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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.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Domestic Battery, Interference with Reporting Domestic Violence & IDOC Warrant
Date & Time: 3-22-2013 6:05am H13-1403   V13-2810 Cade
Location: Hoopeston Hospital 701 E. Orange St
Victim: 22 year old Hoopeston woman
Arrested: Joshua A Pundt (33) of Danville
Details: Suspect was taken into custody on the above charges following an incident
in the parking lot at the hospital.  The subject was later transported to the PSB
in Danville to await arraignment in court.  Suspect is also being held on an
IDOC Warrant (CH1302633) for Violation of Parole because of this incident.

Battery (City Ord) H13-1414 Welch
Date & Time:    March 22, 2013   5:19 pm
Location:        100 E Lincoln St
Complainant:    36 year old Hoopeston Male
Arrested:          Chandler, Anthony J (M) of Hoopeston (31)
Details:      At the above time and date, Hoopeston Police was summoned to the above location
reference to a male subject was causing trouble and a physical confrontation took
place.  Subject was transported to Hoopeston Police for processing and released
with Notice to Appear for Hoopeston Court.

 
Arrested on Warrant (Verm Co) H13-1418   V13-2838 Cade
Time & Date:  March 22, 2013   8:30pm
Location:    Hoopeston Police Department
Arrested:    Rush, Westley E. (M) of Hoopeston (20)
Details:      At the above time and date, subject to Hoopeston Police Department, surrendered him
self to custody for the following charges,
Ct 1-2:  Participate in Meth Manufacturing
Ct 3:    Meth Manufacturing Material
Ct 4-5:  Meth Possession
Ct 6-8:  Anhydrous Possession
      Subject was processed and then later transported to the PSB Danville to await bond
and court hearing. 

The Hoopeston Multi Agency Van will only be in service until 11:45a.m. on Friday, March 22nd.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Domestic Battery H13-1392 V13-02799 Morgan
Date & Time: March 21, 2013 9:59pm
Location: 500 blk S 2nd Av
Complainant: 33 year old Hoopeston male
Arrested: Kayla Lamar (26) Hoopeston female
Details: At above time and date, HPD was called to a residence in reference to a domestic
disturbance.  Complainant advised that he was hit by Ms. Lamar.  Subject was
arrested and taken to HPD for processing.  She was later transported to the PSB
for arraignment.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

NOTHING TO REPORT

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

NOTHING TO REPORT

Monday, March 18, 2013

NOTHING TO REPORT

The Hoopeston Bowling Association has annoucned its 2013 Hall of Fame inductees.

The women inductees are Rita Rethelford for Service, Terri Bell for Merit and Marcile Chestnut for Memoriam.  The men inductees are Ed Sims for Service, Clarence Catron for Merit and Ralph Lloyd for Memoriam.  The Hall of Fame induction will be March 23, 2013 at 6:30pm at Fast Lanes in Hoopeston.  For tickets or information, call Doug at Fast Lanes 217.283.6505 or Dave Gaddis at 217.497.9662.  Tickets are $20 each.

Saturday, March 16, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013

3-16-13
Attempted Burglary H13-1332 Linares
Date & Time: March 16, 2013 11:41pm
Location: 500 blk W. Main
Complainant: 20 year old Hoopeston female
Details: At above time and date, the complainant contacted HPD in reference to unknown
subjects trying to get into her residence without her permission.  No damage to
residence or property stolen.

3-17-13

Criminal Trespass To Property, Criminal Damage To Property   H13-1341 Linares
Date & Time: March 17, 2013   3:00pm
Location: 600 blk E Young
Complainant: 38 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: At the above date and time complaint was made reference and unknown subject
entering the camper parked a the above location.  While inside camper, subject
caused damage.

Miley Kalyn Reed, 22 Danville

Visitation:  Sunday, March 17th 3:00-8:00pm Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Danville
Celebration of Life:  Monday, March 18th 10:00am The Second Church of Christ Danville
Entombment:  Sunset’s Swan Court Chapel Mausoleum, Danville

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Purchase/Acceptance of Alcohol by Persons Under 21 H13-1320 Kruse
Date & Time: March 15,2013   11:30pm
Location: 700 blk W Main
Arrested: 3 male juveniles
Details: HPD was called to the residence for possible underage drinking and noise complaint.  The 3 male juveniles were arrested, transported to the station and given city
citations for the above charge.  All juveniles were then released to a parent/guardian.

