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Hoopeston Police Department Report August 28, 2017

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Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery H17-3279 V17-8436

Date & Time: August 28, 2017 8:10am

Location: 800 blk E Seminary

Complainants: 36 year old Hoopeston female and a 32 year old Hoopeston man

Arrested: Corey L Walker (31) of Hoopeston

Details: Officers responded to above location for a call reference subject inside

fighting and threatening residents with a gun. Upon arrival Walker

had already left the premises. After locating Walker nearby

hiding in bushes, he was taken into custody and charged with above.

He was transported to PSB to await arraignment.

Violation of Stalking No Contact Order H17-3293 V17-8453

Date & Time: August, 28, 2017 5:20 pm

Location: 800 blk E. Honeywell

Complainant: 25 year old Hoopeston male

Arrested: Colton J. Simon (22) of Hoopeston

Details: Officers responded to the above located reference a possible Violation

of a Stalking No Contact Order. Officer arrived on scene and found Simon

to be in violation of a Stalking No Contact Order. He was placed in custody

and transported to HPD where he was later transported to the PSB to

await arraignment.

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH

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WHAT: Traffic Crash with Injuries

WHERE: Route 1 at the intersection of Vermilion County 2500 North

WHEN: August 26, 2017 at 2:24pm

VEHICLES: Unit 1: 2010 Mercury Mariner

Unit 2: 2007 Jeep Wrangler

Unit 3: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado

DRIVERS: Unit 1: Penny S. Boren 70 Years Old, Danville, IL

Unit 2: Jacob R. Nelson 38 Years Old, Danville, IL

Unit 3: Justin Charles Jeffries 27 Years Old, Hoopeston, IL

PASSENGERS: Unit 1: no passengers

Unit 2: Child age 13

Unit 3: Brook E. Cremonesi 24 Years Old, Rankin, IL

Seann Thomas Cremonesi 28 Years Old, Rankin, IL

PRELIMINARY: According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, unit 1 was traveling

northbound on Route 1. Unit 1 struck unit 2 in the rear, while unit 2 was slowed or stopped waiting to

turn left onto Vermilion County Road 2500 North. The collision with units 1 and 2, pushed unit 2 into

the southbound lane of Route 1 where unit 2 struck unit 3.

TRANSPORTS: Driver of unit 1 was transported by Ambulance to a local Danville hospital and

then was transported by Air Life to an area hospital. The driver of unit 2 and passenger were transported

by ambulance to a local Hoopeston Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver and 2

passengers in unit 3 reported no injuries.

SEATBELTS: Drivers of units 1, 2, and 3 and all occupants were wearing seatbelts

CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid a traffic

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH

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WHAT: Serious Injury Traffic Crash

WHERE: Vermilion County Road 3550 North and Vermilion County Road 770 East

WHEN: August 26, 2017 at 10:43am

VEHICLES: Unit 1: 2004 Ford F150 Pick-Up

Unit 2: 2006 Peterbilt Truck Tractor

DRIVERS: Unit 1: Samuel R. Mikel 23Years Old, Hoopston, IL

Unit 2: Todd B. Harweger 56 Years Old, Buckley, IL

PASSENGERS: No Passengers

PRELIMINARY: According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, unit 1 was traveling

westbound on Vermilion County Road 3550 North. Unit 2 was traveling southbound on Vermilion

County Road 770 East. The driver of unit 1 became distracted from inside of unit 1 and ran the four way

stop sign at that location. Unit 2 had already stopped and was half way through the intersection when unit

1 ran into the tires of unit 2.

TRANSPORTS: Driver of unit 1 was transported by Air Life to an area hospital. The driver of unit

2 reported no injuries.

SEATBELTS: Drivers of units 1, and 2 were wearing seatbelts

CHARGES: The driver of Unit 1 was cited for Failure to stop at a stop sign, and using an

electronic communication device while driving.

Hoopeston Police Department Welcomes Officer Cahoe

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The Hoopeston Police Department is honored to have Officer Clayton Cahoe on the police roster as a full time officer effective 8/25/17. He comes from Watseka, where he worked as a part-time officer. Officer Cahoe began his first day on the job on 8/26/17 and looks forward to his career with HPD.

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 23-26, 2017

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Driving While License Suspended H17-3177

Time: 3:52am

Location: Penn/Market

Arrested: Terry Williams (28) of Hoopeston

Details: Mr. Williams was pulled over by HPD officers in reference to an earlier

incident in the night. A computer check revealed that his license was

suspended. Subject was given a NTA in traffic court and released.

