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WIQI News Archives for 2018-06

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/28/18

On June 28th, 2018, Milford Police arrested Jacob P. Johnson, age 34, of Cissna Park, IL. According to police reports, Johnson was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear for forgery. Johnson was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

 

On June 28th, 2018, Gilman Police arrested David N, Kraft, age 19, of Gilman, IL. According to police reports, Kraft was charged with theft under $500. Kraft was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

 

On June 28th , 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Carnell L. Dougherty, age 19, of Waukegan, IL. According to police reports, Dougherty was wanted on an outstanding Lake County warrant and also charge driving while license suspended and possession of cannabis. Dougherty was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

Illinois State Police District 21 is reporting the arrest of Richard J. Coatney, 57, of St. Anne and Rachel C. Harms, 22, of Crestwood for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

 
On June 26, 2018 at approximately 8:21 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was dispatched to a reckless driver on Route 17 eastbound at 5500 E. Road in Kankakee County.  A Kankakee County Deputy observed the vehicle traveling all over the roadway.   The vehicle was stopped and the trooper spoke with the driver, Richard Coatney.  Coatney showed signs of alcohol impairment.  Coatney was placed under arrest and transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.  Coatney was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and issued citations for improper lane usage and expired driver’s license. 
 
On June 27, 2018 at approximately 9:37 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was on patrol in Kankakee County.  The trooper observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit, swerving all over the roadway, fail to yield to a stranded vehicle on the shoulder, and fail to signal when required.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Rachel Harms.  Harms showed signs of alcohol impairment.  Harms was placed under arrest and transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.  Harms was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Harms was also issued citations for improper lane usage, speeding, improper passing of a stranded vehicle, failure to signal when changing lanes, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/26/18

On June 26th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested William E. Spence Il, age 36, of Ashkum, IL, According to police reports, Spence was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County Warrant charging him with failure to appear for failure to return from furlough. Spence was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond-

On June 26th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Jennifer L. Wasner, age 35, of Martinton, IL, According to police reports, Wasner was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County Warrant charging her with failure to appear for deceptive practice. Wasner was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she remains in lieu of bond.

On June 26th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police returned from Kankakee County Jail with Eric J.Madding, age 41, of Wilmington, IL. According to police reports, Madding was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County Warrant charging him with writ of body. Madding was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond,

On June 26th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Jason A. Woods, age 44, of Cissna Park, IL. According to police reports, Woods was wanted on an outstanding Vermilion County Warrant charging him with failure to appear for driving while license is suspended. Woods was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond-

On June 26th, 2018, Wikki D, Franklin, age 42, of Dalton, IL. turned herself in to the Iroquois County Jail. Franklin was wanted on an outstanding Effingham County warrant for failure to appear for driving while license is suspended. Franklin later posted bond and was released.

On June 26th , 2018, Gilman Police arrested Scott P, Shreffler, age 48, of Gilman, JL. According to police reports, Shreffler was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County Warrant charging him with failure to appear for bad checks. Shreffler was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

On June 26th, 2018, Milford Police arrested Timmy J. Deaton, age 36, of Milford,lL. According to police reports, Deaton was wanted on an outstanding Kankakee County Warrant charging him with retail theft and possession of methamphetamine. Deaton was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

On June 23rd , 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a two vehicle accident on Co. Rd, 1400 E. and Co. Rd- 400 N, According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Dennis L. Walder, age 68, of Cissna Park was traveling eastbound on Co. Rd. 400 N when it came to a stop at the intersection with Co. Rd. 1400 E. Walder proceeded into the intersection where a vehicle being driven by seventeen year old male was northbound on Co. Rd 1400E. The seventeen year old male tried to avoid Walder but struck Walded$ vehicle. Both parties were transported to Carle Hospital to be treated for injuries and both vehicles sustained over $1500 in damages- Walder was issued a citation for failure to yield at an intersection.

On June 23rd, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a single vehicle car deer accident on

Co. Rd. 100 N. near Co. Rd. 2900 E. According to police reports, a vehicle being driven by Mayte Montes, age 19, of Danville, IL. was traveling eastbound on Co. Rd. 100 N when a deer ran into the roadway, Montes struck the deer causing over $1500 in damages. No injuries were reported and no citatjons were issued,

 

 

ISP DUI Arrests

ASHKUM, IL- Illinois State Police (ISP) District 21 is reporting the arrest of Ashley D.

