Fire-Gas Smell

Time of Call: 08:13 AM

Location: Gibson Health Care Clinic, 705 S Dixie Hwy, Hoopeston

Detail: HFD dispatched to the location above to check a strong smell of gas in the business.

No Report of sickness, location or source not located, Ameren notified to respond.

Fire-Gas Smell

Time: 1:37pm

Location: 300 N 8th Av Hoopeston

Details: HPD was on scene assisting another agency, kept smelling natural gas, called HFD to respond to check it out see if they could locate the source. Ameren notified to respond also.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Acting Captain Brian Dickmann, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Macon and Vermilion County during January. These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Violations Enforcement Activity

Safety Belt Citations 25

Child Restraint Citations 1

Total Citations 34

Total Written Warnings 11

Most motorists know safety belts save lives, but some ignore their safety and that of their families by neglecting to use safety belts and child restraint devices. These patrols reinforce the occupant protection message by focusing on those who ignore the law. Lives can be saved if people simply “buckle up!” This project is funded through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Disobeying Traffic Control Device H24-0491

Time: 2:01am

Location: S Dixie Hwy/W Orange

Cited: Isaiah Head (19) (M) of Bowling Green, KY

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Head was driving for a traffic violation. He was

cited for disobeying a traffic control device, given a Vermilion County traffic court date and released from scene.

No Front/Rear Registration Plate, No Valid Driver’s License, Operating vehicle w/expired registration plates or registration sticker, Operating uninsured vehicle H24-0509

Time: 3:12PM

Location: S 4th St/E Chestnut St

Citied: Glenn D Marshall (30)(M) of Penfield IL

Details: HPD officers conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed Mr. Marshall to

have no valid driver’s license. Mr. Marshall was given Vermilion County traffic court date and released from the scene.

Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to area families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will travel throughout northern Vermilion County on 02/26/2024 and southern Vermilion County on 02/27/2024, with distribution sites and times and for each town listed at https://www.eifoodbank.org/help/mobile.html. Those attending are asked to bring boxes or bags to transport food.

The distribution is part of the Foodbank’s Foodmobile Program, a system of mobile food pantries designed to help bring nutritious food to rural or underserved areas. Those planning to attend should pre-register at www.EIFclient.com, although doing so does not guarantee a place in line. Income guidelines are as follows:

Updates regarding future food distributions can be found at the Foodbank’s website at www.eifoodbank.org.

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Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) works to alleviate hunger in eastern Illinois as the primary food source to a network of 170 food pantries, agencies, and other programs throughout our 18-county service area. Through these agencies, the Foodbank provides meals to more than 1 million people each year. Since 1983, EIF has led the fight against hunger and strengthened communities by providing food access, emergency relief, education, and advocacy to families in east-central Illinois. EIF is a member of Feeding America, Feeding Illinois, the United Way of Coles County, and the United Way of Champaign County. For more information, visit eifoodbank.org.

Communicating with a witness Making threat to injure or Damage Property, Assault H24-0618 2024-0618 Time: 6:48 pm Location: 1100 blk Savannah Court Arrested: Akeem L Blackwell (M) (33) of Hoopeston Details: HPD responded to the report of a domestic dispute and took the above subject into custody for the listed charges. Mr. Blackwell was transported to HPD for processing and was later transported to PSB Danville, IL to await arraignment. 

Aggravated Unauthorized Use of a Weapon x 2, Possession of Stolen Gun H24-0480 2024-0626

