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The city of Hoopeston will provide free hamburgers and hot dogs during WCIA’s live broadcast from McFerren Park on Friday night as part of featuring Hoopeston in ‘Our Town’ to encourage residents to come out and support the town.

A small antique and classic car show is being put together too and anyone is welcome to attend.  Other entertainment is being scheduled as well including a golf cart parade during the 6:00pm news.  Contact the Hoopeston City Hall with any questions or come by McFerren Park on Friday night.

News Release
June 18, 2013

Sheriff’s Police returned on June 9th from Kankakee County’s Jerome Combs Dentension Center with Anthony Eldridge, 37 Kankakee.  Eldridge was wanted on Iroqouis County warrant for Failure to Appear on Theft and taken to county jail where he was later released on his own recognizance

June 12th Ronald J. Weigand, 30 Milford turned himself in to the Iroquois County jail wanted for Driving WHile License revoked and was sentenced to The Illinois Department of Corrections for 1 year

Milford Police arrested Alan E. Dilworth, 59 Milford onJune 12th for Violation of an Order of Protection and taken to the county jail and remians there in lieu of bond

Ashkum Police arrested Michael L. Causey, 34 Gilman on June 13th for Burglary and Retail Theft taken to the county jail and later posted the required bond and was released

Sheriff’s Police arrested Tiffanie Adkins, 26 Beaverville on June 14th wanted on a warrant for Failure to Appear for No valid Driver’s License and was teken to the county jail where she was later released on her own recognizance

Sheriff’s Police arrested Jo A. Coats, 50 Manteno for Battery on June 14th and took her to the county jail where she later posted required bond and was released

Gilman Police arrested William D. Manahan, 71 Onarga on June 16th for Battery and took him to the county jail where he later was released on an individual bond

Gilman Police arrested Kendra J. Manahan, 30 Onarga for Battery and took her to county jail where she later posted the required bond and was released

Accidents
June 7th Sheriff’s Police investigated a Car vs Deer Accident involving David A. Maul, 41 Rankin.  Maul was traveling northbound on 1000 E Rd when a deer entered the roadway and he was unable to avoid striking it.  No injuries were reported and his vehicle sustained more than $1500 in damage

June 16th Sheriff’s Police investigated a Car vs Deer accident involving Roger D. Brutlag, 60 Milford.  Brutlag was traveling north bound on 1980 E Rd when a Deer entered the roadway and he was unable to avoid striking it.  No injuries were reported and his vehicle sustained more than $1500 in damage

Monday, June 17, 2013

Disobeying Police Officer H13-3279 Dewitt
Date & Time: June 17, 2013   6:29pm
Location: Penn & Market
Arrested: Arthur T Ford (54) of Hoopeston
Details: Police were dispatched to above for a disturbance.  Upon arrival subject
was taken into custody for disobeying orders of the officers on the scene.
He was transported to HPD where he was released with a
Notice To Appear in Hoopeston city court.

Threatening a Public Official, Resisting Arrest, Possession of drug paraphernalia  
H13-3292 V13-5189   Kelnoger
Date & Time: June 17, 2013   10:43pm
Location: 800 Blk E Seminary
Arrested: Octavius Stancle (28) of Hoopeston
Details: Mr. Stancle was arrested when officers were called to the area for a domestic
disturbance.  He was charged with the above and taken to the police department
for processing.  He was later transporter to PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

An Iroquois County Judge ruled search warrants used to arrest murder suspect, 34 year old Andrew Condon, who was charged with murdering a gas station worker in Gilman back in October 2012 was valid.

Condon’s lawyer said police had no reason to serve search warrants and wanted all evidence to be thrown out that was linked through the warrants, but the judge ruled otherwise after viewing a surveillance video of a fight between Condon and the victim.  Condon is due back in court next week.

Saturday, June 15, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013

Containers Prohibited In Public Places H13-3221 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: June 15, 2013 12:43am
Location: 306 E. Main
Arrested: Skyler T. Burke (24) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was cited for having an open container of alcohol outside the tavern
after being warned to keep the container inside the business.  He was issued
a Notice To Appear in City Court.

Purchase or Acceptance of Gift of Liquor By Persons Under 21 H13-3222 Kruse
Date & Time: June 15, 2013 3:58am
Location: 700 block S. Fifth St.
Arrested: Chase T. Holt (19) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was cited after officers received a complaint from citizens of a
possible intoxicated pedestrian walking on S. Fourth St.  Holt was issued a
Notice To Appear in City Court.

Warrant Arrest H13-3229 10TR01764 Tate
Date & Time: June 15, 2013 12:47pm
Location: HPD 301 W. Main St.
Arrested: Roy W. Jones (39) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect turned himself in on an outstanding Vermilion Co arrest warrant
for Failure To Appear – Rule To Show Cause on a traffic citation.  He was
released after posting $179 cash bond.

Criminal Damage to Auto H13-3246     Linares
Date & Time:      June 16, 2013     9:03am
Location:          500 blk S 1st Av
Complainant:    50 year old Hoopeston female
Details:           At above time and date, complainant contacted HPD in reference to an
            unknown person damaging her vehicle.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Criminal Damage to Auto H13-3197 Morgan
Date & Time: June 14, 2013     4:03am
Location: 500 blk S 1st Av
Complainant: 50 year old Hoopeston female
Details: At above time and date, complainant contacted HPD in reference to an unknown
person damaging her vehicle.

Thursday – June 13 – Double-header vs Hannibal – 6:00 pm

–    Dans Kids’ Club Night, sponsored by Pediatric Providers of Danville. Kids’ Club members get in free, there will be kids’ activities between games, and a high five tunnel during the starting line-ups for both games

Friday – June 14 – 6:30 pm vs Quincy Gems

–    There are Fireworks after the game, sponsored by Courtesy Ford Lincoln.

Saturday – June 15 – 6:30 pm vs Terre Haute

–    Join us for Covington Little League Night at historic Danville Stadium.

Also, sign up now for the Danville Dans Baseball Camps

–    2-day camp June 26-27

–    2 day camp July 2-3

–    1-day camp July

–    registration forms available at the games, or online at www.danvilledans.com

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Glasses Found
Date & Time: June 12, 2013
Location: 200 block S. Market
Details: A set of prescription eye glasses were found laying near the flower pots and
benches in the 200 block of S. Market.  Owner may ID and claim at HPD.

Theft H13-3160 Tate
Date & Time: June 12, 2013 10:15am
Location: 300 block Pine St.
Victim: 31 year old Hoopeston man
Details: Victim advised that unknown subject(s) stole a weed-eater from his garage.

Wanted on Warrant H13-3159 Cade
Time & Date:    06-07-2013     5:57pm
Location:      Parkview Court Hoopeston
Arrested:    Nichols, Kayla M (F) of Hoopeston (19)
Details:    At the above time and date, subject was located and taken into custody
on the warrant from Vermilion County 2013TR2881 Failure to Appear
for court .  Bond posted and released

A traffice accident involving a farm tractor and semi closed part of Route 1 most of Tuesday.  The accident took place around 7:30am near the intersection with county Road 3870 North.  The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department shut down a two-mile section of the road from County Road 4000 North to County Road 3800 North well into the afternoon hours.

Rossville and Hoopeston firefighters and Ambulance Services responded to the scene.  Hoopeston Fire Chief, Cliff Crabtree, said the department responded and found both vehicles on fire, a couple passersby helped pull one of the crash victims from the tractor. 
According to State Police, a semi-tractor trailer driven by 39 year old Roger Baldwin was headed north on Route 1, approaching a tractor drvien by 53 year old Wendy Gernand from behind.  Gernand was attempting to turn left, Baldwin’s semi struck the tractor, pushing both vehicles into a concrete brdige rail on teh east side of the road.  Baldwin and his passenger were taken to Hoopeston Regional Hospital treated and released.  Gernand was taken to Hoopeston Regional Hospital and then airlfited to a burn center near Chicago. 
Crabtree said the diesel fuel and a farm fertilizer had been spilled at the scen as a result of the crash and the Vermilion County Haz Mat Team was called to the scene for a clean up.
Baldwin was cited for improper passing at an intersection and no valid registration.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Fire/Rescue
Date & Time: June 11, 2013 7:35am
Location: 3870 North (Redtop Cemetery) State Route 1
Details: Rossville and Hoopeston Fire Departments and Ambulance services were
dispatched for a semi truck-farm tractor accident.  Several injured persons
were transported to Hoopeston Hospital.  Vermilion Co Sheriff’s Department
handled the accident scene.

Traffic Accident H13-3142 Cade
Date & Time: June 11, 2013 10:43am
Location: 1550 East Rd (Hospital Rd) approx ¾ mi south of Rte 9
Unit 1: 2009 Chev Silverado driven by Troy A. Abbott of Rossville
Unit 2: 2012 Chev Silverado driven by David A. Ervin of Hoopeston
Details: Both units were south bound on 1550 East Rd.  Unit 2 attempted to turn
left (east) into a driveway when he was struck by Unit 1 who did not see
Unit 2’s turning signal and attempted to pass Unit 2.  Unit 1 collided with
the driver’s side of Unit 2.  No injuries, no citations, both units insured.

Traffic Accident H13-3142 Cade
Date & Time: June 11, 2013 4:37pm
Location: 400 W Penn St
Unit 1: 1998 Chevy UT driven by Barnard, Skyler E. (15) of Hoopeston (M)
Unit 2: 2004 Chevy Impala driven by Maci D Lamar (22) of Hoopeston (F)
Details:  At the above time and date, HPD was flagged down to investigate an accident
that had occurred in the 400 block of W Penn St.  Unit 1 backed from a driveway
and proceed back into the east bound lanes struck unit 2

According to Mark Schleusener, State Crop Stratistician famers were able to get some planting done this past week between rain showers.