Wednedsay, March 13, 2013

Fire Call, Illegal Burn (City Ordinance Violation) H13-1292 Steeples
Date & Time: March 13, 2013   9:49pm
Location: 300 blk W Penn
Arrested: Victor L Hutton (44) of Hoopeston
Details: Fire Departement was dispatched to the above location after a neighbor noticed smoke
coming from a residence.  Upon arrival it was found the above subject to be
burning material other than yard waste in his backyard after dark.  He was issued a
Notice To Appear in Hoopeston city court.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property H13-1254 V13-2438 Linares
Date & Time: March 12, 2013   1:26am
Location: 301 W Main St   HPD
Arrested: Joaquin Granados (18) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject was arrested for above charge after he scratched his name into the
cot in the jail cell.  Subject was transported to the Public Safety Building in
Danville.

Hoopeston IGA Hometown Healthy Challenge partnering with Family Healthcare of Hoopeston.

Join them on Tuesday, March 12th 4-6pm for Free Blood Pressure Checks and Heart-Healthy choices throughout the store!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Traffic Accident H13-1232 Cade
Time & Date:  March 11, 2013   08:07am
Location:    Fourth St & McCracken Ave
Unit 1: 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Katelin N Crabtree (17) of Hoopeston (F)
Unit 2: 1996 Dodge Ram Truck driven by Jonathan A Glenn (20) of Hoopeston
Details:    At the above time and date, HPD was requested to investigate an accident at the
above location involving two (2) units.  Both Units Insured, No report of injuries
at the time of report, Both units towed from the scene.  No Citations issued.

Purchase/Acceptance of Alcohol by Person Under 21 H13-1248 Linares
Date & Time: March 11, 2012     9:59pm
Location: 301 W Main St   HPD
Arrested: Joaquin Granados (18) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject was arrested after officers checked out with him in front of the Hoopeston
Police Dept.  He was charged with Purchase/Acceptance of Alcohol of Person Under 21.  He was given a city citation and a city court date.

Saturday, March 9th & Sunday, March 10th

Vehicle Accident H13-1200 Steeples
Date & Time: March 9, 2013   2:16pm
Location: McFerren Park
Unit #1: 2007 Ford Focus driven by Ellen McLaughlin of Hoopeston
Unit #2: 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Gerald Donahue of Watseka
Details: Unit 1 backed into Unit 2.  Driver of Unit 1 was cited for Improper Backing.

Criminal Damage to Auto H13-1207 Steeples
Date & Time: March 9, 2013   9:08pm
Location: 700 blk S Market
Complainant: 29 year old Hoopeston female
Details: At above time and date, complainant contacted HPD in reference to an unknown
subject(s) damaged several vehicles on her property.

Battery H13-1217 Linares
Date & Time: March 10, 2013   5:05am
Location: 400 blk S Third Avenue
Complainant: 36 year old Hoopeston male
Arrested #1: Cheryl L Burkert (30) of Hoopeston
Arrested #2: John A Burkert ((31) of Hoopeston
Details: Both subjects were taken into custody after starting an altercation at the
complainants residence.  Both subjects were given an NTA to appear
in Hoopeston city court for Battery.

Warrant Arrest H13-1222 Cade
Date & Time: March 10, 2013   9:49pm
Location: 600 blk E Wyman
Arrested: Donald L Brougher (22) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject taken into custody on outstanding Vermilion County Warrant
09DT076 Failure To Appear/DUI. He was transported to PSB in
lieu of bond.

Thursday, March 7, 2013
NOTHING TO REPORT

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Driving While License Suspended, No Insurance, Expired Registration   H13-1171 Kruse
Date & Time:  March 6, 2013   11:59pm
Location:      Third Street & Main
Arrested:      Tonya K Edwards (36) of Hoopeston
Details:        During a traffic stop, a computer check of the driver revealed her
        Illinois driver’s license to be suspended and her registration to be expired.
        She was also unable to provide proof of insurance on the vehicle.
                She was taken into custody and released with a Notice To Appear.
        The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-1148 V13-02215 Morgan
Date & Time: March 5, 2013 12:11am
Location: 300 blk E Honeywell
Arrested: Moises Torres (29) of Hoopeston
Details: The above subject was arrested on an outstanding Vermilion Co Warrant Failure
to Appear 12TR10192.  Subject was transported to the PSB in Danville in lieu of
bond.

