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Watseka Police Department News 4/19/19

Watseka Police assisted the Illinois Department of corrections in trying to locate a parolee at 7:47 A.M. on 04-16-18.

Watseka Police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 700 block of W Walnut at 10:06 A.M. on 04-16-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of theft in the 200 block of N Market at 12:08 P.M. on 04-16-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of a reckless driver on Rt 1 at 1:13 P.M. on 04-16-19.

Watseka Police responded to an ordinance violation in the 900 block of E Locust at 1:17 P.M. on 04-16-19.

Watseka Police arrested Ashley R Collins, 22 Watseka after they received a report of retail theft in the 1700 block of E Walnut. Police located the vehicle Collins was in after leaving the store and made a traffic stop on it. During the stop Police located items that were reportedly taken from the store. Collins was charged with retail theft. Collins was transported to the Iroquois County jail.

Watseka Police responded to a report of identity theft in the 1500 block of E Walnut at 3:59 P.M. on 04-16-19.

Watseka Police responded to a juvenile problem in the 100 block of N Second at 8:47 P.M. on 04-16-19.

Watseka Police responded to a domestic in the 200 block of N Fourth at 7:10 A.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a domestic in the 200 block of N Fourth at 7:30 A.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police arrested Derek K Kaufman, 25 Watseka in the 700 block of W Walnut at 8:50 A.M. on 04-17-19. Kaufman was charged with Possession of a

 

hypodermic needle and Possession of drug equipment. Kaufman posted bond and was released.

Watseka Police ticketed Shannon M Neuberg, 47 Watseka at 11:46 A.M. on 04-1719. Neuberg was charged with no valid driver's license. Neuberg posted bond and was released.

Watseka Police responded to a report of burglary in the 200 block of W Locust at 12:43 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of burglary in the 400 block of N Fourth at 12:56 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of E Oak at 2:45 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a neighborhood dispute in the 400 block of N Third at 3:09 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 100 block of S Eighth at 3:11 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police assisted the Iroquois County Sheriff's Department regarding a theft case at 4:24 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of theft in the 800 block of W Newell at 5:01 P.M. On 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of an intoxicated person in the 1100 block of E Walnut at 6:09 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of child pornography in the 500 block of E Hickory at 10:07 P.M. on 04-17-19.

Watseka Police responded to a report of a vehicle taken without permission in the 600 block of N Market at 12:35 A.M. on 04-18-19.

 

Watseka Police arrested two subjects in the 600 block of W Pleasant at 3:34 A.M. on 04-18-19. According to Police reports, an officer saw two male subjects running the area, and witnessed them drop a duffel bag. During the search for the individuals, Police located a third subject inside of a vehicle. Police, assisted by the Iroquois County Sheriff's Department were able to locate one of the

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subjects that had ran. Upon inspection of the bag, Police learned that the subjects had cut at least 2 catalytic converters off of vehicles. Arrested were Larry J Smith, 41 Kankakee and Florence D Vaden, 36 Richton Park. Smith and Vaden were both charged with theft over $500, Possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools. Police still have not located the vehicles in which the catalytic converters. Anyone having information on the thefts are asked to call

432-6822.

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