Time: 12:45am

Location: 824 S Dixie Hwy, McDonald’s

Arrested: Adam Fox (M) (24) of Alvin

Details: HPD officers responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle being in the drive thru

at McDonald’s after closing. Upon arrival, Mr. Fox appeared to be sleeping with his

foot on the brake. He was woken up, asked to step out of the vehicle and officers

noticed a gun within reaching distance of Mr. Fox. A computer check revealed the gun

was stolen. He was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

On January 26, 2024, Bailey Castigliola (DOB: 1/25/1987), formerly of Danville, Illinois, plead guilty to First Degree Murder for a sentence of 27 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Following incarceration, Castigliola will serve a term of 3 years mandatory supervised release. Circuit Judge, Robert McIntire, heard evidence that on December 28, 2020 the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department received a missing persons report regarding Richard Truett by his mother. Through the course of the investigation witnesses provided information that Michelle Ingram was involved with the disappearance of Richard Truett. Witnesses reported that Mr. Truett was seen getting into a vehicle with Bailey Castigliola and Michelle Ingram on December 27, 2020. As the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department looked for leads into the disappearance of Mr. Truett, bloody clothes and an identification card for Mr. Truett were located in a dumpster in Rossville, Illinois, along with Castigliola’s DNA. Michelle Ingram was taken into custody and stated to investigators that she and Castigliola picked up the victim in Castigliola’s vehicle and that Castigliola stabbed the victim once in the upper thigh. Ingram described that after some time she and Castigliola dumped the victim’s body in a rural location in Indiana. Ingram cooperated with police and attempted to assist them in locating the body. After months of searching, Truett’s body was located in Fountain County, Indiana. The forensic pathologist confirmed that Mr. Truett died from a stab wound of the left medial thigh. Multiple witnesses came forward with information that Castigliola had made statements regarding stabbing the victim and dumping his body. On September 26, 2022, in exchange for her agreement to cooperate and testify against Castigliola, Michelle Ingram (2021CF215) plead to Attempt First Degree Murder, a Class X felony for 21 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 18 months mandatory supervised release. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their perseverance throughout the lengthy investigation. She also stated, “Through the cooperation of witnesses and diligent work by the Sheriff’s Department we were able to provide some closure to the family of Mr. Truett.”

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-0447 Time: 3:17 pm Location: S 5th St/E Main St Cited: Alexandra L Wilson (F) (27) of Watseka Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Ms. Wilson received a citation for the listed charge and was given notice to appear in Vermilion County traffic court.

On January 24, 2024, Lou Ann Saint Onge, formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a charge of Second Degree Murder, and was sentenced to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Second Degree Murder is punishable by a term of probation, or 4 to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Her prison term will be followed by one year of mandatory supervised release. During the plea Circuit Judge Robert McIntire heard evidence establishing that on July 16, 2023, Ms. Saint Onge went to a bar with her longtime domestic partner, Michael Woestman, and after some time they got into an argument and left the bar. He left on foot and she in a car, and the argument continued. Eventually, after his final refusal to get into the car with her, “something snapped” in her mind and she intentionally drove into Mr. Woestman, striking and killing him. An eyewitness called in to the police what they had seen, and Ms. Saint Onge was eventually taken into custody. She made a full confession, which was corroborated by a number of independent witnesses. Vermilion County State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanks the Danville Police Department for their thorough investigation, and the many civilian witnesses for their cooperation. “The integrity of the cases prosecuted by my office is largely dependent on witnesses who are willing to come forward and tell the truth.”

FIRE CALL

Time: 1:41 pm

Location: 221 S Bank Street Bank Street Crossing Building

Details: HFD was dispatch after the Chief of Police was flagged down and was told about a gas main being struck during construction work going on there.

Traffic Accident(Delayed Entry) H24-0404

Time: 7:59PM 01/24/2024

Location: 400 S 4th ST

Unit 1: 2023 Buick Enclave driven by Mary L Barten(72)(F)of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2009 Saturn VueXR parked by Aaron S Lewis of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 traveling southbound on S 4th St when it struck Unit 2. Unit 1 advised that she did not

see Unit 2 due to the fog. Unit 2 was parked on the east side of the read facing north. Both

vehicles were insured. Both Vehicles were towed

The Hoopeston Jaycees are pleased to offer the Birthday Club to area qualifying families. Parents or guardians of children aged 0-12, who have qualified for the book fee waiver through Hoopeston Area CUSD #11, are encouraged to register their children for the 2024 Birthday Club. Participation in the program allows parents or guardians to shop for (2) toys per birthday from a selection of new toys. Shopping takes place on a monthly basis.