Criminal Damage To Property H13-1150 Cade
Date & Time: March 5, 2013 7:20am
Location: 700 block S. Market
Victim: 29 year old Hoopeston female
Details: Victim advised that unknown subject(s) damaged one of the tires on her vehicle.

Criminal Damage To Property H13-1151 Cade
Date & Time: March 5, 2013 8:16am
Location: 400 block Front St
Victim: 30 year old Hoopeston woman
Details: Victims advised that unknown subject(s) damaged one of the tires on her vehicle.

Domestic Battery H13-1153   V13-02246 Steeples
Time & Date:  March 5, 2013   4pm
Location:    300 block S Third Ave Hoopeston
Complainant:  36 year Hoopeston Male
Arrested:   Bane, Angel K (F) of Hoopeston (32)
Details:    At the above time and date, the complainant came to HPD and requested charges
on the female.  Bane was located at another location taken into custody and
charged and then later transported to PSB Danville to appear before a judge.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Warrant Arrest H13-1137   V13-2196 Cade
Date & Time: March 4, 2013   12:35
Location: 700 blk N Seventh Street
Arrested: Matthew L Cannon (32) of Hoopeston
Details: Subject was arrested on 3 outstanding Vermilion County warrants.
12TR7994   FTA/Driving While Suspended
13CM125   2 Counts Battery
12CF474   FTA/Criminal Damage over $300
He was transported to PSB for arraignment with judge.

Boil Order For Hoopeston Route 9 from the Medical Center to Lockhart Dr. on the south side until further notice.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Violation of Order of Protection H13-1078 V13-02077 Kelnhofer
Date & Time: March 1, 2013     01:04am
Location: 500 blk N 3rd St
Arrested: Michael Juby (39) of Hoopeston
Details: After a verbal altercation, Mr. Juby was arrested for violation of order of protection.
Subject was taken to HPD where he was processed and then later transported to the
PSB.

Criminal Damage to Property H13-1097 Morgan
Date & Time: March 1, 2013 10:11pm
Location: 933 S Sixth Av City of Hoopeston/Soccer Complex
Complainant: 42 year old Hoopeston female
Details: At above time and date, complainant contacted HPD in reference to unknown
subject(s) damaging property at the soccer complex.

Rose Denton, Executive Director for Big Brother/Big Sister said in a press release due to lack of participation the Bowl For Kids Sake has been cancelled at Fast Lanes in Hoopeston this Saturday, March 2nd.

Vendors who donated items they will be raffled off at the PIE event for families on March 7th in Hoopeston.  Anyone interested in bowling in one of the Danville events March 8th & March 9th or to mentor please call 217.446.6601.

Cellular One in Hoopeston is offering smart phone classes, starting Wednesday, March 6th 6:00-8:00pm and is open to all smart phone users, not just Cellular One customers.

Brenda Judy, Stpre Coordinator in Hoopeston, smart phones have so many great features and applications to offer and Cellular One wants users to be able to take full advantage of all the phone can do.  Judy also reminded everyone they encourage their customers to come in everyday with any questions or concerns.
Cellular One is located at 826 S Dixie Hwy Hoopeston.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Traffic Accident (PD) H13-1064 Linares
Time & Date:  February 28, 2013   1:40pm
Location:      226 N Market St, Hoopeston Health Fitness Center
Unit 1: 2008 Dodge Dakota Truck driven by Bruce J Burton (65) of Hoopeston
Unit 2: 2004 GMC Yukon owned by Eliseo Zamora Jr.  (Parked) 
Details:  At the above time and date, HPD was requested for an accident that occurred
in front of the above location.  Both Units insured, No Injuries Reported and
No Tickets,  Unit 1 struck Unit 2 which was unoccupied.

NOTHING TO REPORT

USA Today High School Sports is letting the fans choose the best high school sports mascot in the Country!  The contest began on Monday and ends at 3:00pm March 25.

