one headlight was given,

Police responded to the 200 block of S. Second St. at 9:09 pm for Criminal Damage to a Vehicle.

Police responded to found property in the 400 block of E. Walnut at 9:18 pm.

 

Police responded to a neighborhood dispute in the 400 block of N. Market at 10:02 am.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 500 block of E. Grant at 11:57 am.

Police cited Jacob Turak, 28, Watseka, at 3:07 pm for Driving while License Suspended after a vehicle stop in the area of 6th and Mulberry. He posted bond and was released.

Police cited Diana Swaford, 39, Watseka, at 3:25 pm for Driving While License Suspended after a vehicle stop in the area of Seventh and Oak. She posted bond and was released.

Police were called to 1790 E. Walnut at 4:11 pm for a shoplifter. Arrested was Haley Shantz, 18, Watseka, for Retail Theft. She was transported to the County Jail.

Police responded to the 500 block of E. Grant at 5:11 pm for a child custody dispute.

Police conducted a golf cart inspection in the 1100 block of W. Smith St. at 5:49 pm.

a complaint of a barking dog in the 500 block of S. 6th St. at 6:06 pm.


 

Police conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of E. Walnut at 6:54 pm. A verbal warning for a broken taillight was given.

Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of 8th and Cherry St at 8:18 pm. A verbal warning for improper lighting was given.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 500 block of S. 2nd St. at 9:32 pm.

Police responded to a fight in progress in the 600 block of N. Market at 12:31 am. The parties were separated.

04-26-19

Police responded to a verbal altercation in the 200 block of E. Ash at 4:55 pm.

Police responded to a theft call in the 400 block of E. Walnut at 5:07 pm.

Police responded to a suspicious person in the area of 3rd and Walnut at 5:32 pm.

Police responded to a verbal domestic in the 100 block of Lakeview Court at 5:57 pm.

Police responded to two suspicious males in the area of 5th. And Cherry St. at 6:07 pm.

Police responded to an intoxicated subject attempting to start a fight in the 400 block of S. 4th St. at 6:21 pm.

Police responded to a neighborhood dispute in the 500 block of N. 6th St. at 6:38 pm.

Police responded to a lost dog in the area of 6th and Hickory at 7:26 pm.

Police responded to a civil matter in the 800 block of E. Walnut at 7:45 pm.

Police responded to an activated alarm in the 200 block of Ernest Grove PKWY at 7:56 pm.

Police responded to a vehicle complaint in the area of 2nd and Mulberry at 9:32 pm.

04-27-19

Police responded to a Domestic Dispute in the 400 block of E. Oak at 9:51 am.

Police responded to found hypodermic needles in the 400 block of E. Walnut at 10:31 am.

Police responded to an activated alarm in the 200 block of Ernest Grove PKWY at 10:56 am.

Police responded to a 911 open line in the 900 block of Western Ave. at 11:43 am. A child was found playing on the phone.

Police responded to a burglary to an outbuilding in the 700 block of E. Ash at 12:37 pm.

Police responded to a male subject panhandling outside a business in the 400 block of W. Walnut at 3:44 pm.

Police responded to threats by telephone in the 500 block of E. Oak St. at 3:50 pm.

Criminal Damage to a Vehicle in the 700 block of E. Raymond Rd. at 5:58 pm.

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Police responded to a motorists needing assistance in the 1400 block of W. Lafayette at 6:45 pm.

Police responded to a suspicious person in the 800 block of S. Maple at 8:30 pm.

Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of 2nd and Ash at 9:07 pm. A verbal warning was given.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 100 block of S. Brown at 10:21 pm.

04-28-19

Police responded to a subject that had attempted suicide in the 500 block of E. Oak St. at 8:10 am. Subject was transported to IMH.

Police responded to the 100 block of Lakeview Ct. for a subject needing a Mental Evaluation. Subject was transported to IMH.

Police responded to Criminal Damage to Property in the 100 block of S. Brown at 9:40 am.

Police responded to an accident in the 300 block of W. Walnut at 10:50 am. According to reports a 2006 Buick operated by Courtney Kramer-Mckinny, Watseka, rear-ended a 2013 Jeep operated by David Smalley, Watseka. Damage was in excess of $1500.00 dollars no citations or injuries reported.

 

 
 


Police responded to a possible water main break in the 900 block of Western Ave. at 12:09 pm. A subject down the block was found to be draining their pool.

Police responded to a dog running at large in the area of 8th and Cherry at 12:30 pm.

Police responded to a suspicious person in the 600 block of E. Walnut at 12:43 pm.

An officer observed Heather Brewer, 22, Watseka, walking in the area of 2nd and Oak at 11:25 am and knew her to have an outstanding warrant. Brewer was placed into custody on an outstanding Ford County Warrant charging her with FTA for traffic offenses. She was taken to the County Jail.

Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 100 block of Lakeview Ct. at 1:37 pm.

An Officer observed Mindi Parsons, 28, Watseka, in the 200 block of E. Hickory and knew her to have an outstanding warrant at 3:10 pm. Parsons was placed into custody for an outstanding Kankakee County Warrant charging her with FTA for Leaving the Scene of an Accident. She was transported to the County Jail.

Police responded to the 800 block of W. Franklin for a Theft at 3:28 pm.

Police responded to Harassment by Telephone in the 500 block of N. 2nd St. at 4:07 pm.

Police responded to a suspicious vehicle in the 400 block of E. Walnut at 4:51 pm.

Police responded to a public assist in the 1000 block of W. Newell at 4:51 pm.

Police responded to a stolen bike in the 500 block of E. Mulberry at 5:30 pm.

Police responded to a loose dog in the 500 block of N 3rd at 5:31 pm.

a theft in the 800 block of West Franklin at 6:00 p

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