96% Corn planted & 89% has emerged
62% Beans planted & 43% has emerged
58% Sorghum in the ground
39% Winter Wheat crop is turning yellow

Ground Moisture:  36% surplus & 64% adequate

Monday, June 10, 2013

Fire Call
Date & Time: June 10, 2013   3:04pm
Location: 800 blk E Main
Details: Fired Department responded for a house on fire.  No injuries reported

Accident H13-3119 Steeples
Date & Time: June 10, 2013   unknown time
Location: 300 blk W Elm in alley
Unit #1: Unknown left scene
Damaged
Property: Utility pole owned by Frontier
Details: Resident reported the pole at back of her property was hit and damaged.

Saturday, June 15, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013

Found
Date & Time: June 8, 2013
Location: Near Hoopeston American Legion 502 E. Penn
Details: A pair of prescription eye glasses were found at the above location.  Owner may
identify and claim at HPD.

Criminal Damage To Property H13-3060 Cade
Date & Time: June 8, 2013 9:54am
Location: Manito Machine 109 N. Market
Details: Glass portion of the business’ front door was broken out by unknown subject(s).

Theft H13-3061 Linares
Date & Time: June 8, 2013 10:30am
Location: 800 block E. Elm St.
Victim: 57 year old Hoopeston man
Details: Several solar lights were stolen from the victim’s yard.

Warrant Arrest H13-3064 Cade
Date & Time: June 8, 2013 12:40pm
Location: HPD 301 W. Main St.
Arrested: Jose S. Colunga (67) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject turned himself in on an outstanding Vermilion Co warrant (13TR2302)
for Failure To Appear for traffic.  He was released on an OR (Own Recognizance)
bond with a new court date.

Fire Call
Date & Time: June 8, 2013     8:28pm
Location: Country Terrace Apartments
Details: Fire Department dispatched for an activated alarm.  Alarm was found
to be false.

City Ordinance Violation H13-3072 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: June 8, 2013     10:07pm
Location: 800 blk E Seminary
Arrested: Anthony Chandler (31) of Hoopeston
Details: Mr. Chandler was arrested on city ordinance violation of Disobeying Police
when he went back to a residence after being warned not to by police.
Subject was given a notice to appear in city court and then released.

Unlawful Assembly H13-3075 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: June 9, 2013 12:03am
Location: 300 block W. Lincoln St.
Details: The following individuals were arrested on Notices To Appear in court on
the charge of Unlawful Assembly after officers discovered a large party where
alcohol was present:

Jacee R. Davis (20) of Hoopeston Haley N. Jones (18) of Hoopeston
Andre T. Colunga (20) of Hoopeston Phil D. Bailey Jr (26) of Hoopeston
Zachary W. Thrasher (20) of Rossville Gage M. Wilson (21) of Rossville
Danielle R. Sacre (20) of Catlin Jonathan A. Glenn (20) of Hoopeston Caroline R. Martin (20) of Hoopeston Cody M. Davis (19) of Hoopeston
Patrick G. Drollinger (20) of Hoopeston Valerie L. Austin (20) of Hoopeston
Dillon M. Eighner (20) of Rankin Adolpho D. Ybarra (18) of Rossville
Jenna E. Zollar (20) of Rossville Maci D. Lamar (22) of Hoopeston
Vlora Ibishi (19) of Rossville Kyle R. Franklin (24) of Hoopeston
Michaela L. Atchie (18) of Rossville Hayley A. Harris (19) of Rossville
Felipe J. Martinez (20) of Hoopeston Terrence L. Poke (19) of Danville


Also arrested on Notices To Appear were:

Two 17 year old Hoopeston boys One 17 year old Rossville girl
Two 16 year old Hoopeston girls One 14 year old Hoopeston boy

Driving On Revocation H13-3084 Cade
Date & Time: June 9, 2013 11:30am
Location: Dairy Queen 715 W. Main
Arrested: Jessica Lynn Matthews (21) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody on the above charge after officers observed
her driving.  She was later released after posting $120 cash bond.  She was
also ticketed for Driving An Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

Driving While License Suspended H13-3090 Steeples
Date & Time: June 9, 2013   6:20pm
Location: Third & Penn
Arrested: Jose A Cardenas Jr (37) of Hoopeston
Details: During a traffic stop, a computer check of the driver revealed his
Illinois driver’s license to be suspended.  He was transported to HPD
where he posted

                                  Sunday June 9, 2013 Continued

Battery (city ordinance) H13-3096 Steeples
Date & Time: June 9, 2013   8:37pm
Location: Parkview Court
Complainant: 32 year old Hoopeston man
Arrested: Aaron M. Linares (30) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject was charged with Battery after victim and witnesses said he
punched victim on the head several times.  He was issued a
Notice To Appear in Hoopeston city court.

Domestic Battery H13-3098 V13-5881 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: June 9, 2013     10:26pm
Location: 100 blk E Lincoln
Complainant: 26 year old Hoopeston female
Arrested: Anthony Chandler (32) of Hoopeston
Details: At above time and date, HPD officers were called to the residence in reference
to a domestic situation.  Mr. Chandler was arrested for domestic battery and was
taken to HPD.  He was processed and then transported to the Public Safety Building
in Danville for arraignment.

City Ordinance Violation H13-3100 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: June 9, 2013     11:11pm
Location: 600 blk W Elm
Arrested: Justin Lewis (23) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD was called to the report of a fire in the area.  Upon arrival, Mr. Lewis
was arrested on city ordinance violation of restrictions for burning trash.  He
was taken to HPD where he was processed and then released with a city
court date.

Fire Call
Date & Time: June 9, 2013   11:11pm
Location: 600 blk W. Elm
Details: HFD was called out when HPD officers discovered an illegal burn in
the area.  Fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Violation of Order Protection H13-3037 V13-5774 Kruse
Date & Time: June 7, 2013       1:10am
Location: 300 block S Third Ave
Complainant: 33 year old Hoopeston woman
Arrested: Jeff Chandler (36) of Hoopeston
Details: Officers were called to the above location on a report that the suspect
was at the residence without permission.  He was arrested after a computer
check revealed there was an active Order Of Protection against him. 
Subject was taken to HPD for processing and then transported to the PSB
await arraignment in court.

Criminal Damage To Vehicle H13-3040 Linares
Date & Time: June 7, 2013 7:04am
Location: 700 block E. Wyman Ave
Victim: 33 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: Victim advised officer that, sometime during the night, unknown subject(s)
shattered the passenger side window of her vehicle by throwing a brick
through it.

Criminal Damage To State-Supported Property H13-3041 Steeples
Date & Time: June 7, 2013 7:30am
Location: 800 block E. Elm St
Victim: City of Hoopeston
Details: City employee advised that while a city vehicle was parked at the above location,
unknown subject(s) vandalized the passenger side by keying it.

Traffic Accident H13-3042 Steeples
Date & Time: June 7, 2013 8:30am
Location: W. Lincoln at First Ave
Unit #1: 2005 Dodge Ram truck driven by James A Crouch Sr of Milford, IL
Unit #2: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country van owned by Roger D. Everhart of Milford, IL
Details: Unit 2 was parked on the north side of W. Lincoln just east of First Ave.  Unit 1
was parked in front of Unit 2.  When the driver of Unit 1 started to leave, he
backed into Unit 2.  No injuries, no citations, both units insured.

City Ordinance Violation H13-3055 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: June 7, 2013   10:40pm
Location: 1004 E Orange St   First Church of God
Arrested: James Mullen (19) of Hoopeston
Details: Hoopeston officers received a report that unknown subjects were breaking bottles
in the parking lot of the church.  Upon arrival, Mr. Mullen was found in his vehicle
with several liquor bottles.  He was charged with city ordinance violation of Purchase
or acceptance of gift of liquor by person under 21. Subject was given a notice to appear in city court and released.

According to Vermilion County Coroner, Peggy Johnson, Adam R. Riley, 18 Danville was killed from multiple gunshots after an autopsy was conducted on Thursday afternoon.  Riley was able to describe the person who shot him before he passed away.  Police then arrested Morris L. Williams, 17 Danville for two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday morning.  He remains in the Danville Public Safety Building without bond until his initial appearance in the Vermilion County Circuit Court.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Traffic Accident H13-3026 Drollinger
Date & Time: June 6, 2013 12:35pm
Location: E. Main at Market St
Unit #1: 1994 Ford Explorer driven by Thomas L Dalton (28) of Hoopeston
Unit #2: 2011 Toyota Avalon driven by Suzanne K Johnson of Hoopeston
Details: Both drivers were southbound on Market at the intersection with E. Main.  Driver
of Unit #2 was stopped at the intersection and the driver of Unit #1 failed to see
that Unit #2 was stopped and crashed into the rear of Unit #2.  Driver of Unit #1
was cited for Disobeying A Traffic Control Device.  No injuries and both units
were insured.

