On April 24 at 1:43 am Watseka Police conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of W Walnut Street on an orange Jeep for driving without lights when required. Patrick F. Short, 23 of Watseka, was arrested for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Possession of Cannabis over 30 grams, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Short was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.

On April 26th, 2025, at approximately 7:50 pm Watseka Police conducted a traffic stop at E Elm Street/N Boughton Street on a red Dodge utility for speeding. Brittney A. Schultz, 29 of Milford was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Schultz also issued two state citations for No Valid Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Schutlz was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.