Accidents
On February 18th , 2019, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Co. Rd. 600 E, and west 2nd St in Gilman. According to police reports, a vehicle driven by Josefina Santoyo, age 51, of Onarga, was traveling west on west 2nd St. when he was unable to stop at the intersection of 600 E. due to the ice covered roadway. Santoyo proceeded through the intersection and into the west ditch, Santoyo was cited for no valid driver's license. No injuries were reported.
On February 17th, 2019, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a single vehicle accident on Co.
Rd- 2500 E. near 1900 N. According to police reports, a vehicle driven by Bayly R, Mabis, age 18, of Donovan, was traveling north on 2500 E. Mabis lost control of his vehicle on the snow and ice covered roadway and struck a guardrail causing over $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.
On February 17th, 2019, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a single vehicle accident on Co. Rd. 2800 N. near Co. Rd. 700 E. According to police reports, a vehicle driven by Jacob J. Pluth, age 19, of Shorewood IL, was traveling north on 700 E. when he lost control on the snow and ice covered roadway. Pluth's vehicle left the roadway and struck a road sign before striking a pile of dirt in the ditch, No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued.
Arrests
On February 20th, 2019, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested James E. Koch, age 51 , of Sheldon. According to police reports, Koch was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle, theft over $500, and criminat trespass to a motor vehicle. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.
On February 20th, 2019, Ashkum / Clifton Police arrested Joel Rodriguez, age 28, of Ashkum,
According to police reports, Rodriguez was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with 2 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jai! where he posted the required bond and was released.
On February 20th, 2019, Gilman Police arrested Terry L. Blair, age 24, of Gilman. According to police reports, Blair was wanted on an outstanding Livingston County warrant charging him with failure to appear for criminal damage to property, and criminal trespass to property. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he awaits extradition back to Livingston County.
