On Aug. 22, at 12:16 a.m., Watseka Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Third Street. According to police reports, Merideth L. Irwin, 31, of Milford, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance. Additionally, Irwin was issued a state citation for having a suspended registration. Irwin was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.
On Aug. 24, at 12:20 p.m., Watseka Police conducted a park check in the 100 block of West Fleming Street. According to police reports, Billy J. Stevens, 46, of Watseka, was arrested for sex offender in public park and possession of drug paraphernalia. Stevens was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.
On Aug. 30, at 9:24 a.m., Watseka Police were dispatched to the 500 block of East Walnut Street for a domestic battery. According to police reports, Caleb M. Roberts, 24, of Watseka, was arrested for domestic battery and obstructing justice. Additionally, Faith N. Penley, 22, of Watseka, was also arrested for aggravated domestic battery, obstructing justice and resisting arrest. Both Roberts and Penley were transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.
On Aug. 31, at 9:12 a.m., Watseka Police were dispatched to the 600 block of East Mulberry Street for a domestic battery. According to police reports, Noah D. Blanchette, 36, of Watseka, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery. Blanchette was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.
On Sept. 2, at 1:19 a.m., Watseka Police were dispatched to the 500 block of West Washington Street for a disturbance. According to reports, Jennifer D. Roberts, 47, of Watseka, was arrested for battery. Roberts was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.