Traffic Accident (Minor Injuries)                        H17-2187

Time & Date:                 June 25, 2017     9:19 pm

Location:              N 6^th Ave & W Honeywell Av

Unit 1:                  2016 TAO TAO Motorcycle driven by Zachary D Carter (16) (M) of Hoopeston.

Passenger:            14 year old Male of Hoopeston

Details:                 Unit 1 was traveling north bound on N 6^th Avenue when a groundhog about the area of W Honeywell Avenue ran out into the street in front of a car.  That unit slammed on its breaks to avoid the animal, Unit 1 grounded the bike to avoid hitting the unit that had stopped in street.  Driver and Passenger both sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital by family members for treatment.   Both Subjects were released afterwards. 

                             No tickets, Unit 1 was insured.

Warrant Arrest                                                    H17-2203

Date & Time:        June 26, 2017 7:28 pm

Location:              846 E Young Ave.

Arrested:              Dale E Simpson (27) of Hoopeston

Details:                 Subject was arrested on outstanding Vermilion County warrant.

                             Simpson was transported to HPD processed and later transported to

                             Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department to await bond. 

Burglary to Business                        H17-2138

Time:                    10:25 AM

Location:              5 McFerren Park Rd Hoopeston Swimming Pool Concession

Details:       At the above time, the Parks Employees had contacted HPD in reference to person(s) unknown and without permission had forced entry to the Concession Stand of the Pool Grounds.

Structure Fire

Date & Time:        June 23, 2017    2:50pm

Location:              3800 North Rd and 2000 East road

Details:                 Hoopeston Fire Department, Rossville Fire Department, Hickory Gove

                             Fire Department and Wellington Fire Department responded to

                             a hay barn on fire.  No injuries report

Warrant Arrest                                H17-2144

Date & Time:        June 23, 2017     5:09pm

Location:              800 blk E Seminary

Arrested:              Tonya K Edwards (40) of Hoopeston

Details:                 Subject was arrested on outstanding Vermilion County warrant.

                             Ordinance Violation Docket # 16OV15-20.  She posted bond and

                             was released with a court date.

Warrant Arrest                                H17-2183

Date & Time:        June 25, 2017     4:31 pm

Location:              300 Blk W Main

Arrested:              Haley M Edwards (20) of Hoopeston

Details:                 Subject was arrested on outstanding Vermilion County warrant.

                             Edwards was processed, posted bond and was released with a new court date.

Driving While License Suspended        H17-2121

Date & Time:           June 22, 2017    1:30pm

Location:                   Parkview Court

Arrested:                  Marcus C Coe (43) of Hoopeston

Details:                      Officer observed subject driving the wrong way through Parkview Court.  Computer check revealed his Illinois driver’s license to be suspended.  He was transported to HPD where he was released with a court date.

Residential Burglary                                H17-2128

Date & Time:           June 22, 2017    6:53pm

Location:                   700 blk S 6^th ave

Complainant:           52 year old Hoopeston man

Details:                      Complainant reported that unknown person(s) entered his residence without his permission and removed his safe.

Warrant Arrest                              H17-2135

Time:              10:31pm

Location:       701 E Orange St, Carle Hoopeston

Arrested:      Mercedes Marquis (26) Danville female

Details:          Hoopeston ED contacted HPD in reference to subject needing a ride to

                        Watseka.  Officers made contact with subject and a computer check revealed

                        that she had an outstanding Iroquois County Warrant.  Subject was arrested

                        and taken to HPD to be processed.  Subject signed an extradition waiver and

                        an Iroquois County Deputy picked subject up and transported her to the

                        Iroquois County Jail. 

Criminal Damage to Auto (over)                          H17-2134

Time:                 10:13pm

Location:          800 blk E Chestnut

Complainant:  18 year old Hoopeston female

Details:             Complainant told HPD officers that an unknown subject(s) damaged her car.  

                           An investigation continues.

Domestic Battery              H17-2091     V17-5977

Time:                          11:45pm

Location:                   600 blk E Wyman Ave

Arrested:                  Kenneth Jones (38) Hoopeston male

                                    Jennifer Jones (30) Hoopeston female

Details:                      HPD officers were called to the above location in reference to a domestic