2024 registration will be open until January 31, with the form available at our website, www.hoopestonjaycees.org.

DUI, DUI over .08, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, Disobeying Traffic Control Device H24-0353

Time: 1:02am

Location: E Main/S 3rd St

Arrested: Angela Murphy (F) (42) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Ms. Murphy was driving on a traffic violation. An

investigation made officers believe she had been drinking. She was arrested and taken

to HPD to be processed. She was later released with 4 traffic citations and a Vermilion

County court date.

Fire Call

Time: 5:28PM

Location: 900 blk of E Young Ave

Details: HFD was dispatched to the above location for a smell of gas in the area. HFD did get the

gas turned off and Ameren came and fixed the issue.

Driving While License Revoked H24-0364

Time: 8:01pm

Location: 824 S Dixie Hwy, McDonald’s

Arrested: Alisha Allison (F) (44) of Rossville

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. A computer check revealed Ms.

Allison had a revoked driver’s license. She was arrested and taken to HPD to be

processed. She was later released with a citation and traffic court date.

DUI, DUI over .08, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage H24-0335

Time: 1:35am

Location: E Orange/S Market

Arrested: Alexis Mays (F) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD stopped the vehicle Ms. Mays was driving for a traffic violation. An investigation

made officers believe she was under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and

taken to HPD to be processed. She was later released with 4 traffic citations and a

Vermilion County court date.

Fire Call

Time: 8:11am

Location: 800 blk E Lincoln

Details: HFD was dispatched to the report of a gas leak. Fire department cleared without incident.

Reckless Driving, Leaving scene of accident H24-0343

Time: 3:43PM

Location: 700 blk of E Elm St

Unit 1: 2004 GMC driven by 16yr old male of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2017 Chevrolet Impala parked and unoccupied by Levi Stebbins (28)(M) of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 was turning a corner at S 6th St and E Elm when he lost control of his vehicle and

struck Unit 2. Driver of Unit 1 then fled the scene and did not report the accident. After an

investigation, HPD officers met with the driver of Unit 1. He was given 2 citations and

released with a Vermilion County court date.

Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-0309

Time: 1:12am

Location: 600 blk W Main St

Cited: Rusty Milner (M) (57) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Mr. Milner was driving for a traffic violation. He was

issued a citation for operating an uninsured vehicle and was released from scene.

Disobeying Traffic Control Device H24-0311

Time: 3:50am

Location: E Main/S Market

Cited: 17-year-old Hoopeston male

Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle the juvenile was driving for a traffic violation. Subject

was issued a citation for running the stop sign and was released from scene.

FIRE CALL & TRAFFIC ACCIDENT (MINOR PI) H24-0316

Time: 09:46 AM

Location: 800 S Dixie Hwy Hoopeston

Unit 1: 1996 Black Ford Explorer driven by: Crozier, Brian Wayne (M) (58) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2015 Black Audi driven by: Voyles, Allison R (F) (25) of Hoopeston

Details: HFD, Arrow, HPD, all responded to report of Accident with injuries. Both units were towed from the scene. All parties checked. Unit 1 is at fault vehicle. Both units insured.

Accident PD H24-0318

Time: 10:05 am

Location: 100 blk W Orange St

Unit 1: 2010 Blue Hyundai driven by Candice W Solis (F) (59) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the report of a vehicle that struck a pole. No injuries were reported, no citations were given, and the unit was insured.

Burning of Trash and Refuse (City Ordinance) H24-0298 Time: 3:20 pm Location: 1100 blk Savannah Court Cited: Bryona R McMillian (F) (29) of Hoopeston Details: HFD and HPD were dispatched to the area for a report of a brush fire. On scene HPD found trash items to be burning. The fire was extinguished and the listed subject was cited for violation of city ordinance. 