Driving While License Suspended H17-3230

Date & Time: August 25, 2017 3:09pm

Location: 4th ST/Lincoln

Arrested: Gerardo Resendis-Duran (29) of Hoopeston

Details: Computer check on subject, during a routine traffic stop, revealed

his driver’s license to be suspended. He was transported to HPD

where he was released with a citation.

Driving While License Revoked, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H17-3243

Time: 1:35am

Location: 500 blk W Elm

Arrested: Troy Knight (30) Alvin male

Details: HPD officers were looking for a vehicle that was reported as an unauthorized use of said vehicle. While on routine patrol, officers located vehicle and performed

a traffic stop. A computer check revealed that the driver, Troy Knight, had

a revoked driver’s license. He was arrested and taken to HPD. After being

processed and paying bond, subject was released with 2 traffic citations and a

date for traffic court.

Keys found

Details: 2 keys on a ring were found at lions shelter at park. Owner can identified

and claim at HPD

Found Fishing Tackler

Details: Fishing tackle was found at the Lagoon and can be identified and claimed

at HPD

Traffic Accident H17-3261

Time: 9:35pm

Location: 1023 W Main, The Pump

Unit #1: 2004 Dodge Ram driven by Andrew Vaughn

Unit #2: 2005 Kia Utility (parked and unoccupied) owned by Tamera Crawford

Details: Unit 1 while backing out of a parking space struck Unit #2 which was parked

and unoccupied. There were no injuries, no citations issued and both units

were insured.

Cream of the Crop Pretty Baby Contest, Twins, Triplets and More Contest

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The ninth annual Cream of the Crop Pretty Baby Contest will take place during the 74th National Sweetcorn

Festival on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the McFerren Park Civic Center in Hoopeston, Illinois. Registration

will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the contest following at 10:00 a.m. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded in five

age categories, as follows: 0-6 months, 7-12 months, 13-18 months, 19-24 months, and 25-36 months. An

overall winner will also be named. Attire is the contestant’s choice.

The first annual Twins, Triplets, and More Contest will also take place during the National Sweetcorn Festival,

immediately following the Pretty Baby Contest. Registration will take place from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Most and

least alike will be awarded in each of the following age categories: infants under 1 year, 1 year, 2-3 years, 4-5

years, 6-8 years, 9-10 years, 117-17 years, 18 and over. Trophies will be awarded for overall most and least

alike.

Entry fee is $5 for each contest. Contestants may enter as an individual in the Pretty Baby Contest and as a

group in the Twins, Triplets, and More Contest with paid entry to each contest.

All proceeds benefit the Hoopeston Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 18-21, 2017

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Fire Call

Date & Time: August 18, 2017 4:50pm

Location: 700 blk E Elm

Details: Hoopeston Fire Department responded to above for smell of gas.

Nothing found

Fraud H17-3113

Date & Time: August 19, 2017 9am

Location: 300 blk E Washington

Complainant: 22 year old Hoopeston female

Details: Complainant made a report after finding her credit card was

being used in another state by unknown person(s)

Accident H17-3131

Time: 4:28 pm

Location: Market St/Orange St

Unit #1: 2010 Ford Sedan driven by Edward Damrath (28) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2000 Ford F350 driven by Larry Chaffee (72) of Boswell, IN

Details: Unit #1 failed to yield right of way while turning east bound onto Orange St from Market St and struck Unit #2, who was travelling east bound on Orange St. No injuries, no citations, both units insured.

Fire Call

Time: 2:02am

Location: 701 E Orange Carle Hoopeston Regional Health

Details: Hoopeston Fire Department responded to for a fire alarm. Nothing found

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 16, 2017

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Agency Assist H17-3058

Time: 5:10am

Location: 400 blk E Maple

Arrested: Raul Acosta (29) of Hoopeston

Details: Danville Police Department contact HPD in reference to outstanding charges

they had on Mr. Acosta. Officers located subject and arrested him on DPD’s

charges only. He was taken to HPD and later transported to the PSB.

Disobeying Police (City Ordinance) H17-3059

Time of Call: 05:45 am

Location: 300 block N Front Street

Arrestee: Solis, Candice W (F) (53) of Hoopeston

Details: Hoopeston Police was summoned to a residence in the 300 block, upon arrival arrestee was having a verbal disagreement with other family members. The arrestee refused to cooperate with officer on the scene. She was taken into custody as to de-escalate the situation in the home, and her refusal to cooperate. She was transported to HPD processed and later released on NTA for City Court.