Traffic Accident H13-3028 Showers
Date & Time: June 6, 2013 2:10pm
Location: 500 Block W Penn St
Unit #1: 1999 Ford pick up truck by Dawn M Morris (F) of Hoopeston
Unit #2: 2005 Buick driven by Linda L Carlson (F) of Hoopeston
Details: Both drivers were backing out of drives when they clipped bumpers,  No injuries and both units were insured.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Vehicle Accident H13-3013 Showers
Date & Time: June 5, 2013   8:26pm
Location: McDonalds parking lot
Unit #1: 2007 Chevy driven by Michael a Johnson (18) of Watseka
Unit #2: 2006 Hyundai driven by Brenda Granados (26) of Hoopeston
Details: Unit 1 collided with Unit 2 in the drive thru at McDonalds.  Unit 1 stated
his brakes failed, causing it to strike Unit 2, continuing on, hitting the
curb of the drive thru, down a hill of gravel and into IGA parking lot
where he was able to stop by applying the emergency brake.  No injuries
or citations issued.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Disorderly Conduct H13-2982 Welch
Time & Date:    June 4, 2013   2:45pm
Location:        Parkview Court Housing Complex Grounds
Complaint:        26 year old Hoopeston Woman
Arrested:      At the above time and date, the arrestee was taken into custody due to his
actions and conduct while in that area.  Subject was transported to HPD
were he was processed and then released on Notice to Appear on City Court.

Fire Call
Time & Date:  June 4, 2013   5:37 pm
Location:    Antioch Slab South of State Route 9
Details:    At the above time and date, a ditch fire was unattended so HFD responded to
put it out.

Fire Call & City Ordinance Violation H13-2989 Welch
Time & Date:  June 4, 2013   7:01pm
Location:    400 block S Market St
Details:  At the above time and date, HFD responded to investigate the strong odor of
natural gas coming from a residence in that block.  Upon further investigation
HPD was requested to respond due to Illegal dumping of chemicals into the
street which was found to be causing the foul odor. 
Arrested:    Forshier, Michael E.  (M) of Hoopeston (57)
Subject was transported to HPD processed and then released on Notice to Appear
for Hoopeston City Court.

Warrant Arrest H13-2994 Morgan
Date & Time: June 4, 2013   11:13pm
Location: Hoopeston Police Department
Arrested: Angela D Hasbargen (43) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject turned herself in on outstanding Vermilion County warrant
12TR2595 Failure To Appear/Driving While License Suspended.
She was transported to PSB in lieu of bond.

Join Family Healthcare of Hoopeston at Hoopeston IGA today, Tuesday, for Hometown Healthy Challenge 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Free bloods pressure checks and other heart-healthy choices throughout the store, including Dairy Month kids activities and much more!

The 2013 Hoopeston Public Library will be performing “Mummies in teh Library” for its Teen Performance Program.

Characters will be cast at the first meeting being held today, Tuesday, from 3:15-5:15pm at the library.  The free program runs Mondays and Tuesdays starting June 4th thru July 9th betweeen 3:15-5:15pm.  The performance will be held on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30pm in the library’s meeting room.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-2964 V13-5646 Showers
Date & Time: June 3, 2013     6:56pm
Location: 200 blk E Thompson
Arrested: Heather Willams (34) of Wellington
Details: Ms. Williams was arrested after a computer check revealed she had an
outstanding Ralls Co MO warrant.  She was taken to HPD where she was
processed and then later transported to the PSB in lieu of her $100,000
full cash bond.

City Ordinance Violation H13-2971 Steeples
Date & Time: June 3, 2013     10:36pm
Location: Main/Bank
Arrested: Christopher Cibirka (28) of Hoopeston
Details: Mr. Cibirka was arrested after HPD received a call for a civil disturbance at
the above location.  Subject was arrested for city ordinance violation of
Containers Prohibited in Public Places.  He was taken to HPD where he was
processed and then later released with a citation and notice to appear in city
court.

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - NOTHING TO REPORT
Sunday, June 2, 2013

Theft Under H13-2944 Cade
Date & Time: June 2, 2013   10:15
Location: Downtown Motel
Complainant: 39 year old Hoopeston woman
Arrested: Becky Gibson (28) of Hoopeston
Details: Complainant reported while suspect was in her residence she removed her
wallet without her permission.  Suspect was later located and taken into
custody, transported to HPD where she posted $100 bond and was
released.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Criminal Damage to Property H13-2824 Linares
Time & Date:  May 29, 2013   11:50 am
Location:      900 block W Seminary St
Complainant:  73 year old Hoopeston Woman
Details:      At the above time and date, the complainant contacted HPD reference to
person(s) unknown and without permission had done damage to her shed
door.

Theft over $300 H13-2829 Showers
Date & Time: May 29, 2013   2:32pm
Location: 700 blk E Elm
Complainant: 67 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: Complainant reported unknown person(s) removed several items of
jewelry from her residence without her permission.

Domestic Battery H13-2842 V13-5454 Showers
Date & Time: May 29, 2013 10:24pm
Location: 800 blk W. Penn
Complainant: 24 year old Hoopeston female
Arrested: Luis Avelar (33) Hoopeston male
Details: Mr. Avelar was taken into custody after officers meet with the complainant about a
domestic battery case.  Subject was taken to HPD, processed and then later
transported to the PSB in Danville for arraignment.

Criminal Damage to Property H13-2843 Kruse
Date & Time: May 29, 2013 10:44pm
Location: 700 blk W. Washington
Complainant: 52 year old Rossville female
Details: Complainant advised that unknown person(s) damaged a tire on her vehicle.

Hoopeston Jaycees and National Sweetcorn Festival have been announced as a finalist in Johnsonville “Best of Us” campaign.  Jaycees are asking the community to help them win up to $10,000 for the festival.

Winners will be based solely on online voting, opening June 14th.  Visit http://bestofus.johnsonville.com to vote once a day, per email address, for the festival.  All proceeds from the National Sweetcorn Festival directly fund our the Hoopeston Jaycees chapter’s Christmas programs for low-income families.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Stolen Bicycle H13-2814
Date & Time: May 28, 2013   9:30pm
Location: 100 blk E Maple
Details: Teal colored boys Mongoose was reported stolen from above location.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Traffic Accidents H13-2323/2325/2326/2327 V13-5236 Morgan
Date & Time: May 24, 2013 12:06am
Location: 500 block E. Chestnut and 700 block S. Fifth St
Unit 1: 2005 Dodge Dakota driven by Kip A. Menschel (27) of Hoopeston
Property: Garage owned by Todd Beatty of Hoopeston
Details: Driver of Unit 1 was south bound through a yard in the 700 block of S. 5th St
and struck a utility pole at the corner of E. Chestnut and the alley between S. 4th St and S. 5th St.  Driver then turned north bound through the alley and went into the backyard of a residence in the 700 block of S. 4th St and struck a tree.  Driver then left that scene and continued north bound, striking a garage at the rear of a residence in the 700 block of S. 5th St.  Driver then left there and continued north and then
turned east on E. Elm, proceeded to S. 6th St and turned south bound.  Once the
driver reached Route 9, he turned east bound and headed out of town.  Officers
caught up to the vehicle, where it was found in the ditch on the south side of
Route 9 approximately a 1/2 mile east of town.  Driver was taken into custody.
Driver was charged with Possession of A Controlled Substance, DUI, Illegal
Transportation of Alcohol, Leaving The Scene of an Accident (3 counts) and
Failure To Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident (3 counts).  Suspect was later
transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment in court.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Disorderly Conduct H13-2716 Steeples
Date & Time:  May 23, 2013   5:10pm
Location:      Parkview Court Housing Complex of Vermilion County
Arrested:    Howell, Brianne A (F) of Danville (34)
Details:    At the above time and date, HPD received multiple complaints of a female
inappropriately attired outside of her home causing a disturbance, by yelling
loud profanity in the presence of children, that was upsetting to several witnesses.  Female was located and transported to HPD were she was processed and later released with Notice to Appear.

The Cissna Park Fire Deparment responded to a two car garage fire in rural Cissna Park Wednesday afternoon around 5p.m.

According to Fireman, Joe Young, when they arrived the garage was fully engulfed in flames and was a threat to the home.  They requested Mutual-aid from Milford Fire Department, Buckley Fire Department and Loda Fire Department.  The fire destroyed the garage, three vehicles, a motorcylce and the exterior of the home.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Traffic Accident H13-2682 Cade
Date & Time: May 22, 2013 5:51am
Location: 208 W. Orange St
Unit 1: 2012 Freightliner semi driven by Daron Knapp (31) of West Covina, CA
Property: Masonic Star Lodge
Details: Driver of Unit 1 was east bound on W. Orange and missed his turn onto
2nd Avenue.  He then turned north on 1st Avenue and attempted to go around
the Masonic Star Lodge building to get back onto W. Orange.  In the process
the driver of Unit 1 cut his turn around the building too short and his trailer
collided with the building, causing significant damage to the building.  Driver
of Unit 1 was cited for Improper Lane Usage and Failure To Reduce Speed
To Avoid Accident.  No injuries.

A shooting that took place around 1 a.m. Tuesday inside a home in the 900 block of Moore Street left 1 dead and 3 injured according to a press release from Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson’ Office.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Danville Police 217-431-2250 or Crime Stoppers 217-446-TIPS.  No arrests have been made in this shooting or another shooting that took place earlier that night in Wackley Drive.  Danville Director of Public Safety Larry Thomason has confirmed that no additional information is being released at this time in regard to the shootings.

Taylor Wolfe, Hoopeston has competed in the CI SIngoff on CI Living on WCIA Channel 3 and needs your vote to be a winner!  Go to illinoishompage.net, click on contests tab, click on CI Singoff and VOTE for finalists-Taylor Wolfe!  You can see her performance as well!!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Fire Call
Time & Date:  May 21, 2013   4pm
Location:  Floral Hill Cemetery Entrance
Details:  At the above time and date, HFD was dispatched to a truck fire at the entrance
no injuries or property damage was given at this time of report

Disobeying Police Officer H13-2668 Linares
Time & Date:  May 21, 2013   7:45pm    
Location:    800 E Seminary St Hoopeston
Arrested:    Ford, Vicki L (54) of Hoopeston (F)
Details:  At the above time and date, female was arrested on the above charge after
she refused to co-operate with officer at the scene of a call.  Female was
transported to HPD processed and then later released on NTA. 