                                    dispute.  Upon investigation both subjects were arrested for domestic

                                    battery against each other.  They were taken to HPD, processed and later

                                    transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Danville—HALO Project, a Healthy Community Ini- tiative sponsored by Presence United Samaritans Medical Center, in partnership with Colgate-Bright Smiles Bright Futures and Orland Park Dental Services, will host “Smiling Faces Dental Days” on June 21 & 22. Children ages 3–18 will receive a free dental screening as well as a goody bag with dental supplies to use for proper oral hygiene at home. Parents/ guardians must accompany children. The Colgate-Bright Smiles Bright Futures Dental Van will be available: June 21 9-11 am – Hoopeston - McFerren Park 1-4 pm - Danville – Fair Oaks Housing Complex June 22 9-11am - Westville – St. Mary’s Church 1-4 pm - Danville – Vermilion Garden Apartments Children and their parent/guardian from all cities and towns in Vermilion County are welcome at any of the four sites. Services are provided on a “first come first served” basis. Screenings satisfy all Vermilion County School Dis- trict’s dental screening requirement for children in kindergarten, second, and sixth grades. Forms will be completed

County Treasurer, Mindy Kuntz Hagan, announced that the deadline to pay the first installment of the 2016 payable in 2017 Iroquois County real estate taxes without penalty is Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  After that date, 1 ½ percent penalty on all property must be added to the first installment each month it remains unpaid according to the Illinois State Statutes. 

            The Treasurer’s Office is open 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  To avoid waiting in line, you may also pay by mail, or at any bank in Iroquois County including Iroquois Federal, Commonwealth Credit Union and First State Bank of Forrest in Onarga.  If you pay in person, please bring the entire bill if you want a receipt.  If you mail your payment and wish to have a receipt, you must enclose the entire bill plus a self-addressed stamped envelope.

            There is also a drop box at the Administrative Center near the entrance of the 911 Center for payments.  

Theft                    H17-2027

Date & Time:        June 16, 2017    7:50pm

Location:              Parkview Court

Complainant:        25 year old Hoopeston female

Details:                 Complainant reported that unknown person(s) removed

                             a gaming system from her residence without her permission.

Criminal Trespass to State Supported Property          H17-2032

Time:                    11:39pm

Location:              400 block of E Honeywell

Arrestee:               Robert Deaton (43) of Hoopeston

Details:                 Officers were called to the above location in reference to a male subject that was believed to be banned from the property. Mr. Deaton was charged with the above, transported to HPD, processed, and later released with a mandatory court date.

Fire Call

Date & Time:           June 17, 2017     8:50am

Location:                   Cheneyville Road

Details:                      Hoopeston Fire Department responded to a residence on Cheneyville Road

                                    for smell of gas.  No leak was detected by fire dept.

Wanted on Warrant

Time:                          4:39pm

Location:                   200 block of E. Honeywell

Arrestee:                   Michael Abbott (48) of Hoopeston

Details:                      HPD made contact with the above subject who was known to have an active Warrant through Vermilion County. Abbott was charged with  W.O.W Vermilion County #17TR1906, taken to HPD, processed and later transported to the PSB. 

Wanted on Warrant

Time:                          5:21pm

Location:                   300 block of E. McCracken

Arrestee:                   Misty Sims (35) of Hoopeston

Details:                      While on patrol HPD made contact with the above subject who was known to have an active Warrant through Vermilion County. Sims was charged with W.O.W Vermilion County #13DT076, transported to HPD, processed and later released with a new court date.  

Traffic Accident                                         H17-2049

Time:                          7:13pm

Location:                   Main/Market

Unit #1:                     2014 Dodge Van driven by Verne Williams of Rossville

Unit #2:                     2002 E-Z-Go Golf cart driven by Heather Lane of Hoopeston

Details:                      Unit #2 was stopped at the stop sign, when Unit #1 approached the

                                    intersection, stopped and then immediately entered the intersection

                                    at the same time Unit #2 did.  Unit #1 advised HPD officers that he was

                                    unable to see Unit #2 due to the bright sunlight.  Witnesses advised

                                    that Unit #2 was stopped at the 4-way first and had the right of way.  No

                                    injuries were reported, no citations were issued and both parties were

                                    insured.

Fire Call

Time:          09:36 AM

Location:              600 Block W Chestnut Street

Details:       Vehicle was thought to be on fire, HFD & HPD both responded to the scene and it turned out to be possible mechanical issue no fire found.  All units returned to service 

ASHKUM, IL- Illinois State Police (ISP) District 21 is reporting the arrest of David D. Smith, 52, of Markham; Chad Pommier, 29, of Bourbonnais, and Adam Wilhelmi, 27, of Saybrook, IL for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. 

On June 11, 2017 at approximately 12:14 A.M., an Illinois State Trooper on patrol in Iroquois County.  The trooper observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate on speed on I-57 southbound at milepost 284.  The trooper stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, David Smith.  Smith showed signs of alcohol impairment and was placed under arrest and transported to the Iroquois County jail for processing.  Smith was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs and issued a citation for speeding.

