Accidents:
On February 26, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a single vehicle accident on County Rd 2400 F approx. one-tenth of a mile north of County Rd 000 N. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Kenneth N. Boucher, age 26, of Hoopeston was northbound on 2400 E. The vehicle lost control on the ice-covered roadway and entered the east ditch, striking a guardrail. There was over $1,500 in damage to the vehicle and an unknown amount to the guardrail and posts. No injuries were reported an no citations were issued.
On February 26, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle accident on Roosevelt St. just west of Blue Spruce St. in Onarga. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Michael A. Madewell, age 27, of Onarga was eastbound on Roosevelt. The vehicle lost control on the ice-covered roadway and slid off the roadway, striking a utility pole on the north side. There was over $1,500 in damage to the vehicle and Ameren responded to the utility pole damage. No injuries were reported an no citations were issued.
On February 27, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigate a car vs. deer accident on County Rd 1400 N approx. four tenths of a mile west of County Rd 1000 E. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Ricky L. Grosvenor Sr., age 56, of Woodland was westbound on 1400 N when a deer entered the roadway. Grosvenor was unable to avoid the deer, striking it and causing between $500 and $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
On February 28th, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle accident on County Rd 1400 N approx. seven-tenths of a mile west of St. Rt. 49. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Sandra Fink, age 86, of Onarga was eastbound on 1400 N. For unknown reasons, the vehicle entered the north ditch and the open field. The vehicle then drove back onto the roadway and entered the south ditch and struck a culvert. The driver was transported to IMH with minor suspected injuries. There was over $1,500 in damage to the vehicle and no citations were issued.
Arrests:
On February 24, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested Randy J. Rabe, age 57, of Danforth. According to police reports, Rabe was charged with improper lighting, driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of alcohol with a breath alcohol concentration over .08 Rabe was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released.
On February 26, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Daniel J. White, age 37, of Lowell, Indiana. According to police reports, White was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with failure to appear for criminal damage to property $10,000 to $100,000. White was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.
