On January 4, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Lorenzo C. Harris, age 53, of Watseka. According to police reports, Harris was wanted on an Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. Harris was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond.
On January 5, 2022, Megan Bosley, age 39, of Sheldon turned herself in to the Iroquois County Jail to serve a sentence for aggravated DUI.
On January 5, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Roscoe S. Durflinger, age 33, of Gilman. According to police reports, Durflinger was wanted on a Kankakee County warrant. Durflinger was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.
On January 6, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police arrested Marcia M. Bridges, age 49, of Milford. According to police reports, Bridges was wanted on a Williamson County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. Bridges was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she remains in lieu of bond.
On January 8, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Michael L. Bailey, age 42 of Danville. According to police reports, Bailey was wanted on an Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on an endangering the life and health of a child charge. Bailey was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.
On December 31, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle accident on County Rd 600 N approx. 1/2 mile west of County Rd 1100 E. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Jonathan D. Kendrich, age 24, of Melvin was traveling east on 600 N. Kendrich stated that a westbound vehicle entered his lane, causing him to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision. Kendrich entered the south ditch and struck the embankment causing over $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
On January 3, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a car vs. deer accident that occurred on County Rd 2000 E near County Rd 700 N. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Donna L. Hiltz, age 59, of rural Milford was northbound on 2000 E when a deer entered the roadway. Hiltz was unable to avoid the deer, striking it and causing over $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
On January 5, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle accident that occurred on County Rd 2200 E approx. 1/4 mile south of US Hwy 52. According to police reports, a tractor-trailer being driven by Terry A. Weber, age 37, of Oswego was traveling north on 2200 E when a large gust of wind caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The semi entered the west ditch, striking a utility pole and then jackknifed back across the roadway. There was over $1500 in damage to the vehicle and utility pole. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
On January 6, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of W. 2nd St. and County Rd 600 E in Gilman. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Maranda M. Meyers, age 22, of Racine, WI was traveling west on W. 2nd St. Meyers was unable to stop at the intersection due to icy road conditions and entered the west ditch, striking the embankment causing over $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
On January 6, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a car vs. deer accident that occurred on County Rd 1400 N approx. an 1/8th mile east of County Rd 800 E. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Joseph A. Tyszezenko, age 32, of Clifton was traveling west on 1400 N when a deer entered the roadway. Tyszezenko was unable to avoid the deer, striking it and causing over $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
On January 8, 2022, Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a car vs. deer accident that occurred on County Rd 1980 E approx. ¼ mile south of County Rd 1400 N, According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Seth C. Johnson, age 29, of rural Watseka was northbound on 1980 E when a deer entered the roadway. Johnson was unable to avoid the deer, striking it and causing over $1500 in damage. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