On June 11, 2017 at approximately 1:06 A.M., the Illinois State Police were conducting a roadside safety check on Route 17 at I-57 in Kankakee.  A vehicle entered the check point and a trooper spoke with the driver, Chad Pommier.  Pommier showed signs of alcohol impairment and was placed under arrest.  Pommier was transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.   Pommier was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

On June 11, 2017 at approximately 10:42 P.M., an Illinois State Trooper was dispatched to a to a single vehicle crash on Route 9 at 100 E in Ford County.  Before the trooper arrived on scene, the driver of the vehicle was transported to Gibson City Hospital with minor injuries.  The trooper arrived at the hospital and spoke with the driver, Adam Wilhelmi.  Wilhelmi showed signs of alcohol impairment.  After being cleared from the Hospital, Wilhelmi was placed under arrest and transported to the Ford County Jail for processing.  Wilhelmi was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and improper lane usage.

Mug shots can be obtained from the Kankakee, Iroquois and Ford County Sheriff’s Department.

Fire Call

Time:          09:39

Location:    Ameren Power Grid Station 221 N Market Street

Details:       HFD was dispatched to investigate burnt wire and smoke from a transformer.  No fire or smoke located but Ameren was notified due to burnt wire and failed transformer.  

Hit & Run                               H17-1897

Date & Time:                  June 9, 2017   2:12am

Location:                        Washington & 4^th Street

Unit #1:                          2015 Chevy Utility driven by Natosha N Menschel (39) of Hoopeston

Unit #2:                          2005 Mercury Utility owned by Joseph Goodrum of Hoopeston

Details:                          Officers came across Unit 2 which was partially in middle of

                                      the street.  Upon investigation it was determined Unit 2 was

                                      struck by another vehicle which left the scene.  Oil leaking

from Unit 1 lead officers to the offending vehicle. Menschel

received citations for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident, and Leaving The Scene of an accident.

Vehicle Accident                     H17-1879

Date & Time:                  June 8, 2017     9:18am   (delayed entry)

Location:                        Third st & Seminary

Unit #1:                          1992 Ford Aerostar driven by Ray Williams ((70) of Hoopeston

Unit #1:                          2006 Harley Davidson driven by Zachary Ballard(31) Hoopeston

Details:                          Unit 1 failed to yield at the intersection and collided with Unit 2.

                                      Driver of Unit 2 was eventually air lifted to Carle in Champaign

                                      Ray Williams was cited for Failure to Yield to avoid accident

                                      Zachary Ballard was cited for Expired Registration

Kia Key Fob with keys found and turned into HPD where they can be claimed 

Burglary To Vehicle               H17-1862

Date & Time:                  June 7, 2017  12:06pm   (Delayed Entry)

Location:                        600 blk E Honeywell

Complainant:                  65 year old Hoopeston man

Details:                          Complainants vehicles were both entered and items removed

                                      without his permission.

Vehicle Accident                     H17-1860

Date & Time:                  June 7, 2017   11:05 am   (Delayed Entry)

Location:                        1118 S Dixie Hwy

Unit #1:                          Case Endloader owned by City of Hoopeston

Unit #2:                          2004 Ford F150 owned by City of Hoopeston

Details:                          Unit 1 was backing up to move debris at city slab.  Due to

                                      windy conditions, blowing dirt and smoke.  Unit 1 did not see

                                      Unit 2 which was parked and unoccupied causing damage

Theft                                       H17-1886

Date & Time:                  June 8, 2017  4:11 pm                                

Location:                        200 blk S First Ave

Complainant:                  36 year old Hoopeston female

Details:                          Complainant reported medication missing from her purse.  Investigation continues.

Informational Item:   If you are missing a bicycle of any kind, you might come up and ask to see if we have your bike here.   HPD has got several over the last 2 weeks.   Come INQUIRE!

Traffic Accident            H17-1845

Date & time:                   June 6, 2017     638pm

Location:                        600 blk W Chestnut

Unit #1:                          1992 Buick owned by Ashley Shields of Hoopeston

Unit #2                           Fence owned by Sunshine Lanthrop of Hoopeston

Unit 1 was unoccupied in alley to the north of 822 s 6^th Ave., when it rolled to the north striking the fence at 633 W Chestnut. No injuries

were reported and no citations were issued.

Fire Call

Date & Time:        June 5, 2017     3:45pm

Location:              Route 9 west of CVS

Details:                 Cigarette started a brush fire at the above location.  HFD was

                             dispatch and fire was extinguished.

Fire Call

Date & Time:        June 5, 2017    9:15pm

Location:              Route 9 & 990 East rd

Details:                 HFD was dispatched for a brush fire by road.  Put out and returned