Rounds, 32, of Thawville; Alan B. Nottke, 35, of Kankakee; Christopher M. Brown, 34, of Cedar Lake, IN; Janice M. Moore, 52, of Terre Haute, IN; and Judith A. LaFond, 54, of Kankakee all for Driving Under the Influence.

 


On June 21, 2018 at approximately 12:28 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was on patrol in Iroquois County.  The trooper observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of I-57 and Route 54.  The trooper stopped the vehicle a spoke with the driver, Ashley Rounds.  Rounds’ 10 year old son was in the vehicle.  Rounds showed signs of alcohol impairment.  Rounds was placed under arrest and transported to the Iroquois County Jail for processing.  Rounds’ 10 year old son was released to a family member.  Rounds was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Child Endangerment.  Rounds was also issued a citation for failure to stop at a stop sign.  

 

 

On June 22, 2018 at approximately 11:18 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was on patrol in Kankakee County.   The trooper observed a vehicle with no headlights activated on Station St. at Washington Ave.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Alan Nottke.  Nottke showed signs of drug impairment.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a loaded firearm and 9.7 grams of Methamphetamine.  Nottke was placed under arrest and transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.  Nottke was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver.  Nottke was also issued citations for improper lighting and operating uninsured motor vehicle.

 

On June 24, 2018 at approximately 7:14 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was on patrol in Iroquois County.  The trooper observed a truck tractor semi-trailer run off the roadway to right several times on I-57 southbound at milepost 292.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Christopher Brown.  Brown showed signs of drug impairment.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several hypodermic syringes and other drug paraphernalia.  Brown was placed under arrest and transported to the Iroquois County jail for processing.  Brown was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Possession of Hypodermic Syringes.  Brown was also issued citations for improper lane usage, and possession of drug paraphernalia.  

 

On June 24, 2018 at approximately 7:21 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Route 17 at 17000 W. Road in Kankakee County.  The driver was transported to Riverside Hospital with minor injuries.  The trooper arrived at the hospital and spoke with the driver, Janice Moore.  Moore showed signs of alcohol impairment.  After being released from the hospital, Moore was placed under arrest and transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.  Moore was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and issued citations for improper lane usage and illegal transportation of open alcohol.

 

On June 24, 2018 at approximately 10:47 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was on patrol in Kankakee County.  The trooper observed a vehicle weaving all over the roadway on Washington Ave. at Jeffery St. in Kankakee.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver Judith Lafond.  Lafond showed signs of alcohol impairment.  Lafond was placed under arrest and transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.  Lafond was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  Lafond was issued citations for driving while license suspended, improper lane usage, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. 

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/24/18

 

On June 22nd, 2018) Milford Police arrested Ricardo Espinoza Jr, age 37, of Milford. According to police reports, Espinoza was charged with battery and resisting arrest after police were called to a disturbance in the 100 block of South New St. in Milford. Espinoza was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released.

 

On June 24th, 2018, Milford Police arrested Andrew D Stichnoth, age 27, of Watseka. According to police reports, Stichnoth was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released,

 

On June 24th, 2018, Sheldon Police arrested Brandon J, Wood, age 34. According to police reports, wood was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois 'County Warrant charging him with failure to appear for driving while license revoked. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

Fatal Car Accident in Kankakee County

 

 

 

 

WHAT:

 

 

Fatal Crash

WHERE:

 

 

I-57 Northbound at Milepost 313 (Kankakee County)

WHEN:

 

 

Thursday, June 21, 2018, 1:06 p.m.

VEHICLE:

 

Unit One   2015 Mitsubishi Hatchback

             

 

Unit Two:  2012 Kenworth Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer

             

 

                                                                                                 

DRIVER:

 

Unit One:  Jamie Corsaro, 42, Peotone

             

 

Unit Two:  Edward E. Hesterberg Sr., 77, Gifford

 

PRELIMINARY:          Preliminary investigation has indicated the Mitsubishi was traveling

northbound on I-57 at milepost 313 in the left lane.  The Semi was traveling at the same location in the right lane.  The driver of the Mitsubishi lost control of the vehicle and struck the right guard rail.  The Mitsubishi then re-entered the roadway and crossed both northbound lanes striking the left guard rail.  The Mitsubishi then re-entered the roadway again, into the path of the Semi.  The Semi struck the Mitsubishi.  The driver of the Mitsubishi was transported to St. Mary’s  Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.  

 

 

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/21/18

On June 21 st, 2018, Elizabeth M. Tiffany, age 47, of Watseka, IL. turned herself into Iroquois County Jail for an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on contempt of court. Elizabeth later posted bond and was released.