Traffic Accident (H&R PD) H17-3041

Time of Call: 11:33 am

Date of Call: August 15, 2017

Location: 400 block W Orange Street Hoopeston

Unit 1: Suspect Vehicle: John Deere Combine pulling equipment.

Property: Mail Boxes and Posts

Details: On the above time and date, a John Deere Combine travelling west bound may or may not have realized that they had struck the above property. If anyone has information as to whom the farm Combine operator is, may contact Hoopeston Police.

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 15, 2017

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Burglary to Vehicle H17-3039

Time: 11 am

Location: 428 W Orange St VFW Parking Lot

Complainant: Hoopeston Man

Details: At the above time the complainant report that person(s) and without permission entered his vehicle and removed several items.

Warrant Arrest H17-3036

Date & Time: August 15, 2017 9:55am

Location: 800 blk E Seminary

Arrested: Alyssa M Eighnor (30) of Sheldon

Details: Subject was taken into custody on outstanding Iroquois County Warrant

17CF136 for Possession of Burglary Tools. She was extradited to

Iroquois County

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 11-13, 2017

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Vehicle Burglary H17-2956

Date & Time: August 11, 2017 10:16am

Location: 800 blk E McNeil

Complainant: 61 year old Florida man

Details: At above date and time it was reported that unknown person(s)

entered complainant’s vehicle and removed items without permission.

Criminal Damage to Property H17-2982

Time: Occurred during the night

Location: 600 Block of E Honeywell Ave

Complainant: 48 year old Hoopeston

Details: The complainant contacted HPD and reported damage done to his property.

Burglary to Garage H17-2984

Time: 1:14pm

Location: 700 block of S. Third St

Complainant: 56 year old Hoopeston female

Details: Complainant reported that person(s) unknown and without her permission took multiple tools from her garage. Investigation continues.

Accident H17-2987

Time: 3:52pm

Location: S. 3rd st/E. Penn st

Unit #1: 2017 Dodge Van driven by Karen Lantz (51) of Braidwood

Unit #2: 2011 Chevrolet driven by Amanda Strawser (21) of Hoopeston

Details: Unit #2 was traveling W. bound on Penn while Unit #1 was traveling S. bound on 3rd st. Unit #1 did not yield, striking Unit #2. Driver of Unit #2 was taken to Carle ER. Both units insured.

Burglary to Auto H17-2954

Time: 0630 am

Date: August 11, 2017

Location: 400 block N 7th Avenue

Complainant: 46 year old Hoopeston Woman

Details: At the above time and date, the complainant was just wanting informational report at the time of first contact. Female contacted HPD back and requested a report be filed.

Domestic Battery H17-3009 V17-7977

Time: 9:06am

Location: 3rd St/Main

Complainant: 43 year old Hoopeston male

Arrested: Renee Chandler (44) Hoopeston female

Details: HPD officers were called to a domestic battery. Upon investigation, Ms.

Chandler was arrested and taken to HPD. She was processed and later

transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 10, 2017

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Residential Burglary, Driving While License Revoked H17-2915 V17

Date & Time of Offence: August 8, 2017 10:22pm

Date & Time Arrested: August 9, 2017 1:55am

Location: 800 blk N 6th St.

Complainant: 33 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Jordan Pratt (30) Ridge Farm male

Details: Complainant contacted HPD when she believed that someone was or had been

in her house. She told officers that she believed the suspect to be Mr. Pratt.

After an investigation, HPD officers located subject. A computer check revealed

that his driver’s license was revoked. Subject was taken to HPD, and while

being processed a phone that was stolen from the complainant’s residence was

located on the subject’s person. He was arrested on the above charges and taken

to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Fire Call

Time: 2:30am

Location: 300 blk W Maple

Details: HFD was called out in reference to a carbon monoxide alarm that was going off.

Fire units searched the residence and found that the batteries were low in the alarm.

Warrant Arrest H17-2922

Date & Time: August 9, 2017 10:52am

Location: 100 blk S 5th Street

Arrested: Joseph D Henry (41) of Hoopeston

Details: Subject was taken into custody on 2 outstanding Iroquois County

warrants. 17CF127 Burglary & 13SC190 Contempt of court.

He was extradited to Iroquois County.

Disorderly Conduct H17-2927

Date & Time: August 9, 2017 4:02 pm

Location: 700 block S. 6th Ave.