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Fire Call
Date & Time: May 18, 2013 12:02pm
Location: ½ mi south of Route 9 on 1700 East Rd
Details: Hoopeston and Rossville Fire Departments responded to a house on fire at
the above location.  The house was vacant at the time of the fire.  No reported
injuries.

Criminal Damage to Property H13-2595 Showers
Date & Time: May 18, 2013   7:59pm
Location: 500 bk W Maple
Complainant: 40 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: Complainant reported unknown person(s) spray painted her garage.

Theft over $300 Under $10,000 (vehicle), Driving Reckless, Driving While Suspended
H13-2606 V13-05016 Showers
Date & Time: May 19, 2013     12:12am
Location: Main/Market
Arrested: Justin Lewis (23) of Hoopeston
Details: After receiving several reports about a vehicle driving reckless around town,
Mr. Lewis was located and arrested for the above charges.  Subject was taken
to HPD, where he was processed and then transported to the PSB in Danville.

Domestic Battery, Criminal Damage To Property, M.R.A.I.    H13-2612 Tate
Date & Time: May 19, 2013   10:43am
Location: 700 blk S Market
Complainant: 35 year old Hoopeston woman
Arrested: 16 year old female juvenile
Details: Police were dispatched to the above location for a domestic situation.
Juvenile was taken into custody after a physical altercation with another
family member and causing damage to the house.  A juvenile petition
was filed with Vermilion County State’s Attorney for charges.

News Release
May 18, 2013

Sheiff’s Police arrested Nicholas J. Stumpfol, 24 St. Anne and charged him with Driving While License Suspended, Texting while driving, Failure to Report an Accident and LEaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage.  Stumpfol was transported to the county jail where he later posted bond and was released

Sheriff’s Police arrested John R. CArter 55, Watseka and charged him with Battery after he was involved in an altercation in Crescent City.  Carter was transported to the county jail and later posted bond and was released

Sheriff’s Police arrested a 16 year old juvenile from the Onarga Academy and charged the juvenile with Aggravated Battery after beceoming involved in a physical altercation with a staff member.  The juvenile was transported to the county jail then to the Danville Juevenile Detention Center

Austin D. Johnston, 18 Wellington turned himself in at the Iroquois County Jail.  Johnston is to serve 30 day sentenct on the charge of Criminal Damage to Property over $500

Sheldon Police arrested Ryan K. Mercier, 30 Milford and charged him with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol over .08, No Valid Driver’s License, Reckless Driving and Illegal Sqeauling/Screeching Tires,  Mercier was transported to the county jail where he remains in lieu of bond

Clifton Police arrested Cliff E. Lemenager, 19 Ashkum and charged him with Possession of Cannabis 2.5-10 grams and Possesssion of Paraphernalia.  Lemenager was transported to the county jail where he posted bond and was released

Friday, May 17, 2013

Traffic Accident (PD) H13-2568 Welch
Time & Date:    May 17, 2013     3:45pm
Location:      100 block E Orange St Hoopeston
Unit 1: White 2005 Chrysler Coupe driven by Libbie M Goble (17) of Rossville (F)
Unit 2:  Red Pontiac Grand Am driven by Kaytelyn M Cappellano (17) of Hoopeston (F)
Details:  At the above time and date, HPD was requested to respond to investigate a
traffic accident on State Route 9 near Casey’s General Store.  Unit 1 struck
Unit 2, both units insured, no injuries reported, and both units driven away.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Field Fire
Date & Time: May 15, 2013 7:40am
Location: West Thompson Ave
Details: HFD was dispatched to a field fire on West Thompson that was severely
impeding traffic on the roadway due to smoke.

Retail Theft H13-2503             Welch
Date & Time: May 15, 2013   2:18pm
Location: 415 S Dixie Hwy
Complainant: Dollar General Store
Arrested: Erica M Estrada (29) of Hoopeston
Details: Manager of store called police after witnessing suspect leave the store
without paying for several items.  She was later located and taken into
custody.  She was transported to HPD where she was released after
posting $100 bond.

AShkum-Illinois State Police arrested an Illinois Department of Corrections fugitive Tuesday afternoon following a foot chase in Onarga.

Michael L. Martinez, 18, was arrested on a DOC parole violation, a Ford County warrant for contempt of court on a residential burglary charge, escape from a police office and obstructing justice.
A state police special agent had stopped at an Onarga gas station when he spotted a teen who matched Martinez’ description.  He approached the teen and asked for identification but Martinez gave the agent a diffrent name.  As the officer was attempting verification, Martinez bolted from the officer.  A several block foot pursuit ensued and Martinez was taken into custody after several good Samaritans assisted and blocked his way.  He refused to admit he was indeed Martinez.
AFter being transported to the Irouqois County Jail, a fingerprint cehck confirmed his identity.
The DOC violation stemmed from Martinez cutting off his DOC ankle bracelet.

May 15, 2013
The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding an incident that occurred over the weekend at the Milford Grade School’s East Campus in Sheldon.

In that incident, unknown person(s) gained entry to the school and vandalized the inside of the building, as well as, a school bus.  If you have any information concerning this crime or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at (815) 432-7463.  You will not be asked your name and could receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.

Autumn Fields Independent and Assistant Living in Hoopeston will be hosting an Open House and Cookout on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00am-4:00pm at 325 E Orange St., Highway 9.

Join Autumn Fields in Hoopeston for an Open House 9am-4pm and a Cookout from 11am-2pm including Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad and all the fixings.  They offer indepenent living starting at $2450 monthyly!  Visit them online at www.autumnfieldshoopeston.com or call today for more information 217-283-2222.

The West Thompson St. tracks will be closed starting May 15th, 2013 until May 18th, 2013 for repairs.

Cellular One of East Cenetral Illinois is bringing Jase and Si Robertson stars of A&E’s show Duck Dynasty, for two appearances in Danville to benefit the Kennekuk Envrionmental Education Center.

Shows are scheduled at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 19th at the David S. Palmer Arena in downtown Danville.  Tickets are available at the David S. Palmer Box Office, online at www.palmerarena.com or by phone at 877-77CLICK - 877-772-5425.

Women Making a Difference announce their May 50/50 Winners.

$25 Winners - Hoopeston Lions Club & Al Zawarus

$15 Winners - Kristi Phillips & Hoopeston Lions Club

$10 Winners - Commoniuty Bank (donated back-Thank you!) & Fred Tabor

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-2481 Cade
Date & Time: May 14, 2013 12:30pm
Location: HPD   301 W. Main
Arrested: Susie A Wisdom (36) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect turned herself in on an outstanding Vermilion County arrest warrant
for Failure To Appear for traffic charges (12TR7666).  Subject posted $375
cash bond and was released.

Found
Date & Time: May 14, 2013
Location: E. Honeywell and Fourth St.
Found: A child’s pogo stick was found and turned into HPD.  Owner may identify and
claim at HPD.

Criminal Damage to Property (>$300) H13-2486 Steeples
Time & Date:  May 14, 2013   7:08pm
Location:      500 W Maple St Hoopeston
Complainant:  21 year old Hoopeston Man
Details:    At the above time and date, complainant reported that person(s) unknown had done
damage to his vehicle in an attempt to gain entry.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Found Keys
Set of Chevy truck keys were turned into HPD.  They were found at McFerren Park

Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Cannibas
Downtown Motel
Joseph C Cannon, 40 Hoopeston was arrested
Officers came upon a disturbance at the Downtown Motel and Cannon causing a disturbance was taken into custody and charged with Disorderly Conduct.  After search he was found to have cannabis in his possession.  He was released with a Notice to Appear in Hoopeston City Court and was released

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Residential Burglary H13-2426 Showers
Date & Time: May 11, 2013     3:37pm
Location: 700 blk S Sixth Av
Complainant: 46 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: Complainant advised unknown person(s) without her permission entered her
residents and removed cash.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Warrant Arrest - 301 W Main HPD - Tonya Edwards 36, Hoopeston turned himself in to HPD on an outstanding Vermilion Co warrant.  She was processed and then released with a new court date after posting $375 bond

NEWS RELEASE
May 10, 2013

5-8 Sheriff’s Police arrested Roger L. Hanford, 40 Donovan and charged him with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Damage to Property under $500.  He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains in lieu of bond

5-9 Sheriff’s Police arrested a 16 yr0old juvenile from Champaign wanted on a Champaign County warrant.  Juvenile was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she was later picked up by the Champaign County Sheriff’s Department

5-9 James P. Minard, 41 Terra Haute, IN turned himself in at the Iroquois County Jail wanted on an Iroquois County Warrant for failure to appear on the charge of Driving While License Revoked.  Minard posted the required bond and was released

5-9 Pamela Lowe, 27 Piper City turned herself in at the Iroquois County Jail wanted on an Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on the charge of Manufacturing/Delivering of Cannibas.  Lowe posted the required bond and was released

5-9 Sheriff’s Police arrested Gino A. Rosado, 17 Onarga charing with two counts of Aggravated Battery after becoming involved in a physical altercation with staff members at the Nexus Academy.  Rosado was transported to the county jail where he remains awaiting a court appearance

5-9 Milford Police arrested Andrew T. Hall, 20 Milford wanted on an Iroquois County Warrant charging him with Domestic Battery.  Hall was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted bond and was released

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Fire Call
Date & Time: May 9, 2013 7:54am
Location: Parkview Court Housing Complex
Details: HFD was dispatched to the scene for a report of a CO detector activated.  Units
later cleared and AMEREN workers handled the problem.