Watseka Police Department News 6/20/18

Police investigated an accident which occurred on Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 3:40 P.M. in the Walmart parking lot. Aiden T. Caposieno, 18 of Donovan was pulling from a parking space, when he struck a vehicle driven by Judith A. Yergler, 56 of Crescent that was driving through the parking lot, No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

 

 Police investigated an accident which occurred on Wednesday June 20, 2018 at 10:45 A.M. in the Riverside Medical parking lot, Kristin G. Carson, 37 of Herscher was pulling from a parking space, when she struck a vehicle driven by Becky L. Pries, 38 of Woodland that was driving through the parking lot. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

 

 Police Investigated an accident which occurred on Wednesday June 20, 2018 at 11:55 A,M, in the 100 block of N. 8th Street, A vehicle driven by Ricardo R. Ortiz, 32 of Plainfield was pulling into a parking lot, when he struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle owned by Accel Entertainment of Lemont. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/20/18

On June 19th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Eric P. Moore, age 27, of Martinton, IL, According to police reports, Moore was charged with criminal damage to property over $500, burglary, and theft over $500. Moore was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

 

 

On June 19th, 2018, Gilman Police arrested Michael T. Collins, age 46, of Gilman, IL. According to Police reports, Collins was charged with domestic battery. Collins was transported to Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

Watseka Police Department News 6/19/18

  1. Police investigated a hit and accident which occurred on Friday June 15,

2018 at 11:45 A.M. in the Big R parking lot. Lawrence A, Godbold, 67 of Watseka was ticketed for Failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle, which belonged to Timothy A. Miller of Onarga. Godbold was given a notjce to appear.

  1. Pollce investigated an accident which occurred on Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 1:03 P.M. at the Rt. 1 and Rt. 24 west Junction, A vehicle driven by Lorene E, Brown, 68 of Onarga was west bound on Rt. 24 when a vehicle driven by Shirley M, McCullough 86 of Watseka was southbound on Rt. 1. According to witnesses McCullough disobeyed the red light and struck the side of Brown's vehicle as it passed through the intersection, No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
  2. Justin E, Morgan, 25 of Mishawaka, IN was ticketed on Frlday June 15, 2018 at 5:59 P.M. for Speeding on N. Jefferson St. near W. Washington Street. He posted bond and was released.
  3. At the conclusion of an investigation into property that occurred in the 100 block of W. Juanita Av., Daren E. Carter, 44 of Watseka was arrested on Thursday June 17, 2018 at 9:30 P.M. in the 800 block of S. 3 rd St. for Criminal damage to property. He posted bond and was released,
  4. Scott J. Baker, 46 of Watseka was arrested on Thursday June 14, 2018 at 11:13 P.M. in the 100 block of S. 2nd St. for Pedestrian under the influence, after an Officer saw him staggering into the roadway. He was transported to ICSD jail where he later posted bond and was released.
  5. Donald E. Madison, 39 of Watseka was arrested on Friday June 15, 2018 at 7:31 P.M. on an Iroquois County warrant charging him with FTA— Criminal trespass to residence. He was arrested after an Officer recognized him walking on E. Oak St. near N. 8th St, and was aware of a active warrant. He was transported to ICSD Jail where he remains in custody,
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  7. Shannon M. Neuberg (Tiffany), 46 of Watseka was arrested on Sunday June 17, 2018 at 9:15 A.M. in the 300 block of W, Victory st. for Domestic Battery, after Police were dispatched to a residence there for a disturbance. She was transported to ICSD jail where she remains in custody.

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/18/18

On June 15th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested Nicholas J. Davis, age 29, of Sheldon. According to police reports, Davis was wanted on an outstanding Lawrence County Missouri warrant, He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains awaiting extradition back to Lawrence County.

 
   


On June 15th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Thomas C. Wilson, age 54, of Donovan. According to police reports, Wilson was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with violation of an order of protection, Wilson was aware of his warrant and turned himself into the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released.

Car Crash Claims the Life of Husband and Wife from Watseka.

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police 

District 21

 

 

 

WHAT:             

 

Fatal Crash

WHERE:          

 

Route 24 @ Oppyville Rd, Watseka (Iroquois County)

WHEN:             

 

Sunday, June 17, 2018, 2:14 p.m.