Fire Call & Traffic Accident (Accident Minor PI)

Time of Call: 07:34 AM

Location: S 4th Av/W Washington St

Details: HFD, HPD, Arrow, all responded to an accident that had minor injuries from Air Bag Deployment.

Unit 1: 2007 Pontiac 4Dr. Driven by: James R Whitaker IV (M) (17) of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2002 Jeep UT, Driven by Tamryn J Prince (M) (20) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD investigated the accident, Unit 1 at fault vehicle. One person had minor injuries but refused EMS assistance. Paul’s towing responded to haul one unit from scene. Another unit was driven away from scene. Both units insured. No Citations issued.

Wanted on Warrant (Vermilion County 23CM68, 23MT95) (Iroquois County 22CF127)H24-0281 2024-0380

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: 500 blk N 7th Ave

Arrested: Robert B Colunga (M) (31) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD located the listed subject known to have multiple active warrants through Vermilion County and an active Iroquois County warrant. Mr. Colunga was taken into custody and transported to the PSB Danville, IL to await arraignment.

Wanted on a Warrant (Vermilion County 24CM18 – No Bond) H24-0281 2024-0381

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: 500 blk N 7th Ave

Arrested: Suzie M Davis (F) (41) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD located the listed subject known to have an active warrant through Vermilion County. Ms. Davis was taken into custody and transported to HPD for processing. She was later transferred to the PSB Danville, IL in lieu of bond.

Fire Call

Time: 7:26 pm

Location: 500 blk N 7th Ave

Details: HFD, Arrow Ambulance, and HPD were dispatched to the area for a garage on fire. Fire

is under investigation

On January 3, 2024, Jim Smith, (DOB: 2/21/1985) formerly of Danville, IL, plead guilty to the offenses of Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, a class 3 felony, and Criminal Damage to Property, a class 4 felony. Smith was sentenced to a total of 11 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the two offenses and will serve a term of six months of mandatory supervised release following his incarceration. The Honorable Derek Girton heard evidence that on March 6, 2022, Jim Smith and another individual were outside an apartment building on Garden Drive in Danville. As the victim walked up to the apartment building where he resides, Smith asked to borrow ten dollars. The victim refused and then went inside to his own apartment. Later, the victim was inside his apartment when he heard a knock at the door. Expecting it to be his girlfriend, he answered, but on the other side of the door was Smith. An altercation ensued in the hallway of the apartment building between Smith and the victim. Smith was then handed a gun by an individual in a nearby apartment. Smith then chased the victim to the victim’s apartment and shot the victim through the door of his apartment. The incident was captured on security cameras. State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy expressed her gratitude to the Danville Police Department for their determination in removing firearms from the hands of felons. “My office will continue to work with law enforcement to send a message to violent offenders that criminal activity will not be tolerated.