Fire Call
Date & Time: May 9, 2013 10:49am
Location: 100 block West Thompson Ave
Details: HFD was dispatched to the scene of a field fire.

License Required when Soliciting H13-2375 Showers
Date & Time: May 9, 2013   2:11pm
Location: 600 blk S 8th Ave
Complainant: 24 year old Hoopeston male
Arrested: Brian Dry (34) of Oak Park
Details: Mr. Dry was arrested on city charge for License Required when Soliciting.  He
was transported to HPD and released with a city ticket and notice to appear in
city court.

The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department as well as Hoopeston Police and fire personnel responded to a head-on crash around 2:00pm on Wednesday along Illinois Route 9, about two miles west of Hoopeston.

Preliminary reports indicate that the accident took place in the westbound lane after a car, which was headed east, entered the west-bound lane and collided with a semi-tractor trailor.  The driver of the car, who has been identified as 30 yeear old Eli Solis Jr., of Hoopeston was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the semi was transportred to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana for treatment.  An autopsy is scheudled and the accident is still under investigation by the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department and Vermilion County Coroner’s Office.

NEWS RELEASE
May 8, 2013

5-6 Sheriff’s Police arrested a 17-year old juvenile from Beaverville charging him with Domestic Battery.  He was transported to the county jail and later released to a family member

5-6 Sheriff’s Police returned from Kankakee County Jail with Johnnie D. Matthews, 31 Chicago.  He was wanted on an Iroquois County warrant fro failure to appear on the charge of Driving While License Suspended and a Vermilion County warrant for failure to appear on the charge of Driving Under the Influence.  He was given a personal recognizance bond and was later picked up by Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department

5-8 Sheriff’s Police arrested Jessica F. Pilkington, 31 Loda charging her with Criminal Damage to Property under $500.  She was transported to the county jail and later posted bond and was released

Saturday, May 11th will mark the 21st annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive and local Hoopeston letter carriers are involved in the effort.

On Saturday, Hoopeston Post Office patrons can leave non-perishable food items by their mailboxes for letter carriers to pick up.  All donations will be given to Grant Township Food Cupboard.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Warrant Arrest- Grundy Co H13-2317 Steeples
Date & Time: May 7, 2013     12:15am
Location: 100 blk E Main
Arrested: Jason Crose (26) of Hoopeston
Details: Mr. Crose was arrested on a Grundy Co Warrant for Failure to Appear.  He was
taken to HPD were he posted bond of $375 and was released with a new court
date.

Communicating with a Witness H13-2332     V13-4566 Showers
Time & Date:    May 7, 2013   6:35 p m
Location: Parkview Court Hoopeston
Complainant:    32 year old Hoopeston Man
Arrested:          Winland, Michael S (28) of Hoopeston (M)
Details:    At the above time and date, the complainant contacted HPD and made report to
the effect of the arrested person made contact with him over a prior complaint.
Winland was transported to PSB Danville to see a judge.

News Release
May 6, 2013

Sheriff’s Police arrested Amanda M Collins, 29 AShkum wanted on a Kankakee County Warrant for Failure to Appear, Driving Under the Influence and an Iroquois County Warrant for Driving While Licesne Revoked.  Collins was transported to the county jail where she remains in Lue of Bond

Sheriff’s Police arrested Theresa L. Sands, 40 Hoopeston wanted on a Iroquois County Warrant for REtail Theft.  Sands was transported to county jail where she later posted the required bond and was released

Sheriff’s Police arrested Robert Cosens Jr., 50 Danforth for Domestic Battery.  Cosens was transported to Iroquois County Jail where he remains in Lue of Bond

Hoopeston Area Board canvasses votes, and re-elects officers in a special meeting that took place on Thursday, May 2nd.

Russ Walder was re-elected as President, Lawrence Jahn as Vice-President, Chris Elliott as Secretary.

Saturday, May 4, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Traffic Accident H13-2240 Morgan
Date & Time: May 4, 2013 2:33am
Location: 700 block W. Main St.
Unit 1: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Tyler C. Griffin (22) of Rossville
Property: Landscaping at Flowers and Gifts by Molly Culbert 702 W. Main
Details: Driver of Unit 1 was driving recklessly, doing “donuts” with his vehicle in the
intersection of W. Main and S. Sixth Ave and lost control of his vehicle, driving
up into the yard at 702 W. Main and getting his vehicle stuck in the sod.  He
was taken into custody and cited for Driving Under The Influence and
Reckless Driving.  He was later released after posting his driver’s license and
$100 cash bond.

Traffic Accident H13-2239 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: May 4, 2013 1:43am
Location: 1000 block N. Market
Unit 1: 1994 Chevrolet Lumina driven by Troy D. Abernathy (49) of Hoopeston
Property: Mailbox owned by James DeWitt of Hoopeston
Details: Driver of Unit 1 was north bound on N. Market and swerved off the road to the
east side, struck and destroyed a mailbox.  He then pulled away and continued
north bound when he was stopped by HPD officer.  Driver was taken into custody
and cited for Driving Under The Influence, Failure To Reduce Speed To Avoid
An Accident, Failure To Stop and Give Information Following An Accident,
Operating a Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration and Illegal Transportation of
Alcohol.  Suspect was later released after posting his driver’s license and $100
cash bond.

Warrant Arrest H13-2243 Linares
Date & Time: May 4, 2013 9:54am
Location: 100 block E. Maple
Arrested: Theresa L. Sands (40) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody on an outstanding Iroquois County arrest
warrant (12CM203) for Failure To Appear for Retail Theft.  She was later
transported to Iroquois County by Iroquois County authorities.

Disobeying a Police Officer H13-2250 Linares
Date & Time: May 4, 2013   1:52pm
Location: 800 blk E Seminary
Arrested: Vicki L Ford (55) of Hoopesotn
Details: Officer responded to the above for help to remove a subject from the residence
who was causing problems.  Upon arrival subject started arguing with officers
and was refusing to cooperate.  She was taken into custody and transported to
HPD where she was released with a Hoopeston City Notice To Appear.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Battery H13-2275 Dewitt
Date & Time: May 5, 2013   2:09pm
Location: Parkview Court
Complainant: 32 year old Hoopeston man
Arrested: Michael Scott Winland (27) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject was arrested and charged with the above after he sprayed victim
with mace.  He was transported to HPD where he was released after
posting $100 bond.

City Ordinance-Restrictions for Burning Trash H13-2283 Steeples
Date & Time: May 5, 2013   9:27pm
Location: 500 blk W Main
Arrested: Amy Nosler (40) of Hoopeston
Details: HPD was called to the above address in reference to a report of an illegal fire
burning unattended and close to a structure.  Ms. Nosler was given a city citation
and court date for Restrictions for Burning Trash.

Fire Call
Date & Time: May 5, 2013   9:31pm
Location: 500 blk W Main
Details: HFD was called out by HPD officers in reference to an illegal fire burning
unattended and near a structure.  Fire was extinguished and no injuries
were reported.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Battery H13-2202 Showers
Time & Date:  May 2, 2013   1:26pm
Location:      100 block S Market Hoopeston
Complainant:  22 year old Hoopeston Male
Arrested:      Longfellow, Matthew A (31) of Hoopeston (M)
Details:      At the above time and date, HPD was requested to meet with a battery victim, whom
wished to pursue City Ordinance of Battery, against the suspect.
Suspect was later located and taken to HPD processed and release on NTA for
Hoopeston City Court. 

Driving While License Revoked H13-2211 Steeples
Date & Time: May 2, 2013   8:10pm
Location: 4000 North/1550 East rd
Arrested: Kyle Ponton (22) Hoopeston male
Details: Mr. Ponton was arrested during a traffic stop after a computer check revealed that
his driver’s license was revoked.  Subject was taken to HPD where he was processed
and then released after posting $150 bond, given a traffic citation and a traffic court
date.

Hoopeston Area Schools were honored at the Annual Golden Ruler Banquet in Bismarck in April.

Honored were-Esther Bundy-Pfefferie, Maple Dean of Students, Jo Alt, Maple Secretary, Rebecca Johnson, Bus Driver, Barbara Park, Special Education Coordinator and Chris Elliott, Board Member.

Dave McFadden, owner of Anthem Chevrolet, was selected by Hoopeston Area Education Association and Illinois Education Association as the District’s newest Friend of Education.

This was for his many contributions to the area schools.  He received a plaque for his honor.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Residential Burglary H13-2172 Linares
Date & Time: May 1, 2013 9:50am
Location: 800 block E. Lincoln St.
Victim: 46 year old Loda man
Details: Victim advised police that unknown subject(s) entered a rental property he
owns and stole two spools of electrical wire and several other objects.

Illegal Squealing Tires, No Valid Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle
H13-2188       Showers
Date & Time: May 1, 2013   9:12pm
Location: Market & Maple
Arrested: Kip A Menschel (27) of Hoopeston
Details: Officers performed traffic stop on the vehicle driven by the above subject
after they witnessed vehicle squealing tires and driving at high rate of speed.
Stop also revealed no valid registration or insurance on vehicle.
He was issued 3 citations and vehicle was towed from the scene.

Disorderly Conduct H13-2191 Kruse
Date & Time: May 1,2013 10:10pm
Location: Parkview Court
Complainant: 43 year old Hoopeston man
Arrested #1: Devon R Thomas (18) of Hoopeston
Arrested #2: 17 year old Hoopeston male
Details: Both subjects were charged after the police responded to the above location
for subjects being loud and sitting on the callers car.  Caller signed a complaint
against both subjects.  They were transported to HPD where they were
issued a Notice To Appear in Hoopeston city court.