Pick the top mascot from each state 2/25-3/5
51 Winners advance to be split into 6 regions voting 3/6-3/14
Those 6 winners will be voted b/t 3/15-3/25 to be the BEST MASCOT in the country.

Go to USA Today High School Sports & Vote Today!!!

February 50/50 Winners

$25 - Donna Field & Carolyn Tweedy
$15 - Jill Voyles & Pattie Gibson
$10 - Bob Mayberry & Steve Dalton

NOTHING TO REPORT

News Release
February 25, 2013

2-22 Sheriff’s Police arrested two 17 year old juveniles from Fowler, IN along with Bradley J. English 18, Goodland, IN and JasonA. Deason, 18 West Lafayette, IN.  All four subjects were charged with Criminal Trespass to Property and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.  They were transported to the Iroquois County Jail where they were later released to a parent
2-22 Sheriff’s Police arrested Craig A. LaBounty, 52 Wellington wanted on an Iroquois County Writ of Body Attachment.  He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he posted bond and was released
2-22 Sheriff’s Police arrested James W. Blakeney Jr., 27 Wellington wanted on an Iroquois County warrant for Unlawful Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.  He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he later posted bond and was released
2-22
Sheriff’s Police investigated a single vehicle accident according to the report, Jeffrey W. Janssen, 49 Watseka was traveling northbound on 2200 E Rd when he lost control of his vehicle on teh ice covered roadway, his vehicle the entered the west ditch where it struck a road sign and then a utility pole before coming to a rest.  No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.  Damages were estimated at more than $1500

Vermilion County Coroner Peggy Johnson issued a press release on Monday confirming the identity as 33 year old Amanda Walters-Pentecost, who had been reported missing on February 1st in Hoopeston.

The preliminary cause of death for Walters-Pentecost was exposure to cold weather according to Johnson.  The preliminary autopsy results did not give an indication of how long she had been dead and there were no indications of fould play.  Toxicology tests on samples taken during the autopsy are still pending in the case and the time range for toxicology test results can range from as little as four weeks to as many as eight weeks.

Commercial News

Family Health Care of Hoopeston is offering these services today at Autumn Fields Assisted Living Facility located at 325 E Orange St. in Hoopeston between 12:00-2:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm.

For more information contact the Family Healthcare of Hoopeston at 283.5530

Monday, February 25, 2013

Found License Plate
Date: February 25, 2013
Location: Fourth/Maple
Details: A front license plate was found at the above location.  Owner may pick up
at the police station.

Warrant Arrest (Surrendered Self) H13-1027 Tate
Time & Date:    February 25, 2013   08:15 am
Location: Hoopeston Police Department 301 W Main St
Arrested:   Moser, Jacob E (32) of Hoopeston (M)
Details:  At the above time and date, subject came to the lobby of City Hall and
surrendered himself for processing, warrant from Vermilion County
2012TR8260 FTA he posted bond and released

Traffic Accident (PD) H13-1030 Tate
Time & Date:    February 25, 2013   10am
Location:    Fourth St & Young Ave
Unit 1: 2002 Ford explorer driven by Golladay, Alex J. (17) of Hoopeston (M)
Unit 2: 1995 Chevy S10 Truck, driven by Morales, Dana Lynne (51) of San Antonio TX (F)
Details: At the above time and date, Hoopeston PD was requested to investigate a traffic
accident at the above location.  Unit 1 was at fault for No Proof of Insurance, and
Too Fast for Conditions.  Unit 2 was also cited for No Proof of Insurance at the time
of the accident.  No Injuries reported at the scene. 

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Domestic Battery/Theft H13-0992 V13-01875 Morgan
Date & Time: February 23, 2013     2:00am
Location: Seminary/Market
Complainant: 22 year old Hoopeston woman
Arrested: Michael Burke (28) of Danville
Details: After an alteration, Mr. Burke was arrested for Domestic Battery and Theft.  He
was transported to HPD where he was processed and then later taken to the PSB
in Danville.

Disobeying Police H13-1013 Kruse
Date & Time: February 24, 2013     3:07am
Location: 900 blk E Wyman
Arrested: Jessica Hardy (26) of Hoopeston
Details: At the above time and date, HPD officers asked Ms. Hardy to leave the property.
She was arrested when she refused to leave.  Subject was charged with city
ordinance Disobeying Police.