VEHICLE:        

Unit One:  2016 Red Chrysler Town and Country

                         

Unit Two:  2015 Tan Chevrolet Silverado 3500

                         

                                                                                                 

DRIVER:          

Unit One:  John R. Dowling, 84, Watseka (Deceased)

                         

 

Unit Two:  Dennis A. Olp, 56, Desert Hills, AZ

PASSENGERS:

Unit One:  Reta A. Dowling, 84, Watseka (Deceased)

    

Unit Two:  Diana Lynne Olp, 56, Knox, IN

PRELIMINARY: 

Preliminary investigation has indicated the Chrysler was traveling eastbound on US 24 near Oppyville Road as the Chevrolet was traveling westbound at the same location. The Chrysler entered the westbound lane of traffic which resulted in a head-on collision with the Chevrolet. The driver of the Chrysler was pronounced deceased on scene by the Iroquois County Coroner. The front seat passenger of the Chrysler and both occupants of the Chevrolet were transported to Iroquois Memorial Hospital. The occupants of the Chevrolet were later transported to Carle Hospital in Champaign with non-life threatening injuries.  The passenger of the Chrysler was air lifted to Carle Hospital in Champaign where she later passed away.  

 

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/14/18

On June 14th , 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Anita Ponton, age 27, of Clifton, IL. According to police reports, Ponton was charged with possession of a narcotic instrument and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ponton was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she remains in lieu of bond.

 

On June 14th 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Kathleen L. Powell, age 21, of Ashkum, IL. According to police reports, Powell was charged with theft. Powell was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she remains in lieu of bond.

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 21 is reporting the arrest of Cedric D. Taylor Jr., 27, of Chicago for Possession of Cannabis Over 30 Grams.

On June 13, 2018 at approximately 11:13 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was on patrol in Iroquois County.  The trooper observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit on I-57 southbound at milepost 279.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and spoke with the occupants.  A subsequent search of vehicle revealed 114.5 grams of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.  The passenger, Cedric Taylor Jr., was placed under arrest and transported to the Iroquois County Jail for processing.  Taylor was charged with Possession of Cannabis Over 30 Grams, Delivery of Cannabis Over 30 Grams and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Two Charged in Kankakee County with Drugs and Gun

On Thursday, June 07, 2018, at approximately 11:06 p.m., KAMEG agents arrested Rodney K. Allen, age 26, of Kankakee, IL, and Brandon D. Adams, age 24, of Kankakee, IL. Allen and Adams were occupants in a vehicle stopped at the intersection of E Risser St / S Albert St, Kankakee, IL, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 4.5 grams of suspected ecstasy, 13.8 grams of suspected cannabis, .7 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and a semi-automatic handgun.

Allen was charged with driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Adams was charged with armed violence, possession of a weapon by felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Allen and Adams were transported to and detained at the Jerome Combs Detention Center.

Watseka Police Department News 6/12/18

Candace Pinkstaff, 21 of Bridgeport IL was involved in a traffic accident in the 500 block of S. 3 rd St. on Tuesday. She was issued citations for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid driver's license. No injuries were reported. She posted bond and was released.

Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency Plans Local Meeting

The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to update the county-wide natural hazard mitigation plan. The purpose of this five year plan is to identify the natural hazards communities are susceptible, how vulnerable the population and infrastructure is to said hazards, and then identify strategies to lessen the severity of those hazards. This is a collaborative effort, and municipalities that would like to participate in the plan should send representatives to the planning meetings. Public participation is also encouraged. 
 
The next meeting will be at the Crescent City Community Center located on the corner of Main Street and S. Colfax Street on the 21st June 2018, at 7 P.M. Municipalities or other entities that will be sending representatives are asked to RSVP to Iroquois County EMA at (815) 432-6997. General public participants do not need to register. 
 
 

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/10/18

On June 9th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested Micah M. Redeckec, age 22, of Watseka. According to police reports, Redecker was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond

 

On June 9th , 2018, Sheldon Police arrested Nicholas J, Davis, age 29, of Sheldon. According to police reports, Davis was charged with aggravated domestic batteryv He was transported to the Iroquois County Jai( where he remains in lieu of bond-

 

On June 8th , 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Brian D, Walwer, age 34, of Woodland According to police reports, Walwer was charged with driving while license revoked and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released.

 

On June 8th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Michael A. Dou, age 36, of Bradley, According to police reports, Dou was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with forgery. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released.