Fire Call
Date & Time: May 2,2013   1:19am
Location: 113 S Chicago Farmer’s Market
Details: Hoopeston Fire Department responded for Mutual Aid along with Bismark
Fire Department to Rossville for a structure fire at the above location.

Fire Call
Date & Time: May 1, 2013   10:52pm
Location: 1900 East Road and 4000 North Road
Details: Fire Department responded to above for a small fire in a field. 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Lost and Found
Date & Time: April 30, 2013 9:15am
Location: Cheese Park
Details: A baseball glove was found in the park at N Market and E McCracken.  Owner
may identify and claim at HPD.

Wanted on Warrant (VC) H13-2152 Showers
Time & Date:  April 30, 2013   1:44pm
Location:        Hoopeston Police Department 301 W Main St
Arrested:      Sisk, Joann M (F) of Hoopeston (22)
Details: At the above time and date, Subject came to HPD and surrendered herself on
the Vermilion County Warrant 12TR07638 FTA Bench Trial Operation Uninsured
Vehicle and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device The subject was processed
and released after posting the required bond of $275 cash,  with a new court date.

Traffic Accident (PD) H13-2155 Showers
Time & Date:  April 30, 2013   4:33 pm
Location:      600 block E Wyman Ave Hoopeston
Unit 1:        2005 Honda 4dr driven by Jenna L Lane (F) of Hoopeston (16)
Unit 2:    1995 Lincoln 4dr driven by Betty J Comstock (F) of Hoopeston (53)
Details:      At the above time and date, HPD was requested to respond and investigate
an accident,  Unit 1 was backing from a driveway and did not observe Unit 2
and struck Unit 2.  Minor damage, both units insured, no injuries, no tickets

FIRE CALL
Time & Date:  April 30, 2013   7:23 pm
Location:    300 block N Seventh Ave
Details:      At the above time and date, HFD was requested to respond to a residence that had
a hot water heater blow up.  Apparent malfunction on the heater from use of aerosol
spray in a confine space cause the ignition.  No injuries and or damage reported

FIRE CALL
Time & Date:  April 30, 2013   7:58pm
Location:      Second Ave/Penn Street
Details:      At the above time and date, owner of a pickup truck called HFD to respond to flames
under the hood.  HFD was dispatched to the scene fire was out up on arrival,  Unit had
to be towed by Knuths from the scene. 

Join them in putting books in your children’s hands at the Maple School Book Fair Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3:30-5:30pm!

Purchase your ticket today by calling 217-304-2461 or 217-304-1677
Each ticket $100 - admits 2, food buffet/open bar
Blues Deacon Band at 8:30pm

The City of Danville and Illinois Department of Naturasl Resources will be holding an Open House on Tuesday from 6-8pm at the David S. Palmer Arena.  For more information call 217.431.2400.

Saturday, April 27, 2013
NOTHING TO REPORT
Sunday, April 28, 2013

Disobeying A Police Officer H13-2104 Welch
Date & Time: April 28, 2013   5:48pm
Location: Second Chance 102 N Market
Arrested: Vicki L Ford (55) of Hoopeston
Details: Business called police after the above subject refused to leave.  Upon arrival she
also refused the orders of police to leave premises.  She was transported to
HPD where she was issued a Notice To Appear in city court.

Restraint of Dogs by Owner H13-2109 Steeples
Date & Time: April 28, 2013     7:50pm
Location: 600 blk E Main
Complainant: Hoopeston woman
Arrested: Beau J Edwards (33) of Hoopeston
Details: Officers responded to the above location for a complaint of 2 loose dogs
acting aggressive towards their own dogs.  Dogs were identified as Edwards’
dogs.  Complainant signed a City Ordinance Citation.  A Notice To Appear
in Hoopeston City Court, was mailed to Edwards.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Burglary To Auto H13-2057 Tate
Date & Time: April 26, 2013 10:37am
Location: 500 block N. Sixth St
Victim: 33 year old Hoopeston man
Details: Victim advised that unknown subject(s) stole a 1350 watt generator from the
back of his truck while it was parked at the above location.

Purchase/Acceptance of Alcohol by a Minor H13-2073 Steeples
Date & Time: April 26, 2013     9:16pm
Location: 15 McFerren Park Rd (Basketball Courts)
Arrested: 15 year old Hoopeston juvenile
Details: Juvenile was arrested and brought to HPD after admitting to officers that he
had been drinking inside the park.  He was released to his mother and given
a notice to appear in city court.

Driving Under the Influence, Speeding, Disobeying Stop Sign H13-2074 Steeples
Date & Time: April 26, 2013 10:57pm
Location: 100 blk N Market
Arrested: Misty Sims (31) of Rankin
Details: At above time and date, HPD officers arrested Ms. Sims on the above charges.
She was taken to HPD where she was processed and released with 3 traffic
citations and posted $100 bond.

News Release
April 26, 2013

4-22 Sheriff’s Police arrested Jessica R. Clark28, Georgetown ona Douglas County warrant on the charge of Unlawful Possession of Coverted Motor Vehicle.  She was transported to the Iroquois County Jail and later transported to the Douglas County Jail by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department

4-22 Sheriff’s Police returned from the Champaign County Jail with Kyle L. Owens, 21 Watseka.  Owens was wanted on an Iroquois County warrant for Deceptive Practice.  He remains in jail in lieu of bond

4-24 Sheriff’s Police arrested Debra A. Baez46 Martinton on an Iroquois County warrant for failure to appearo on the charge of Driving While License Suspended.  Baez was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she later posted bond and was released

4-23 Onarga Police arrested a 16 year old juvenile from Onarga.  The juvenile was charged with four counts of Aggravated Assault.  The juvenile was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later taken to the Danville Juvenile Detention Center

Thursday, April 26, 2013

Possession of Cannabis H13-2035 Steeples
Date & Time: April 25, 2013   1:08am
Location: 1000 blk N Market
Arrested: Tyler D Rieches (29) of Milford
Details: After a traffic stop, cannabis was found during a search of the vehicle.
Subject was taken into custody and transported to HPD where he was
released with a Notice To Appear in Hoopeston City court.

Domestic Battery H13-2042 V13-4068 Cade
Date & Time: April 25, 2013 1:00pm
Location: Parkview Court
Victim: 31 year old Hoopeston man
Arrested: Cheyenne D. Lee (19) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody after allegedly striking the victim several times.
She was later released per SA Office on OR bond with court date.

Agg Battery H13-2047   V13-4085 Steeples
Time & Date:  April 25, 2013   7:50 pm
Location:    500 block S Second Ave
Complainant:    37 year old Hoopeston Woman
Arrested:      Lamar, Kayla L (27) of Hoopeston (F)
Details:    At the above time and date, Police were called to a fight in the front yard of the
500 block, S. Second Ave, one subject whom was injured was transported to
Hoopeston hospital for treatment, by EMS.  Lamar was transported to HPD
processed and then transported to PSB to away court hearing.

Emily Margevich and Michael Donley will star in ART’s Production of “Beauty and the Beast” this Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm at the Hoopeston High School Auditorium.  General Seating is available all tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 217.283.6553.  More information can be found at www.artcommunitytheatre.com.

Representatives from Illinois State Treasurer, Dan Rutherford’s Office will be availbable today from 3:00-5:00pm at the Hoopeston Public Library.  Dan Rutherford will be making an appearance at the library around 4:00pm.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Criminal Damage To Property H13-2023 Showers
Date & Time: April 24, 2013 9:58am
Location: 511 W. Orange St
Victim: Country Cabinets
Details: Unknown subject(s) broke a window in the building with a rock.

Warrant Arrest H13-2024 Cade
Date & Time: April 24, 2013 12:35pm
Location: 400 block W. Maple
Arrested: Lisa L Roberts (43) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody on an outstanding Vermilion County arrest
warrant for Failure To Appear for Status Check (12CM18).  Subject was later
transported to the PSB in lieu of $3,000 bond.

April 50/50 Winners

$25 Winners - Sara Massey & Ema Nicholls
$15 Winners - Dorothy Metz & Yolanda Pemberton
$10 Winners - Jan Kuhns & Betty Shafer

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Criminal Damage to Property H13-2018 Steeples
Time & Date:  April 23, 2013   6:18 pm
Location:    Okinawan Karate School 208 E Main St Hoopeston
Details:    At the above time and date, the listed business contacted HPD reference to a complaint
of a juvenile doing damage to his store window. 

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford will be at the Hoopeston Public Library from 3:00-5:00pm on Thursday, April 25th for an I-Cash Program event.  I-Cash, formerly Cash Dash, is a state program uniting Illinois residents with unclaimed property, such as old bank accounts or personal items.

Call the Hoopeston Public Library for more information regarding the event at 283-6711.  To search for unclaimed property go to www.treasurer.il.gov.

Friday, April 19, 2013

No Valid Registration H13-1954 Welch
Date & Time: April 19, 2013 8:13pm
Location: Bank/Main
Arrested: Nicole Lowe (21) of Rossville
Details: Ms. Lowe was arrested and taken to HPD during a traffic stop after a computer
check revealed the car she was driving had improper registration.  She was released
with a traffic citation and notice to appear in traffic court.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
NOTHING TO REPORT

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Theft Under $300 H13-1887 Drollinger
Date & Time: April 16, 2013 12:56pm
Location: 115 E. Orange
Victim: Casey’s General Store
Details: Suspect fled scene without paying for $44 in gasoline.

