Iroquois County Police Report:

 

On Aug. 23 Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested Myles J. Swets, 24, no town given. According to police reports, Swets was wanted on a Cook County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. Swets was also charged with speeding, driving while license suspended, and possession fo methamphetamines under five grams. Sweet was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later extradited to Cook County

 

On Aug. 16 Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single-vehicle accident on County Road 900 East just north of U.S. 24. According to police reports a vehicle driven by Mary P. Bassett, 21, of Cabery, was a northbound on 900 East. The vehicle swerved left for unknown reasons and entered the west ditch, striking the embankment. There was more than $1,500 in damage and no injuries were reported. A citation was issued for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

On Aug. 20 Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single-vehicle accident on County Road 500 North approximately two-tenths of a mile west of County Road 1400 East. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Zachary M. Shilts, 21, of Paxton as westbound on 500 North. Shilts swerved to avoid a deer and entered the north ditch, causing more than $1,500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

 

Milford Police Report:

 

 Milford Police arrested Richard S. Anderson, 55, of Milford. According to police reports, Anderson was wanted on an Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to land charge. Anderson was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond.

 

Watseka Police Report:

 

Police responded to a call bout an intoxicated person driving a mower down Elm Street at 9:52 p.m. Police later located the mower being driven in a corn field. Arrested was Terry Walwer, 57, Watseka, for criminal damage to property, resisting police and disorderly conduct. He was taken to the county jail.