Watseka Police Department News

  1. Jammie M, Gale (Rodgers), 36 of Watseka was arrested on Wednesday June 6, 2018 at 6:31 P.M. for Retail theft from Walmart, She was transported to ICSD jail where she later posted bond and was released.
  2. Kylie M. Schwartz, 23 of Wellington was arrested on Wednesday April 6, 2018 at 7:27 P.M. for Retail theft from Walmart, She was transported to ICSD jail where she later posted bond and was released.
  3. James R, Huckleby, 51 of Watseka was arrested on Sunday June 10, 2018 at 9:50 in the 300 block of E. Cherry St. for Domestic battery, after Police were called to a residence there for a disturbance. He was transported to ICSD jail where he awaits a court appearance.

4, Morris J. Waren, 60 of Chicago was arrested on Sunday June 10, 2018 at 12:41 A.M€ for Driving under the influence of alcohol and Possession of a controlled substance after he was stopped for Improper lane usage and for having only one headlight illuminated, He was transported to ICSD

 

jail where he was ticketed for Improper lane usage, Improper lighting, Operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and Illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, He awaits a court appearance,

  • Christian Garcia, 18 of Watseka and Jeffrey Petersen, 42 of

Watseka were involved in a rollover accident on S. 5th and

Fairman Ave. on Wednesday. Garcia was transported to I.M.H€ She also received citations for speeding and disobeying a stop sign.

  • Mark Burdick, 52 of Watseka was issued a City Citation for inoperable / abandoned vehicle in the 800 block of W, Main St. on Saturday.

e Steven Long, 52 of Watseka was issued a City Citation for Trash / Debris / Tires in yard in the 100 block of W. Oak St. on Saturday.

  • Samantha Nelson, of Watseka was issued a City Citation for Trash / Debris in the 400 block of N.2 nd St. on Saturday, e Christian Johnson, 25 of Watseka was issued a City Citation for excessive grass height in the 400 block of E. Cherry Ste on Saturdaye e Ginger Searle, 45 of Watseka was issued a City Citation for excessive grass height in the 300 block of W. Park Ave, on Saturday.
  • Jerry Neuberg, 42 of Watseka was issued a City Citation for excessive grass height jn the 300 block of W. Victory Sta on Saturday.

e Patrick Tiffany, 68 of Watseka was issued a City Citation for excessive grass height in the 300 block of W. Victory St. on Saturday.

 

 Claudio Garcia, of Watseka was issued a City Citation for excessive grass height in the 200 block of E. Hickory St. on Saturday.

 

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/7/18

On June 07th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police returned from Hoopeston Police Department with

Tierra L. Kelly, age 22, of Rankin, IL. According to police reports Kelly was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging her with theft over $500, Kelly was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she posted the required bond and was released.

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/6/18

On June 5th, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police investigated a two vehicle accident at the Casey's in Crescent City. According to police reports Valerie L. Kuchel, age 41, of Gilman, IL. was backing out of a parking spot in the Casey's parking lot when she struck a vehicle being driven by Jane E. Sisco, age 70, of Watseka, IL. Both vehicles sustained over $1500 in damages. No citations were issued and no injuries were reported.

Watseka Police Department News 6/5/18

  • Rosemarie Mischke, 45 of Thawville and Judith Hoover, 61 of Watseka were involved in a traffic accident in the 400 block of W. Walnut Ste on Tuesday. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.
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Jennifer Young, 42 of Watseka was involved in a traffic accident in the 10 block of W. Oak St. on Tuesday. She was issued a citation for no proof of insurance. No injuries were reported.

  • Devonte Moore, 22 of Watseka was arrested and transported to ICC,J. on Tuesday, for Battery and violation of bail bond.
  • Heather Pluhowsky, 45 of Watseka was arrested for criminal trespass to property on Monday. She was transported to I„C.J, and later posted bond and was released,

ISP Release Update for Arrest for Criminal Damage to Vehicles – Interstate 74

On March 30th, the Illinois State Police was initially dispatched to two separate incidents in regard to driver side window damage.  At that time, the Illinois State Police began investigating the matter with suspicion that person or persons were intentionally targeting motor vehicles with the intent to cause harm or damage. 
During the course of the next two months, the Illinois State Police followed up on multiple leads, conducted numerous interviews, and conducted multiple proactive enforcement operations in attempt to apprehend the person or persons responsible for these acts.  We take these acts of violence very seriously as they represent clear and present danger to the public and have the capacity to create serious injuries, crashes, and/or kill the innocent motoring public. 
Throughout the course of the investigation, we were able to identify a suspect.  Armed with that information, on Friday, June 1, 2018, Illinois State Police conducted a covert operation resulting in a felony stop and arrest of Kevin L. Casey of Janesville, WI.  There are currently fourty-five damage to vehicle incidents being investigated at this time across Champaign, Vermilion, Piatt, and DeWitt Counties.  The investigation also includes multiple states to the east including Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia.   
This investigation was truly like finding a needle in a haystack and the Illinois State Police is pleased to report this arrest due to its significance in ensuring public safety.   
 