The Hoopeston Public Library is asking local residents to refrain from donating books to the library until further notice.

Book donations are greatly appreciated, but at the present time, the staff is very busy with the conversion to a new computer automation system and are unable to sort and process donated items.

IDOT, Illinois State Police & Highway Safety Partners will join forces with a message “Embrace the Orange” and be aware of workers in honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week today at 10:00am at U.S. Rt. 136 in front of Danville Area Community College.

The news conference will discuss the ban on cell phone use in work zones to help reduce traffic related crashes, injuries and fatalities in work zones, and will stress the importance of moving over for emergency, maintenance and construction vehicles when driving on all roadways in Illinois.  National Work Zone Awareness Week runs April 15th-19th.

Monday, April 15, 2013
NOTHING TO REPORT

Saturday, April 13, 2013 - NOTHING TO REPORT
Sunday, April 14, 2013

Theft Under H13-1814 Cade
Date & Time: April 13, 2013 10:47am
Location : Casey’s General Store 1022 W. Penn
Arrested: Justin R. Plecker (30) of Westville
Details: Suspect was taken into custody on April 14, 2013 at 11:18am on suspicion of
Theft Under in connection with the theft of $44 in gasoline from the Casey’s Store.
He was later released on a Notice To Appear in court.

Retail Theft Under H13-1830 Cade
Date & Time: April 14, 2013 12:05pm
Location: Jerry’s IGA 1030 W. Chestnut
Arrested: Justin R Plecker (30) of Westville
Details: While investigating the Casey’s theft case officers also found that the suspect
allegedly took an item from Jerry’s IGA without paying for it.  The suspect was
charged and released on a Notice To Appear in court.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Disorderly Conduct H13-1798 Tate
Date & Time: April 12, 2013 10:14am
Location: 100 block E. Penn
Arrested: Douglas G. Land, Jr. (50) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody after several citizens called police and advised that
he appeared very intoxicated and was stumbling in and out of traffic and almost
stumbled into a passing train.  Subject was later released on a Notice To Appear
in court.

Theft H13-1799 Tate
Date & Time: April 12, 2013 10:39am
Location: Hoopeston Area High School 615 E. Orange St
Victim: CUSD #11
Details: HAHS personnel reported an Apple I-Pad was stolen from one of the classrooms.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Criminal Damage to Property H13-1778 Welch
Time & Date:  April 10, 2013   3:18 pm
Location: 208 E Main St Hoopeston
Complainant: Okinawa School of Karate
Details:  At the above time and date,  did damage to their property without permission

Domestic Battery H13-1781 Showers
Date & Time: April 10, 2013   3:53pm
Location: 800 blk E Seminary
Arrested: Donald E Underwood Jr (28) of Hoopeston
Details: After a physical altercation with another family member subject was taken
into custody and transported to PSB to await arraignment with a judge.

Tuesday, April 10, 2013

Loitering H13-1760 Cade
Date & Time: April 9, 2013 8:00am
Location: 100 block E. Penn
Arrested: Douglas G. Land Jr (50) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody for impeding traffic in the roadway while
intoxicated.  He was later released on a Notice To Appear in court.

Traffic Accident H13-1763 Tate
Date & Time: April 9, 2013 12:20pm
Location: 300 block E. Main St.
Unit 1: 2004 Pontiac Montana driven by Dawn Layden of Hoopeston
Unit 2: 2004 Chevrolet Venture driven by Margaret Birge of Hoopeston
Details: Driver of Unit 2 was east bound on E. Main and turning left into the parking lot
on the north side of Main St. when she was struck by Unit 1 who was backing
out of a parking spot on the north side of Main St.  No injuries, no citations,
both units insured.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Burglary to Vehicle H13-1741 Tate
Time & Date:  April 8, 2013   08:30 am
Location:      600 block of W Washington St.
Complainant:    32 year old Hoopeston Woman
Details:    At the above time and date, the complainant reported to HPD that person(s) unknown
and without permission had entered her 1999 Olds Van and removed items. 

Disorderly Conduct H13-1747 Cade
Time & Date:  April 8, 2013   1:03pm
Location:      200 block of S. First Ave
Arrested:      Land, Douglas G (Jr) of Hoopeston (50)
Details:    At the above time and date, the male subject was taken into custody on the
above charge.  Subject was transported to HPD processed and later released
on a city court date.

Saturday, April 6, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013

Traffic Accident H13-1700 Linares
Date & Time: April 6, 2013 11:52am
Location: 400 block N. Market
Unit #1: Unknown – left scene
Unit #2: 2008 Cadillac owned by Wanda S Hauk of Danville
Details: Unit 2 was parked on the west side of N. Market when it was struck by Unit 1.
Unit 2 insured, no reported injuries.

Fire Call, Restrictions for Burning Trash H13-1711     Steeples
Date & Time: April 6, 2013   7:18pm
Location: 600 blk S First Avenue
Arrested: Eric D Schroeder (36) of Hoopeston
Details: Fire department was dispatched to the above for an unattended illegal burn.
Fire was extinguished.  Owner of property was issued a City Ordinance citation.
Driving While License Suspended, Unlawful Display of License Plate H13-1725 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: April 7, 2013   1:53am
Location: 700 blk W Orange
Arrested: Bobby Smith (41) of Ambia
Details: Mr. Smith was arrested on a traffic stop after a computer check revealed that his
driver’s license was suspended.  Subject was taken to HPD, where he was processed
and then later released on 2 traffic citations and a notice to appear in traffic court.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Keys Found
Date & Time: April 5, 2013 10:30am
Location: Lot on southwest corner of Market and Penn
Details: A set of keys was found at the above location.  Owner may identify and claim at HPD.

Thursday, April 4, 2013
NOTHING TO REPORT

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-1629 V13-3327 Morgan
Date & Time: April 3, 2013   12:50 am
Location: 300 blk S Market
Arrested: Raquel Torres (43) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject was taken into custody on two outstanding warrants: Vermilion County
warrant 10CF680 Failure To Appear Jury Trial and Iroquois County warrant 08DT10 Failure To Appear DUI.  She was transported to PSB in lieu of bond.

Fire Call
Time & Date:  April 3, 2013   8:25pm
Location:      400 block of E Washington St
Details:    HFD & HPD were dispatched to a report of a chimney fire on a house.  Fire department
responded and put the fire out.  No reports of damage or injuries.

Case Resolved (Arrest) H13-1573 Showers
Time & Date of Arrest:    April 3, 2013 6:45pm
Date of Occurrence:    March 30, 2013
Location of Occurrence:  Casey’s General Store 1022 W Penn St
Arrested:      Witty, Joshua J (29) of Milford (M)
Details:  Officers stopped the male subject and asked for him to come to the PD to discuss a case
subject came to the PD and was released on NTA for Assault (City Ord) with court
set of Hoopeston City Hall. 

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Burglary to Garage H13-1615 Showers
Time & Date:  April 2, 2013   2:14pm
Location:    500 blk N. 7th Ave
Complainant:    63 year old Hoopeston Man
Details:  At the above time and date, complainant contacted HPD reference to person(s) unknown
removed several items from the complainants property without permission. 

Grass Fire
Time and Date:  April 2, 2013 8:45pm
Location:        100 E Orange St Hoopeston
Details:    At the above time and date, the vacant lot that runs south from Orange Street about
two (2) acres was on fire, HPD & HFD were sent to the scene.  No injuries reported

News Release
April 2, 2013

4-1 Sheriff’s Police arrested Jeremy M. Kraud, 33 Watseka charging him with Domestic Battery after becoming involved in a physical altercation with his ex girlfriend.  Kraud was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains awaiting a court appearance

4-1 Sherriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle rollover accident on 2100 E Rd near 2100 N Rd.  The Police report stated a 16 year old femal juvenile was traveling northbound on 2100 E Rdwhen she swerved to miss a deer and lost control of the vehicle, it began to skid out of control crossing over to the west side of the roadway where it entered into the ditch and struck an embankment causing it to overturn before coming to a rest on its roof in the ditch.  The 16 year old juvenile and her four juvenile passengers were transported to IMH by IMH EMS and Martinton EMS, two of the juveniles were then airlifted to Carle for treatment of injuries.  The severity of the injuries are unknown at this time.  The 16 year old driver was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident, Operating in Violation of Restriction or Restricted Driving Permit, Graduated Driver:  More than one passenger under age 20 and unlawful number of passengers.  Watseka Fire Department also responded to the scene

Monday, April 1, 2013

Key Found
Date & Time: April 1, 2013   1:33am
Details: A single key was located at Iroquois Federal.  Owner may identify and claim at
HPD.

Arrested on Warrants H13-1593 (1)  H13-1594 (2) Cade
Time & Date:    April 1, 2013   12:25 pm
Location:     Hoopeston Police Department
Arrested 1:     Avelar, Luis M. H. (M) of Hoopeston (33)
Arrested 2:     Avelar, Maggie S (F) of Hoopeston (24)
Details:          At the above time, date, and location, the two subjects came to HPD and
surrendered themselves to custody and processed on the following warrants:
          1:  Luis 11TR945 Contempt of Court   Douglas County   $150 cash
  2:  Maggie   12TR1895   Contempt of Court   Douglas County   $300 cash
Both were given new court dates from Douglas County and released from custody.

Criminal Damage To Property H13-1596 Showers
Date & Time: April 1, 2013   4:33pm
Location: 300 blk E Penn
Complainant: 35 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: Complainant advised unknown person(s) slashed her tires while parked at
the above location.