Complainant: 21 year old female of Hoopeston

Cited: Austin Rhodes (42) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the above reference a possible harassment complaint. Mr. Rhodes was indicated as the suspect and later located and transported to

HPD where he was released on an NTA for the above charge.

Hoopeston Police Department Report August 4-6, 2017

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Found Drone:

Time: 11 am

Location: 300 block W Orange Street

Details: This drone showed up on the front sidewalk on August 3, 2017 the owner of said drone may come to HPD and identify and claim with proof of ownership.

Traffic Accident (PD Only) H17-2822

Date & Time: August 4, 2017 12:17 pm

Location: 700 block W Main Street

Unit 1: Parked 2000 Toyota Tacoma Truck owned Mike Haggan of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2016 International Semi-Tractor & Trailer Owned by PFD Supply Corp

Driven by: Jerry G Benetatos (M) (53) of Maryland Heights MO

Details: The driver of Unit 2 called in about striking Unit 1 while it was parked along Main Street. Driver of Unit 2 stated he was pulling into the parking lot of Dairy Queen and did not realized the trailer had struck the parked unit. Damage only reported, no injuries, both units insured. No Tickets issued.

Stolen Vehicle H17-2847

Date & Time: August 6, 2017 9:42am

Location: 400 blk E Washington

Complainant: 33 yr old Hoopeston man

Details: Complainant reported his 98 Honda stolen from his property

Stolen Bicycle H17-2857

Date & Time: August 6, 2017 6:30pm

Location: 600 blk E Young

Details: Mountain bike with Orange spray paint on it was taken from property

Recovered Stolen Vehicle (H17-2847)

Date & Time: August 6, 2017 6:45pm

Location: 800 blk S Market

Details: While on patrol, officer located vehicle that was reported stolen

earlier today.

Hoopeston Police Department Report 8-3-17

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Domestic Battery H17-2814 V17-7621

Time: 9:52pm

Location: 300 blk E Washington St

Complainant: 38 year old Hoopeston female

Arrested: Alexander Davis (53) Hoopeston male

Details: HPD officers were called to the above location for a report of domestic

battery. Mr. Davis was arrested, taken to HPD and processed. He was later

transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Hoopeston Police Department Report 8-1-17

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No Valid Registration H17-2778

Time: 11:28pm

Location: 600 block of W. Washington

Arrested: Jessica Carpenter (37) of Rossville

Details: While on patrol officers observed a vehicle with no registration.

Officers conducted a traffic stop, where the above female was issued a citation and was released with a Vermilion County Court Date.

Hoopeston Police Department Report July 28-31, 2017

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Burglary To Auto H17-2705

Time: 7:34pm

Location: 700 blk S 6th Av

Complainant: 52 year old Hoopeston male

Details: Complainant contacted HPD in reference to the theft of a battery from his

vehicle sometime in the last 4 weeks. An investigation continues.

Theft (Under) H17-2712

Time: 11:05pm

Location: 800 blk E Wyman Av

Complainant: 38 year old Hoopeston male

Arrested: 15 year old Paxton juvenile

Details: HPD responded the above location in reference to the theft of shoes.

Complainant told officers that juvenile was in his apartment earlier in the

week, and noticed the shoes missing today. After an investigation, HPD

officers located juvenile and arrested him for theft. He was taken to HPD,

processed and later released to a guardian.

Theft Report H17-2719

Time: 12:01 pm

Location: Country Manor Apartments 824 E Wyman Avenue

Complainant: 58 year old Hoopeston Woman

Details: At the above time the complainant contacted HPD reference to a missing Garden Gnome named Dopey Dwarf from the flower bed area by one of the buildings. Dopey was seen last on February 28th, 2017 in the early evening hours.

Fire Call

Time: 1:23 pm

Location: 325 N 8th Avenue

Details: HFD and HPD were sent to investigate the illegal burning of materials from a trailer that was being torn apart for disposal. Fire was put out.

Traffic Accident H17-2724

Date & Time: July 29, 2017 4:00pm

Location: 700 blk E Washington

Unit #1: 2008 GMC Yukon drive by Anthony Shore (20) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2014 Ford Fusion owned by Joel Schuler of Hoopeston

Details: When unit 1 was backing out of residence it struck Unit 2 which

was legally parked on the street.

Theft H17-2722

Date & Time: July 29, 2017 2:54pm

Location: 700 blk S 6th Avenue

Complainant: 52 year old Hoopeston man

Details: A Report was made for a stolen vehicle registration Sticker