On Friday, January 12, 2024, a Vermilion County jury convicted 20-year-old Terrion Tinsley in the brutal and heinous murders of Nathaniel Gentry and Cordell Reed. Tinsley will face a sentence of 40 years to Natural Life in prison at a future sentencing hearing. Tinsley will remain in custody without bond pending the sentencing hearing. State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy, who prosecuted this case along with two of her assistants, said the evening of January 22, 2020 was a complete nightmare for three men and their families. "These victims were at home playing cards with each other, having a good time. They were friends who grew up in Danville, who were simply spending time together." On January 23, 2020, Danville Police responded to 440 Elm Street after a 911 call by a family member who found victims, Nathaniel Gentry, Anthony Jones and Cordell Reed, Sr., all deceased inside Mr. Reed's home. First responders found the three victims stabbed and brutally beaten. Two of the suspects, including Tinsley were juveniles at the time of the incident. One defendant is still awaiting trial. The third defendant plead guilty to robbery and agreed to cooperate as a state's witness and testify at court to assist the prosecution in securing the conviction for Tinsley. Testimony at trial indicated that the three defendants were invited into the home on Elm Street by the owner of the home, Cordell Reed, Sr. Once invited in, they planned to steal some weed in the victims’ possession. Tinsley and his co-defendants entered the home wearing latex gloves under knit gloves. In the early stages of the investigation, a detective with the Danville Police Department was alerted by a citizen who located three pairs of latex gloves inside of knit gloves that appeared to have been discarded in storm drains less than two blocks from the crime scene. The gloves, along with multiple pieces of seized evidence, were sent to the Illinois State Police (ISP) Crime Lab. ISP forensic scientist Jennifer Aper testified that DNA from Tinsley was found inside one of the latex gloves. Evidence presented by Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Scott Denton, showed that all three victims died as a result of multiple stab wounds and multiple injuries of blunt force trauma. Lacy expressed her appreciation to the jury for their service. "The jury's verdict of guilty against Terrion Tinsley sends a strong message that the people of Vermilion County are tired of the senseless violence. The jury spoke for the victims today." She added, "Without the cooperation of these brave witnesses, the Danville Police Department and the Illinois State Police, this prosecution would not have been possible." The third defendant is scheduled for trial in May, 2024

Operating when Registration Suspended, Driving while License Suspended. H24-0261 Time: 3:03PM Location: E Main St/S Market St Arrested: Jose L Cabrales(47)(M) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers while on patrol conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed Mr. Cabrales to have a suspended license. Mr. Cabrales was arrested and transported to HPD for processing and later released with a Vermilion County Court date. Operating Motor Vehicle when registration suspended for no insurance, Operating Uninsured Vehicle H24-0270 Time: 7:45PM Location: W Elm St/S 6th Ave Arrested: Dana A Wilkening(55)(F) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers while on patrol conducted a traffic stop a computer search showed the plates to be suspended. Ms. Wilkening was given Vermilion County Court notices to appear. Driving while license Suspended, Operating When Registration Suspended for non insurance H24-0275 Time: 11:47 pm Location: S 6th Ave/W Orange St Arrested: Haley M Edwards (F) (27) of Hoopeston Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Ms. Edwards was taken into custody and transport to HPD for processing. She was later released with the listed citations and notice to appear in Vermilion County Traffic Court. 

Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration, Driving While Suspended H24-0254 Time: 11:20 pm Location: S 1st Ave/W Orange St Cited: William R Thomas (M) (50) of Hoopeston Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired registration. The driver was identified as the listed subject with a suspended driver’s license. Mr. Thomas received citations and was released from the scene with a notice to appear in Vermilion County Traffic Court. Fire Call Time: 11:33 pm Location: 700 blk S 4th St Details: HFD was dispatched to a residence for an activated CO alarm. All units cleared without incident.

With temperatures slated to be at or below zero, beginning Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm and going through Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 7:00 am, the City of Hoopeston will be opening city hall to be used as a warming center. 

Domestic Battery, Interfering with Reporting a Domestic, Threatening a Public Official H24-0188 2024-0251 Time: 2:56am Location: 1100 blk Savannah Ct Complainant: 35 year old Hoopeston female Arrested: Akeem Blackwell (M) (33) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched for the report of a domestic battery. Mr. Blackwell was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Fire Call Time: 07:22 AM Location: 4000 N Rd/990 East Rd Hoopeston Details: HFD dispatched to the above location to investigate strong odor in the residence and smoke alarm sounding. Did not find anything wrong at the residence. Fire Call Time: 6:32 pm Location: 600 blk E Penn St Details: HFD was dispatched out for an activated carbon monoxide alarm. All units cleared without incident. Warrant Arrest H24-0184 2024-0247 Time: 11:52pm Location: 100 blk W Main St Arrested: Rory Kempen (M) (37) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers checked out with Mr. Kempen having previous knowledge that he had an outstanding Warren County, IN warrant. A computer check confirmed that information and he was arrested and taken to HPD to be processed. He was later transported to the PSB in Danville to await extradition. 