 
 
 
The success of this investigation was a joint effort involving numerous entities.  The Special Agents within Illinois State Police Zone 5 Investigations, Patrol Troopers from the Illinois State Police District 6 and District 10 Headquarters, the Champaign and Vermillion County State’s Attorneys Offices, Champaign County Sheriff’s Department, Champaign Police Department, Urbana Police Department, Oakwood Police Department, and the many other entities within the Illinois State Police which assisted during the course of this investigation. 
This case is still under investigation.

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 3/3/18

On June 1st, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested Chad W, Baker, age 43, of Sheldon, According to police reports Baker was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with failure to appear for burglary. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted the required bond and was released.

 

On June 1st, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Michael L. McKinney, age 41, of Watseka. According to police reports, McKinney was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with harassment through electronic communications. McKinney was aware of his warrant and turned himseif into the Iroquois County Jai' where he posted the required bond and was released.

Watseka Police Department News 6/3/18

 Verdell S, Caldwell, 45 of Watseka was arrested on Sunday June 3, 2018 at 1:37 P.M. in the 400 block of N, 5th St. for Domestic battery, after Police were called to a residence there for a disturbance, He was transported to ICSD jail where he awaits a court appearance.

 

 Nathan M. Walwer, 34 of Watseka was arrested on Sunday June 3, 2018 at 8:26 P.M. on W. North St. at the intersection with N, 2 nd Sta after Police received a call about a possibly intoxicated male subject walking with a small child. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Pedestrian under the influence, and Child endangerment. He was transported to ICSD jail where he awaits a court appearance,

Iroquois County Sheriff's Police 6/1/18

On May 30th, 2018, Onarga Police arrested James R, Nelsons, age 32, of Onarga, according to police reports, Nelson was charged with aggravated domestic battery, criminal damage to property, aggravated assault, aggravated unlawful restraint, criminal trespass to property, and disorderly conduct . Nelson was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond

 

On May 31st, 2018, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested Robert E. Barker, age 59, of Danville, IL. According to police reports, Barker was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for theft He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond.

Watseka Police Department News 6/1/18

Police investigated an accident which occurred on Friday May 25, 2018 at 2:33 P.M. on W. North St. at the intersection with N. Kay Street. A vehicle driven by Michael J. Smith, 58 of Chebanse was east bound on North St. , when a vehicle driven by Heather A. Bennett, 33 of Watseka was north bound on Kay, stopped at the stop sign, but then pulled out and struck the rear of Smith's vehicle. No inJurles were reported, and no citations were issued.

 

 Police Investiated an accident which occurred on Wednesday May 30,

2018 at 5:15 P.M. In the Dollar General parking lot, A vehicle driven by Brooke E. Davis, 21 of Gilman was backing from a parking space, when she struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle owned by James D,Rushbrook of Watseka, No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

 

Jeremy J. Laird, 37 of Watseka was ticketed on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 9:57 A.M. for Disobeying a stop sign on North St. at N. Street, He posted bond and was released.

 

Rhonda M. Prater, 52 of Sheldon, Cassandra L. Warfield, 27 of Watseka, and Valerie A. Zachgo 51 of Watseka, were al! issued city ordinance citations for excessive grass heights, after failing to comply with 7 day notices of the violations at properties they own in the city of Watseka. They were all given notices to pay or appear in city court.

 

Joshua D. Huff, 43 of Watseka was arrested on Frlday May 25, 2018 at 3:08 P.M. in the 100 block of W. Oak St. for Violating an order of protection, after Pollce were called to a residence there for an unwanted subject, He was transported to ICSD jail and remains in custody.

 

 Teresa D, Brady, 49 of Watseka was arrested on Wednesday May 30, 2018 at 6:58 P.M. in the 700 block of W. Walnut st. on a Kankakee County warrant charging her with FTA — No valld driver's license. She was arrested after an Officer saw her and another subject arguing while walking and made contact with them. Brady was found to have and active warrant. She was transported to ICSD jail, where she was also charged with Possession of a controlled substance, Possession of hypodermic needles, and Possession of drug paraphernalia, She remains in custody,

 

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