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Watseka Police Department News 12/1/2020

Watseka Police responded to an accident in the 900 block of South Fourth St. at 3:07 a.m. on Nov. 28. According to police reports, a 2017 Ford operated by Debbie Taylor, Milford, was entering town from 1700 N. and missed the curb at Legion Park leaving the roadway. Damage was estimated at over $1500. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

 

 

 

Watseka Police responded to an accident in the 300 block of E. Cherry Street at 7:19 p.m. on Nov. 28. According to police reports, a 2012 Chevy owned by Bautista Esquivel, Watseka, was legal parked when it was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. A neighbor advised a silver Pontiac Grand AM had struck the vehicle then fled but she was unable to get the license number. Damage was estimated at over $1500 and the accident is still under investigation.

 

 Watseka Police arrested Jacob DeYoung, 32, Bradley on Nov. 26. DeYoung was arrested after Watseka Police responded to a male subject that had been caught in another person's vehicle in the 800 block of E. Locust at 4:02 a.m. After being given a description of the subject by the victim, police were able to locate him in the area of Grant and 10th Street. DeYoung admitted to police that he had been in the vehicle. While questioning DeYoung, police also determined that the bike he was riding was stolen and he was found to be wanted on an outstanding Kankakee County warrant. He was placed into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle, theft under $300 and held on the Kankakee County warrant for domestic battery.

 

Watseka Police arrested Michael McGary, 34, Watseka on Nov. 27. McGary was arrested after Watseka Police responded to an accident in the 200 block of West Fleming at 6:03 p.m. According to reports, a 2017 Ford, operated by McGary, was westbound on Fleming when he struck a parked 2012 Chrysler owned by Scott Deneau, also of Watseka. Witnesses at the scene then observed McGary flee to his residence and conceal a bag inside a grill. After questioning McGary, the bag was located and contained over 300 grams of cannabis, packaging materials and paraphernalia. McGary was placed into custody and charged with possession of cannabis over 300 grams and possession of cannabis with intent to deliver. McGary was transported to the Iroquois County Jail. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at over $1500.

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