Driving While License Revoked, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration Plates or Stickers H24-0134

Time: 12:56 am

Location: S 1st Ave/W Washington St

Arrested: Rory R Kempen Jr (M) (37) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Mr. Kempen was taken into custody and transported to HPD for processing. He was later released with citations for the listed charges and notice to appear in Vermilion County Traffic Court.

Traffic Accident

Time: 5:21 pm

Location: 1000 blk of E Orange St

Unit 1: 2007 Jeep driven by Christopher Justice of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2022 Honda owned by Blaiz Burton of Hoopeston

Details: Unit 1 was backing out of a parking spot when it struck Unit 2 (unoccupied) and left the scene. The driver of Unit 1 was later identified as Mr. Justice. He was taken into custody by HPD and later released with citations for Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Damage to Vehicle) and Operating Uninsured Vehicle and was given a mandatory court date in Vermilion County Traffic Court

Fire Call

Time: 2:07am

Location: 300 blk N 6th Av

Details: HFD, HPD and Arrow were dispatched to the report of a structure fire. Rossville FD

and Wellington FD were called later for mutual aide.

Fire Call

Time: 08:12 AM

Location: 300 block N 6th Av

Details: HFD responded back to the scene to a re-kindle of the fire that had flames coming out of the southside of the residence windows. HFD cleared the scene at 09:27am

Forgery, Theft, (Arrest) H23-6217 2024-00121

Date of Complaint: November 18, 2023

Date of Arrest: January 5, 2024

Time: 08:21 AM

Location of Arrest: Faust St Catlin IL

Arrested: Burmeister, Michael S (M) (54) of Catlin

Details: Date of the complaint a Hoopeston Woman reported that person(s) unknown had been writing checks to a local business. After followup investigations, the above listed Male was arrest on charges for the crime. Subject was transported to PSB Danville by Catlin Police on our charges. He was held for arraignment court.

Theft of Lawn Decoration

Time of Report: 9:24 AM

Location: 500 block N Market St

Complainant: 74-year-old Hoopeston Man

Details: Complainant reports that 200-pound lawn decoration was removed from his property sometime in the last 48 hours.

Battery X 2, Criminal Damage < $500,Criminal Damage to State Supported Property Time: 11:16pm Location: 426 E Honeywell, Centennial Manor Complainant: 27 year old Hoopeston female Arrested: Robert Plant (M) (58) of Hoopeston Details: HPD was called to the above location for the report of a disturbance. After an investigation, Mr. Plant was arrested for battery X 2, Criminal Damage < $500 and Criminal Damage to State Supported Property. He was taken to HPD to be processed and later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

2024 Community Awards Ceremony

Featuring the Miss Hoopeston 2024 Judging and Crowning

The Hoopeston Jaycees invite the community to join us in celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of our citizens during the 2024 Community Awards Ceremony, to take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024. The ceremony will include the judging and crowning of Miss Hoopeston 2024 as well.

Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024

Time: 4:00 p.m., doors open at 3:30 p.m.

Location: Lorraine Theatre

No Proof of Insurance Citation H23-6853

Original Date: 12-15-2023

Date of Citation: 12-29-2023

Original Location: 100 block N 4th St Hoopeston

Cited: Irvin, Brandon R (M) (28) of Hoopeston

Details: Accident that originally reported on December 15th, 2023 Mr. Irvin advised that he had insurance. It was later determined that he did not have valid insurance. Citation issued and court date set for Vermilion County Courthouse in Danville.

Disobeying Traffic Control Device (Stop Sign) H23-7099

Time: 2:11 am

Location: S Dixie Hwy/W Orange St

Cited: Levi G McDaniel (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Mr. McDaniel received a citation and was released from the scene.