Traffic Accident H13-1597 Welch
Date & Time: April 1, 2013   4:52pm
Location: 600 blk W Orange
Unit #1: 2013 Chrysler van driven by Skylar M. Reeves (16) of Hoopeston
Unit #2: 2011 Dodge Ram driven by Sandra J Kinnaird (53) of Hoopeston and owned
by Star Chrysler Inc of Hoopeston
Details: Unit #1 was backing out of driveway when it struck Unit #2 which as traveling
westbound.  Driver of Unit 1 was issued citation for Improper Backing.
No injuries.

Saturday, March 30, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013

Possession of Controlled Substance, Communicating with a Witness, Criminal Damage
H13-1562 V13-3077 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: March 30, 2013 4:26am
Location: 200 blk N Market
Complainant: 34 year old Hoopeston female
Arrested: Moises Torres (29) Hoopeston male
Details: At the above time and date, Mr. Torres was arrested after causing damage to the
tires on a vehicle of the complainant’s.  Subject was taken to HPD where he was
processed and then later transported to the PSB in Danville for arraignment.

Aggravated Battery H13-1567 Steeples
Date & Time: March 30, 2013 4:15pm
Location: Parkview Court
Complainant: 43 year old Hoopeston male
Arrested: Jerimiah Foehrer (27) of Hoopeston
Details: After an incident and the above location, Mr. Foehrer was arrested for aggravated
battery.  He was taken to HPD where he was processed then later transported to
the PSB in Danville for arraignment.

Interference with Police H13-1574 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: March 30, 2013 10:55pm
Location: 502 E Penn American Legion
Arrested: Justin Vazquez (20) of Plano, IL
Details: Mr. Vazquez was arrested after HPD received a call in reference to a fight in
progress and he refused to let police inside business.  Subject was arrested for
the above charge and taken to HPD.  He was processed and released on a city
citation and given a notice to appear in city court.

Purchase or Acceptance of Liquor by Persons under 21 H13-1575 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: March 30, 2013 11:33pm
Location: 300 blk E Main
Arrested: Kyle Ramos (20) of Hoopeston
(16) year old juvenile
Details: After a traffic stop, both subjects were arrested on the above charge.  They were
taken to HPD where they were processed and released on a notice to appear
in city court.
Battery H13-1577 Morgan
Date & Time: March 31, 2013 1:17am
Location: 500 blk S 2nd Av
Complainant: (30) year old Hoopeston male
Arrested: David T. Cannon (33) of Hoopeston
Details: Mr. Cannon was arrested for battery after an incident at the above location.  Subject
was taken to HPD where he was processed and then later released on an ROR bond
and given a county court date.

No Valid Driver’s License H13-1584 Steeples
Date & Time: March 31, 2013   4:03pm
Location: Route 1/4000 North rd
Arrested: Tierra L Kelly (16) of Rankin
Details: Subject was issued citation after vehicle was checked on the side of road at
the above location. Computer checked revealed her Driver’s Privileges to be
invalidated.  She was issued a citation at the scene and vehicle was towed.

Permitting Unauthorized Persons to Drive H13-1584 Steeples
Date & Time: March 31, 2013   4:03pm
Arrested: Heidi S Snyder (36) of Rankin
Details: Subject was issued a citation for the above after she knowingly allowed
subject to drive her vehicle who did not have a valid Driver’s License.

Containers Prohibited in Public Places         H13-1588 Welch
Date & Time: March 31, 2013   7:07pm
Location: 500 blk W Main
Arrested: Zachary T Garman (21) of Hoopeston
Details: Officers responded to the above for and underage drinking party.  Upon arrival
above subject was walking in area with an open container of alcohol.  He
was taken into custody and transported to HPD where he received a City
Ordinance citation and was released.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Warrant Arrest (Effingham County) V13-3062 H13-1551 Steeples
Time & Date: March 29, 2013   4:55 pm
Location: Washington & Market St Hoopeston
Arrested:    Smith, John Paul (48) of Taylor Michigan
Details:    At the above time and date, the subject was taken into custody on the above warrant
issued out of Effingham County 08DT193 FTA DUI $5,000 10% plus $75.00
subject was transported to HPD processed and then later transported to PSB
in lieu of bond.

Drug Arrest H13-1388 & V13-3063     Cade, Welch, Steeples, Linares
Time & Date: March 29, 2013   6:00pm
Location: 300 block W Washington  
Arrested:    Catron, Roger D (54) of Hoopeston
Details: At the above time and date, the subject was detained for questioning concerning an
incident that occurred in the 300 block of W. Washington on March 21, 2013.  Subject was later charged with the following:
1:  Possession of Methamphetamines
2:  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
3:  Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors
4:  Aggregated Methamphetamine Production

Time & Date: March 29, 2013   8:00pm     H13-1551 V13-3067 Cade, Welch, Steeples, Linares
Location: Hoopeston Police Department
Details: At the above time and date, while subject was being questioned the following charges
came about from the alleged drugs found in the subjects possession. 
1:  IDOC Warrant
2:  Intent to Deliver Methamphetamines
3:  Participating in Methamphetamine Manufacturing
4:  Possession of Methamphetamines
5:  Methamphetamine Manufacturing Materials
6:  Methamphetamine Precursors Non Standard Form
7:  Prescription
Subject has been transported to the PSB Danville to be arraigned on the charges, and held for the IDOC Warrant. 

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Possession of Methamphetamines & Forgery (3 counts) H13-1516   V13-3023 Cade
Date & Time: March 28, 2013 6:54am
Location: 1022 W. Penn and 115 E. Orange
Victim: Casey’s General Stores
Arrested: James W. Blakeney Jr (27) of Wellington
Details: Suspect was taken into custody at approximately 7:40am in the 400 block of
South Dixie Hwy after allegedly passing forged personal checks at both of the
Casey’s stores in Hoopeston.  Suspect was also found to be in possession of
suspected Methamphetamines when he was taken into custody.  He was later
transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment in court.

Warrant Arrest H13-1523 Steeples
Date & Time: March 28, 2013 2pm
Location: Hoopeston Police Department 301 W Main St
Arrested: Blakeney, Stacy R (F) of Hoopeston (26)
Details: At the above time and date, the subject came to HPD and surrendered herself
to custody on a Vermilion County Traffic Warrant FTA   13TR1079 and posted
bond of $1,000 10% plus $75 court fee.  She was processed and then later
released on new court date for Danville

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
NOTHING TO REPORT

March 50/50 Winners

$25 - Joanna Hodge & Al Zawarus
$15 - Darlene Musk & Don Dixon
$10 - Tom Sweeney & Caitlyn Bekkering

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-1472     V13-2938 DeWitt
Date & Time: March 26, 2013 12:10pm
Location: 400 block N. Eighth Ave
Arrested: Jarrod C. Burton (19) of Hoopeston
Details: Suspect was taken into custody on two outstanding Vermilion County arrest
warrants (12CF184 Petition To Revoke Bond and 13CF161 eight counts of drug
charges).  He was later transported to the PSB in Danville in lieu of $100,000
bond.

Burglary To Motor Vehicle H13-1473 Tate
Date & Time: March 26, 2013 1:08pm
Location: 400 block W. Elm
Victim: 31 year old Hoopeston man
Details: Victim advised that unknown subject(s) broke into his vehicle while it was
parked at the above location and stole several items.

Thanks to the partnership of CRIS Healthy Aging, the Hoopeston Multi-Agency and Heritage Health of Hoopeston a congregate meal site for seniors will be offered starting April, 2nd for lunch on Tuesdays & Fridays at the Hoopeston Multi-Agency.

A Grand Opening will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd at the Multi-Agency.  People 60 and older may call the Mult-Agency 217.283.5544 or CRIS at 217.443.2999 by noon April 1st to reserve a meal.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Traffic Accident H13-1452 Showers
Date & Time: March 25, 2013   3:11pm
Location: 700 blk W Main
Unit #1: 1998 Chevrolet S-10 driven by Jennifer L Gernand (63) of Rossville
Unit #2: 1998 Oldsmobile Alero owned by Valerie Paulson of Hoopeston
Details: Unit #1 backed out of parking lot and struck Unit #2 which was parked.
No citations or injuries.

Burglary to Auto H13-1461 Kruse
Date & Time: March 25, 2013 9:53pm
Location: 500 blk W Elm
Complainant: 56 year old Hoopeston female
Details: Complainant told HPD officers that unknown subject(s) entered her vehicles
and stole several items.

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-1432 Welch
Date & Time: March 23, 2013   4:50pm
Location: Hoopeston Police Department
Arrested: Charlotte M Akins (37) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject turned herself in on outstanding Vermilion County warrant 10CM645
for Failure To Appear/Disorderly Conduct.  She posted $499.00 bond and
was released with a new court date.
Warrant Arrest H13-1440 Linares
Date & Time: March 24, 2013   12:57pm
Location: 301 W Main
Arrested: Matthew J Baker (34) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject turned himself in on outstanding Vermilion County warrant 12TR5801
Failure To Appear/Driving While License Suspended.  He posted $375 bond
and was released with a new court date.

Traffic Accident H13-1447 Welch
Date & Time: March 24, 2013 5:27pm
Location: S Dixie Hwy/Honeywell
Unit 1: 2006 Freightliner Semi driven by Gerald Allen of Milford
Unit 2: 1994 GMC truck driven by Sawyer Burgett of Wellington
Details: Unit 2 was traveling southbound in the 1000 block of Dixie Hwy when it reduced
speed.  Unit 1 was unable to stop and moved into the turn lane but struck Unit 2
with it’s trailer.  No injuries, no tickets and both units had insurance.