On February 16, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested Justin J. Nixon, age 30, of Heidelberg, Miss. According to police reports, Nixon was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a stolen firearm Nixon was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail.

 

On Feb. 18, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested Jake E. Baumgartner, 30, of Milford. According to police reports, Baumgartner was wanted on a Kankakee County warrant for driving while license revoked. Baumgartner was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond. he posted the required bond and was released.

 

On Feb. 19, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a two-vehicle accident on County Rd 1000 N at the intersection of County Rd 1800 E. According to police reports, a vehicle driven by John J. Reynolds, 52, of Park Forest, was southbound on 1800 E. A vehicle driven by Mitchell J. Hurliman, 37, of rural Cissna Park, was eastbound on 1000 N. Reynolds failed to yield the right of way to Hurliman, causing a collision in the intersection. Both vehicles sustained over $1,500 in damage. Minor injuries were suspected and Reynolds was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Milford EMS also responded to the scene and transported Reynolds to Hoopeston’s hospital.

 

On Feb. 20, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a car vs. deer accident on County Rd 1950 approximately an eighth of a mile east of County Rd 1950 E. According to police reports, a vehicle driven by Clayton F. Cahoe, 29, of Hoopeston, was traveling west on 1950 N when a deer entered the roadway. Cahoe was unable to avoid the deer, striking it and causing over $1,500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

 

On Feb. 21, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested Cooper H. Spiese, 23, of rural Milford. According to reports, Spiese was charged with possession of ammunition with a revoked FOID and violation of an order of protection. Spiese was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where he remained in lieu of bond.