Trespassing 9.20.020 H23-7101

Time: 3:05 am

Location: 100 blk E Main St

Arrested: Tonya K Edwards (F) (47) of Hoopeston

Kevin L Lambert (M) (37) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD responded to the report of a burglary. The listed subjects were located and arrested for Trespassing. Ms. Edwards and Mr. Lambert were transported to HPD for processing and were later released with notice to appear in City Court.

No Valid Driver’s License, Operation of Vehicle when Registration Revoked H23-7100

Time: 2:35 am

Location: S 3rd Ave/W Chestnut St

Cited: Christopher C Staats (M) (27) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Mr. Staats was cited for the listed charges and was released from the scene with notice to appear in Vermilion County Traffic Court

Fire Call

Time: 7:33 am

Location: 400 blk S 3rd St

Details: HFD was dispatched with Arrow Ambulance for a lift assist.

Delayed Entry

Traffic Accident, No Valid Driver’s License

Time/Date: 2:38pm 12/29/2023

Location: W Orange/S 1st Av

Unit #1: 2000 Chevrolet S10 driven by Katie Davis (F) (33) of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2006 Honda Ridgeline driven by Kayla Nichols (F) (22) of Rossville

Details: Unit #1 was traveling south through the intersection of W Orange and S 1st

Ave when it struck Unit #2 traveling eastbound on W Orange. No injuries were

reported and both units were insured. Driver of Unit # 1 received a traffic citation

for No Valid Driver’s License.

Delayed Entry

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated (city) H23-7080

Time/Date: 2:51pm 12/29/2023

Location: 900 blk E McNeil Av

Complainant: 55-year-old Hoopeston male

Cited: Bernard Leppard (M) (66) of Buckley

Details: HPD officers were dispatched to a civil matter. The complainant advised officers

Mr. Leppard had been yelling profanities towards him in front of his home on several occasions. Mr. Leppard was given a city citation and city court date.

Unlawful Acts Constituting Disorderly Conduct Designated (city) H23-7106

Time: 11:39am

Location: 700 blk S 3rd St

Complainant: 30-year-old Hoopeston female

Cited: Chloe Deck (F) (19) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers were called out in reference to a civil matter. Ms. Deck was seen

spitting on the complainant’s car. She was cited and given a city court date.

Operating Vehicle with Expired Registration Plates or Sticker H23-7117

Time: 11:23 pm

Location: State Route 1/W Elm St

Cited: Barbara A Shields (F) (48) of Goodwine

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver. Ms. Shields received a citation and was released from the scene.

Disobeying Traffic Control Device (Stop Sign) H23-7119

Time: 12:00 am

Location: State Route 1/W Orange St

Cited: Samantha L Devore (F) (24) of Georgetown

Details: HPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with the above subject identified as the driver.

Ms. Devore received a citation and was released from the scene.

No Valid Driver’s License, Operating Uninsured Vehicle (Delayed Entry) H23-7115

Date and Time: 12/30/2023 8:43PM

Location: 100 blk of W Main St

Arrested: Pantoja Zavaleta(33)(M) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers while on patrol conducted a traffic stop and a computer search showed

Mr. Zavaleta to not have a valid driver’s license. Mr. Zavaleta was released with a

Vermilion County Court date.

Traffic Accident

Time: 1:30 pm

Location: 400 blk W Washington St

Unit 1: 2005 Chevrolet driven by Emil H Michaels Jr of Hoopeston

Unit 2: 2012 Kia driven by Raven N Rutherford of Hoopeston

Details: As Unit 1 was exiting a driveway, the vehicle struck Unit 2 that was traveling eastbound in the roadway. No injuries were reported, no citations were issued, and both vehicles were insured.

Fire Call

Time: 2:11 pm

Location: N 990 East Rd/E 4200 North Rd

Details: HFD was dispatched to a vehicle versus power pole accident. No injuries reported.

Fire Call

Time: 10:20pm

Location: 600 blk W Orange

Details: HFD was dispatched to the report of smoke inside a residence.