Watseka Police arrested Haley Strong, 27, Watseka, in the 200 block of W. Walnut at 3:34 p.m. on Oct. 16. Strong was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging her with possession of methamphetamine less than five grams. After her arrest, she was found to be in possession of hypodermic needles as well. She was taken to the county jail. 

Watseka Police investigated an accident in the 400 block of N. Veterans Parkway at 4:41 p.m. on Oct. 16. According to police reports, Walter Wigley, Charleston, Ind., was entering his 2009 Chevy when the wind caught his door and it struck a parked 2014 Chevy owned by Brian Anderson of Milford. Damage was estimated at over $1,500. No citations or injuries were reported. 

Watseka Police investigated an accident at the S. Second St. railroad crossing at 2:07 p.m. on Oct. 17. According to reports,, a 2001 Ford operated by Henry Pavlak, Watseka, attempted to stop for the lowered crossing gate but an object had rolled behind the brake pedal, forcing him to drive through the gate to avoid the oncoming train. Damage was estimated at over $1,500. No injuries or citations were reported.