Battery H26-3720

Date/Time: 7/20/2026 @ 7:08 pm

Location: N. 10th Ave. / W. McCracken Ave.

Arrested: Zachary Huffstutler (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers took a report from a 21-year-old Hoopeston male of a battery that occurred in the above area. Officers later located Mr. Huffstutler and placed him under arrest for the above charge. Mr. Huffstutler was processed at the Hoopeston Policed Department and later released with a mandatory court date at the Vermilion County Court House.

Battery H26-3753

Date/Time: 7/21/2026 @ 6:39pm

Location: 500 Blk of W. Elm St.

Arrested: Eric Couch (M) (36) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers responded to the above area for a fight in progress. Officers made contact with Mr. Couch and placed him under arrest for the above charge. Mr. Couch was processed at the Hoopeston Police Department, then later released with a Misdemeanor Complaint Form and a mandatory court date at the Vermilion Co. Court House.

Squealing Tires H26-3780

Time: 8:02 pm

Location: W. Penn St. / Rt. 1

Cited: Brandon Grills (M) (26) of Hoopeston

Details: While on patrol HPD officers observed a vehicle commit the above traffic violation. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the above area, issued Mr. Grills a citation and released him from the scene.

On July 14, 2026, Dwight L. Rowe (DOB: 12/14/1991), formerly of Hoopeston, Illinois, was sentenced to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, after pleading guilty to Home Invasion, a class X felony. Following his term of imprisonment, the defendant will serve 18
months of mandatory supervised release. The plea and sentencing hearing were presided over by Judge Mark S. Goodwin.

The People presented evidence that on October 11, 2023, the defendant, Dwight Rowe entered the residence of the victim in Rossville, Illinois. The victim had previously obtained an order of protection against the defendant that prohibited him from having contact with her. The victim reported to police that she was working from home, when the defendant entered her bedroom and attempted to initiate a sexual encounter. When the victim rejected the defendant and tried to get away, the defendant became violent, grabbed the victim about her body, and punched her in the face. The defendant strangled the victim until she lost consciousness. The victim suffered from physical injuries.

During the sentencing hearing the victim presented a poignant impact statement. In it she said, “I lost the ability to move through the world without carrying what you did to me.” She added, “I don’t think I could ever be happy with a sentence that doesn’t put you away for life for the harm and the damage that you have caused to not just me, but my children. Simply because of the lifelong impact those crimes have had on me and my children. Because while you may eventually finish your sentence, I will continue living with the consequences of your choices. The difference is this: You chose what happened on October 11, 2023. I chose to survive it.”

State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy said, “Our thoughts are with the victim as she continues to recover from the violence and trauma she endured at the hands of this repeat offender. We are grateful for her courage and cooperation.” She added, “I would also like to thank the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their investigative work and their dedication to pursue justice for this victim. My office remains steadfast in its commitment to holding violent offenders accountable and ensuring they face the consequences of their actions.”

Fire Call @ 4:16 am HFD was dispatched to the 600 blk of E. Elm St. for the smell of smoke in the residence. After inspection, it was determined no fire was present and all HFD units cleared the scene.

No Valid Driver’s License Time: Location: Cited: 05:05am 900 blk W Orange H26-3731 Bertha Hinojosa (F) (57) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers stopped the vehicle Ms. Hinojosa was driving for a traffic violation. A computer check revealed she had no valid driver's license. She was given a traffic ticket and traffic court date.

Domestic Battery Time: Location: Arrested: 5:14 pm 400 blk of S 3rd St. H26-3752 2026-5080 Travis Vigil (M) (30) of Hoopeston Teresa Delaplain (F) (27) of Hoopeston Details: HPD Officers received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred in the above area. An investigation led to the arrest of the above subjects for the above charge. Each subject was individually processed at the Hoopeston Police Department , then individually transported to the Danville Public Safety building to await arraignment.  

Traffic accident- Illegal Transportation of Alcohol (#14492), Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident (#14491) H26-3698

Date/Time: 7/18/2026 @ 5:23pm

Location: 100 Blk of East Orange St.

Unit # 1: 2016 GMC driven by Cheyenne Wagoner of Hoopeston

Unit #2: 2010 Chevrolet driven by Jorge Antuna of Hoopeston

Cited: Cheyenn Wagoner (F) (32) of Hoopeston

Details: Unit #1 traveling Westbound on E. Orange struck Unit #2 in the rear, who was stopped at the railroad crossing. Unit #1 was towed due to it being inoperable and the driver was released from the scene with citations and a mandatory court date in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court. No injuries were reported and both Units were insured.

Battery (local ordinance) H26-3680

Time: 6:00 a.m.

Location: 900 Blk S. Dixie Hwy

Cited : Erik Gudgel (M) (49) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD officers responded to the above location. Upon a further investigation, Mr. Gudgel was given a city citation for Hoopeston Municipal Court and was released from the scene.

Fire Call

Time: 4:09 p.m.

Location: 214 E. Penn St. (Neal Tire)

Details: HFD responded to the above location for a fire alarm going off. Upon a further

investigation, no fire or injuries were located. HFD later cleared the scene.

Illegal Burn (Local Ordinance: 8.08.020) H26-3656

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Location: S. Market St./Sawgrass Dr.

Cited: 15-year-old Hoopeston Female

Details: HPD Officers was dispatched to the above location to the report of an illegal burn. Upon arrival HPD extinguished the fire with no injuries reported. The juvenile was issued an NTA for Hoopeston Municipal Court.

Improper Lane Usage, Graduated Driver (Too Many Passengers) ILCS 625.56-107(E)

Time: 4:21 p.m. H26-3671

Location: St. Rt. 1/W. Chestnut St.

Cited: 17-year-old Hoopeston Male

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop. The juvenile was found to be driving on the above violations. He was given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and was released from the scene.

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended H26-3596

Time: 7:14 pm

Location: S 6th Ave / 4000 North Rd.

Cited: Terry Sullivan (M) (38) of Rossville

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location where they issued Mr. Sullivan a citation for the above traffic violation. Mr. Sullivan was released from the scene on an NTA in Vermilion Co. Traffic Court and his vehicle was towed.